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World’s first sustainable metal recycling plant

Mitsubishi Electric has supplied a 3,000hp frequency inverter for a large shredder plant in Manchester.

02/06/2025 17:11:34

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The S. Norton Group collects, processes and exports 1.5 million tonnes per year. It has now invested £20 million in a brand-new, world-class metal shredding facility in Manchester, UK. The ZZ Power
Zerdirator is the world’s first shredder equipped with a state-of-the-art drive solution, achieving an annual throughput of 130tph.

The recycling business is highly energy intensive. Shredders, conveyor belts and exhaust air treatment are
massive consumers of electricity. With the ZZ Power Zerdirator, LINDEMANN Metal Recycling Solutions and Mitsubishi Electric have developed a system for the S. Norton Group that will significantly reduce energy consumption. The
frequency inverters from Mitsubishi Electric are key to what makes this energy-saving and highly efficient operation possible.

"This installation is the best in its class for shredders worldwide," said Nikolas Sachinopoulos, General Manager
of LINDEMANN in the UK. "It is a great example of the significant benefits offered by the motor load monitoring and speed control systems of the frequency inverter."

Read the full article in DPA's June 2025 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.