Novelis has improved the shredder line at its Nachterstedt recycling facility in Germany to enable greater scrap flexibility and higher recycled content.
The shredder line, originally supplied by Danieli Centro Recycling and in operation since 2014, has been successfully upgraded to meet evolving market requirements.
The plant, designed as a three-line system for used beverage cans (UBC), flex, and heavy scrap, has adapted to shifts in scrap availability and quality.
In response, Novelis once again partnered with Danieli to enhance the shredder line’s capability to process a wider range of input materials, including scrap streams with higher levels of contaminants.
The primary objective of the upgrade was to improve the removal of organic contaminants and enable higher recycled content in finished products.
The scope included modifications to both the shredder and downstream systems.
To minimise operational disruption, the majority of equipment was pre-assembled offline, allowing for a reduced plant shutdown during installation.
