In the competitive construction waste management and resource recovery sector, reliability and efficiency are not luxuries; they are paramount to making profit and maintaining contracts. Recognising the need for an upgrade, Benedict Recycling launched a market analysis that included an assessment, which took several weeks, of the Eggersmann Z60 slow-speed shredder, supplied by SKALA Environmental, for its promise of good capability.
“The trial period enabled us to fully assess the Eggersmann Teuton’s performance over a sustained operating period and give us confidence in its ability to handle the harsh environment of waste timber shredding,” said Chris Arcuri, site manager for Benedict Recycling.,
This wasn’t a regular purchase; it was a commitment to future-proofing its operations.
Ultimately Benedict selected the Eggersmann Z60 as the trial delivered compelling results that justified the investment. The 600HP Cummins-powered, 34-tonne Z60 track-mounted unit immediately proved its worth. Benedict reported a 30-40 per cent increase in throughput compared to its existing shredder. Crucially, the Z60 also produced a tighter and more consistent product size, directly meeting the company’s output specifications.
Craig Cosgrove, Director at SKALA Environmental, highlights the versatility that made the Z60 the ideal choice.
“Key benefits included a robust, easily installed one-piece heavy-duty basket and an adjustable counter knife system that helps achieve a finished, saleable product often in a single pass,” he said. “This design addresses the contamination problem while maintaining excellent fuel consumption rates. Furthermore, its robust design and quick-change teeth (only two bolts) simplify maintenance, minimising downtime”.
Yet, even the best machinery can fail without support. A key element in Benedict’s final decision was the confidence in the supplier, SKALA Environmental.
“Even a great shredder will struggle unless you have the local support and spares to back it up,” said Arcuri.” We’ve dealt with SKALA before and they know their equipment… so we had full confidence in the team to look after us for the long term.”
This equipment upgrade is more than just a capital expenditure; it is a strategic statement. By investing in a reliable, high-performance shredder like the Eggersmann Z60, Benedict Recycling is efficiently processing greater volumes of waste timber and ensuring the quality of its recycled product.
If you are looking to increase productivity and reliability, the Eggersmann range of shredding equipment is suited to timber, tiles, mattresses, C&D and green waste.