Greentech Lead
America: Bulk Handling Systems (BHS) has acquired National Recovery
Technologies (NRT) that manufactures optical sorting equipment for the solid
waste and recycling industries, among others.
“NRT was founded by some of the brightest scientific
minds in the industry and its values have been based on technology innovation,
quality of manufacturing and a strong commitment to customer support, values
that BHS has as well. Today NRT produces the best optical technology on the
market, which strengthens BHS’ position as a global leader in providing the
most state-of-the-art and durable material recovery systems in the
industry,” said BHS CEO Steve Miller.
NRT owns or is the exclusive licensee of 29 U.S. patents and
five foreign patents covering NIR, X-Ray, Laser, and Line Camera sorting
systems. NRT leads the industry in plastic bottle and flake sorting technology,
claiming the world’s largest installed capacity in PET plastic reclamation plants.
BHS is currently building the largest and most sophisticated
material recovery facilities in the world. This acquisition gives the company
an additional resource to utilize as it continues to seek cutting edge
solutions for a wide range of processing needs.
Bulk Handling Systems said clients around the globe choose
BHS because of its experience, dedication to cutting-edge technology, quality
construction and durability, and unmatched customer service.
BHS has built some of the biggest and most durable MRFs in
the world – and they are achieving the highest throughput, recovery, and purity
rates in the industry.
National Recovery Technologies was founded in 1981 as a
developer, manufacturer and supplier of high performance systems in the field
of on-line industrial inspection and sorting of materials for recycling. NRT
values technology innovation, quality of manufacturing and a strong commitment
to customer support.