Electrification is accelerating across industries, and copper demand continues to surge. Wire and cable scrap streams are becoming critical to supply stability, requiring precision systems that maximize recovery and purity.

Engineered Recycling Systems (ERS) has delivered a new copper recovery solution tailored to the speed, precision, and compliance demands of modern wire and cable recycling operations. The system integrates shredders, granulators, turbo mills, and air table separators to liberate metals efficiently and ensure high-purity copper separation while reducing contaminants.

Unlike adapted equipment, ERS systems are engineered specifically for wire and cable scrap. Energy-efficient designs lower operating costs, while integrated recovery supports sustainability goals and regulatory compliance.

As copper becomes increasingly vital to electrification, ERS continues to lead with systems built for performance, purity, and long-term reliability.

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ERS has completed another engineered trim removal and dust collection project supporting a North American converting facility focused on high-speed production and material efficiency.

The customer faced growing challenges as web speeds increased: edge trim and matrix waste were accumulating at the machine, housekeeping demands were rising, and maintaining consistent uptime was becoming more difficult. They needed a solution that would allow them to operate at full web speed while maximizing material use and reducing waste in the production environment.

ERS designed an integrated trim removal and dust collection system that captures matrix and edge trim directly at the source and conveys it reliably to a centralized collection point. The system is engineered to maintain consistent airflow and vacuum levels at production speed, helping the plant protect product quality, reduce manual handling, and improve overall housekeeping.

With ERS, converters gain a trim and dust control solution built for speed, precision, and reliability — supporting productivity, compliance, and long-term sustainability targets.

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Demolition and interior renovation contractors are seeing a steady rise in insulated copper wire generated during building tear‑outs, electrical removals, and large‑scale interior strip‑outs. As project volumes increase and material streams become more diverse, many contractors are reassessing how they handle wire once it leaves the jobsite. The traditional approach of sending mixed insulated wire directly to scrap yards is shifting, driven by higher copper values, tighter project margins, and a growing interest in capturing more of the material’s true worth.

Across the demolition industry, contractors are exploring whether bringing wire recovery in‑house can create a more predictable and profitable workflow. With insulated wire now representing a meaningful portion of project scrap, the ability to convert this material into clean copper granules is becoming an attractive option. Contractors who manage multiple projects per month, or who regularly remove wiring from commercial, industrial, or institutional buildings, are finding that consistent volumes can justify a dedicated recovery system.

Engineered Recycling Systems (ERS) works closely with demolition companies, interior strip‑out specialists, and building service contractors who want greater control over their wire stream. Many are looking for a cleaner, more efficient way to handle the material they already generate, without relying solely on fluctuating scrap yard pricing. By integrating a compact, scalable wire recovery system into their operation, contractors can streamline material handling, improve output quality, and create a more stable revenue channel from the wire they remove every day.

As the demolition sector continues to evolve, more companies are recognizing the value of treating insulated wire as a recoverable resource rather than a low‑value byproduct. ERS supports this shift by designing systems that fit the pace, space, and workflow of demolition operations, from small contractor yards to larger regional facilities. With cleaner output, consistent performance, and engineered reliability, these systems help contractors strengthen their material strategy and capture more value from the work they already perform. Engineered Recycling Systems is ready to support demolition and interior contractors who want to explore dedicated wire recovery solutions for their operations.