ERS is adding HAKA to its shear baler lineup — a new entry-level machine built to deliver performance beyond what its category typically offers. Despite a compact, mid-sized footprint, HAKA reaches cutting forces of up to 800 tons, with a compression box up to 7000 mm and the option to configure two lid cylinders.

Structural robustness isn't optional on equipment that absorbs high stress, continuous impact, torsion, vibration, and wear every day — and HAKA holds consistent performance under that load despite its entry-level classification. Its frame is high-quality welded steel, with components joined using submerged-arc welding for uniform, fatigue-resistant weld seams, a critical detail for processing heterogeneous, demanding scrap. Every component is machined on high-precision CNC work centers, ensuring precise fits, straightforward assembly, and easy part interchangeability.

That structural approach lets HAKA process material typically reserved for higher-category machines, including steel, car bodies, pipes, beams, sheets, and mixed or bulky scrap.

HAKA is part of the TAURUS shear baler range offered by ERS. Contact ERS to learn more about HAKA and the rest of the equipment lineup.

Section 232 tariffs now apply a 𝟱𝟬% 𝗱𝘂𝘁𝘆 on imported 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹, 𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗺, and 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 articles. These duties are calculated on the full customs value of the imported material, which significantly increases the cost of 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 entering the United States. 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗽 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹, however, remains outside the high‑duty category. This difference has created a clear economic shift: 𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗽 has become a more attractive feedstock for 𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 and 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 seeking to reduce tariff exposure.

For 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 and 𝗶𝗻‑𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀, this shift is more than a policy update; it is a direct pricing signal. Smelters benefit when they can replace tariff‑heavy virgin imports with 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳‑𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗽, but they can only do so when the material arrives in a form that meets melt‑shop specifications. Loose, mixed, or oversized scrap does not provide that value. The margin appears only when the material is processed into 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻, 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲‑𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹, 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗲‑𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 feedstock.

ERS systems are built specifically to create that value. 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 equipment reduces oversized material to melt‑shop dimensions. 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 systems increase volume, improve uniformity, and liberate metals from composites. 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 and 𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 systems remove contaminants and divide mixed streams into clean, single‑metal fractions. 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 systems compress the final product into dense, uniform packages that smelters can charge efficiently. 𝗗𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and air‑handling systems maintain environmental compliance and improve the quality of downstream separation.

When these steps are performed in‑house, the recycler captures the value created by the processing rather than leaving it to someone else. Under the current Section 232 tariff structure, that value is amplified. Smelters are motivated to buy 𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗽 because it helps them avoid tariff‑inflated costs on imported virgin metal. Recyclers who can deliver 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗲‑𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 benefit directly from this shift in demand.

ERS provides integrated systems that allow processors to run the entire chain themselves. Instead of relying on multiple vendors or piecing together incompatible machinery, a recycler can operate a complete, engineered line that transforms incoming scrap into 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵‑𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸. The result is a more predictable product, stronger pricing, and a competitive advantage created by policy rather than eroded by it.

Section 232 tariffs have changed the economics of metal sourcing in the United States. They have made 𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗽 more valuable, and they have created an opportunity for recyclers who invest in the systems that upgrade their material. ERS systems help processors turn that policy shift into 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 by producing the furnace‑ready scrap smelters increasingly prefer.

For more information or to discuss system planning, contact ERS directly.

Many facilities are experiencing changes in production that lead to higher dust levels, new particulate types, or expanded operational demands. When this happens, companies often evaluate whether their current industrial dust collection setup can continue to support reliable performance or if a fully engineered turnkey system is required to maintain long‑term stability.

As operations evolve, dust loads can increase beyond what older systems were designed to handle. Facilities may introduce new machinery, reorganize production areas, or expand throughput, all of which can influence airflow patterns and particulate behavior. In these situations, companies frequently explore options for implementing a complete dust collection system that is engineered to meet updated requirements and provide dependable operation under changing conditions.

These evaluations often include reviewing equipment documentation, examining facility layouts, determining suitable collector placement, and identifying the correct airflow and ductwork configuration. Companies may also look for support with system sizing, accessory selection, installation coordination, startup, and commissioning — the same types of steps many organizations request when preparing for new equipment or addressing increased dust generation.

ERS designs and delivers turnkey dust collection solutions built for environments where consistent particulate control is essential. Our systems are configured to manage a wide range of dust loads and can be adapted to facility layouts, airflow demands, and future operational plans. A properly engineered turnkey system can help support production reliability, maintain safe working conditions, and provide scalability as facility needs continue to grow.

Organizations facing dust challenges, planning operational changes, or preparing for new equipment installations are invited to reach out to ERS to discuss their requirements and explore whether a turnkey industrial dust collection solution is the right path forward for achieving long‑term performance and reliability.

If your facility is evaluating dust issues or considering a system upgrade, ERS is available to assist with developing a complete, engineered, and installed solution tailored to your operational needs — contact us.

Scrap processors and demolition contractors across the USA are increasingly turning to mobile, diesel-powered shear balers for the flexibility to process material on-site without relying on fixed infrastructure. As the exclusive US distributor for Taurus, ERS has seen growing inbound interest in the Taurus BLULINE mobile shear baler lineup — proof that European-engineered mobile processing equipment is resonating with the US scrap market.

The Taurus BLULINE mobile range includes the HIRU, a diesel-powered mobile shear baler with cutting force up to 1,300 tons, and the ELLE, a diesel-powered transportable shear baler with cutting force up to 1,000 tons. Both machines are built on Taurus's proven twin-cylinder shear design and honeycomb Hardox compression box construction, delivering the same durability and cutting performance found across the full BLULINE range — in a mobile, job-site-ready platform.

For scrap processors evaluating mobile or diesel-driven shear options, the BLULINE mobile lineup offers an alternative to fixed installations, with the ability to relocate equipment between yards or job sites as material volumes shift.

Interested in specs and pricing on Taurus mobile shear balers for your operation? Contact ERS today to speak with our team about the right Taurus solution for your scrap processing needs.

Engineered Recycling Systems is completing a new installation of its CCM® OCT Filter System, a high‑performance solution engineered for continuous trim removal, matrix extraction, and dust control in demanding converting and recycling environments. The CCM® OCT Filter System is built around a high‑efficiency filtration module that maintains consistent airflow, stable suction, and clean operating conditions even in facilities running high‑speed production lines. The system captures fine particulate, paper dust, film scrap, and lightweight trim at the source, preventing buildup on equipment, reducing airborne contamination, and supporting compliance with modern environmental and workplace standards.

The CCM® OCT Filter System uses a compact, modular housing that fits easily into tight production layouts while delivering strong filtration capacity. Its automated cleaning cycle keeps the filter media operating at peak efficiency, reducing maintenance intervals and ensuring uninterrupted performance during long production runs. The integrated vacuum transfer and airflow management design stabilizes trim movement through the duct network, preventing jams, surges, and downtime. This installation demonstrates how ERS technology helps converters and packaging manufacturers maintain cleaner facilities, improve equipment reliability, and support higher throughput with consistent waste handling performance.

ERS continues to expand its portfolio of engineered recycling solutions with systems that combine durability, efficiency, and operational simplicity. The CCM® OCT Filter System reflects this commitment by providing a dependable, space‑efficient filtration platform that enhances productivity and environmental performance across the converting and printing industries.

Atlanta, GA — As part of its ongoing collaboration with Taurus, Engineered Recycling Systems (ERS) sent members of its team to Daverio, Italy this week to spend time directly at the Taurus manufacturing facility. The visit gives ERS a closer, hands-on look at Taurus equipment — from design and fabrication through final assembly — so the team can bring even deeper product knowledge back to Taurus customers here in the USA.

Pictured above, ERS team members stand alongside a 1,200-tonne track-mounted shear on the Taurus factory floor — one of the heavy-duty machines built to handle the toughest scrap processing conditions, from demolition scrap and heavy plate to end-of-life vehicles.

As the exclusive North American distributor for Taurus, ERS has been expanding its ability to support the full Taurus lineup — including inclined shears, preshredders, shear balers, and hammermills — with the sales, service, and technical expertise customers expect. Time spent on the ground in Italy strengthens that support, giving the ERS team firsthand insight into the engineering and technology behind every Taurus machine.

"Visits like this make a real difference for our customers," said [Name/Title]. "The more our team understands about how these machines are built, the better we can support them once they're out in the field."

ERS will continue to build on this collaboration with Taurus to bring proven European-engineered scrap processing equipment to demolition contractors and scrap processors across North America.

ERS Engineered Recycling Systems Atlanta, the exclusive North American distributor for TAURUS, now offers the new TAURUS MIZAR — a heavy-duty mobile baler engineered specifically for demolition scrap.

Unlike balers built for yard-based operations, MIZAR is designed to work directly on the demolition site. Using a ROLL ON / ROLL OFF system, the unit can be repositioned from job to job, compacting rebar, sheet metal, structural profiles, and mixed demolition scrap where it's generated instead of hauling it back to a central yard first.

That mobility only holds up because of the machine's Heavy Duty construction — oversized steelwork and components built to absorb impacts, irregular loads, and the structural stress that comes standard on demolition sites. For processors running that kind of material, robustness isn't a nice-to-have; it's what determines uptime, service life, and long-term maintenance cost.

On-site compaction with MIZAR changes the economics of demolition scrap handling: fewer transport trips, lower fuel consumption, reduced labor hours, and denser, higher-value loads reaching the collection yard.

As the exclusive North American distributor for TAURUS, ERS Engineered Recycling Systems Atlanta provides sales, service, and support for the MIZAR and the full TAURUS lineup, bringing proven European-engineered scrap processing equipment to demolition contractors and scrap processors across North America.

ERS Engineered Recycling Systems has completed a new CCM® OCT dust collection install engineered for a high‑speed Flexo Folder Gluer line, giving a large‑scale corrugated packaging producer full extraction of fiber dust, trim dust, and airborne particulate from feeding, printing, die‑cutting, and folding‑gluing. The same dust points — feed section, print units, die‑cutter, slotter, and folder‑gluer station — appear on FFG lines across manufacturers, making this extraction layout broadly applicable to comparable high‑speed converting equipment. The result is a cleaner, safer production floor with far less manual cleanup required around the line.

At the core is the CCM® OCT Filter, using oscillating suction nozzles for continuous cartridge cleaning without compressed air or water — keeping pressure drop stable and airflow consistent through sustained high‑speed operation, with Magnesense airflow monitoring on each module for real‑time verification.

The system meets OSHA and NFPA requirements without explosion venting or high‑speed abort gates, using only the horsepower required for stable conveying and filtration — supporting energy‑efficient, low‑maintenance operation across continuous multi‑shift production.

ERS field engineers handled ductwork design, filter placement, and startup on‑site, commissioning the system to run at full production speed from day one.

ERS Engineered Recycling Systems Atlanta designs and integrates dust collection and trim removal systems for Flexo Folder Gluer lines and other high‑speed corrugated converting equipment, helping producers meet air quality and compliance requirements without sacrificing line speed.

TAURUS shear balers are engineered for demanding scrap operations where hydraulic pressure directly influences cutting quality, cycle speed, and operational continuity. Operating at 6,100 psi / 420 bar, TAURUS machines deliver a level of force and efficiency rarely found in comparable equipment, making them a preferred choice for yards processing bulky, mixed, and demolition scrap.

This performance is the result of advanced structural engineering and high‑pressure hydraulic design. TAURUS integrates steel distribution panels, high‑pressure pumps and valves, flexible hoses, and SAE6000 flanges to maintain stability under extreme load. A key component of this reliability is the ARES welding method, which reinforces rigid pipe joints with external strengthening and structural filling. This approach ensures long‑term tightness and durability, even during continuous operation on difficult material.

Working in the 5,800–6,100 psi / 400–420 bar range allows TAURUS machines to apply more force with less energy. The system delivers only the pressure required at each stage of the cutting cycle, reducing failed cuts, lowering electrical absorption peaks, and shortening cycle times. Reduced oil circulation minimizes thermal stress, component wear, and maintenance costs while improving response speed and cycle consistency.

The combination of high‑pressure hydraulics, a self‑supporting frame, and advanced electronics ensures cleaner cuts, stronger continuity, and stable performance on elastic or bulky scrap. Each cycle generates more value with fewer losses and less downtime, supporting higher hourly productivity and lower operating costs.

ERS Engineered Recycling Systems Atlanta is the official TAURUS partner in North America, providing equipment, service, and support for scrap operations seeking high‑pressure cutting performance and long‑term reliability.

Modern TAURUS shear balers rely on a monobloc structure mounted on a welded steel‑beam frame, a design that improves performance, reliability, and long‑term operating cost. This construction eliminates complex civil works, requiring only a properly sized industrial concrete yard and allowing production to continue until installation. At end‑of‑life, the machine can be replaced without modifying the site or demolishing foundations.

The monobloc frame removes alignment issues, protects hydraulic piping inside the steel beams, and keeps the machine elevated for better accessibility and environmental protection. Faster commissioning becomes possible, with full installation and startup achieved within days. An integrated collection tank manages leachate and oil spills, simplifying cleaning and improving visibility of electrical and hydraulic lines.

Increased structural stiffness reduces vibration and deformation, while the lowered center of gravity enhances stability. The frame provides secure mounting points for the pre‑loading system and compression box guards, and supports anti‑vibration mounts that enable dynamic isolation—something multi‑element machines fixed directly to foundations cannot achieve without complex structures.

This frame is a true competitive advantage, delivering faster installation, full hydraulic protection, greater stability, easier maintenance, extended lifetime, and compatibility with advanced anti‑vibration systems. ERS continues to integrate TAURUS shear balers across the United States, combining Italian‑built strength with U.S.‑based technical service, installation, and long‑term support.

If you would like to learn more about TAURUS shear balers, monobloc frame technology, or how ERS integrates these machines into complete scrap‑processing systems, contact us.

The BRAVO pre‑shredder from TAURUS, integrated by Engineered Recycling Systems (ERS), is designed to stabilize and strengthen modern scrap‑processing lines. Equipped with horizontally counter‑rotating shafts, BRAVO delivers a controlled coarse reduction of mixed scrap, bulky scrap, and end‑of‑life vehicles (ELVs), preparing material for efficient downstream processing.

By opening and loosening bales, BRAVO creates a steady, homogeneous feed into the primary shredder or hammer mill, reducing interruptions and improving overall system stability. This controlled flow helps eliminate explosion risks, increases operational safety, and minimizes unplanned downtime.

BRAVO also reduces energy consumption, prevents absorption peaks, and maintains consistent load conditions. These improvements extend the lifetime of wear plates, grids, and hammers, lowering maintenance costs and improving long‑term efficiency.

Even smaller shredders and mills benefit from BRAVO’s ability to deliver higher volumes with stable performance. Through the combined strengths of TAURUS engineering and ERS system integration, the BRAVO pre‑shredder provides a reliable, durable, and safety‑focused solution for operators seeking stronger throughput and reduced operational risk.