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Reports on the boom in the sales of industrial tub grinders, machines which reduces the amount of organic waste and wood products entering the waste stream. Processing of materials into compost, boiler fuel, ground and landfill cover; Features of tub grinders; Companies involved in the manufacture of tub grinders.

The article surveys wood recycling practices and equipment. Interviews with manufacturers of grinders, shredders and chippers were conducted to provide insight into advanced designs and innovations. Developments include computer controls to detect contaminants and monitor feed rates, the addition of track-mounted models to optimize materials handling and facilitate wood processing in forestry applications, and the introduction of heavy-duty grinders to service construction and demolition debris processing as well as storm-generated debris.

Evaluates several materials handling, size reduction and screening equipment useful for processing and recycling wood at different sites. Features of efficient loaders; Selection of size reduction equipment based on the quality and quantity of material being handled; Types of screening equipment for use in mobile grinding operations.

The article looks at the equipment required in processing wood waste in land clearing operations. It is suggested that selecting the right machines should have two primary criteria: mobility and productivity. Particular focus is given to the options available to the land-clearing contractor such as the towable or the self-propelled brush chippers and the tub or horizontal grinders. Also presented are other considerations in selecting the right equipment such as jobsite safety and product knowledge.

The article evaluates the Rawlings Super PXZ wood hog, a wood waste processing machine, and Rawlings Super Hi-Inertia wood grinders from rotary hogs manufacturer Rawlings Manufacturing.

The article offers information on the wood recycling and cleaning products offered by machining manufacturer Instalmec Srl.

The article offers information on Germany-based Vecoplan AG, a leading manufacturer of machines and plants for the international wood and recycling industries including the production of large chipping plants, biomass power plants and pelletizing plants.

The article reports that wood recycling equipment manufacturer Morbark Inc. signed a contract that makes Garden State Bobcat Group its official product dealer in New Jersey, and Staten Island, New York. According to Morbark sales manager Casey Gross, Garden State Bobcat Group has an aggressive dealer history, and good service provider. It also mentions several equipments offered by Morbark including waste wood chippers, sawmill, and brush chippers.

The article features the MP2 Mobile Wood Grinder/Colorizer from Rotochopper Inc. which is best for municipalities and facilities that manages waste.

The article offers brief information on several wood waste equipment which include Beast XP-Series Horizontal Grinders from Bandit Industries, 13-21T- 13H 4-inch portable chipper from Dosko, and LumberPro HD36 portable sawmill from Norwood Sawmills Inc.

The article presents news briefs concerning developments and goings-on within the sectors of organic waste management and renewable energy production. Seda, a packaging company headquartered in Italy, has introduced a line of recyclable, biodegradable and compostable containers. Norcal Waste Systems of San Francisco, California has changed its corporate name to Recology to reflect its interest in resource recovery. Vermeer has introduced an electric grinder for wood waste recycling.

Presents updates on the composting industry of the United States as of March 1999. Information on the biosolids pelletizing agreement signed by Roy F. Weston, Inc. with Kvaerner Eureka of Norway; Description of a portable wood waste grinding plant; Details on KC Environmental's Cleanit Greenit Composting Systems.

The article offers brief information on Tyron shredder for handling wood waste from Haas Recycling Systems.

The article offers brief information on several wood waste grinder products including the 5064 Horizontal Grinder from DuraTech Industries, the Magnum Force 5800 grinder from Continental Biomass Industries (CBI), and the XP-Series Beast Recyclers from Bandit Industries.

The article evaluates the biosawdust technology from Bandit Industries Inc.

Features the Composite Molding System, a wood waste recycling equipment developed by Sorbelite. Functions and applications.