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China Appears to Have Maxed-out on Demand for Recovered Paper Imports

Moving Floor System Keith Manufacturing – pg 11

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n September, U.S. recovered paper exports to China dropped to the lowest monthly volume in more than four years, according to trade data from the U.S. Commerce Department. The 10 percent August-toSeptember decline continued a noticeable trend: U.S. exports to China have declined in three of the last four years. A 7 percent drop last year followed a 1 percent reduction in U.S. exports to China between 2011 and 2012. In 2011, exports rebounded with a 23 percent increase following a 9 percent reduction between 2009 and 2010. Through the first nine months of 2014, exports to China were down 4 percent compared to the same time in 2013. If the January-to-September trend holds, exports to China will finish the year 10 percent below the record 15.8 million tons shipped in 2011. In 2011, with Chinese paper and paperboard producers continuing to announce large expansions on production capacity, U.S. traders generally expected demand from that market to increase for years to come. With the backdrop of those huge expectations, doom and gloom set in when the Chinese government implemented its dreaded Operation Green Fence initiative in February 2013. The tight quality restrictions on China-bound scrap paper, exporters feared, would drop a heavy roadblock on shipments to the world’s hungriest market. As it turned out, U.S. recovered paper exports to China did drop 7 percent in 2013 relative to 2012 – and China’s overall scrap paper imports dropped 12 percent. But today, virtually all exporters agree that the decline in volume didn’t have as much to do with Green Fence as it did with an overall drop in fiber demand by China’s containerboard mills. Most traders acknowledge that the decline was mainly attributable to global economic conditions, which reduced China’s demand for containerboard.

“Green Fence may have caused a lull in exports for a couple of weeks,” says Ranjit Baxi, Managing Director of J & H Sales International Ltd., in London. “But the most important thing was the general economic weakness in 2012 and 2013. China is the global manufacturing center. When demand for their products declines, they have less need for packaging.” If the nation’s economic indicators are correct, recovered paper suppliers should brace for further reductions in Chinese demand. On September 14, 2014, Business Insider. com reported the following grim financial news: “China released a bunch of grim economic data this weekend, the worst of it being industrial production, which slowed to its lowest level since doom year 2008. It’s a flashback nobody in markets wants to experience and indicates that, unless the government wants to step in, China will be shrinking for the near term at the very least.” Continued on page 3

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he latest trade data from the Commerce Department and China Customs confirmed further declines in Chinese recovered paper imports. Through the end of October, China Customs data shows, China imported 6.5 percent less recovered paper than at the same time a year earlier. Through October of last year, China imported about 26.8 million tons. This year, Chinese scrap paper imports totaled about 25.1 million tons through October. If that pace holds, China would import, 30.8 million tons during 2014, the lowest volume since 2011, when it imported 30 million tons. China’s peak import volume was 36.4 million tons in 2012. Looking only at imports from the U.S., the nation’s largest supplier, 2014 shipments are on pace to drop for the third consecutive year. Projecting the nine month average out to a full year, the U.S. will export 14 million short tons of recovered paper to China in 2014. That will represent the third consecutive decline following the record of 15.8 million tons in 2011. Despite a resounding recovery through September of this year, the prospects for recovered office paper aren’t looking much brighter than the overall scrap paper market. Based on nine-month data, U.S. exports of chemical deinking grade paper to China are on pace to top last year’s total by 126 percent – from 24,500 tons in 2013 to a projected 55,500 tons this year. However, that volume would be 56 percent below the record 126,000 tons of deinking grades shipped to China 13 years ago, in 2001. Between 2006 and 2013, deinking grade exports to China showed a steep and continual decline. Unlike in other scrap paper grades, China is not the dominant market for office paper and other deinking grade paper. This year, India will export about five times more deinking grade paper from the U.S. than China will, and Canada will import about three times more.

The near to mid-term future of China’s demand for imported recovered paper, exporters say, may hinge on three main variables: * The quality of the fiber being shipped to China; * The world economy and the demand for products manufactured in China; * The ability of China to develop its own internal collection system.

Quality

espite the early concerns expressed following the implementation of Operation Green Fence, many U.S. exporters today believe, in retrospect, that the measures taken by the Chinese government brought about necessary changes in the quality of material that was being packed and shipped to China. That is true, particularly, of material generated through single stream residential collection programs, they say. “Something had to be done,” says broker Leno Bellomo, president and chief operating officer at Berg Mill Supply and Classic Fibers Inc., in Los Angeles. “Green Fence certainly caused a lot of processors to watch how deep the burden depth was on their conveyor belts and to slow down their belt speed to better manage the contaminants going through, such as resins and non-fiber products,” Bellomo said. “As a result, they ended up with some far cleaner products than they had before.” In March 2014, one of the industry’s leading journals on paper recovery, The Paper Stock Report surveyed buyers and sellers of recovered paper about fiber quality in the post-Green Fence market. More than 77 percent of the respondents to the nonscientific, online survey agreed that the Green Fence program resulted in necessary changes in the quality of recovered fiber being packed in the U.S. “The corporate single stream systems were run for

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throughput, not quality, and thus (paper with) 30 percent contamination was being sent,” one anonymous respondent commented. “China was its own worst enemy for allowing it to happen for several years before the crackdown.” Officially, the Green Fence program is history. But the strict quality inspections remain, exporters say. “The focus on quality has increased, not decreased,” Baxi said. According to an exporter in New Jersey, “Some people are still afraid to ship mixed paper and other grades to China for fear of rejection.” One processing solution was to slow down the MRF systems to allow sorters to more efficiently pull contaminants off the belts, Bellomo says. Exporter Jimmy Yang, president of Newport CH International, of Orange, Calif., said his company took proactive measures to be sure its suppliers created cleaner bales. “We had to crack down on our suppliers,” Yang says. “We had to hire more inspectors to go to their plants and inspect their material. We had to spend more time monitoring pictures of the bales. We had to cut off some suppliers that we were not

“China was its own worst enemy for allowing it to happen for several years before the crackdown.” comfortable with. Some of them have since cleaned up their acts and made their products exportable.” Baxi said the quality issue has “eliminated Europe as the first option for China’s imported scrap paper supply.” In fact, the percentage of China’s scrap paper exports sourced from Europe has fallen steadily, from 34 percent in 2009 to 26 percent in 2013, according to the United Nations Commodity Trade Statistics Database. During the same time the U.S. share climbed from 47 percent in 2009 to 53 percent in 2011, then receded to 45 percent last year according to the Commerce Department and China Customs. Through August 2014, those sources reveal, the U.S. share was 47 percent.

Economy

t the turn of the decade, dominant Chinese containerboard producers such as Nine Dragons Paper continued to announce new capacity projects at breakneck speed. Some U.S. scrap paper exporters eagerly interpreted those plans as infinite growth of an insatiable fiber market. Over the past several years, however, as the Chinese economy was hit with a dose of global reality, observers noted that Nine Dragons’ mills were running below capacity and suggested that the company’s growth plans may have been overly optimistic. In June 2013, the company officially recognized that concern. “Having considered the leading position of the Group (Nine Dragons) and the current market conditions, the Board of Directors determined that it is necessary to make temporary adjustments to the strategic development target in the coming three years,” the company said. “The Group’s focus on strategic development will shift from rapid development in the past to a prudent and sustainable development stage with further control of capital expenditure, reduction of net debt to equity ratio and enhancement of profitability.” Chinese producers, a broker in Washington state recently told The Paper Stock Report, “overdid it on capacity. It’s no different from what the U.S. industry had always done. When times are good they keep building more and more production capacity. I think China has pretty much maxed out on demand for recovered paper imports.” Baxi agrees. “I think China will maintain its current imports of 30 million tons a year,” he says. “But at one time people were projecting that to go as high as 40 million tons.” Yet to be determined, traders say, is how well China’s is able to develop its domestic scrap paper collection system. An unknown variable in that system will be the expansion of online shopping. “The year 2013 will be remembered as the one in which China surpassed the U.S. as the world’s largest digital retail market,” according to China’s e-commerce prize, a report by Bain & Company, a Boston-based consulting firm. “Last year, Chinese e-commerce shoppers spent RMB 1.3 trillion online, a sum that has grown more than 70 percent annually since 2009 and is expected to continue on its amazing trajectory, reaching RMB 3.3 trillion by 2015.” The trend was accentuated in September, when China’s Alibaba.com issued the largest initial public offering (IPO) ever. “E-commerce should cause an explosion in demand for cardboard shipping boxes for domestic consumption,” observed a broker in Connecticut. Because those boxes will remain within China’s residential collection system, it will be difficult to assess whether the nation’s online shopping trend will result in a heavier demand for imported fiber.

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In the News $4.8 Million HIPAA Settlement is Largest to Date

Electronics Recycling Workers Exposed to Hazardous Materials

ashington, D.C. – New York and Presbyterian Hospital (NYP) and Columbia University (CU) have settled charges that they potentially violated the Privacy and Security Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) by failing to secure thousands of patients’ electronic protected health information (ePHI), reports Mondaq.com. The combined payments of $4,800,000 represent the largest HIPAA settlement to date. NYP and CU notified affected individuals and media outlets at the time, as HIPAA requires. There have been no indications that any of the ePHI on the shared network was accessed or used inappropriately. The case opened after the healthcare organizations filed a joint breach report to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Records of some 6,800 individuals had been inadvertently posted on the Internet and were accessible using search engines. The records included patient status, vital signs, medications, and laboratory results – all of which were publicly viewable. NYP and CU are two separate entities covered by HIPAA rules. They participate in a joint arrangement whereby CU faculty members serve as attending physicians at NYP. The affiliation is known as “New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center,” or NYP/CU. OCR’s investigation revealed that the breach occurred when a physician employed by CU attempted to deactivate a personally-owned computer server on the network that contained NYP patient records. The physician had been developing software applications for the hospital. The breach was revealed when medical records belonging to a former NYP patient were found online by a relative of that patient. Neither NYP nor CU had made adequate efforts to secure the server containing the records, the investigators found. What’s more, neither entity had conducted an accurate and thorough risk analysis that identified all systems that access NYP’s electronic patient information. Risk management plans and policies and procedures were found to be weak, as well. NYP and CU are sharing the cost of the settlement, with NYP paying OCR $3.3 million and CU paying $1.5 million. In addition, both entities agreed to a corrective action plan that requires them to conduct risk analyses, create risk management plans, revise policies and procedures and train staff.

ashington, DC – According to a government workplace safety agency, toxins in electronics scrap facilities expose workers to a variety of health risks, reports Safety.BLR.com. Based on a telephone survey of 47 e-scrap recycling facilities that was conducted between September 2012 and April 2013, scientists with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) say workers are exposed to toxic materials including lead, cadmium, and chromium, in addition to other occupational hazards such as excessive noise. The survey was conducted by Diana Ceballos, Ph.D., CIH, MS, and Dr. Elena Page, M.D., MPH, both with NIOSH’s Hazard Evaluations and Technical Assistance Branch in the Division of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluations and Field Studies. The scientists found that the e-scrap workers, for the most part, perform manual recycling processes. Yet, toxin exposure is not limited to production areas. Where employees are not provided with protective clothing or uniforms, they tend to track the material throughout the facilities. What’s more, by wearing work clothing home, the employees potentially expose family members to toxins. At some plants, the scientists noted, engineering controls were ineffective, and work practices such as dry sweeping increased the exposure risk. Health Hazard Evaluations are important to understanding the full impact of this growing industry. In 2011, the U.S. e-scrap recycling industry contributed about $90 billion to the U.S. economy and generated about 138,000 jobs. The industry recycled more than 130 million metric tons of materials in 2010. As a follow-up to the survey, NIOSH plans to conduct on-site studies of occupational exposures to metals and flame retardants in e-scrap recycling facilities at five facilities. The researchers say they will use the findings to come up with recommendations for reducing employee exposures. “We plan to observe work processes and practices, and evaluate exposure controls and employee health. During the visits, a team of industrial hygienists and medical officers will assess occupational exposures to workers at each facility, including metals (such as lead, cadmium, and indium) and flame retardants (such as polybrominated diphenyl ethers and newer alternatives). We will also evaluate engineering controls such as local exhaust ventilation, and the use of work practices and personal protective equipment at these workplaces.”

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Importance of Ecycling: CEA Study Says More People are Recycling Electronics

new study from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® shows electronics recycling receives continued support among consumers. According to the Recycling and Reuse Study, 2014 Edition, more than fourfifths of U.S. adults (82 percent) say recycling their old electronics is important or very important to them, and one-third of consumers surveyed (30 percent) recycled electronics products in the last year, a four percent increase from 2012. “We’re pleased to see continued consumer support for electronics recycling, especially as the power of innovation brings new and better products to market faster than ever,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. “Our industry has more than doubled the amount of consumer electronics recycling over the past three years. And this study makes it clear that our ongoing consumer engagement and recycling education programs are more important than ever.” The study also highlights the influence of family members and friends on consumers’ decisions about the electronics recycling process. According to the survey, of the 53 percent of electronics owners who donated a device during the past year, friends and family were the most common recipients (66 percent). Also, nearly half of consumers (42 percent) first learned how to recycle their old devices by word of mouth from friends, family or co-workers. The comprehensive consumer recycling survey, conducted every two years, is part of CEA’s efforts to help guide the industry’s recycling initiatives and support sensible electronics recycling policy. Among the other survey results: • Three in five (59 percent) U.S. adults know where they can recycle electronics, a slight decline from 2012 (63 percent) but on par with 2010 results (58 percent); • Almost all consumers surveyed (98 percent) say they would travel some distance to recycle their unwanted electronics, and more than one-third (36 percent) would travel more than 10 miles to do so; • While a solid 82 percent of consumers say recycling their old electronics is important or very important to them, that total is four percent lower than in 2012 (86 percent); • The percentage of consumer recycling is up, but so is the percentage of those who discard – 18 percent of consumers say they discarded electronics devices in the trash during the last year, a six point increase from 2012. • “Whether it’s through our electronics recycler locator, public service announcements, educational partnerships or the thousands of electronics collection locations our industry sponsors, CEA is committed to empowering consumers to recycle their used electronics,” said Walter Alcorn, CEA vice president, environmental affairs and industry sustainability. “Our industry has now picked up the recycling tab for billions of pounds of old devices – a truly unprecedented effort led by manufacturers of televisions, computers and similar consumer electronics devices.” • Through GreenerGadgets.org, CEA helps consumers learn how to live green, buy green and recycle responsibly, while helping lower their energy consumption, shrink their carbon footprint and reduce waste. Visit the website to find the closest responsible electronics recycler to your home and learn more about CEA’s recycling curriculum, developed in partnership with Young Minds Inspired.

Pratt Paper Benefits from Another Bond Deal

ew York, NY – With $96 million in bond funding on the way, the city of New York is supporting Pratt Paper, Inc.’s plans to expand its wastepaper recycling plant on Staten Island, reports a Bloomberg.com article. The bonds consist of unrated municipal securities that will be managed by Build NYC, a New York City economic development corporation. Pratt will use the money to refinance existing debt and purchase equipment for converting wastepaper into recycled products at its facility. In 2013, the city of Valparaiso, Indiana, sold $200 million of revenue debt on behalf of Pratt Industries to finance construction of a paper-recycling plant there. The bonds will be maturing in January 2024. The Staten Island plant, which began operating in 1997, is one of three similar facilities built by Pratt. The company’s parent, Pratt Holdings Inc. Valparaiso, is based in Conyers, GA. Pratt Industries is the sixth-largest manufacturer of corrugated packaging, with facilities in 23 states and Mexico, according to bond documents.

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2014 Buyers’ Guide Directory category listings

Baler Manufacturers

Advanced Equipment Sales Ameri-Shred Corp American Baler Co BACE Balemaster USA Harris International Baler Corp IPS Balers Mfg J.V. Manufacturing, Inc Maren Engineering Corp Van Dyk Recycling Solutions Waste Processing Equipment, Inc

Baling Wire & Strapping Systems

Advanced Equipment Sales Accent Wire Cavert Wire Co, Inc Coastal Wire Co Eastern Wire Products LP Wire-Tie Wire Industries LLC

Business Consultants, Employment Services & Drug Screening

A Matter of Fact ADS Consulting Crawford Thomas iiX Independent Drug Testing Supply, Inc Inquirehire K-2 Partners, LLC Lane-Link Group, Inc Merit Profiles Background Screening Shotgun Capital Advisors LLC

Conveyors & Moving Floor Systems

Advanced Equipment Sales Ameri-Shred Corp The C.S. Bell Co Cresswood Shredding Machinery HALLCO Industries, Inc Hustler Conveyor Co Jorgensen Conveyors, Inc KEITH Mfg Co Recycling Equipment Manufacturing, Inc

Document Storage Containers / Collection Carts

Big Dog Shred Bins USA Bomac Carts Jake, Connor & Crew Inc MOD-Meese Orbitron Dunne Co Schaefer Systems Intl

Dust Control Systems

Advanced Equipment Sales Ameri-Shred Corp Imperial Systems, Inc Nordfab Ducting Ohio Blow Pipe

Electronics Recyclers

BCS Clover Environmental Solutions Dan-Mar Components Ex-It Technologies MRP Co, Inc QML, Inc ZRG Inc

Fire Protection Systems, Vaults & Fire Prevention Services

Advanced Equipment Sales Critical Systems Fire Protection Intl Consortium Firelock Fireproof Modular Vaults FLAMEX, Inc

Insurance Providers

Aegis Insurance Services Arroyo Insurance Services Downstream Data Coverage EMPLOYERS LaPorte & Associates

Leasing Companies

Intek Truck & Equipment Leasing Trans Lease, Inc

Marketing, Advertising, Website Development & Online Services Artwork Advertising & Design Chachka Group NetGain Shred Truck Outpost

Merger & Acquisition Firms

K-2 Partners, LLC Lane-Link Group, Inc Shotgun Capital Advisors LLC Waterfront Capital, Inc

Rack Storage Systems

Shred Truck Manufacturers & Dealers

DACS, Inc Elite Storage Solutions Interlake Mecalux The Invicta Group Morrison Company SpaceRAK Summit Metal Products, Inc

Alpine Shredders Ltd Ameri-Shred Corp AXO Shredders Shred-Tech Shredfast, Inc ShredSupply Shred Truck Outpost UltraShred LLC Vecoplan LLC

Repair Services (Balers & Shredders)

Shredder Manufacturers (Plant-based)

Advanced Equipment Sales CMB Commercial Shredder Repair, LLC Dun-Rite Tooling Himes Service Co Pacific Coast Shredder Repair Co

Routing, Billing & Inventory Software DHS Worldwide Software Solutions DocuData Software eRouteIt EZshred RouteOptix Inc

Security Locks & Alarm Systems

Babaco Alarm Systems Lock America International The Wilson Bohannan Lock Co

Security, Safety, Loss Prevention & Risk Management Specialists

360° Asset Protection, Inc Baker Security Group, LLC

Advanced Equipment Sales Allegheny Shredders Ameri-Shred Corp American Pulverizer Co Cresswood Shredding Machinery Cumberland Recycling Jordan Reduction Solutions Republic Machine Schutte-Buffalo Hammer Mill, LLC Security Engineered Machinery Co Shred-Tech UNTHA America Vecoplan LLC WEIMA America, Inc

Shredder Wear Parts

Dun-Rite Tooling ShredSupply Tryco Manufacturing Co

X-ray Film Recycling & Processing

Arch Enterprises, Inc Commodity Resource & Environmental Inc Pyromet

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Aegis Insurance Services Alpharetta, GA (800) 582-6270 www.aegis-online.com

360° Asset Protection, Inc Cumming, GA (404) 618-0198 www.360ap.com

A Matter of Fact Colfax, CA (800) 957-3272 www.amof.info

Alpine Shredders Limited

Accent Wire

Tomball, TX (281) 255-0700 www.accentwire.com

ADS Consulting Carrollton, GA (877) 5 ASK ADS www.askads.net

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Allegheny Shredders

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Buyers’ Guide 2014 COMPANY INDEX

Cavert Wire Company, Inc Rural Hall, NC (800) 969-2601 www.cavertwire.com

Baker Security Group, LLC

Ameri-Shred Corp

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American Baler Co Bellevue, OH

(800) 843-7512 www.americanbaler.com

American Pulverzier Co St. Louis, MO (314) 781-6100 www.ampulverizer.com

PO Box 10279 State College, PA 16805 (814) 321-3102 Brian Baker brianbakercpp@comcast.net www.bakersecuritygroup.com B a ke r S e c ur i t y G ro u p, LLC, i s a n independent security management consultancy and Pennsylvania licensed professional investigation firm. We help our clients to solve problems and prevent future problems through careful assessment and individualized solutions. Our services focus on the prevention of loss and the reduction of risk through the use of the best practices in the security industry.

BCS

Canoga Park, CA (888) 286-7188 www.scrapdr.com

Chachka Group Bomac Carts

201 Badger Parkway Darien, WI 53114 (262) 882-5000 Cindy Lapidakis sales@bomaccarts.com www.bomaccarts.com Heavy-Duty utility carts are our specialty. From Recycling, Manufacturing, Shipping/ Receiving, Commercial Laundry and Mailrooms, our offering meets a broad range of uses in many industries. See ad on pg 9

Big Dog Shred Bins USA Lakeside, CA (855) 792.4050 www.bigdogshredbins.com

The C.S. Bell Co Tiffin, OH (888) 958-6381 www.csbellco.com

459 NW Adler St Madras, OR 97741 (541) 475-7286 chachka@chachkagroup.com www.chachkagroup.com Chachka is a unique collection of artists, writers, designers, photographers and programmers who transform everyday advertising into something special. S o m e t i m e s a m u s i n g. S o m e t i m e s thoughtful. Always effective.

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Clover Environmental Solutions Hoffman Estates, IL (815) 431-8100 www.clovertech.com

CMB Commercial Shredder Repair, LLC

Fuquay-Varina, NC (919) 577-6714 www.cmbcommercialshredderrepair.com

Arch Enterprises, Inc Mexico, MO (800) 835-0478 www.archenterprises.com

Coastal Wire Co

Georgetown, SC (800) 768-9473 www.coastalwire.com

Arroyo Insurance Services Los Angeles, CA (323) 550-7900 www.arroyoins.com

Artwork Advertising & Design Jesup, GA (912) 427-0589 www.artworks-ads.com

AXO Shredders Philadelphia, PA 484-953-3580 www.axo.cc

Babaco Alarm Systems Moonachie, NJ (800) 283-2222 www.babaco.com

BACE

Charlotte, NC (877) 506-2223 www.bacecorp.com

Balemaster USA Crown Point, IN (219) 663-4525 www.balemaster.com

Commodity Resource & Environmental Inc (CRE)

Collecting Sorting Recycling Phone:262.882.1227 Fax: 262.882.3389 www.bomaccarts.com

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COMPANY INDEX

Eastern Wire Products

Crawford Thomas

Orlando, FL (888) 649-6616 www.crawfordthomas.com

Cresswood Shredding Machinery

55 W Lincoln Hwy Cortland, IL 60112 (800) 962-7302 John Connor, President info@cresswood.com www.cresswood.com Cresswood designs, manufactures, installs and supports the “DESTROYER” line of versatile Single-Shaft, Low-RPM Shredders and complete systems for plantbased secure information and product destruction. Ultra-uniform particle sizing and screen options ensure security, bale density, and output value. Cresswood offers factory-direct service teams, rapid parts availability, maintenance packages, and custom equipment.

Jacksonville, FL (800) 351-8138 www.eastern-wire.com

Dan-Mar Components

150 W Industry Ct Deer Park, NY 11729 (631) 242-8877 Sylvia Martini smartini@dan-mar.com www.dan-mar.com Dan-Mar Components has been providing our valued partners with personalized service and custom solutions to help them to manage their overstock, excess or obsolete assets for over 20 years. The combination of industry experience, knowledge and flexibility that we have acquired allows us to cater to the needs of organizations of multiple sizes. See ad on pg 3

DHS Worldwide Software Solutions Orange Park, FL (800) 377-8406 www.dhsworldwide.com

Downstream Data Coverage

877-710-2498 Downstream@naidonline.org www.downstreamdata.com Downstream Data Coverage is professional liability insurance, developed exclusively for NAID members to address many of the shortcomings of standard professional liability coverage that leave service providers and their customers at risk.

DocuData Software Montreal, QC Canada (866) 789-2789 www.docudatasoft.com

Dun-Rite Tooling

Elite Storage Solutions Irvine, CA (949) 757-1377 www.elitestoragesolutions.com

EMPLOYERS

Reno, NV (888) 682-6671 www.employers.com

eRouteIt

Lincoln, NE (402) 261-4067 www.erouteit.com

Ex-It Technologies

Naples, FL (239) 596-2254 www.exittechnologies.com

55 W Lincoln Hwy Cortland, IL 60112 (800) 209-3145 John Gilbreth, Tooling Manager info@dun-ritetooling.com www.dun-ritetooling.com

EZshred

PO Box 8 Chesterland, OH 44026 (877) 392-7123 Tiffanie Julian tjulian@ezshred.com Built for shredding companies, EZshred is a simple to use software system to run your shredding business. From scheduling and routing to invoicing and reporting, EZshred gives you time to manage and grow your business. Ask about our cutting-edge handheld barcode scanning, GPS, recycling or medical waste solutions as well! See ad on pg 6

Critical Systems

Louisville, KY (502) 231-2402 www.critical-systems.net

Cumberland Recycling New Berlin, WI (262) 641-8600 www.cumberland-plastics.com

Fire Protection Intl Consortium

DACS, Inc

Concord, CA (925) 825-4643 www.globalfireprotection.com

Portsmouth, VA (757) 393-0704 www.dacsinc.com

Firelock Fireproof Modular Vaults

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Kutztown, PA (610) 756-4440 www.firelock.com

FLAMEX, Inc

Greensboro, NC (336) 299-2933 www.sparkdetection.com

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COMPANY INDEX

Interlake Mecalux

Jorgensen Conveyors, Inc

The Invicta Group

Melrose Park, IL (877) 632-2589 www.interlakemecalux.com

Mequon, WI (800) 325-7705 www.jorgensenconveyors.com

Margate, Kent United Kingdom +44 (0)1843 220 256 www.theinvictagroup.co.uk

K-2 Partners, LLC Villanova, PA (215) 690-1133

Intek Truck & Equipment Leasing HALLCO Industries, Inc

PO Box 505 Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-8746 Ricardo Aguinaga, VP Sales & Marketing info@hallcoindustries.com www.hallcoindustries.com Hallco Industries, Inc. designs and manufactures a full line of bulk materials handling solutions for trucks, trailers and stationary conveyor/bin systems. The original LIVE FLOORS® systems are hydraulically powered and are comprised of a series of deck slats that move in sequence to both load and unload quickly and completely.

Harris

Baxley, GA (800) 447-3526 www.harrisequip.com

Roseland, NJ (973) 403-7788 www.intekleasing.com

Jake, Connor & Crew Inc

International Baler Corp Jacksonville, FL (800) 231-9286 www.intl-baler.com

IPS Balers Mfg Baxley, GA (800) 280-2313 www.ipsbalers.com

J.V. Manufacturing, Inc Springdale, AR (800) 678-7320 www.cram-a-lot.com

199 Trillium Dr, Unit #1 Kitchener, ON N2E 1W9 Canada (877) 565-5253 www.jakeconnorandcrew.com Designed and engineered to exceed the demands of the global waste and recycling industries, our containers deliver the maximum level of strength and protection you need. Unmatched in structural integrity, durability and warranty, no container does more for you. With distribution locations available worldwide, we are “Your Best Friend in Waste and Recycling”. See ad on pg 10

Jordan Reduction Solutions Birmingham, AL (888) 733-8248 www.jordanreductionsolutions.com

Himes Service Co Waco, TX (254) 776-3172 www.himesservice.com

KEITH Mfg Co

PO Box 1 Madras, OR 97741 (800) 547-6161, (541) 475-3802 sales@keithwalkingfloor.com www.keithwalkingfloor.com The KEITH WALKING FLOOR unloading system increases efficiency in the mobile document destruction environment. Installed in a shred truck, the moving floor system stores shredded documents and automatically unloads them once the truck reaches a secure location. Unloading time is under five minutes and no tipping is needed. See ad on pg 11

Hustler Conveyor Co O’Fallon, MO (636) 441-8600 www.hustler-conveyor.com

Lane-Link Group, Inc Heath, TX (972) 772-5680 www.lane-link.com

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LaPorte & Associates

Bryan, TX (800) 683-8553 www.iix.com

Portland, OR (503) 239-4116 www.laporte-insurance.com

Imperial Systems, Inc Jackson Center, PA (800) 918-3013 www.isystemsweb.com

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Independent Drug Testing Supply, Inc Irvine, CA (949) 727-3750 www.drugtestconsulting.com

www.keithwalkingfloor.com

Inquirehire

Davenport, IA (800) 494-5922 www.inquirehire.com

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COMPANY INDEX

Ohio Blow Pipe

Cleveland, OH (216) 681-7379 www.obpairsystems.com

Republic Machine

Louisville, KY (502) 637-6778 www.republicmachine.com

Lock America International

9168 Stellar Court Corona, CA 92883 (800) 422-2866, (951) 277-5180 sales@laigroup.com www.laigroup.com For over 30 years, Lock America has been an innovative market leader in a wide range of industries that demand lock and security hardware. See ad on pg 19

LP Wire-Tie

Carthage, MO (800) 621-6141 www.lpwiretie.com

Maren Engineering Corp South Holland, IL (800) 875-1038 www.marenengineering.com

Merit Profiles Background Screening

QML, Inc

Rumford, RI (401) 490-4555 www.qml.us

Recycling Equipment Manufacturing, Inc Priest River, ID (800) 745-4736 www.remfg.com

RouteOptix Inc

668 Trillium Drive, Suite 3 Kitchener, ON N2R 1J3 Canada (866) 926-7849 Marion Davey marion@routeoptix.com www.routeoptix.com RouteOptix provides a complete software suite for shredding, medical waste and electronics recycling. Our customers experience many benefits to help manage and grow their business including improved route efficiencies, increased profitability, and ability to track return on investment. Android devices provide many options in the field including signatures, receipts, GPS locations and more.

Grover Beach, CA (866) 522-5781 www.meritprofiles.com

Westboro, MA (800) 225-9293 www.semshred.com

Shotgun Capital Advisors LLC Southlake, TX (817) 421-5940 www.shotguncapital.com

295 Pinebush Road Cambridge, ON N1T 1B2 Canada (800) 465-3214 shred@shred-tech.com www.shred-tech.com Shred-Tech® is globally recognized for designing and manufacturing firstclass reduction systems and shredding machinery to cost-effectively meet your waste reduction and recycling needs. See ad on pg 13

Ashtabula, OH (800) 772-7659 www.meeseinc.com

Morrison Company

Willoughby, OH (440) 946-8505 www.morrisoncompany.com

Shred Truck Outpost

MRP Co, Inc

Brunswick, GA (877) 280-9868 www.shredtruckoutpost.com

Hunt Valley MD (800) 825-9106 www.mrpcompany.com

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NetGain

Barrie, ON Canada (888) 797-2455 www.netgainseo.com

Nordfab Ducting

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Security Engineered Machinery Co

Shred-Tech

MOD-Meese Orbitron Dunne Co

Reno, NV (866) 652-1588 www.nordfab.com

Charlotte, NC (800) 876-6000 www.ssi-schaefer.us

Buffalo, NY (800) 447-4634 www.hammermills.com

Newark, CA (877) 434-9747 www.pcsrco.com

Aston, PA (610) 497-1743 www.pyromet999.com

Schaefer Systems Intl

Schutte-Buffalo Hammer Mill, LLC

Pacific Coast Shredder Repair Co

Pyromet

www.chachka.com chachka@chachkagroup.com

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Buyers’ Guide 2014 COMPANY INDEX SpaceRAK

Marysville, MI (810) 364-7421 www.spacerak.com

Summit Metal Products, Inc Batavia, IL (630) 879-7008 www.summitmetalproducts.com

ShredSupply Shredfast, Inc

13026 W McFarlane Road, Bldg C-2 Airway Heights, WA 99001 (509) 244-7073 John Demke info@shredfast.com www.shredfast.com Shredfast builds the finest document shredding, secure collection and media destruction equipment in the industry. With our legendary quality you’ll increase productivity and decrease downtime due to equipment breakdown. All of our products are designed, tested and manufactured right here in the U.S.

13026 W McFarlane Road, Bldg C-2 Airway Heights, WA 99001 (866) 520-8762 John Demke info@shredsupply.com www.shredsupply.com At ShredSupply, our mission is to be your industrial shredding supply company. We provide quality pre-owned and refurbished mobile shredding equipment, parts, service and rentals. Our equipment is dependable due to our thorough reconditioning and testing process by our highly skilled mechanics and technicians.

Trans Lease, Inc

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4475 E 74th Ave #103 Commerce City, CO 80022 (877) 600-6423, (303) 301-7651 Terry Lee, Business Development Mgr tlee@transleaseinc.com www.transleaseinc.com Our vision at Trans Lease is to provide you with the means to capture and grow expanding markets through our ability to provide financial choices and personal service. Since 1991, Trans Lease has expanded, doing business in all 50 states plus Canada and Puerto Rico, with a lease fleet of more than 5,000 units. See ad on pg 20

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Tryco Manufacturing Co Decatur, IL (217) 864-4541

COMPANY INDEX

Van Dyk Recycling Solutions

Waterfront Capital, Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL (954) 525-8448 www.waterfrontcapital.com

Stamford, CT (203) 967-1100 www.vdrs.com

The Wilson Bohannan Lock Co Marion, OH (800) 382-3639 www.padlocks.com

Wire Industries LLC

UltraShred LLC

Stockbridge, GA (770) 507-5700 www.wireindustriesllc.com

Spokane Valley, WA (877) 468-5872 www.ultrashred.com

ZRG Inc

WEIMA America, Inc Vecoplan LLC

UNTHA America

5 Merrill Industrial Drive Hampton, NH 03842 (603) 601-2304 Berni Martinz Bernhard.martinz@untha.com www.untha-america.com For over 30 years, UNTHA has been an international leader in mechanical size reduction for the recycling industry. Our advanced and proven technology as well as a wide range of single, dual and four shaft shredding systems enable us to provide cost-efficient, flexible, custom shredding solutions for virtually any commercial and industrial application. See ad on pg 2

PO Box 7224 High Point, NC 27264 (336) 861-6070 Bob Gilmore info@vecoplanllc.com www.vecoplanllc.com Vecoplan engineers, manufactures, and provides parts and service on a range of shredders and systems for processing medical waste, destroying confidential records, and recycling scrap. An integral component in turnkey waste sterilization systems, our machines are used to shred sharps, textiles, plastics, and for red bag processing. AAA NAID compliant for secure destruction of paper, film, disks, and hard drives. See ad on pg 15

3678 Centre Circle Fort Mill, SC 29715 (888) 440-7170 info@weimaamerica.com www.weimaamerica.com For more than 25 years WEIMA has remained focused on the art of shredding and briquetting. We are passionate about improving these technologies. We invite you to profit from this growing wealth of knowledge and experience by specifying a WEIMA solution to your next challenge - the WEIMA team is ready.

Carlsbad, CA (760) 438-8825 www.zrginc.com

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Waste Processing Equipment, Inc Rainsville, AL (256) 638-6355 www.maxpakbalers.com

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In the News Illinois Optimizes Electronics Recycling Plans

2014 UK Recovered Paper Market Predicted to Pick up

pringfield, IL – Illinois lawmakers are considering amendments to a state recycling law to ensure that electronics get recycled and not dumped illegally, according to an article on TheHerald-News.com. The amendment to House Bill 4042, sponsored by state Rep. Emily McAsey, is intended to close a loophole in The Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act, which took effect in 2012. McAsey and three other sponsors have taken issue with specifications in the bill that allow manufacturer-funded collection sites to stop accepting TVs, computers and miscellaneous electronic gadgets once annual weight goals for take-back programs have been met. The weight goals are calculated based on the manufacturers’ sales of electronic devices within the state. According to McAsey, recycling contractors have been left holding the bag when they have to pay out of their own pockets for recycling the collected materials after funds set aside by the manufacturers runs out. Illinois law bans electronic waste from landfills. McAsey warned her fellow legislators during a hearing in November that widespread illegal dumping of electronics could result if the weight goals specified in HB 4042 are not raised. Some contractors have shut down or begun charging local governments for the services, she said. “Lake County doesn’t have a vendor in line for next year because recyclers are aware they will likely end up footing the bill once manufacturers meet their goals,” said Walter Willis, executive director of Solid Waste Agency of Lake County. Raising the weight goals for manufacturers was met with resistance by a representative from the Illinois Manufacturers Association, who said the move would not allow companies enough time to factor higher costs into their 2015 budgets. According to the amended bill, manufacturers would face fines if the total weight of covered electronic devices (CEDs) and eligible electronic devices (EEDs) recycled or processed for reuse by the manufacturer is less than 100% of the manufacturer’s individual recycling or reuse goal set forth by law. Barring recyclers from asking local governments to foot the bill was another suggestion made at the hearing. Recyclers and refurbishers must pay annual registration and other fees, in addition to complying with the terms of the state law, which include collection services, handling hazardous materials and conducting safety training.

ondon, England – The global market for UK’s recovered paper, which slowed overall for much of this year, is expected to improve in 2015, according to MRW.co.Uk. The Chinese market had weakened as China’s domestic availability of recovered materials led to buyers to place fewer orders from the UK. Also, quality issues arose, prompting a large Chinese mill, Lee & Man Paper to put out a notice to suppliers that moisture content would be monitored more closely. Last summer, prices for UK recovered paper peaked at around the mid- £80s per metric ton (tonne), with corrugated (OCC) export prices running close to the same rate. Domestic OCC sales averaged £5 per tonne lower and mixed papers sold for between £52-£57 per tonne, with prices being slightly higher overseas. Going into fall, the amount of paper collected in the UK was only slightly higher than it had been in August, possibly owing to a shortage of truck drivers which had delayed recovered paper collections. UK mill consumption of mixed papers decreased by about 31,021 tonnes in 2014 - the first decline since the latter part of 2012; however, the first half-year results were ahead by 28.6% over 2013. Meanwhile, UK exports of mixed papers rose more than 40% above 2013 levels for the same period. UK consumption for the corrugated and kraft category was down 7.6% compared to last year, while exports for those recoverables gained. Consumption of high grade recoverables declined, but picked up again in later summer. The biggest market losses in June and July were for high grade recoverables, newspapers and magazines. For the high grade category, domestic consumption went down by 46.2% and exports decreased by 61% compared to last year. Newspaper, magazine, paper and board categories all showed slight declines over 2013, as well.

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In the News

Advertiser News Brightstone Authors Insurance Guideline for RIM Industry

VECOPLAN Holds Grand Opening for New Technology Center in Germany

RISM International, the global trade association serving commercial information management companies, released a new industry guideline titled “Risk Management and Insurance for the Commercial Records and Information Management Services Industry” in November. The publication provides a comprehensive review of insurance coverage for the commercial RIMS industry. The publication was co-authored by volunteers Brian Jungeberg, Brightstone Insurance, and Jim Booth, Brightstone Consulting. The co-authors worked closely together on this publication and also on providing insurance services to members of the commercial RIMS industry. According to Jungeberg, “Lots of RIM operators don’t understand industry-specific insurance coverage as well as they should. Some types of coverage can be confusing. Making a mistake in coverage related to data breach can destroy a business. We wrote this book to try to lay out in detail the various types of coverage needed for operators in the commercial records management industry.”

ECOPLAN® recently celebrated the grand opening of its new 17,000 square-foot Technology Center in Bad Marienberg, Germany. The first-of-its-kind facility is equipped with more than 25 machines representing a comprehensive range of mechanical technologies for the processing, recycling or repurposing of waste and biomass. Processors can conduct comprehensive tests on their specific materials across customized systems that incorporate all necessary technologies. With the opening of the Center, VECOPLAN now covers the entire value chain of complex processes in-house, thus accelerating research and development time, and allowing for efficient test times. Machines operating in the Technology Center include: Size Reduction, shredders, chippers and granulators; Conveying, belt, screw, drag-chain, and diverting; Screening, waste, oscillating and vibratory; Magnetic separation, over-belt, drum and neodymium (rare earth); Non-Ferrous separation, eddy current; Air separation; Optical sorting; Plastics washing line; Dust collection and a super sack filling station. “Vecoplan continues to make significant advances in process engineering, material classification, sorting innovations and washing technologies, to once again raise the bar in our industry,” said Werner Berens, CEO – VECOPLAN AG. The Minister of Economic Affairs of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate, Eveline Lemke, agreed adding, “This Technology Center proves that Vecoplan is one of the most innovative companies in its industry.” Also dedicated to leadership in the environmental market, the Ministry of Economy announced the establishment of a Green Technology Network in the spring of 2015. The network will link leading green technology companies in the Rhineland-Palatine with regional, national and international economic and scientific players. Ms. Lemke stated, “The purpose of the Network is to encourage innovation, align the industry internationally, and ensure that the Rhineland-Palatinate will continue to be the leading location for Green Technology.”

Jake, Connor & Crew Inc. Move to New Facility

ake, Connor & Crew Inc., a leading manufacturer of containers for the document protection and waste/recycling industries is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with an announcement of their move to new manufacturing, warehousing and office facilities. “By doubling our overall square footage, it allows us new expanded production and inventory space. We are now able to increase our production to meet the increasing demand for our product line.” states Patrick Connor, President. “Our new home for Jake, Connor & Crew, was carefully chosen to ensure that we have maximum efficiency in our manufacturing process, while also allowing more warehousing space for our bins and consoles, providing us with improved distribution to our customers, as well as our distribution facilities in California and the United Kingdom.” Connor continues, “We also have new larger offices and meeting facilities, which will allow us to accommodate the expansion of our “Crew” to meet our increasing sales.”

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In Memory of John Wagner, Founder of Allegheny Shredders

ohn Wagner, the founder and owner of Allegheny Shredders and a true pioneer in the information destruction industry, passed away on September 10, 2014 at the age of 86. Born May 15, 1928, in Navarre, Ohio, John founded Allegheny Shredders more than 45 years ago. In 1971, he introduced the first high capacity shredder in the industry, paving the way for increasingly powerful machines and innovative largescale equipment solutions. His engineering talent, leadership skills and enthusiasm for providing customers with the best product imaginable, helped to make Allegheny Shredders one of the largest and most respected providers of commercial shredding equipment worldwide. Mr. Wagner was instrumental in virtually every major development in the industry. Fortunately, he inspired some of his sons and his grandson to carry on the Allegheny tradition of excellence and superior service. John was a man of enthusiasm, humor, and ‘big thinking.’ As all who knew him will attest, John was devoted to his family, his employees, his customers and his country. He will be sorely missed and never replaced.

In the News PwC Report: Cyber Attacks to Increase by 48 Percent in 2015

AT&T to Pay $23.8 Million for Dumping Electronic Waste

ew York, NY – Globally, information security threats will spike in the foreseeable future, according to a TechRepublic.com article that cites the latest PriceWaterhouseCooper (PwC) predictions. PwC’s 2014 Information Security Survey looks at the trend of cyber-attacks that has been on the rise for some time, noting: • More than half (53%) of global securities exchanges have experienced a cyber attack (IOSCO Survey). • In South Korea, some 105 million payment card accounts were exposed in a security breach (Symantec Corp). • City officials in Verden, Germany announced the theft of 18 million email addresses, passwords and other information (TechWeek, Europe). • Cyber thieves stole more than $45 million from worldwide ATM accounts of two banks in the Middle East (CNet.com). According to the report’s authors, two major findings signal the urgent need for companies to do a better job of protecting their data. First, financial gain is the main motivator for attackers. Second, vulnerability is high, even among the most secure organizations. “Cyber risk management” will become the preeminent defense strategy for IT managers, the report emphasizes. Cyber risk management is an ideology and an initiative developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce which focuses more on management than technology. The NIST initiative proposes five ways to manage of cyber security risk: 1. Identify: Build an institutional understanding of cyber security risk to organizational systems, assets, data and capabilities 2. Protect: Develop and implement the appropriate safeguards, prioritized through an organization’s risk management process, to ensure delivery of critical IT capabilities without compromises 3. Detect: Build the appropriate systems and policies to identify the occurrence of a cyber security event 4. Respond: Create and implement the appropriate activities, policies and events that must occur if a cyber-security event occurs 5. Recover: Develop and implement the appropriate activities, prioritized through the organization’s risk management process, to restore the capabilities or critical infrastructure services that were impaired through a cyber security event.

United Nations Study Warns World to Manage e-Waste

ew York NY – The volume of ewaste is expected to grow from 48.9 million metric tons worldwide in 2012 to 65.4 million metric tons in 2017, according to a new study, reports Newsweek.com. The study was conducted by a United Nations partner organization, StEP, or Solving the e-Waste Problem. StEP has produced a first-of-a-kind e-waste world-map. The interactive map provides comparable, country-level data on the amount of electrical and electronic equipment put on the market and the resulting amount of e-waste generated in most countries around the world. The data will be updated regularly to incorporate additional data (e.g., imports and exports) and enable up-to-date comparisons. The map is supplemented by links to relevant e-waste rules, regulations, policies, and other useful resources. Recycling of electronics has the potential to become big business. One recycler says his company recycled 10,000 pounds of e-waste in its first month of operation. The problem is that not enough of these specialized recycling facilities exist to handle the growing amount of e-waste and much of it is getting dumped in landfills or anyplace. Electronics contain lead, arsenic, beryllium and mercury – all toxic substances that present numerous environmental and health hazards. The U.S. alone generates the most e-waste (nearly 66 pounds per person in 2012). Despite the virtual explosion in electronic devices over the past several decades, only 25 states have banned electronics from landfills and instituted e-waste recycling programs. Another problem posed by e-waste is information security. Experts warn that data on hard drives and other memory and storage devices can be accessed very easily. Although many recyclers are following self-imposed certification systems that hold them accountable for environmental and data safety, no overarching requirements exist at the national level.

lameda, CA – A multi-year investigation into AT&T’s electronics disposal practices has led to more than $52 million settlement, reports a Forbes. com article. The investigation, which was conducted by inspectors from the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Environmental Protection Division and investigators from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, began in 2011. At issue was how AT&T warehouses and dispatch facilities disposed of electronics. Investigators looked at present and past practices for disposing such items as equipment, batteries and aerosol cans that are used by company service technicians when installing and repairing telephone, video and Internet services. The review covered a nine-year period. Of the 235 facilities reviewed, 13 were found by the State to be “unlawfully disposing hazardous waste.” According to Alameda County Superior Court, where the suit was filed, AT&T will pay approximately $23.8 million in civil penalties, including $3 million that will be used toward future enforcement actions. The company will pay another $28 million over the next five years to make process changes that prevent future violations. “This settlement holds AT&T accountable for unlawfully dumping electronic waste,” noted California Attorney General Kamala Harris, in a statement. “The illegal disposal of hazardous waste can lead to serious environmental and health risks for California communities. AT&T will be required to implement strict compliance measures as its facilities that set an example for other companies to safeguard our communities against hazardous waste.” In a statement to the media, AT&T said, “We take environmental stewardship seriously, and we’ve cooperated closely with the state and Alameda County to resolve this issue in a way that is in the best interests of the environment, our customers and all Californians. The settlement recognizes the company for taking prompt action, dedicating significant additional resources toward environmental compliance, and improving our hazardous and universal waste management compliance programs.” According to a release by the State Attorney General’s office, AT&T has made changes to policies and practices resulting in safeguards against electronic waste getting into its regular trash. The company must hire contractors to inspect dumpsters and have three independent audits conducted over the next five years. Two other large companies under investigation for illegal dumping of electronics are Verizon Communications and retailer, Target.

CRS Closes Plants

urham, NC – Amid lawsuits over its financial affairs, the electronics recycling company Creative Recycling Systems (CRS) has closed its facility here, according to a Triangle Business Journal article reported on BizJournals.com. One of several locations employing some 250 employees nationwide, the Tampa-based company’s Durham plant accepted computers and other high-tech equipment from local companies for recycling. Last summer, a BizJournals article reported that the e-recycler was working to sell off some 30 million pounds of CRT glass around the country. The advent of flat-panels, plasma, LCD and LED screens have drastically reduced market for recycled cathode ray tube (CRT) glass, according to a 2013 report from the Consumer Electronics Association. About 20 percent of recyclers reported difficulties finding buyers for CRT glass and were seeking solutions for stockpiling the product, the report says. Last summer, Creative Recycling Systems laid off workers and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after Regions Bank sued the company for $18.7 million for failure to meet financial obligations. Meanwhile another lawsuit was filed by Intersection One LLC, a Connecticut-based company that had acquired Creative Recycling Systems in 2012. The Intersection One suit was filed against JY Creative, LLC, a company owned by CRS’ CEO and president, Jonathan Yob. The suit alleges Yob and other company executives had misrepresented financials when originally negotiating the sale. As part of the bankruptcy case, CRS Holding of America LLC filed an emergency motion to reject leases held around the United States, including one Tampa facility. A Michigan company, 3S International, led by several former Creative Recycling Systems executives has made arrangements with bankruptcy court to purchase key technology from CRS. One of the company’s most valuable pieces of equipment is the Swiss-made BLUBOX technology, a $2 million recycling station, which was installed at CRS’ Maryland location. According to the Swiss company’s website, “The BLUBOX was developed to recycle flat panel displays and lamps containing mercury. The machine separates the hazardous particles and extracts valuable output fractions for further processing. This fully automated process is packed in a 40-foot high cube (HC) container, which is constantly under negative pressure and therefore meets highest safety standards. Besides its environmentally and operator-friendly processing technology, the BLUBOX is capable of recycling high capacities of flat panel displays (1000 kg/h) and lamps (500 kg/h).”

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In the News Mobile Shredding Association Unveils New Membership Model in 2015

n January 2015, The Mobile Shredding Association will become a Certification only organization. Once in effect, all mobile shredding companies wishing to be a member of MSA will be required to meet the security requirements demanded by the industry and implemented by MSA. Moving to a certification only organization offers the following benefits; Benefits for the Shredding Company > 1 Application = 1 Fee raditionally, a shredding company had to complete a 2 step process in order to become certified.

First they had to fill out a general membership form and pay a general membership fee. Then, once they became a member they had to fill out a separate certification application and pay a separate certification fee. Now shredding companies simply fill out one membership form and pay 1 fee in order to become a certified member. This concise membership model is also advantageous because it places all members on the same playing field. No longer can non-certified members try and compete equally with certified members.

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Shredding Company Owner Speaks Out and Reveals the Raw Truth About Jay Wallus, Who is Selling Marketing and Sales Training Services to Shredding Companies

his Boston guy, Jay Wallus, says all sorts of things to shredding company owners that he “promises” really pay off…”Out of the box” strategies to get your foot in the door of new accounts …Really unique ways to market your shredding company … Proven systems to stay in touch with your current clients so that they buy more from you … How to combat the competition and so on. Every time I read one of his marketing emails, I thought “Who could be dumb enough to fall for this guy’s rap?

I was looking for someone with a creative mind that could come up with some radically different ideas and then customize them for my industry – the shredding industry. Someone to put a unique and “street smart” spin on them. Someone that was out there using these things every day that would show me exactly how to use them to get more business – period.

Now, I’m going to tell you the raw truth about this Boston guy and his sales and marketing secrets for shredding companies.

discovered on this program was A LOT different from what I had ever seen, heard or been taught. As I watched the webinar, I saw smart niche marketing, a fool proof way to select a niche market for our shredding company, why most people never read our brochures and (more importantly) what they WILL read and respond to. How’s this? I even learned how use a crazy thing called a Guatemalan worry doll to flip purges to scheduled service – how’s that for different?!

My name is Greg Wolfner and I run a successful shredding company in St. Louis. Now, I had been to seminars and attended sales and marketing trainings in the past and I learned many different ways to get new clients. So, I had a bit of a head start and after lots and lots of hard work, I’ve built a steady shredding business. I knew of Jay by reading his emails, we had chatted a few times on the phone and I figured that I’d listen to one of his monthly webinars. Since I was always working “in” my business, I thought it might be a good idea to be a little more open minded about new and different ways to market my shredding company. After all, I figured that if I learned just one new thing that it’d be worth it – right? Here’s what put me over the edge – what made me finally take the leap to try it out: Even though I had been marketing my shredding company through traditional methods (Google etc) - I was still looking for some “down and dirty/street smart/out of the box” processes to get more business – especially more scheduled business.

Anyway … I got on the webinar and what I

So, the moral of the story is that I’ve got a bunch of reasons why you ought to investigate what Jay’s webinar is all about … Here’s one: Ever hear the joke about the guy who walks into his doctor and tells him that it hurts his arm when he moves it up and down? The doctor replies; Then stop doing it. Do yourself a favor … Stop marketing in ways that don’t work and come and sign up for Jay’s webinar and learn what he’s all about … email him at jay@jaywallus.com. You can thank me later …

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Greg Wolfner CitiShred St. Louis

Benefits for the Client > Unambiguous ow that MSA only supports one membership class, clients will no longer have to investigate and discern whether a member is certified or not. They will be reassured to know that all members of MSA are certified and meet the security requirements required of them. Furthermore, only the members of MSA (all of whom will now be considered certified) will be qualified to display the 1 and only MSA logo. Therefore when a client sees the MSA logo they will know with certainty that they are dealing with a (certified) member of MSA that meets the necessary security requirements.

Additional Membership Changes > Enhanced Security ot only will shred truck drivers be required to meet MSA security requirements, but ALL employees must meet the same set of security requirements in order for the company to become a member of MSA. All shred company employees have a chance of coming into contact with confidential information whether they are subbing out on a shred truck route or cleaning out the back of the shred truck at the end of the day. Clients require comprehensive security measures and MSA provides it. - All members are required to issue security badges to their shredding professionals. All employees who come into contact with shredding clients are required to wear company issued security badges complete with MSA logo and certification number. Clients will see and recognize the MSA logo and know that those individuals servicing their account have met the security requirements required to be a member of MSA. - All MSA members will be subject to random annual audits by MSA and will be held accountable to MSA requirements. All company employees will be required to meet MSA security requirements including but not limited to; criminal background checks and drug testing. Members will also be required to maintain certain levels of protection including but not limited to liability insurance and employee confidentiality statements. All members are required to comply with the random annual audit requests and submit required documentation to prove conformance of MSA security requirements. There is only 1 class of membership within the Mobile Shredding Association. To be a member is to demonstrate your company has met the industry standards expected from certified destruction companies. When clients see the MSA logo, they will know without question that the shredding professionals they hired to destroy their confidential information meet the security requirements demanded by the industry and established by MSA. All members of MSA must meet the security requirements shown on the membership application and will be held accountable by submitting to random annual audits. Any shredding company not wishing to become a (certified) member of MSA but desires to support MSA and/or take advantage of vendor discounts etc. may become an Associate of MSA. Associates will be recognized as supporters of MSA but will not be qualified to display the MSA logo or market themselves as members.

In the News NAID Joins Coalition to Advance Records Management Initiative

AID, the National Association for Information Destruction, is one of a handful of records and information management organizations that were asked to join a coalition of key stakeholders to help the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) implement the President’s 2011 Memorandum on Managing Government Records and the Office of Management and Budget and NARA’s joint 2012

Resolute Forests Sells AbiBow Unit to Ewj International

Managing Government Records Directive. The coalition, formed by ARMA International, brings together industry leaders in records and information management, including those involved in the valuation, creation, storage, use, archiving, deletion, and security of records and information, to help NARA improve the management, preservation, and access to government records and to develop and implement new records management techniques to capture realtime interactions. “NAID is proud to be associated with these organizations on this project,” said NAID CEO Bob Johnson. “The private sector has the ability to test and

try solutions based on real world experience that is often lacking in the public sector. It’s our duty to help when we can.” The coalition currently includes the Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM), American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), ARMA, NAID, and Professional Records and Information Services Management (PRISM) ‑ International. To date, the coalition has held two meetings and is in the process of formulating its strategic plan. NARA, while not technically part of the private sector initiative, welcomes the initiative and has been represented during preliminary discussions.

umble, TX – Resolute Forests, Inc, has sold most of its AbiBow Recycling LLC assets to Kingston, New York-based EWJ International, a SpringfieldNews.com article reports. As of October 1, 2014, AbiBow Recycling LLC began operating as a subsidiary of Ewj international, Inc. Ewj, and its partner, Global Waste Services, announced plans to take over certain routes (in some 18 different cities throughout the U.S.) and to sell others. One of the first such sales has been to Houston-based WCA, which bought trucks, containers, and various AbiBow paper recycling routes in the Oklahoma City area. The Texas-based AbiBow originally was incorporated in 1960 as Abitibi-Consolidated Corp. Over the next several decades, the company operated paper mills and produced paper and paper products in the U.S. and Canada. In 2010, the company underwent financial restructuring, during which it sold off its Canadian mills, as well as a stake in a hydroelectric plant, ultimately changing its name to AbiBow Recycling LLC. The green and yellow AbiBow Paper Retriever bins have been a familiar sight in many communities, where they have been placed for collecting newspapers and magazines, corrugated cardboard, sorted office paper, plastic and aluminum. In many cases, communities, churches, schools and other organizations used the bins for fundraising, receiving modest sums of money from AbiBow.

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