SP Industries, Inc.

Reduce Costs And Your Footprint!

2012-02-07T09:33:00.000-05:00

Ideally, waste handling at the commercial and industrial levels should be designed to reduce an organization’s carbon footprint while saving money. Fortunately, SP has been familiar with the best ways to do both of these things for many years. One of the rarely looked at ways to reduce carbon emissions in business and industry is by thoroughly evaluating the waste disposal process. Most operations leave disposal decisions up to their garbage hauler. The problem with this approach is that companies forget garbage haulers are in the trucking business, which means that the more they haul, the more they make. Even in recycling at the commercial or industrial levels, transportation is often overlooked.

Taking a closer look at how much waste and recyclable material fills the containers being hauled away from a business can make a huge difference in how much disposal costs. Densifying is the easiest way for industrial and commercial operations to reduce energy, reduce fuel, reduce emissions, and cut their waste handling expenses in half. In most cases this can be initiated with no additional expense or investment and puts money back into a budget immediately. SP makes this happen for companies by figuring out realistic ways to put heavier loads into their containers.

On the University section of our website you will find an explanation of how most industrial and commercial operations can accomplish these reductions and savings. Contact us to learn how to get the most from you waste handling dollar and how SP can provide you with waste handling systems that work!

Waste Handling Options That Save You Money

2012-01-23T11:55:00.000-05:00

One of the great things about dealing with SP beside the superior quality of our equipment is the opportunity for customization. We believe in making waste handling decisions easier by incorporating high end standard features and offering site-specific optional features for our compactors. This starts with an understanding of where and how the equipment will be used including the type and amount of waste you are dealing with. Once this is understood, additional equipment makes the future use of your equipment easier and maximizes efficiency during operation.

First, the additions that can be made to both our 5,000 and 10,000 lb. decks help with loading, servicing the units, and safety. Deck extensions, for instance, allow clearance for accessing the rear of a machine, as well as make it easier to join machine decks to loading docks. We also provide OSHA and ANSI compliant hand rails and safety gates that make loading areas more secure.

Next, our wide selection of hoppers and chutes help you customize how you load waste into your compactor. Whether your operation requires side loading, rear loading or a fully enclosed design, our hoppers can be designed to accommodate almost any height or distance from a loading wall. Similarly, chutes can be customized for use with self-contained compactors and interlocked systems as security chutes. Safety interlocks are also incorporated into doghouse type enclosures to prevent unwanted usage. SP also offers many options for connecting your compactor to a container such as compactor stands and pinning tunnels that prevents waste from spilling when containers are pulled away from compactors.

The numerous control features available on our equipment make using our compactors easy and even more reliable. Beyond the interlock switches mentioned earlier, we also manufacture infrared start systems which start compaction cycles when they sense a full chamber. Our advance full load indicators notify you when a container will soon be full so that you can contact your hauler and reduce compactor downtime. Monitoring the performance of your unit is also made easier with our many pressure and temperature gauges which will prevent your unit from operating if oil levels get low or temperatures become too high.

These options and many others help you accommodate any installation and plan ahead according to how your equipment will be used. To learn more about how our standard and optional features help you reduce your overall cost of waste disposal visit www.bestcompactors.com/options.htm or contact Gene Koelsch, Brad Duemler, or Adam Pool in our sales department.

Safety first . . .and next, and last!

2012-01-05T11:00:00.000-05:00

First off, Happy New Year! The holidays have passed and 2012 is here with new opportunities and challenges. One challenge that cannot be ignored (especially at work) is safety. And as you know, safety is not only very important in the waste handling industry but EVERY industry.

You may or may not be aware that a sizeable amount of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) focus is on employee education and training in the workplace. For some time though, this information hasn’t been easy to locate because a great deal of it is spread throughout their standards publication and within other regulations. In response to this “missing section” a recent collection of OSHA standards that are employee-training specific has been produced that aims to be a useful reference.

Although they do represent a condensed version of the standards and are not 100% authoritative, this site provides an invaluable resource for managers. Across the board standards such as emergency and fire evacuation plans are listed as well as considerations for specialized industries that deal with chemicals and radiation. Also, this reference provides detail on the safe use of heavy duty material handling machinery for both commercial and industrial jobsites.

So expand your understanding of workplace safety by visiting this part of the OSHA Training network: www.oshatraining.com/osha-general-industry-training-requirements.php

For more safety information regarding the use of our waste handling equipment specifically you can always browse our equipment specifications online at: www.bestcompactors.com Also, feel free to contact the chairman of the compactor committee for the ANSI Z245 Accredited Standards Committee and our president, Denny Pool, at denny@sp-industries.com

The Benefits of High Density Compaction

2011-12-12T11:15:00.000-05:00

When looking into purchasing a compactor there are many things to consider. Simply understanding that these machines are designed to compact waste materials into a container is just the beginning. It is important to look for a compactor that not only reduces volume, but also saves you money. Oftentimes, taking into consideration the benefits of a compactor can make the purchasing decision an easy one.

First and foremost, high density compaction reduces the costs associated with hauling waste. Simply put, the more waste that gets squeezed into your container equates to fewer trips that need to be made to the landfill. Moreover, these fewer trips to the landfill reduce the potential for property damage to black top or concrete loading areas. As you can imagine, over time the traffic from 50 ton waste trucks can produce significant wear and tear on your lot. Compactors also reduce the risk of fire at a facility. Because compaction revolves around removing air to reduce volume, the higher density loads created throughout the process are much less likely to burn than loose trash.

For some companies product destruction becomes very important when disposing sensitive material. Destroying products through compaction prevents their reuse and ensures peace of mind. Compactors that have been operating for several years in harsh conditions can reflect their long life in chipping paint and weathered seals and hinges. Therefore, at the very least, a new machine improves the aesthetics of a plant’s waste handling area.

Installing a compactor with a full enclosure design can also allow for better climate control in a facility. This design eliminates the need to open doors on cold walls that let outside air in or inside air out. These sealed systems also play an important role in reducing pilfering and pest control. This is because a compactor that is connected to a container restricts employee access while preventing rodents from crawling into the compaction chamber or container.

In terms of safety, compactors help control workman compensation claims while increasing the ergonomics of waste disposal. For instance, incorporating a cart dumper into a compaction system reduces the risk of injury associated with heavy lifting and disposal of awkward materials. At the same time, these systems are very easy to operate and maintain.

So what is your experience with operating waste handling equipment? We are interested in hearing about your experience with compactors and compaction equipment. Also, let us know about some of the features you would like to see incorporated into compactors in the future.

For more information on the benefits of high density compaction, visit our site here.

SP Updates: Where we’re at and where we’re going

2011-11-28T11:42:00.000-05:00

Having entered the holiday season and with the end of 2011 fast approaching, SP would like to discuss our present and future. Not only have we been much more active in manufacturing and selling Extended Height Dumpers, but we are also heavily focused on marketing our metal recycling systems. This focus stems from a push to maximize efficiency as well as sustainability throughout the metal recycling process.

As business picks up, we are seeing a good deal of interest from the food waste industry as well as transfer stations around the country. Some of our latest equipment shipments include CP-8002 compactors, ROLO dumpers, and many food waste compactors such as our CP-125 and CP-155 units. We are also very excited about our new hydraulic latch system designed to secure semi-trailers to commercial compactors and allow for fast, efficient trailer replacement. This premium alternative to traditional ratchet fastening systems covers the shaft from weather exposure and prevents corrosion therefore extending its overall life.

We have also been regularly updating our website with new literature, photos, and interactive 3D drawings from our engineering department. There has been a boost in our website traffic and our social media presence is ever growing. As always, we enjoy the online dialogue with others in the waste handling industry and would love to hear from you on Facebook or Twitter. On a separate note, shortly after the first of the year we will be releasing our new pricing guide to reflect updated parts and equipment changes. More information on this will be available once the changes have taken place.

Finally, SP invites you to incorporate sustainability into your holiday season personally and professionally. There are many ways to reduce waste or plan ahead with the environment in mind and online resources such as www.facebook.com/greenopolis, http://www.facebook.com/RecycleBank, and http://twitter.com/#!/carbonfeet serve as great for reminders for how to accomplish this.

Becoming a Dealer for SP Industries

2011-11-14T11:11:00.000-05:00

SP is currently looking for dealers who are as committed to customer satisfaction as we are. As you may know, we are a leading manufacturer in the waste material handling industry dedicated to selling premium products and systems. Our facility has been producing product destruction, recycling, compaction, and cart dumping equipment for over 45 years. And most importantly, our sustainable systems attract customers by providing them the lowest overall operating costs in waste handling.

Lowering operating costs happens on many levels with SP equipment. By maximizing payloads our equipment minimizes labor, transportation costs, equipment repairs, power usage, fuel emissions, resulting in a significant reduction in your carbon footprint. Our website is an excellent resource for details regarding the many time-saving and money-saving reasons why our waste equipment outperforms the competition.

Right now we serve a wide customer base in the food waste, metal recycling, pallet destruction, and waste compaction industries. Expanding our operation, however, does not happen without qualified dealers who are sales minded and can provide customers with support throughout the buying process. For dealers as well as direct customers, SP provides sales training, technical support, systems consultation, and the best warranty program in our industry for all of the equipment we manufacture.

If you are interested in becoming a dealer of high quality waste handling equipment, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Denny Pool at 800.592.5959 or denny@sp-industries.com for more information on pursuing a relationship with SP.

Transfer Station Operations

2011-10-28T14:34:00.000-04:00

One of the many operations that SP Industries manufactures compactor systems for is the transfer station. SP offers many options for choosing a high quality, high density transfer compactor from different cylinder configurations to custom-designed systems that fit the needs of specific waste streams. In the waste handling industry, transfer stations allow municipalities a manner of collecting waste at one location before it is hauled off to a landfill that may be miles away. Because they are often times located in residential and commercial areas, transfer stations must take into consideration how daily operations may affect their neighbors. For instance, the coming and going of waste haulers dumping into compactors, debris clean up, and garbage odor are a few concerns that become important to monitor while operating in and around communities.

Waste Advantage has recently released an article detailing the plan for community outreach that transfer operations should make as a part of the ongoing communication with their neighbors. A transfer station located adjacent to homes and businesses, for example, should consider monthly meetings with community members regarding a commitment to hiring local workers or landscape improvements. Also, as is the case in almost all planning and development stages, stations should develop a clear explanation of why the community needs the station and what benefits it provides.

After brainstorming a plan, transfer stations need to develop a process for responding to community concerns that the community is familiar with. One person should be assigned as the primary contact for community members with questions and concerns. Another consideration is for transfer stations to organize periodic facility tours for neighbors who are unfamiliar with station operations.

For more information on transfer stations and their role in a community visit http://www.sp-industries.com/ or http://wasteadvantagemag.com/

The SP Triple Bottom Line

2011-10-13T14:13:00.000-04:00

We have been busy updating our literature, tweaking the website, and working on new products! The theme we have kept in mind during these updates and changes has been a continuing focus on sustainability, most popularly known as “thinking green.” At SP, we take a very detailed and involved approach to sustainability. The development and production of new products to be added to our line of waste handling equipment centers around meeting the needs of the present without compromising those of the future. In other words, we gauge how sustainable our products and operations are according to how well they uphold three interdependent dimensions: the environment, economics, and society—what we refer to as our triple bottom line.

For a leader in the waste material handling industry, adhering to this triple bottom line means manufacturing equipment that not only achieves maximum density but also increases our customers’ payloads and results in less trash hauling. Also, with the economy in mind, we have specific criteria designed to help our customers perform an accurate cost savings analysis regarding their material handling and recycling efforts. For instance, it is important for companies to ask: “What size and type of waste am I dealing with?” “What volume have we produced in the past?” “What compaction ratio are we currently getting?” How many pick-ups do we currently have and what is the maximum load allowance in our current container?” Moreover, we help companies navigate deciding among buying, leasing, and renting. Labor and equipment intensity also becomes relevant in making purchasing decisions especially in terms of the number of workers and machines utilized within a waste handling operation.

Read more about how our systems make waste handling operations more sustainable in our latest metal recycling catalog or on our website. Also, we would love to hear any questions or comments that you have via a response to this post or by emailing us.

Updated child labor provision for operating waste equipment

2011-09-21T09:46:00.000-04:00

Because operating our equipment safely is a top priority at SP, it is important that we help spread the word on the latest labor laws pertinent to our industry.

The US Department of Labor has published an important child labor provision regarding the operation of waste equipment by persons under the age of 18. The new law prohibits minors less than 18 years of age from loading, operating, and unloading power-driven paper processing machines, including all balers and compactors, guillotine paper cutters or shears, platen printing presses, and envelope die-cutting presses. There are limited exceptions that allow 16 and 17 year olds to load, but not operate or unload certain scrap paper balers and paper box compactors if the following requirements are met:

1. The equipment meets one of the following the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards:

ANSI Standard Z245.5-1990
ANSI Standard Z245.2-1992
ANSI Standard Z245.5-1997
ANSI Standard Z245.2-1997
ANSI Standard Z245.5-2004
ANSI Standard Z245.2-2004
ANSI Standard Z245.5-2008
ANSI Standard Z245.2-2008

2. The equipment contains a poster or notice that:

Identifies the specific ANSI standard that the equipment meets
States that 16- and 17-year-olds may only load the equipment
States that no one under 18 years old may operate or unload the equipment

3.The equipment must include an on/off switch with a key-lock or other system, and the control of the system must be in the custody of employees 18 years of age or older.

4. The on/off switch must be maintained in the off position when the equipment is not in operation.

5. The equipment cannot be operated while it is being loaded.

For more information, visit the Department of Labor website at http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs57.htm

Compactors in the Metal Recycling Process

2011-09-12T10:21:00.000-04:00

Recycling scrap metal is an enormous business across the United States. From the 56 billion aluminum cans recycled last year, to the millions of tons of ferrous and non-ferrous metals sorted, sheared, shredded, torched and baled at processing plants, the metal recycling business is booming. Compactors play an important role in this recycling process. This is because achieving higher density during compaction equates to larger loads that can be transported from processing plants to steel mills, saving processers money.

SP makes long lasting, fast cycling pre-crushers and metal compactors designed to maximize efficiency and reliability. Our systems can include fluid collection systems designed to separate oil from metal turnings and chips. Also, our closed compaction containers eliminate the potential for ground water contamination in and around metal processing areas. Most importantly, our equipment is backed by the best warranty in the industry and our engineers can address any site-specific installation concerns.

You can visit SP online at http://www.sp-industries.com/ for more information about metal compaction and equipment specifications. Also, we would like to hear about your experience with metal recycling by replying to this post or contacting us on Facebook or Twitter.

The How and Why of Recycling Food Waste

2011-08-23T10:33:00.000-04:00

Imagine cows and pigs eating semi trailers full of bread, muffins, and rolls! Believe it or not, this happens around the country on a daily basis as America’s livestock often feed on bakery leftovers. This recycling of bakery by-products is a story that largely goes untold. It is, however, an extremely important way to make use of the large amount of unused dough, cakes, rolls, and grains produced by America’s industrial bakeries. When bakeries have excess food product or products expire, these must be thrown out like many other items. However, removed bakery by-products can be processed and turned into high quality animal feed known as Dried Bakery Product. This product is then used as a supplement to traditional livestock feed. There is generally a high demand for this product and some bakeries produce four semi-trailer loads of bakery by-product per day.

Of course this process begins with bakeries using food waste processing machines that can meet the demands of continuous loading and heavy production. SP Industries offers several different options for handling wet or dry food waste. Systems are not only made to adhere to the safety requirements produced by OSHA, but can also be made of stainless steel to meet USDA requirements. Our food waste compactors also have short cycle times and large chamber sizes to maximize waste handling efficiency. You can see an entire food waste handling system in action in this video. For food waste that is very dense, auger style containers work best for distributing waste that cannot be usefully compacted.

For more information on the process of recycling bakery products visit: http://www.scopeproducts.com/index.php and for more information on the equipment that makes this possible visit: http://www.bestcompactors.com/Food_Waste.htm Also, we would like to hear about any creative ways that you recycle food waste at home, from feeding your animals leftovers to using coffee grounds as potting soil by replying to this blog, or contacting us on Facebook or Twitter.

SP President Denny Pool Talks ANSI Standards

2011-08-08T08:42:00.000-04:00

ANSI standards for Stationary Compactors are constantly changing to maintain the utmost safety in manufacturing, installation, and operation. The newest version of Z-245.21 will be called Stationary Compactors – Safety Requirements for Manufacturing and Reconstruction, and the newest version of Z-245.2 will now be called Stationary Compactors – Safety Requirements for Installation, Training, Maintenance, Operation, Modification, and Repair. These standards cover ALL installers. Moreover, ANY person or company that reconstructs/rebuilds a unit, or maintains, operates, modifies, or repairs a unit shall comply with these standards.

These two standards cover construction, component requirements, testing, safeguards, guarding, containers, cart lifters, auto starting, markings or labels, lock-out/tag-out, confined space, adequate clearance, operation, training, and more. The only way to truly know them is to read them.

Everything in these standards is important, but I’d like to refresh your memory of a couple points to which you should pay extra attention.

ANSI/NFPA 70-2009 NEC Section 110 is a normative reference that discusses adequate clearances around and ingress/egress of electrical equipment.

NFPA-70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace covers all electrical systems to be protected from ARC FLASH/BLAST as well as procedures to follow for protection.

Section 5.4 Controls states: “A lockable mechanism (e.g. interlock, key lock switch) shall be provided at the discharge end of a compactor to prevent activation of the compaction cycle when the container is being exchanged if the discharge end is not visible from the operator controls.”

Section 5.9 Guarding states that protection for personnel shall be provided when contacting ANY moving parts or MATERIAL loaded at the point of operation or other mechanical operation’s. There are three different methods explained in the standard, one of these must be accomplished completely, not just in part. This means that even though you have a 42” high load lip, you do not automatically comply if you can still touch the ram or material movement. You must still provide 84” of clearance away from materials or equipment in order to comply. This has been an OSHA regulation since 1970 for machine guarding and walking working surfaces.

Section 5.12 states that “continuously operating and unattended compactors with automatic start-up systems shall have start-up alarms both audible and visible.” If you supply or have a compactor that can start automatically without someone performing a manual task (e.g. turning a key, pushing a button, closing & locking a door) it shall have an auto-start-up alarm system. These types of systems are explained in this section.

Lastly, there are some additions to the Signage or Decals section. New decals for Lock-out/Tag-out, Confined Space, ARC Flash/Blast, and Beware of the Hazard have replaced old decals and alert people to the different hazards in and around stationary compactors.

ANSI standards have been requirements in our industry since 1975 so if you’ve never heard of these safety standards or are not aware of the changes, it is time to become very familiar with them. Knowing and applying them will save lives and money.

Reading the standards from start to finish is the best way to understand everything that is involved with this equipment. The Normative references at the beginning tell you all the other published standards that also comply with this equipment. Next the definitions are designed to correlate to our environmental industry. They will explain the many differences between equipment and terms like reconstruction, modification, and/or repair.

Thank you for reading, and as always feel free to contact me with any questions/comments at 800.592.5959 or denny@sp-industries.com.
Denny Pool

Reducing Waste Costs 101

2011-07-26T11:05:00.000-04:00

As a manufacturer of the quality waste handling equipment, SP is familiar with the best ways reduce an organization’s carbon footprint. One of the rarely looked at ways to reduce carbon emissions in business and industry is by carefully evaluating the waste disposal process. Most operations leave disposal decisions up to their garbage hauler. The problem with this approach is that companies forget garbage haulers are in the trucking business, which means that the more they haul, the more they make. Even in recycling at the commercial or industrial levels, transportation is often overlooked.

Taking a closer look at how much waste and recyclable material fills the containers being hauled away from a business can make a huge difference. Densifying is the easiest way for industrial and commercial operations to reduce energy, reduce fuel, reduce emissions, and cut their waste handling expenses in half. In most cases this can be initiated with no additional expense or investment and puts money back into a budget immediately. Many companies overlook the option of simply putting a heavier load into their containers.

On the University section of our website, http://www.sp-industries.com/ you will find an explanation of how most industrial and commercial operations can accomplish these reductions and savings. Visit us to learn how to get the most from you waste handling dollar and how SP can provide you with waste handling systems that work!

“Greener” Recycling

2011-07-06T10:16:00.000-04:00

The three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle have become a sort of social mantra that communities and households operate under to create environmental awareness and promote sustainability. What many people do not know is that these terms are part of a hierarchy. This means that one should first reduce or use less; whether you purchase fewer products, take shorter showers, turn off unused lights, or unplug unused chargers.

Next, reusing is a straightforward reference to using an item more than once for their original purpose. This is conventional reuse. But, with some creativity people can reuse everyday items for many different purposes. For instance, old CDs, toothpaste tubes, yard debris, and tires have several uses around the house: http://www.squidoo.com/reuse-everything

Finally, recycling refers to the processing of old products into new ones in order to reduce wasting valuable materials. One of the major concerns with recycling now-a-days speaks to the carbon footprint that results from transporting recyclables around the country and around the globe. Cars, garbage haulers, lorries, pettibones, and ships all use energy to transport recyclables and it is important that this “environmental cost” does not outweigh the costs and energy saved throughout the recycling process.

One major change that can take place to reduce carbon emissions is simply taking less trips. Naturally, taking less trips and maximizing the efficiency of waste transportation requires packing waste containers as full as possible. Whether traveling overseas or across town, recycling is simply “greener” when more waste is transported less often. On the commercial and industrial levels, SP Industries prides itself on manufacturing the highest quality compaction systems that maximize the load size of containers in waste transportation.

Ultimately, following through with the three R’s takes personal sacrifice and being conscious of the carbon footprint your lifestyle produces. Another challenge should be for people to re-think or “pre-cycle” by reconsidering what they are purchasing, how it can be disposed of, and whether other products or services are better alternatives.

Do you have any creative ways that you have reused household products? What environmental considerations do you think are most important when you make purchases?

Recycling That Starts Small and Finishes Big

2011-06-22T09:43:00.000-04:00

A great deal of what we read, talk about, and learn is found online. The explosion of mediated communication over the last 15 years is best understood by looking at the exponential increase in texts, emails, and video chats sent every year. Meanwhile, hard copy books are still being printed, magazines are still published weekly or monthly, and snail mail and fax machines are still around. And, of course, millions of newspapers still roll off production lines daily.

Obviously, it is important to remember that these old media can and should be recycled. In fact paper makes up over 30% of all recyclables in the United States every year. Newsprint and office paper are two of the largest sources of scrap paper in the US adding to the 68 million total tons produced each year. The reason newspapers stand out among other types of paper grades such as magazines and telephone directories is that 89% of scrap newspaper is recovered and reused again in products like Scotch tape, lamp shades, coffee filters, insulation, and more newspapers.

What are your options for pitching in and making yesterdays news tomorrows news? Many schools and organizations have turned to old-fashioned paper drives to recycle newspapers, raise a bit of money, and ultimately help the environment. This takes partnering with a fundraising company and making a recycling dumpster available in your collection area. Next, you can arrange for a one time curbside pick-up of the dumpster or make this an ongoing fundraiser in which case you organize with a company that will pick up your container regularly. Here are other options for organizing your drive: http://bit.ly/10nlk0

On the commercial side, paper mills load semi-trailers with scrap newsprint. The more scrap that can be placed into a trailer equates to less trips to and from each mill during the recycling process. Our NP-165 Newsprint Loading System is designed to load trailers with up to 40,000 pounds of scrap newsprint and provide “hands free” processing at these mills. In turn, efficiently transporting scrap newsprint means an important reduction in a company’s carbon footprint.

So, while recycling efforts may start small with local paper drives, SP Industries helps them finish big by providing the most efficient means of transporting scrap newspaper. For more information visit http://www.bestcompactors.com/Newspaper_Loaders.htm and to watch how this happens visit http://bit.ly/k3zi0d

Have you coordinated any recycling efforts at work, school, or home? Let us know via comment, facebook, or Twitter how you have pitched in or any ideas you have for successful recycling campaigns.

It is Good to be Back!

2011-06-16T10:22:00.000-04:00

After a minor break, we are now firing back up our blog posts, Facebook updates, and now, Twitter feeds! Yes, SP is now an active member of the Twitter community so feel free to follow us @SP_Industries for useful information about our products, photos, industry news, and insights from our interesting Parts Manager, Sid. The entire team at SP is excited about opening up a conversation with our customers so don’t hesitate to comment, suggest, reply, message, email, like, call, or follow us.

Newsletter on the way!

2010-12-14T10:20:00.003-05:00

The December Newsletter is on the way! The Newsletter gives insights and updates to what is currently going on at SP Industries. Find out what SP is making, and read ‘The President’s Desk’, to find out what Denny is thinking. If you don’t receive a newsletter already, contact Paul Nysse at paul@sp-industries.com, to receive a copy or visit our website. Here is the link to our newsletter, December Newsletter.

GlobalSpec

2010-09-15T14:42:00.001-04:00

GlobalSpec, Inc. is a technology services company which provides a search engine of engineering and industrial products, indexing over 180 million parts divided into 2,300,000 product families, from over 24,000 manufacturer and distributor catalogs. The website has over five million registered members and rapidly growing with approximately 3.8 million visitors a month. SP Industries, Inc. recently created a profile with GlobalSpec, click on the link below and check it out!!

SP helps Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

2010-08-19T16:09:00.002-04:00

SP Industries, Inc. helped streamline and make the waste process more efficient at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. We built three compactors for three different purposes; recyclables, cardboard, and overall waste. Along with the compactors, we built custom hoppers to allow the waste to be easily funneled into the compactors. Below is a link to the article with more information.

http://phxskyharbor.com/phx-perspective-RecyclingEfforts.html

Does your company have a Green Initiative??

2010-06-30T13:42:00.000-04:00

Does your company have a Green Initiative? The conventional wisdom of doing things good for the environment and good for the bottom line can not go together. Now, thanks to the application of high density compaction and innovative technology, that’s all changing in the field of waste material handling and solid waste removal.

Through High Density Compaction and Automated Dispatching of waste haulers, it is possible to reduce transportation operations by an average of 40% or more. Such results are possible by fixing the problem at the source….the waste compactor. By improving the performance efficiency of waste compactor management so that only maximum loaded compactor containers are picked up, enormous improvements and savings are possible.
This is especially important because waste removal trucks are among the least efficient vehicles on the road. But as it turns out, the easiest solution to reducing costs and the carbon footprint of the waste process is with the waste compactor, not the truck. A High Density Compactor from SP Industries and a Waste Edge Monitoring System from One Plus Corp is your best solution. The automated monitoring system actually watches how the high density compactor container is filling, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When a “full container” is sensed, the waste hauler is automatically notified by the monitor. In real world experience, this results in an average of 40% fewer trips by the waste hauler, and reducing the fuel consumption, air pollution, and carbon footprint of these trucks by 40%!
Without SP Industries High Density Compaction and a sophisticated Waste Edge Monitor, large retailers, manufacturers and other waste compactor users find it almost impossible to consistently know when a compactor’s container is ready for pickup. Because businesses are often concerned about calling the hauler too late, they rely on regularly scheduled waste pickups, or guess when to call for a pickup based on such unreliable measures as pressure gauges and indicator lights. These practices result in compactor containers being picked up too frequently, often with only 5,000# to 6,000# payloads when they should be 15,000# to 20,000# payloads.
Like an out-of-tune car or truck engine, an inadequate or malfunctioning compactor is incredibly wasteful. Improper pressure settings or faulty gauges can fool workers into calling for a pickup when the container is just half full. The added pollution that results, as well as the added expense, can be much more significant than is at first apparent. High Density Compaction with the Monitor System is able to greatly improve waste stream efficiency and document results, because it is a complete, fully automated monitoring solution. State-of-the-art sensing technology, on-board intelligence and embedded software are fully configurable to the needs of the individual user. These software systems allow detailed reports to graphically show the improvements made and the ongoing savings.
High Density Compaction and Waste Edge Monitors provide other environmental benefits as well. Fewer truck pickups equate to fewer miles driven, which means fewer trucks are needed to service the same number of customers. That also means that truck maintenance is reduced proportionately. So, reducing these factors is an added bonus.
Perhaps the most attractive aspect of utilizing these types of systems is that on a purchase basis, the system typically pays back in 9 months or less. After that, it continues to generate major savings. With energy costs and land fees sharply rising, SP High Density Compactors and the Waste Edge Monitor Systems are one of the few opportunities available for companies to take control, reduce a significant operating expense, and cut its carbon footprint.

Carbon Footprint Calculations

2010-06-28T14:49:00.002-04:00

Carbon Footprint Calculations

* based on generating an average of 30,000 lbs. of waste a month

* based on average round trip of 30 miles per pick up utilizing 6 gallons of fuel

* average CO2 emissions per one gallon of diesel is 22.4#

Open Top Containers

* Pack 2,500 lbs. per load
30,000 lbs (per month) / 2,500 (per load) = 12 (loads per month)
12 (loads per month) X 6 (gallons utilized per pick up) = 72 (gallons per month)
72 (gallons per month) X 22.4# (CO2 emissions per gallon) = 1612.8# (emissions per month)
CO2 emissions per month with a Open Top Container = 1612.8#

Single Cylinder Compactor
* Pack 6,000 lbs. per load
30,000 lbs (per month) / 6,000 (per load) = 5 (loads per month)
5 (loads per month) X 6 (gallons utilized per pick up) = 30 (gallons per month)
30 (gallons per month) X 22.4# (CO2 emissions per gallon) = 672# (emissions per month)
CO2 emissions per month with a Single Cylinder Compactor = 672#

Dual Cylinder Compactor
* Pack 15,000 lbs. per load
30,000 lbs (per month) / 15,000 (per load) = 2 (loads per month)
2 (loads per month) X 6 (gallons utilized per pick up) = 12 (gallons per month)
12 (gallons per month) X 22.4# (CO2 emissions per gallon) = 268.8# (emissions per month)
CO2 emissions per month with a Dual Cylinder Compactor = 268.8#

Results
With a Dual Cylinder Compactor there is an 83% reduction over an Open Top Container.
With a Dual Cylinder Compactor there is a 60% reduction over a single cylinder compactor.
Not only will you save money on transportation costs, you will help preserve the environment!

What can you save on your Carbon Footprint?

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How much can you reduce your carbon footprint?

150# of carbon for every load you reduce. By reducing your footprint you can help the environment and save money at the same time!

Increasing you load density can be beneficial to your bottom line and to the environment at the same time. By compacting your waste you can save on the amount of trips your waste hauler has to make, which in turn will reduce the carbon footprint you make.

For more information on how we can save you carbon credits and money, Call 1-800-592-5959

More Specialized Equipment

2010-03-04T14:19:00.000-05:00

At SP we specialize in building custom equipment to best suit your needs. Recently, we met the needs of Cargill when they wanted us to develop a custom precrusher specifically for their application. The unit is designed to compact their desired material into blocks that stay intact. Below are pictures of their custom designed precrusher. SP Industries is able to design and build many different types of waste handling systems that solve different problems. By working directly with the customer, we can determine the best potential outcome. Let us know how you can benefit from the 25 years of experience and knowledge of SP Industries. Call us and let us know how we can solve your problems!

Custom Designed Precrusher

Example of blocks created by Precrusher

We are now on Facebook!

2010-02-24T10:53:00.000-05:00

Join our Facebook page by clicking above!

New to SP Industries! Facebook is one of the largest social networking websites in the world and will allow us to communicate even better with our customers. Above is a link to our company page, come and check us out!

New Innovations!

2010-01-25T16:29:00.000-05:00

At SP Industries we continue to strive to offer innovative ways to better serve you. With our ability to build custom machines, we can create a solution for almost any application. One of our recent innovations is the portable dumper. This dumper is completely portable, has 24 volt controls, and with a 1,000 lb. capacity, has the ability to be used in many different situations. Below are a few pictures of the portable dumper and the capabilities. For more pictures or information, give us a call! 800-592-5959

New Pricing Guide!

2009-10-02T13:10:00.000-04:00

This is the latest pricing guide for SP Industries. Please disregard previous versions and use only this list for pricing. As you will see, we have taken a very aggressive approach to our pricing and our goal is to continue to provide the best value. We take great pride in providing the very best equipment and we will continue to do so.

If you have any questions regarding the new pricing guide, please feel free to call and speak to one of our sales staff.

We would also like to take the opportunity to thank you for your business, and we look forward to continuing our relationship.

Video on Rolo Style Dumper

2009-09-23T14:21:00.001-04:00

Click on the link below to see video on a dumper.

Rolo Style Dumper

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Join LinkedIn by clicking above!

Come check us out on LinkedIn! LinkedIn is one of the world’s largest professional networks with over 40 million members, and it continues to grow rapidly. LinkedIn connects you to trusted contacts and helps exchange knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with a broader network of professionals. To check out Denny's profile for current updates on SP or questions that you may want to ask him, click on the LinkedIn graphic below. If you are interested in the Marketing department, you can also contact Paul below.

Denny's profile

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Custom Self-Contained Compactor

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Call us for more examples of customized applications.

800-592-5959

Learn more about self-contained compactors at:

http://www.bestcompactors.com/Self_Contained_Wet_Waste.htm

Transfer Station Video

2009-07-27T09:09:00.009-04:00

To learn more about transfer stations click on the link below. http://www.bestcompactors.com/Transfer_Stations.htm

Video on Custom Dumper

2009-07-21T15:37:00.004-04:00

Newsletter on the way!

2009-07-20T10:33:00.004-04:00

The August Newsletter is on the way! The Newsletter gives insights and updates to what is currently going on at SP Industries. Find out what innovative machines SP is making, and read ‘The President’s Desk’, to find out what Denny is thinking. If you don’t receive a newsletter already, contact Paul Nysse at paul@sp-industries.com, to receive a copy.

Your Carbon Footprint

2009-07-09T13:10:00.007-04:00

Getting to know you carbon footprint is important; the concept is here to stay. Most businesses don’t understand, are unaware of their carbon footprint, or think it is too expensive to be “green”. By definition a carbon footprint is the total set of greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual or organization. It is inevitable that everyone leaves some sort of “footprint”; the size of that footprint is where the problem lies. Leaving a small “footprint” by recycling and being more conscientious about what we waste, will make the earth a much more habitable environment for future generations. We plan to educate companies about the benefits a smaller “footprint” can have, not only for the next generations, but for themselves. As previously stated, many think that being “green” is too expensive, but at SP we offer many different machines that can help reduce your “footprint” and save you money at the same time. Our high compaction machines will help reduce your bills and your “footprint” at the same time; after all, we have been doing it for 25 years!
For more information call us at 800-592-5959.

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Saving you money!

2009-06-19T16:38:00.007-04:00

With the current state of the economy most businesses have had to find ways to save money. This has been done in a variety of ways depending on your type of business and its current situation. The one thing many companies haven’t paid much attention to is their trash hauling costs. SP proposes buying, leasing, or renting one of our high density compaction machines. Utilizing high density compaction will reduce your hauling costs 20% - 60% or more. It will also reduce labor intensity, fuel/power consumption, emissions, road wear and tear, and your carbon footprint. This sustainability measure can actually put money back into your budget. If you do not have the capital to purchase or lease a machine, we suggest you look at renting one from us. The rental is an all-inclusive system that offers the proper size of machine for your application, the freight, installation and all maintenance as long as you rent. It completely eliminates any capital expense. Another positive for this system is it’s an operational expense completely tax deductible. So, not only do you save capital, you put needed dollars back into your budget, and you reduce your carbon footprint. All this at virtually no cost or additional capital out of your pocket or budget. And, instead of your hauler coming everyday, we maximize your loads drastically limiting their service requirements. Need to hear more? Call 800-592-5959 to talk to one of our knowledgeable sales representatives.

Words of wisdom from Denny

2009-05-27T15:40:00.004-04:00

Being “Green” is more than a statement. SP is proud to have been providing green systems for over 25 years. How, you ask? By reducing labor, fuel, emissions, and equipment utilization; cutting as much as 50% from overall operating expense. SP Industries provides equipment with recycling designed in. The case of rebuilding, refurbishing, and continued re-use, with American made locally available components, offers the lowest cost of ownership. In the long haul, we are your best value.

ISRI Convention

2009-05-05T14:28:00.004-04:00

Thanks to all who came to see us at the ISRI Convention. The attendance was the 2nd highest ever for the show which helped make it a huge success. It was great to walk around and explore different booths while reconnecting with many familiar friends. While there were familiar faces there were also many new faces that we had the opportunity to meet. For those who are new to us, we appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and look forward to working with you in the near future. I am sure you will find that SP Industries is a leader in the industry when it comes to manufacturing and customer service. Once again, thanks to all that came to see us.

Welcome!

2009-03-18T11:21:00.006-04:00

New to SP Industries, the blog, we think it will be a great way to keep in contact with what is going on at SP. We also want to keep you updated on what our sales people and other personnel are working on from week to week. It is easy to join and we would appreciate if you would follow along and even comment. For those of you, who may be new to SP Industries, check out our website at www.sp-industries.com.

As referenced in the April newsletter, SP Industries has been undergoing some recent changes. Part of the upstairs offices has been renovated and the sales team has moved into the new offices leaving behind old pictures, papers, and many memories to be cleaned out. Having just started the process it is apparent that it will be no small task, but at the same time it will be enjoyable. Amidst what was left behind are many examples that reminded us why SP Industries has been an industry leader for so long. We dusted off pictures of installations that were done in the mid 1980’s and still are working! We know we build superior equipment and are very proud of that. The cost of our machines are slightly higher, but with increased compaction and less maintenance fees, those costs quickly disappear. As Denny always says, “You need to compare apples to apples”, and we feel confident that when this happens, SP Industries will out perform.