LEFORT has acquired 100% of the capital of COPEX S.A.

COPEX, created in 1948, specializes in the design and manufacture of hydraulic shear

s & balers for the treatment of scrap metal, metals, and solid waste. COPEX exports its products worldwide and meets specific and varied industrial needs such as nuclear dismantling, baling of agricultural plant fibers, or packaging of waste from wastewater. Sharing a rich heritage, a solid reputation for quality and service, and similar values around excellence, passion

and innovation, the resulting Group will be ideally placed to provide even more comprehensive services and solutions to its customers.

COPEX's skills and production capacity will provide LEFORT with the opportunity to increase its activity and strengthen its local and international presence. Alexandre Henkens, CEO of LEFORT: “I warmly welcome COPEX and all its talented employees. This operation is an important step for LEFORT and enhances an invaluable heritage of knowledge and experien ce in the recycling industry. I am certain that we will benefit from this contribution”.

Frédéric Malin, majority shareholder and CEO of COPEX: “Since I took the helm of the company in 1998, I have devoted all my energy and passion to it. Today, by deciding to associate the destiny of my company with that of LEFORT, I see it as a tremendous ou tcome. Moreover, knowing the Lefort family since my beginnings in the industry , I had appreciated the technical solutions offered by their company as well as their working methods based on honesty, respect, and integrity; fundamental values that have alway s guided me in my life. I can therefore pass the torch to them serenely”.

COPEX will continue its operations from its industrial site in Caudan, under its own brand. Fawaz Ezzat takes over the general management of COPEX with immediate effect. Since 2016, he held the position of Managing Director of LEFORT France. After the operation, the combined Group will be approximately 300 people strong and will generate a turnover of €110+m.

About LEFORT - Founded in 1947 in Belgium by Nestor Lefort and still 100% family owned to this day, LEFORT has become one of the world's leading manufacturers of high quality metal recycling equipment. Industrial excellence is its key strategy: it is illustrated by total control of the development of its products and the manufacturing process.

LEFORT machines are distributed and maintained throughout the world by its own subsidiaries and its network of official dealers.

Sierra International Machinery Releases Their Docuseries Repurposed

Sierra International Machinery Releases Their Docuseries Repurposed

Bakersfield, CA – Sierra International Machinery announces the release of their documentary series

Repurposed. Tune in on Thursdays, starting February 2, as Sierra’s President and Co-Owner, John Sacco,

narrates this multi-episode series to highlight various American metal and paper processors and recyclers

to show how recycled materials are vital to manufacturing and the production of everyday goods.

Repurposed will take viewers behind the scenes to witness how the items utilized on a day-to-day basis

rely on recycled materials facilities, steel mills, foundries, and paper mills.

“Repurposed is a docuseries that tells the story of the importance of the materials recycling industry and

the supply chain of raw materials to steel mills, foundries for aluminum, and paper mills,” says John Sacco.

“Repurposed also tells a story about green manufacturing and how our industry helps keep our

communities clean, how our communities are a better place to live, because the environmental

stewardship of the recycled materials industry. This series is designed to change the narrative and ensure

people understand the negative impact on their daily lives if the recycled material industry ceases to

exist.”

Sacco is joined by industry experts such as Jay Robinovitz, CEO of Alter Trading; Robin Wiener, ISRI

President; Jim Keefe, Executive Vice President of GIE Media; George Adams, CEO and President of SA

Recycling, plus many more, to explain how vital the recycling industry is to our environment,

infrastructure, and everyday health.

Repurposed, Season 1 Episode 1: “It Takes Grit,” is scheduled for release on Thursday, February 2, and can

be viewed on Sierra International Machinery’s YouTube channel with constant updates on the

Repurposed social media channels.

Season 1 Episode 1: It Takes Grit: https://youtu.be/GEb5O5omh-M

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SierraInternationalMachinery

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therepurposedseries/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therepurposedseries?_t=8ZC62wqoRz9&_r=1

About Sierra:

Sierra International Machinery is a worldwide leader in selling and supporting of processing equipment to

the metal, recycling, and waste industries. As the only recycling equipment manufacturer that owns and

operates a recycling facility, Sierra understands the challenges recycling professionals face. Therefore,

Sierra’s most important responsibility is ensuring its customers have the right equipment to be profitable,

achieved through firsthand experience, proven machines, and innovation. Sierra’s full range of equipment

is built to meet the demands of today’s processing facilities and is backed by the best service and support

in the industry.

PMR Inc. announces new 50,000 square feet processing facility andstate-of-the-art machinery in Mira

BOISBRIAND, QC — PMR Inc., a full-service converter processor specialized in

catalyst evaluation and refining solutions, has extended their operations with a

new facility based in Mirabel, Quebec. PMR purchased and installed brand-new

machinery for foil processing, increasing the proficiency of their refining solutions.

With a commitment to research and development, PMR now processes O2

sensors by assay.

Their new 50,000 square feet facility, located in Mirabel, Quebec, opened this past summer,

kicking off PMR’s next ventures. The processing of foil-type converters has been transferred to

Mirabel, where brand new, cutting-edge machinery allows them to increase their processing

proficiency and continue offering the best refining solutions in the industry.

With a dedication to innovation, PMR now processes Oxygen Sensors by assay, offering precise

analysis returns and tailored payment options for their suppliers. This new avenue allows PMR

to increase the services extended to their current suppliers and expand their clientele as well.

“Mirabel is about continuing the PMR mindset of forward-thinking and forward motion. A

means of evolving and continuing to better ourselves,” said Chrysten Newton, Marketing

Director at PMR. “Creating new opportunities for our people, our industry, and our partners will

ensure not only continued success but also new achievements and victories.”

At the core of PMR’s values is a desire to challenge industry standards, create reliable solutions

for their suppliers, and craft new avenues of innovation. PMR’s new Mirabel facility has

dedicated staff and machinery to research and development in an effort to offer new business

opportunities and create extended services for all their suppliers.

Photos of new facility: Available Here

2023 for PMR Inc. : Focusing efforts on business continuity and market leadership

As the world adapts to alarming climate change and strict environmental regulations,

companies have realized the importance of recycling precious group metals (PGMs). Global

markets have seen the rise in demand of Platinum, Palladium, and Rhodium, and in tandem, the

surge in acquisition of catalytic converters.

With over a quarter of a century of experience, PMR understands the value in the research &

development of converter processing and has made it their mission to continuously deliver top

of the line service to their suppliers.

Reaching pioneer status this year, PMR has acquired an ISO 17025 certification, making them

the very first catalytic converter processor to reach such accreditation. With a desire to always

be the golden standard in the processing industry, an ISO certification proves that the PMR way

continues to be unparalleled.

Their motto, status quo is not an option, reflects their innovation and transformation of the

processing industry. A decade ago, PMR stopped dealing in cash-only transactions,

strengthening their anti-money laundering protocols and know-your-customer screening. In

their journey to create safe, secure, and accountable business solutions for converter recyclers,

PMR’s decision in 2012 cemented them as the golden standard in the industry.

As the processing industry ushers in 2023, keep an eye on PMR or you might miss another

historical moment.

As Chrysten Newton puts it, “The journey doesn’t end.”

About PMR

With more than a quarter of a century of experience under the belt, PMR stands as a leading

force in catalytic converter processing, empowering recyclers to make the best business

decisions through knowledge sharing and innovative technology. With an aggressive edge that

raises the competitive bar, PMR’s suppliers gain more market share and consistently get access

to the true value for all the converter material.

https://pmrcc.com/

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