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Pairing AI with Air-Ejector Systems

Artificial intelligence is reshaping recycling operations, and when combined with air-ejector technology, it’s unlocking unprecedented efficiency.

CP Group and Cisek Inspections Announce Strategic Alliance to Remove Hazardous Materials from Recycling Streams

CP Group has teamed up with Cisek Inspections to create cutting-edge X-ray scanning and automated extraction systems for Materials Recovery Facilities.

Committed to Optimal Performance

We are committed to helping MRF operators like you optimize your systems’ performance. At CP Group, we leverage our expertise in manufacturing innovative material recovery facilities and sorting machinery, providing our customers with dedicated support, advanced technology insights, and operational excellence to maximize their investment and enhance recycling performance.

Features of Cutting-Edge MRFs: Current Trends and Innovation Considerations

Modern Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) are evolving through advanced automation and rigorous safety protocols, enhancing throughput and material quality while improving worker safety. This article explores how AI, innovative screening technologies, and data analytics transform MRFs, addressing labor challenges and meeting strict contamination standards.

CP Group Completes a 1.07 MW Rooftop Solar Project in San Diego with HOLT Renewables

The installation utilizes over 80,000 square feet of unused roof space at CPG's manufacturing facility, generating an estimated 1.7 million kilowatt-hours annually and offsetting nearly 70% of the company's electrical consumption. The partnership highlights CPG's commitment to sustainability and innovation, with potential energy cost savings exceeding $10 million over 30 years.

Athens Services’ Irwindale MRF

Athens Services' new Irwindale MRF processes 70 tons/hour, utilizing advanced technology for efficient recycling and sustainability in waste management.

Declaration Partners Invests in CP Group, an Innovative Designer and Manufacturer of Equipment and Sorting Technologies for the Recycling and Waste Management Industry

Declaration Partners acquires a majority stake in CP Group, boosting growth, R&D, and customer service in recycling technologies.

MSS Announces Relocation to New State-of-the-Art Facility in Nashville

MSS LLC is excited to announce our move to a new facility at 1101 Menzler Road, Nashville, TN, enhancing our sensor-based sorting technology operations. Clients can experience our advanced solutions through live demonstrations.

CP Group Announces Richard Coupland as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Growth

CP Group proudly welcomes Richard Coupland as the new Senior Vice President of Strategy and Growth, leveraging over 34 years of experience in the recycling industry. His background includes managing partnerships with over 2,400 municipalities at Republic Services and expertise from General Dynamics and Motorola. In his new role, Richard will focus on leading sales and product development to drive innovation in recycling systems.

Athens Services Unveils Advanced Materials Recovery Facility in Irwindale, CA

Athens Services is set to launch a new state-of-the-art Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Irwindale, CA, designed to process a variety of waste streams at a capacity of 70 tons per hour. This cutting-edge facility will divert nearly 200,000 tons of waste from landfills annually, showcasing Athens Services' commitment to sustainability and innovation in waste management.

Innovative, Engineered Solutions

For nearly 50 years, CP Group has led the way in material recovery facility (MRF) design, leveraging our extensive experience as MRF operators to reduce operational expenses and enhance recovery rates. With over 25 years of processing San Diego's curbside recycling, we understand the unique challenges recyclers face. Our focus on maximizing material stream value includes precise equipment and effective recovery processes.

LRS Chicago MRF Wins Top NWRA Honor

LRS Chicago MRF has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Facility of the Year honor by the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA). This recognition highlights the exceptional design and installation of the material recovery facility by CP Group.

CP Group’s Balcones system revolutionizes recycling solutions

Efficiently Fractionating, Liberating, and Separating Recyclables in San Antonio. Discover how the Balcones system is setting new standards in the recycling industry and driving meaningful change.

BALCONES RECYCLING OPENS STATE-OF-THE-ART RECYCLING CAMPUS IN SAN ANTONIO

 San Antonio, TX – Balcones Recycling (“Balcones”), welcomed community leaders, industry and municipal partners, and environmental advocates on June 13th to celebrate the grand opening of their newest state-of-the-art facility located in San Antonio, Texas, as well as their 30th anniversary. July 10, 2024, 3 min read inNews This marks Balcones Recycling’s nineteenth facility…

AI and Recycling Interview with Felix Hottenstein

Artificial intelligence has become an enabler of seamless sorting processes across multiple industries. However, is it a game-changer for recycling technologies? Felix, sales director of MSS, the optical sorting division of CP Group, explains. By Huban Kasimi  Artificial intelligence has become an enabler of seamless sorting processes across multiple industries.

MSS, Inc. Celebrates 50th Anniversary as a Pioneer in Sensor-Based Sorting Technology for Recycling and Waste Management

MSS, Inc., a global leader in sensor-based sorting technology for recycling and waste management, celebrates its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1973, they continue to develop cutting-edge solutions and provide personalized service.

Out of The Ashes

After a battery fire destroyed its MRF in York, Pennsylvania, Penn Waste pulled off a rebuild in just under a year and is spreading the message of fire prevention and safety. Most recyclers agree that fire prevention and safety are among the biggest issues facing the industry today, with more…

A More Powerful Combination

Automate your MRF’s QC line by pairing AI with air jets for a high-volume sorting solution.  Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics have been getting a lot of attention. AI sensors combined with robotic arms were introduced to material recovery facilities (MRFs) around 2016/2017. Ever since then, a few hundred…

Keys to Building a Successful MRF: Before, During, After

When building a MRF, the goal is to end up with a facility that operates efficiently, requires minimal repairs and downtime, and flexibility to accommodate future equipment upgrades and modifications. Actively seeking out and incorporating practices from experts who focus on design, building, and managing MRFs will elevate the final product of your new, successful facility.

MSS Welcomes Patrick Nicol as Director of Technology, Ushering in New Era of AI Initiatives

MSS is thrilled to announce Patrick Nicol as Director of Technology, ushering in a new era of AI initiatives. With a passion for waste management and a background in engineering, Nicol aims to revolutionize recycling systems through automation and AI integration. His focus on system design improvement and the use of NIR optical sorters and AI vision systems will make recycling more efficient and intelligent. Nicol's appointment reflects CP Group's dedication to innovation and their commitment to meeting evolving client needs. Together, they are shaping the future of recycling technology.

Scipher Commissions Multi-Sensor Sorter for Difficult Plastic Stream

Scipher Technologies is tackling the challenge of separating and recovering fractions from hard plastics in e-waste. The company has commissioned a multi-sensor sorter, manufactured by MSS, which uses sensors and algorithms to scan and separate pre-processed fractions based on size, color, and metal content. This equipment produces a clean stream of recyclable single-polymer plastics, a significant achievement as bonded hard plastics are difficult to separate and recover. Scipher Technologies collaborates with local councils and B2B clients to source feedstock, and their export-quality plastic is sent to markets in Asia. The company is focused on developing solutions for e-waste plastics while supporting environmentally sound recycling practices. The MSS equipment provides excellent technical support, and Scipher Technologies aims to offer a complete solution for diverting waste from landfills and promoting a circular economy.

Sensor-Based Sorting Technologies for E-Waste Facilities

With the two main objectives being the recovery of as much value out of the mixed e-waste and the reduction in manual sorting stations, evolving technologies provide e-waste processors with all the tools at their disposal to achieve those goals… June 30, 2023, 7 min read inThought Leadership MSS MetalMiner induction…

The Role of Mechanical Screening in the MRF of the Future

June 20, 2023, 1 min read inThought Leadership The recycling stream is changing and Material Recovery Facility (MRFs) need to change along with it. As packaging changes and diversifies, the ability of traditional mechanical screens to produce finished end-products in a MRF is diminished, resulting in more sorting downstream – either…