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How Wood Manufacturers Are Reducing Labor Costs With Scrap Handling
Every wood manufacturer knows what labor costs. What fewer have measured is how much of that labor is spent on something that adds zero value to the product: moving scrap. Walk through most cabinet shops or woodworking plants, and you will see skilled operators...
5 Signs It’s Time to Move from Plastic Waste Collection to Your Own Shredding Equipment
Cresswood’s American-made plastic recycling machines are engineered to deliver dependable performance across demanding plastic-processing applications. Our robust hopper-fed shredders and grinders provide exceptional durability, consistent output, and greater...
In-House Shredding vs. Outsourced Haul-Away: When Does It Make Sense to Bring Plastic Grinding In-House?
For plastics manufacturers generating high volumes of production scrap, the question isn't whether to manage it. It's how. Many facilities start by outsourcing: paying a toll processor to haul away waste and return reground material. It's simple, requires no capital...
Waste Is Not a Problem to Manage. It Is Opportunity Waiting for the Right Innovation
Walk through any plant and you’ll see bins of scrap, bales of stretch wrap, pallets stacked by the dock waiting for the hauler. Most operations treat that material as a cost to control. But what if the waste leaving your facility is actually a product waiting for the...
What to Expect at IWF Atlanta 2026 and Why It Matters for Your Operation
IWF Atlanta 2026 is more than a major industry event. For manufacturers, wood processors, and cabinet making companies, it is a chance to get ahead of decisions that affect labor, scrap handling, floor space, and equipment uptime. If your team wants to walk into the...
From Paper Waste to Profit With Smarter Systems
If paper waste is eating into margin, this is a good time to fix the process behind it. The right paper recycling shredders can reduce handling, improve bale density, and help your team recover more value from material that used to be treated like a cost. If your...
Five Ways Recycling Equipment Reduces Landfill Waste
Earth Day in Manufacturing: 5 Ways Recycling Equipment Reduces Landfill Waste Earth Day tends to focus on what people do at home. But in manufacturing, waste is counted in tons, not cans, and the most meaningful changes happen on the plant floor. If you are...
What Pallet Operators Need to Know in 2026
The Pallet Industry Is Navigating a Tough Stretch Every year, the NWPCA Annual Leadership Conference brings together operators, suppliers, and industry leaders to talk through what is happening in the wooden pallet and container space. The conversations from this...
Why On-Site Shredding Is Becoming Non Negotiable For Manufacturers
Manufacturers across wood, pallets, and plastics are looking for ways to cut waste costs and prove stronger environmental stewardship. If your plant still relies on off-site hauling to manage scrap, now is the time to look closely at on-site shredding, compare the...
Solving Plastic And Film Recycling Pain Points For Manufacturers
Manufacturers want to recycle more plastic scrap in house, reduce waste hauling costs, and feed clean regrind back into production. The challenge is getting plastic and film to run consistently instead of fighting plugging, knife wear, and unplanned downtime. If you...