GROWING VOLUMES, GROWING THE BUSINESS NEW SHREDDER AND NON-FERROUS SYSTEM ADDED BY DMS METALS TO KEEP UP WITH INCREASING VOLUMES BY KEITH BARKER, EDITOR
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stablished in 1974, DMS Metals is a second-generation family-run business currently under the leadership of Andrew and Paul Gallo. Located 30 minutes north of Toronto in Stouffville, Ontario, DMS Metals prides their business on providing exceptional service and delivering a full range of metal recycling solutions throughout Canada and the United States. Over the last few years, DMS has experienced an increase in volumes, which drove the need for another processing solution in addition to their shears and balers. This past March, DMS Metals (established in 1974 as Don Mills Steel and Metals Ltd.) installed their first automobile shredder, a WENDT M6090 modular plant, along with a new non-ferrous processing system. President Andrew Gallo says it provides the company with additional versatility and independence while aiding in their overall growth strategy. “As our business started to grow and our volumes increased we were having trouble placing all of our tons competitively at the local shredders, so we felt a need to become more self-sufficient,” explains Gallo. “Also, given that we are at the doorstep of a growing city such as Toronto we are starting to see an increase in the amount of consumable [shreddable] scrap that we receive, which made the idea of a shredder even more attractive.” Processing primarily cars, light sheet iron and aluminum products, he says their new shredder has already benefitted the company by allowing them to be more versatile and competitive on both the buying and selling sides of the business. Additionally, since commissioning the shredding plant and non-ferrous system, DMS Metals has added 10 people to their team. The WENDT M6090 automobile shredder uses a Bowe Disc Rotor and 2,500-hp motor, and is equipped with an infeed conveyor and dual magstand with electromagnetic drums. The plant’s modular design also features a pre-fabricated motor enclosure and platform, September 2020 www.recyclingproductnews.com
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