Finding the right balance

C&D recyclers continue working to find the ideal combination of automation and human labor in processing plants.

Komatsu WA700-8 designed for heavy tasks

Equipment maker says its newly introduced WA700-8 wheel loader offers enhanced power and efficiency for bulk material applications.

Forward thinking

C&D World 2024: Opportunity is ripe for innovation in C&D technology

Executives say automating processes could eventually lead to labor reduction, increasing profits.

Purposeful planning

Changing markets and updated technologies pose new considerations for 30-year-old construction and demolition recycling firm Lautenbach Recycling.