Wendt Corp., a manufacturer of shredding and sorted recycling solutions based in Buffalo, New York, establishes Proman Infrastructure Services Pvt. Wendt Proman Metal Recycling Pvt. Ltd. in Bangalore, India. Ltd. serves Indian customers. Proman specializes in heavy industrial equipment solutions with a focus on crushing, screening and material handling solutions.
According to Wendt, the new joint venture will leverage the expertise of the two companies. Through the new joint venture, Proman will provide local manufacturing infrastructure, exclusive distribution network, after-sales service and support, and expertise in the Indian industrial market, while Wendt will provide design, solutions and engineering support for crushing and non-ferrous products. offers a portfolio of
Both companies see India as an emerging market for shredding and separation technology, Wendt said.
A new Indian government regulation outlines the definition and disposal criteria for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). Proman’s managing director RS Raghavan said scrap availability “is a big problem in India, where there is currently a shortage of around 7 million tonnes.”
“With the recent increase in steel and ELV consumption in the Indian market over the past few years, we anticipate that the amount of available scrap will also increase, opening up opportunities for new modern recycling plants. The joint venture will enable us to offer a complete shredder and recycling solution at competitive prices with local after-sales service in India.”
According to Wendt, there is an estimated 10 million unsuitable vehicles on the roads in India today, so hammermill shredders have high growth potential.
In August 2022, Wendt also founded Wendt GmbH in Germany. Wendt describes the formation of Wendt Proman Metal Recycling Pvt. Ltd. represents our continued commitment to global expansion.
Wendt Corp President Tom Wendt said: As a full service organization, we are well positioned to meet the growing market needs of the Indian market and surrounding regions. ”
