Harsco Environmental joins Magsort to offer metal recovery technology

Harsco Corporation, an environmental solutions company for industrial and specialty by-products, announced that its environmental division has entered into an agreement with Magsort Ltd. to bring metal recovery technology to the steel industry.

Magsort, based in Helsinski, has brought to market an ultrahigh energy crusher for the processing of steelmaking slags, enabling the recovery of higher value metallics, according to a statement from the Camp Hill-based company. This solution can salvage larger volumes of metal from slag at a higher quality level than traditional solutions.

“With Harsco Environmental’s reputation as a world leader in steel slag metal recovery operations, a relationship with Magsort was a natural fit as we are continuously looking for innovative ways to help our customers solve their most pressing environmental challenges,” said Russ Mitchell, vice president and COO of Harsco Environmental. “Implementing Magsort’s solution will allow for increased levels of internal recycling, helping steel makers increase their sustainability and profitability by reducing waste and operating costs.”

The program will initially focus on bringing the technology to carbon steel makers, with a second phase focused on developing the solution for stainless steel makers.

“We are pleased to be working with Harsco to bring our solution to the steel industry,” said Niklas Tornkvist, CEO of Magsort. “Customers will see the difference our technology can make in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. We are looking forward to what Harsco and Magsort will achieve together.”

Earlier this week, Harsco announced it will move its headquarters from Camp Hill to Philadelphia by 2023. It was prompted by a need for a more diverse workforce and the resources that a larger city provides, Nick Grasberger, chairman and CEO of Harsco said in a statement to the Central Penn Business Journal.