Video by RecyclePro 

As recycling requirements become more demanding, waste processors must produce cleaner, more consistent output while keeping operations efficient. For André Celis Recyclage in Belgium, that means processing construction and demolition (C&D) waste to increasingly strict specifications before it can move on to the next stage of recycling. 

“Nowadays, everything has to meet many requirements, and that is the most difficult part of the story,” says Peter Kennis from André Celis.  

“After sorting, all these materials have to meet certain specifications and specific sizes. For this purpose, this machine is extremely suitable.” 

The right shredder for the job 

To meet those requirements, the company relies on the TANA Shark shredder. According to Matthias De Coninck from Smart Equipment, Tana’s authorized distributor in Belgium, the machine’s high torque and screening basket system make it suitable for a wide range of materials. 

“The TANA Shark can be used very flexibly for both processing wood to a defined final size and for pre-processing difficult waste streams,” De Coninck explains. “Its high torque allows even the most challenging materials to be processed.” 

A partnership that keeps operations running 

For André Celis, reliable support is just as important as reliable equipment. Keeping the shredder running is essential to meeting customer commitments and maintaining profitability. 

“If something does go wrong, you need a reliable partner who can help you immediately,” says Kennis. “You make promises to your customers, and you want to fulfil them.” 

De Coninck agrees that long-term support is a key part of the partnership.

“Buying the machine is the easy part. Service is what truly forms the foundation of the relationship with the customer.” 

As the industry continues to move toward a circular economy, André Celis expects the need for precise material processing to keep growing. Kennis believes the TANA Shark is well suited to that future. 

“Waste is increasingly moving toward a fully circular economy and less toward incineration,” he says. “This machine fits perfectly into that trend because it can process materials from large to small, allowing them to be recycled into new end products.”