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Conecsus Presents SMT Metals Waste Recycling Solutions at SMTAI 2016
August 18, 2016 | ConecsusEstimated reading time: 1 minute

Conecsus LLC will illustrate how the company processes wastes containing primarily tin, tin-zinc, lead, silver, gold, and copper, and converts them into usable metal products for sale into the global market, at the upcoming SMTA International 2016 Conference and Exhibition, September 27-28, 2016, at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. Conecsus will be at Booth #818.
Conecsus’ Tom Mitchell, North American Business Manager, will discuss what Conecsus does and how its recycling technology benefits the SMT/PCB electronics manufacturer, how the system works, and how it represents a new way of dealing with metals-contaminated waste in an increasingly environmentally-conscious manufacturing world.
With patented, advanced recycling technologies, Conecsus keeps its customers compliant with local, state, and federal regulations while decreasing their carbon footprint and reportable waste streams. Conecsus, LLC is a sophisticated ‘green’ recycler and refiner of SMT solder/solder paste wastes and residues, as well as Tin, Lead, Silver, Gold, and Copper from a variety of manufacturing industries. Conecsus converts these wastes into usable metal products.
About Conecsus
Founded in 1980, Conecsus, LLC is a sophisticated ‘green’ recycler and refiner of SMT solder/solder paste wastes and residues, as well as Tin, Tin-Zinc, Lead, Silver, Gold, and Copper from a variety of manufacturing industries. Located in Terrell, Texas, USA, Conecsus converts these wastes into usable metal products. Conecsus’ mission is to provide innovative and high-quality industrial byproducts management, metal recovery, and recycling options that provide world-class value and service to our customers, and display respect and stewardship toward the environment. For more information, visit www.conecsusllc.com.
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