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    1. Thermoforming

    Vecoplan upgrades V-Eco shredders

    May 10, 2016
    Featuring upgrades based on customers' feedback, Vecoplan's V-Eco series shredders have been optimized for American and Canadian users.
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    This story appeared in the inaugural edition of Plastics Recycling magazine in April 2016.

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    V-Eco shredders Featuring upgrades based on customers' feedback, Vecoplan's V-Eco series shredders have been optimized for American and Canadian users. The shredders feature a hydraulically controlled flow for easy cleanouts and maintenance.

    What's new? Numerous upgrades, including re-engineered control panels and mechanical enhancements. Some of the new functions include access to shredding histories and manuals.

    Benefits Simple maintenance and improved safety, ease of use and performance. The new control panels, designed based on North American customers' requirements and preferences, make the machines more user-friendly.

    Vecoplan LLC, High Point, North Carolina, 336-252-4066, www.vecoplanllc.com

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