Engineering Excellence Across Industries
Material Handling, Recycling, and Processing Systems Built Around Your Industry
For over 70 years, SWEED has helped manufacturers, processors, and recyclers solve complex material handling challenges with rugged, purpose-built equipment. From engineered wood production and veneer handling to wire and cable recovery, scrap processing, and custom-integrated systems, SWEED delivers solutions designed to improve flow, reduce downtime, and support long-term performance. Whether you need a targeted upgrade or a broader system built around your operation, our team combines real-world engineering experience with reliable U.S.-based manufacturing and support.
Recycling & Recovery
Solutions for wire, cable, metal, and other recoverable material streams
Copper Recovery
Copper is one of the most valuable metals in the recycling stream, but only if you can recover it efficiently. SWEED copper recovery systems are designed to maximize yield from scrap wire, cable, and other copper-bearing materials, delivering clean separations, minimal manual labor, and exceptional ROI.
Aluminum Recovery
Whether you’re recycling insulated aluminum wire, separating mixed nonferrous metals, or processing high-volume aluminum-bearing scrap, SWEED provides systems designed to improve recovery and maximize material value. Our aluminum recovery solutions help produce cleaner separations, reduce manual handling, and support more efficient processing across a wide range of applications.
Wire & Cable
SWEED’s wire and cable recycling systems define the industry standard for material processing. Our wire and cable recycling machines, combined with specialized wire and cable recycling separators, deliver superior copper and aluminum wire recycling results. Complete wire and cable recycling granulator solutions help maximize the value of your processing operation.
Recycled Materials
SWEED provides complete recycling systems for scrap yards processing diverse material streams. From radiator recycling systems to nonferrous recycling granulators, our equipment handles everything from banded materials to bulk processing. We offer solutions for both ferrous and non-ferrous applications.
Bulk & Linear ACSR
ACSR processing requires equipment built for tough, high-volume material streams. SWEED solutions are designed to handle both bulk and linear ACSR while improving flow, reducing labor demands, and increasing recovery value. From efficient size reduction to downstream separation, our systems help processors recover more material with cleaner results and more consistent operation.
Scrap Handling & Material Processing
Built to reduce, manage, and process difficult scrap materials
Metal Fabrication
Metal fabrication creates constant streams of challenging linear scrap that demands efficient processing. SWEED’s innovative solutions seamlessly integrate with your production line to increase safety, reduce costs, and maximize scrap value.
Warehousing & Distribution
Warehousing and distribution facilities face daily challenges managing large volumes of banding and strapping materials that create hazards and waste valuable space. Our scrap chopper equipment enhances workplace safety, reduces operational costs, and transforms packaging waste into recyclable assets.
Linear Material Processing
Linear materials create unique handling challenges, from long lengths and awkward movement to safety risks and inefficient cleanup. SWEED’s linear material processing solutions are designed to manage strapping, banding, wire, trim, and other difficult scrap with safer, more efficient size reduction. Our systems help operations reduce labor, improve housekeeping, and keep material flowing.
Manufacturing
Modern manufacturing facilities need efficient ways to handle linear and bulk scrap materials. SWEED’s scrap choppers and steel band choppers seamlessly integrate with production lines to process packaging materials and metal trim. Our equipment enhances safety while improving plant cleanliness and material handling efficiency.
Food & Beverage
Food and beverage operations face unique challenges managing packaging materials. SWEED’s strap choppers and steel band choppers efficiently process packaging waste, helping facilities reduce dumpster fees and achieve zero landfill goals while maintaining clean, safe operations.
Packaging
SWEED helps packaging operations efficiently manage high volumes of materials with our banding choppers and strap choppers. Our equipment reduces storage requirements for scrap materials while improving workplace safety and supporting sustainability initiatives through increased recycling.
Wood Products
Material handling solutions for veneer, plywood, OSB, LVL, and engineered wood operations
Engineered Wood
SWEED designs material handling solutions for engineered wood manufacturers looking to improve flow, reduce bottlenecks, and modernize production. From feeding and grading to sequencing, stacking, and transfer, our systems are built to integrate into demanding operations with less disruption.
Plywood & Veneer
In plywood and veneer manufacturing, thin sheets move fast and demand precise handling. SWEED provides equipment for veneer feeding, unloading, grading, stacking, and transfer to help mills maintain steady flow, protect product quality, and reduce manual handling across critical production stages.
OSB Production
OSB lines depend on consistent panel movement through demanding downstream processes. SWEED’s OSB handling solutions support panel transfer, grading, stacking, and finishing by reducing interruptions, improving throughput, and helping mills maintain smoother flow through high-volume production environments.
LVL Production
LVL manufacturing needs controlled veneer presentation, dependable sequencing, and efficient downstream handling. SWEED’s material handling systems help producers improve line balance, reduce bottlenecks, and support more reliable movement from layup through transfer and finishing.
Custom Engineered Solutions
Beyond Standard Applications
While we serve many established industries, our expertise in custom equipment design and fabrication means we can develop the perfect solution for your specific needs. Contact our engineers to discuss your specialized application requirements.
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