In 2025, Wanshida Hydraulic Machinery successfully supplied an Aluminum Scrap Baler to a recycling company in Ethiopia, supporting the local processing of waste aluminum collected from construction sites, beverage can collectors, and small manufacturing workshops.

As Ethiopia’s industrial and construction sectors continue to expand, aluminum consumption has increased rapidly—bringing new challenges to scrap handling, storage, and transportation.

In Ethiopia, aluminum scrap such as profiles, sheets, and used beverage cans is often stored loose or in bags.
This creates several problems:

• Large volume occupies limited yard space

• Inefficient manual loading

• Low truck utilization during transport

• Higher cost per ton for long-distance delivery

The customer needed a solution to reduce volume and standardize scrap handling.

Most recycling yards in Ethiopia rely heavily on manual work.
Handling loose aluminum scrap requires many workers and results in:

• Low daily efficiency

• Inconsistent loading

• High physical labor intensity

The customer wanted equipment that could improve productivity without increasing workforce size.

Part of the processed aluminum scrap is sold to regional traders and export channels.
Buyers prefer compact, uniform bales that are easy to stack, load, and ship.

Without proper baling, the scrap often receives lower prices.

After evaluating different options, the Ethiopian recycler selected a hydraulic aluminum scrap baler because it offered:

• Strong compression suitable for light aluminum materials

• Simple structure and easy maintenance

• Low power consumption, compatible with local electricity conditions

• Stable bale size and density

• One-operator control, reducing labor intensity

The baler was mainly used for aluminum profiles, sheets, cans, and mixed light aluminum scrap.

Once the baler was put into operation, the customer reported clear improvements:

• Aluminum scrap volume reduced by up to 80–90%

• Yard space utilization significantly improved

• Faster and safer loading using forklifts

• Lower transport cost per ton

• More consistent bale quality, improving acceptance by buyers

The baled aluminum scrap could be stacked neatly and prepared efficiently for local resale or export.

The site manager commented:

“Before, aluminum scrap was scattered everywhere and difficult to handle.
Now we can bale it into neat blocks, save space, and load trucks much faster.
This machine fits very well with our working conditions in Ethiopia."

This project demonstrates how aluminum scrap balers play a key role in supporting Ethiopia’s developing recycling industry.
By turning loose aluminum scrap into compact, transport-ready bales, Wanshida helps local recyclers improve efficiency, reduce labor pressure, and increase the commercial value of recycled materials.