After completing the one-year mechanical assembly phase of the ReSoURCE sorting system Demo A (a.k.a the Raptor), we are proud to announce that the plant has successfully completed its 1,000 km journey and has now arrived at its new home at RHI Magnesita- Mireco in Mitterdorf (St. Barbara im Mürztal), Austria.

We are pleased with the smooth transport process and the efficient assembly on-site, which reflects the meticulous planning and coordination of the past weeks. The entire system was transported using three trucks: two trucks carried one container each, along with the connecting bridge, while a third truck transported smaller components, and the tools required for assembly.

At its destination in the picturesque Mürztal region, the two containers and the connecting module were unloaded sequentially using a 100-ton crane. Subsequently, assembly work began on the individual components, which had been packed for transport. Among others, these included the material intake hopper mounted on Container 1, the external piping for the air extraction and filtration system, and the conveyor belt located between the containers. This was specifically designed to fold for transport and therefore was unfolded and installed during the assembly process.

The essential assembly of the 36-ton sorting system, housed in two 40-foot shipping containers, was completed within just one workweek. We extend our gratitude to RHI Magnesita for their thorough preparation of the installation site and for actively supporting our engineers and technicians from LSA GmbH on-site. The system has successfully passed its first validation, handling wind, weather, and the harsh temperatures of the Austrian winter without issue.

The current focus is on the training of future RHI Magnesita’s operating personnel, as well as further fine-tuning of the software. Our experts are on-site to provide comprehensive guidance on process workflows and system operation, ensuring the plant is ready to begin its new chapter in Austria.

We are looking forward to utilizing the insights gained during the commissioning phase in Austria to further optimize the system and refine its processes across all modules. The successful transport and installation of the plant mark an important step towards the sustainable and economically efficient reuse of recycled refractory materials.

Together with RHI Magnesita and our project partners, we are excited to drive the future of recycling to the next level!