1. Gypsum Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution
ERCCO Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution
Gypsum Recycling -
The Successful Scandinavian Solution
Henrik Lund-Nielsen, MBA, Chairman
Gypsum Recycling International A/S
Leopardvej 2, 7700 Thisted, Denmark ,

2. Instead Gypsum waste should be recycled
ERCCO Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution
Instead Gypsum waste should be recycled
No more landfilling!

3. Content of presentation
ERCCO Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution
Content of presentation
The key to success in Gypsum/Plasterboard Recycling
Why Gypsum/plasterboard waste should be recycled ?
About Gypsum Recycling International A/S
The unique recycling system, successfully implemented in Scandinavia
Lessons from Denmark, from the first full- scale gypsum recycling system in Europe
Activities in other European countries
Consequences for the partner and the plasterboard industry

4. Cost of waste collection and transportation
ERCCO Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution
The key to success in Gypsum/Plasterboard Recycling
Cost of waste collection and transportation
Cost of waste reprocessing

5. The key to success in Gypsum/Plasterboard Recycling
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The key to success in Gypsum/Plasterboard Recycling
In recycling collection is the name of the game; transport costs is by far the most important cost and without effective systems and concepts to reduce the transport cost no commercial recycling system can be established
Therefore a recycling unit is not enough to secure commercial viable gypsum recycling systems - more is needed
For commercial viable recycling a complete system is needed to be successful:
- Specially developed containers for easy filling and removal
- A logistic system capable of assuring an effective collection,
handling and invoicing of the waste owners
- A Mobile Recycling Unit to lower transport costs by servicing
more recycling plants, and capable of handling new construction
waste as well as demolition waste
- Customers that can benefit directly from the recycled materials

6. Why Gypsum/Plasterboard waste Should be Recycled ?
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Why Gypsum/Plasterboard waste Should be Recycled ?
Because
Otherwise app. 5 million tons of plasterboard waste will be landfilled in the US/Canada
Recycling is the only solution that will preserve natural resources
Recycling will help the Gypsum/plasterboard manufacturers to obtain the cheapest raw materials of high quality
Recycling will improve the environmental image of the Gypsum/plasterboard industry
Recycling will help remove the legislative pressure on the manufacturers; “cradle to grave” responsibility
Recycling will help remove pressure towards banning of landfilling of gypsum/plasterboard waste
Because it can be done, now !

7. Why Gypsum/Plasterboard waste should be recycled ?
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Why Gypsum/Plasterboard waste should be recycled ?
Because the industry can gain from gypsum recycling:
GRI is the world leader in commercial gypsum recycling systems and has proven as the first that a beneficial gypsum recycling system based on separate collection can be established
We offer to help solve the Gypsum industry’s recycling problem (and possible future duty to take care of own waste) in a proven and beneficial manner at no cost and with no investment required for the industry - and with lower raw materials prices for the industry
GRI hereby help the Gypsum industry to move ahead of the demands from politicians and environmentalists and remove the possible legislative pressure
A co-operation with GRI is a win-win situation

8. About Gypsum Recycling International A/S
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About Gypsum Recycling International A/S
Started in 2001 by Karsten Rasmussen, the company’s present managing director and CEO
Karsten Rasmussen has 25 years experience from the demolition industry and with recycling of concrete, asphalt and other materials
Karsten Rasmussen is also the owner and director of NKR, the largest demolition company in Scandinavia. More than 1 mio. tons of construction waste is being recycled yearly
Henrik Lund-Nielsen, M. Sc. Econ (DK) and MBA (USA), joined the company in 2003 as chairman of the board and partner, to help internationalise the company.
Henrik Lund-Nielsen has 12 years of international management experience from Managing Director positions within the two highly respectable international companies; VELUX Group and Skandinavisk Tobacco Group

9. The unique recycling system, successfully implemented in Scandinavia
ERCCO Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution
The unique recycling system,
successfully implemented in Scandinavia
4 important characteristics to remember:
A) GRI makes recycling on commercial terms => We know how to establish competitive systems
B) GRI has a background from the demolition industry => We can handle all types of gypsum/plasterboard waste
C) Low transport cost is “the name of the game” when establishing commercial recycling systems => Our system and concept is focussed on exactly that
D) GRI has vowed loyalty towards the gypsum industry => We will not seek customers outside the industry

10. The unique recycling system, successfully implemented in Scandinavia
ERCCO Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution
The unique recycling system,
successfully implemented in Scandinavia
The 4 main components of the system:
A) Containers: Gypsum waste/materials are deposited in specially developed containers
B) Logistics: The materials are collected and brought to central warehouses
C) Recycling Unit: The recycling unit is at the warehouse transforming the materials into Gypsum powder
D) Contract with Plasterboard manufacturers: The Gypsum powder is brought to the Gypsum/plaster board manufacturers who can use it directly in the production

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The unique recycling system, successfully implemented in Scandinavia
Re. A) Containers:
Specially designed by GRI to allow for easy filling and easy removal of the waste/gypsum materials; equipped with lids, the top lid being hydraulic assisted
Contract manufactured for GRI; sold or leased to the customers
The 40 cubic yards containers contain 7-8 tons

12. Re. B) Logistics system:
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The unique recycling system, successfully implemented in Scandinavia
Re. B) Logistics system:
Containers are at new building, reconstruction and demolition sites, at waste transfer stations + municipal waste collection sites etc.
Containers are unloaded regularly by external transport companies
The collected waste/gypsum materials are weighed on the truck, and this information is used to invoice the customer

13. Re. B) Logistics system, continued:
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The unique recycling system, successfully implemented in Scandinavia
Re. B) Logistics system, continued:
The recycling unit is mobile and can easily be moved around from warehouse to warehouse, allowing an optimal location of the warehouses to minimise transportation cost
Dismantling/setting up of the unit can be done in a few hours
The warehouses should be located close to a gypsum board plant

14. Re. C) Recycling unit: The unique recycling system, successfully
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The unique recycling system, successfully
implemented in Scandinavia
Re. C) Recycling unit:
Specially designed and developed by GRI
Based on proprietary technology/patents
Produces recycable gypsum powder and paper separately. The paper can be incinerated or used for other purposes
Capacity: Up to almost tons p.a.

15. Re. C) Recycling unit, continued:
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The unique recycling system, successfully implemented in Scandinavia
Re. C) Recycling unit, continued:
Driven by own diesel generator
Equipped with two containers at the end, each containing app. 15 tons and should be changed continuously every 45 minutes.
Separates all impurities/foreign objects away from the gypsum core through magnetic sorting (twice) and sorting according to size
Fully automated with automatic controls and sensors
Dimensions: L*W*H = 80*10*13 feet. Weight 52 tons

16. 3- The recycling unit - continued:
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The unique recycling system, successfully implemented in Scandinavia
3- The recycling unit - continued:
Capable of handling new construction waste and demolition waste:
Acceptable:
- Gypsum waste based on FGD/DSG or rock
gypsum raw materials
- Virgin plasterboard cut-offs Gypsum board underlayers/dunnage
- Complete boards or broken parts Gypsum ceilings, floors, walls etc The gypsum waste may contain nails and screws
- Wallpaper, glass tissue and other wall coverings on the gypsum boards
Non-acceptable: Plastics and foils Insulation materials (glass wool/stone wool/Rockwool) Steel rails and bars Wood Other impurities

17. Re. D) Contract with Plasterboard Manufacturers:
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The unique recycling system, successfully implemented in Scandinavia
Re. D) Contract with Plasterboard Manufacturers:
GRI makes contract with gypsum board manu facturers for the delivery of recycled gypsum
powder for a price per tons, which is less the
cost of virgin raw materials
GRI guarantees the quality of the supplied powder
This assures the gypsum board manufacturers of a stable, low cost supply of high quality materials
No investment required at the gypsum board manufacturing plants to utilise recycled gypsum powder
Up to 25% of raw materials in one batch can be recycled powder
The powder can be mixed with FGD/DSG as well as rock gypsum

18. The unique recycling system, successfully implemented in Scandinavia
ERCCO Gypsum Recycling International A/S Gypsum Recycling - The Successful Scandinavian Solution
The unique recycling system,
successfully implemented in Scandinavia
Summary:
How does the system from GRI differ from what other suppliers can offer?
It is a commercially driven system, that works because all parties are gaining advantages by participating in it
It is a complete system with all the necessary elements; especially for assuring low transport cost
It is based on the concept of multiple smaller warehouses and a mobile recycling unit to optimise locations and transportation costs

19. 2 minutes Video The unique recycling system,
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The unique recycling system,
successfully implemented in Scandinavia
2 minutes Video

21. Lessons from Denmark, from the first full-scale
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Lessons from Denmark, from the first full-scale
gypsum recycling programme in Europe
Plasterboard waste is NOT banned from landfills in Denmark !
Started in the fall of 2001 with collection activities.
250 containers out in the market: 50% of all public waste transfer stations are now covered with GRI containers and increasing fast
Other main suppliers of gypsum waste include construction and demolition companies
Presently more than 55% of all gypsum/plasterboard waste in Denmark is being recycled by GRI and increasing fast.
Danogips (Knauf) and Gyproc (BPB) receive and use the recycled gypsum powder for production of new virgin boards
Warehouses in Hobro close to Danogips and in Kalundborg close to Gyproc

22. Lessons from Denmark, from the first full-scale
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Lessons from Denmark, from the first full-scale
gypsum recycling programme in Europe
Norway
Sweden
Hobro (Knauf)
Kalundborg
(BPB)
Copenhagen
70 miles

23. Lessons from Denmark: Satisfied customers
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Lessons from Denmark: Satisfied customers
Proven concept
No impurities
No investments
Professional
Quality
Satisfaction

24. Lessons from Denmark: Satisfied customers
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Lessons from Denmark: Satisfied customers
Like Danogips
Min. 25% mix

25. Lessons from Denmark, from the first full-scale
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Lessons from Denmark, from the first full-scale
gypsum recycling programme in Europe
Collected tons in Denmark, more than 55% of all available waste now
Actual per month Actual/expected per year

26. Activities in other European Countries
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Activities in other European Countries
The system is established with collection in all 3 Scandinavian countries
The system will be expanded to cover 3 additional European countries in the fall
All systems have been established commercially - nowhere in Europe is landfilling banned !
“Small” countries are covered by using a recycling unit from one of the other countries
“Large” countries are having their own dedicated recycling unit
Everywhere the system is based on the principle of multiple plants/warehouses
GRI is cooperating with local partners in each European country

27. Consequences for the gypsum/plasterboard industry
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Consequences for the gypsum/plasterboard industry
The gypsum industry can leave recycling of gypsum materials to competent people, who are familiar with waste collection and recycling on commercial terms
A complete system will be established by GRI in cooperation with a local partner
There are no costs nor investments required for the industry to have a recycling programme established in their area
The industry will absorb the recycled materials, and by doing so the industry will take advantage of the following:
Improved environmental profile and image
An additional stable source of high quality materials
Recycled materials at a price below that of virgin materials
A co-operation with Gypsum Recycling International is a win-win situation for the gypsum/plasterboard industry

28. Consequences for the potential system partner
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Consequences for the potential system partner
The partner will get access to a proven system based on proprietary technology with excellent profit potential
The partner have no development costs and can rely on all the experience gained by GRI
GRI will assure the contract with the plasterboard plants for the powder
GRI will runningly support the partner to maximise the profit
The GRI concept limits the competition the partner will be exposed to
There are no fixed fees, fixed income or other profits to GRI from the transactions. GRI is only paid a fixed royalty fee per tons processed with the system, which is dependant on the volume and thereby the success of the partner. If the partner is successful so is GRI
A co-operation with Gypsum Recycling International is a win-win situation