A century of scrap expertise powered by Liebherr
With over 100 years and four generations in the business, Rimco, Inc. is a true expert in recycled materials. Integral to daily operations, Rimco relies on Liebherr material handling machines to keep their large-scale scrap yard running 24/7.
Recycled materials play a pivotal role in society by promoting waste reduction, conserving natural resources, and providing economic benefits to local communities.
By recycling materials such as ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastic, paper, and other textiles, local scrap yards help reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, decrease pollution, and save significant amounts of energy compared to producing new materials from raw resources.
St. Louis-based Rimco, Inc. is well-versed in the demanding requirements of maintaining efficient scrap operations. Specializing in commercial, industrial, and residential scrap metal recycling, Rimco collaborates with a diverse range of clients to ensure that discarded ferrous and non-ferrous metals are handled properly. With over 100 years of experience, Rimco has established itself as a leader in the scrap industry. They rely on Liebherr material handling machines to tackle their toughest jobs, ensuring reliability and efficiency in their operations.
“Rimco and their leadership team continue to expand and elevate their family business, achieving increasingly impressive results each year. They are making strategic decisions and creating opportunities for continued influence in the St. Louis market and in the overall scrap and recycling industry,” notes Hampton Wideman, regional business manager, Liebherr USA, Co. “This enables Rimco to participate and excel in community activities, charitable giving, and contribute to making the St. Louis area a better place for current and future generations. It has been a great experience getting to know the Rimco team and sharing their story.”
Custom solutions for scrap handling
As one of the toughest applications in industrial goods handling, Liebherr understands the demanding working conditions of a scrap yard. Moving large scale, bulky and heavy loads with sharp edges requires extreme safety requirements. Liebherr machines not only offer the necessary strength required but also maximize safety and innovative technologies that optimize scrap handling processes. This includes a wide range of visibility in the cab, safety guards, and numerous assistance systems including ‘‘Tool Control and Stabilization Assistant,’’ allowing Rimco safer and more efficient working conditions.
Liebherr offers a diverse portfolio of material handling machines that support sorting, transport and loading, as well as shredding and feeding of materials. Additionally, Liebherr offers a wide array of attachments specifically developed for scrap handling to help maximize the efficiency, flexibility and performance of the entire scrap handling process including orange peel grabs, sorting grabs, hydraulic magnets, stick extensions and quick-change systems.
Rimco, Inc. St. Louis team
Masterful material handling
Rimco, Inc. recently expanded their St. Louis scrap yard fleet with the addition of two new Liebherr LH 40 M Industry material handling machines. One of these machines is equipped with a grapple, ideal for handling large, irregular scrap materials, while the other is fitted with a magnet, perfect for efficiently sorting and moving ferrous metals.
The high-performance LH 40 material handling machine is considered a top performer in its class. With the patented ERC System (energy recovery system), the maximum handling capacity is guaranteed while lowering the overall fuel consumption. This not only equips the machine with more power, but faster work cycles allowing Rimco to work efficiently day to day. Additionally, the machines can be equipped with a variety of attachments, allowing Rimco to choose what fits their individual needs best.
Rimco worked closely with Liebherr dealer Central Power Systems & Services to find the right machines that meet their requirements. Central Power Systems & Services provides a wide range of Liebherr earthmoving and material handling technology equipment within the South-Central U.S.
Rimco has been a loyal customer of Liebherr for many years, consistently choosing Liebherr equipment due to its outstanding reliability and performance. The company values the durability and efficiency of Liebherr machines, which are crucial for maintaining their operations. This long-standing partnership highlights Rimco's commitment to using top-tier technology to optimize their scrap handling processes and ensure smooth, continuous operations.
