--- title: Turmec implements major upgrade for Thornton’s Recycling plant description: The scope of the work includes upgrading existing sorters and adding new screens and conveyors, increased tonnage whilst delivering enhanced plant operating efficiencies. image: https://news.turmec.com/hubfs/Thorntonsrecycling-1-900x423.jpg --- [![Turmec](https://news.turmec.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Turmec_December2020/images/standard_logo.png?width=1000&height=430&name=standard_logo.png "Turmec")](https://www.turmec.com/) [![Turmec](https://news.turmec.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Turmec_December2020/images/fixed_logo.png?width=1000&height=430&name=fixed_logo.png "Turmec")](https://www.turmec.com/) - [Recycling](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/) - [Our Process](https://www.turmec.com/recycling/) - [Mobile Eddy Current](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/mobile-eddy-current/) - [Design Consultancy](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/design-consultancy/) - [C&D / C&I](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/construction-and-demolition-construction-and-industrial/) - [MSW](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/municipal-solid-waste-msw/) - [RDF / SRF](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/refuse-derived-fuel-rdf-and-solid-recovered-fuel-srf/) - [Commingled/MDR](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/commingled-or-mixed-dry-recycling/) - [Waste to Energy](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/waste-to-energy/) - [Fines Clean Up](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/fines-clean-up/) - [Compost](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/compost-like-output-clo/) - [Ash](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/ash/) - [Glass](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/glass/) - [Rubber / Tyres](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/rubber/) - [Biomass](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/biomass/) - [Used Equipment](https://www.turmec.com/used-equipment/) - [Engineering](https://www.turmec.com/engineering/) - [General Engineering](https://www.turmec.com/engineering/#general-engineering) - [Contract Engineering](https://www.turmec.com/engineering/#contract-engineering) - [Design and Engineering](https://www.turmec.com/engineering/#design-and-engineering) - [Site Services](https://www.turmec.com/engineering/#site-services) - [Fabrication](https://www.turmec.com/engineering/#fabrication) - [Support](https://www.turmec.com/support/) - [Spare parts](https://www.turmec.com/support/spare-parts/) - [Onsite Services](https://www.turmec.com/support/onsite-services/) - [Training](https://www.turmec.com/support/training/) - [Preventative Maintenance Inspection](https://www.turmec.com/support/preventative-maintenance-inspection/) - [Used Equipment](https://www.turmec.com/used-equipment/) - [Our Work](https://www.turmec.com/case-studies-3/) - [Recycling](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-work/) - [Engineering](https://www.turmec.com/engineering/) - [Case Studies](https://www.turmec.com/case-studies-3/) - [About Us](https://www.turmec.com/about-us/#top) - [Meet the Team](https://www.turmec.com/about-us/#meet-the-team) - [Clients](https://www.turmec.com/clients/) - [News](https://www.turmec.com/news/) - [Mission Statement](https://www.turmec.com/mission-statement/) - [Contact](https://www.turmec.com/contact/) - [News](https://news.turmec.com) ### Recent Articles # Turmec implements major upgrade for Thornton’s Recycling plant [News](https://news.turmec.com/tag/news) ![Turmec implements major upgrade for Thornton’s Recycling plant](https://news.turmec.com/hubfs/Thorntonsrecycling-1-900x423.jpg) We believe our expertise and knowledge gained from our many installations makes Turmec an ideal candidate for this project. We look to achieve a critical balance between automated, mechanical and manual sorting. This innovative approach enables us to make overall operational efficiencies for our clients. The scope of the work includes upgrading existing sorters and adding new screens and conveyors to achieve greater purities, increased tonnage whilst delivering enhanced plant operating efficiencies. We look forward to working with Thornton’s Recycling who deliver a wide range of waste management and recycling solutions to over 75,000 Domestic and Commercial Customers. Turmec has over 50 years of experience in the engineering and recycling industries. We plan, consult on design, manufacture and install [recycling plant solutions](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/) and [recycling equipment](https://www.turmec.com/recycling-services-2/). Our design engineering division services a range of industrial sectors such as mining, power generation, construction, marine, environmental and more. 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