Thomas Breslin

September 18, 2019

Session 4A - Innovations in Machinery

10:30 - 11:00 a.m

The presentation will focus on the benefits of using a shredder for your size reducton needs. The shredder process has multiple benifits for the molder.  They include but are not limited to improved safety and labor reduction (.

 no more need for using chain saws on large parts).

The presentation will include a discussion of:

• Pre-Shred material prior to granulation.
• Improved safety.
• Labor cost reduction
• Metal detection

Thomas Breslin is the president and chief executive officer of Bioenergy Technology Inc. in Northbrook, Illinois, USA.  Bioenergy Technology is focused on the development and production of size reduction machinery for the waste to energy, biomass and general recycling industries.  We market our products under the brand names Zerma, Virtus Equipment, LOG Injection Molding Machine, and AceRetech as well as various OEMs.

Prior to starting Bioenergy Technology, Mr. Breslin was President and CEO of the ACS Group.  The ACS Group designs, manufactures, markets, and supports one of the most comprehensive lines of auxiliary products for the plastics processing industry. Formed through a series of acquisitions, the ACS Group maintains an expansive product line, which includes size reduction equipment (granulators and shredders), material conveying equipment, metering and blending devices, heat exchangers (mold temperature controls units and chillers), drying systems, presses, and robots.