Insertec
Offering Complete Metal Recycling Solutions

Insertec was founded more than four decades ago with a singular goal: to improve existing industrial processes. Today, the company has become a household name, adapting to the demands of the industrial heat sector by manufacturing top-notch equipment and refractory materials.

“At Insertec, we don’t just sell equipment; we sell solutions that align with our clients’ needs and budget,” says José Ignacio Sesma, General Manager at Insertec.

Insertec’s aluminium recycling plant projects start with a basic study of the type and volume of scrap that enters the plant. The company then defines what value-added products it can obtain, always considering the latest market trends to ensure the highest return on investment. Its engineering department oversees a variety of production processes, as well as the metallurgy of aluminium, offering complete solutions based on cutting-edge technology.

Focusing on robotics and digitalization, Insertec has made progress in terms of process safety, stability, and profitability and is moving towards self-managed plants.

By combining robotics and digitalization, it creates safer and more profitable facilities.

Moving towards a more environmentally friendly industry is a responsibility Insertec has been working on for some time. Internally, the company has taken a number of measures, such as digitizing catalogues and installing solar panels. But it invests significant effort and time in researching projects related to the circular economy at European and international levels. The company is involved in projects such as waste heat recovery through the use of heat exchangers at Etekina, the use of green hydrogen in combustion systems at H2-Site and H-Acero, and the decarbonization of production equipment in collaboration with Iberdrola.

Insertec is convinced that the recovery and reuse of post-consumer scrap are key to achieving sustainability objectives. They are developing solutions and equipment capable of utilizing the full potential of this waste at all stages of the production process.

Insertec’s extensive industry experience allows it to undertake different types of projects, from small foundries in need of solutions to large financial groups that have seen the potential of the aluminium recycling industry. For example, its customers have gone from using 25 percent post-consumer scrap in their semi-finished products to up to 75 percent, dramatically reducing their carbon footprint.

There is no way to deny that the use of post-consumer scrap will grow exponentially in the coming years. Insertec’s robust scrap de-lacquering and melting technology is ready to accompany the aluminium industry as this trend moves forward.

“One of our goals is to bring the younger generation closer to the aluminium processing industry. Industrial environments are losing their attraction for young people, who prefer other industries, including services and software,” says Sesma. “The digitalization of industrial plants is going to be a key point in making this industry more attractive to young talent. Insertec is aware of this and is committed to the gradual implementation of Industry 4.0 principles”.