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Colt, Inc.
With scrap tires accounting for over 1 billion units of waste each year, Colt, Inc.’s tire processing work is instrumental in lessening the environmental burden, while also preserving the beauty of Louisiana’s Sportsman’s Paradise. Meanwhile, their commitment to workforce safety has allowed them to retain skilled talent and solidified them as an industry leader.
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Leader in Tire Processing
Louisiana is home to five permit-holding tire processors, and at roughly 3 million scrap tires processed annually, Colt, Inc. is by far the largest. Even on a national scale, Colt remains a dominant player, ranking within the top 20 processors nationwide. Their staff has over 100 years combined experience and have collectively processed over 75 million tires.
Beneficial End Uses
At Colt, Inc., the entire tire is shredded, and the remnants are used in civil engineering projects. The tires that the company recycles go on to be used in landfill construction, road bases, levee construction, for erosion control, and much more. In turn, tires that could lead to roadside waste piles and negative environmental impacts become marketable, shredded tire material with a vast array of end uses. More importantly, their efforts also reduce the fire risks associated with these tire piles, safeguarding our invaluable natural habitats and wildlife.
Excellence in Safety
A quick glance at Colt’s safety initiatives and partnership with LWCC proves that safety culture is more than just talk. Managers at Colt work closely with employees, conducting weekly, monthly, and quarterly toolbox talks and safety meetings. Their trucks and facilities are equipped with cameras that are reviewed on a regular basis and used as coaching opportunities, and employees who exhibit a dedication to safety are recognized and rewarded monetarily.
Industry Advancement
Colt, Inc. is a well-respected leader in the tire processing industry, continuously working to improve operations. They were a founding member of the National Association of Scrap Tire Processors (NASTP), now the Tire and Rubber Division of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), and have played a pivotal role in the implementation of routing and tire collection systems as well as the development of marketable end uses for processed tire materials. They’ve even served as consultants in the design of shredders used throughout the industry.
