In an announcement Monday, Harsco said the joint agreement with Hydro Industries Ltd. will enable both companies to bring environmental and recycling solutions to the steel and metals industries, particularly technology allowing for the reuse of oily mill scale.

As it is, oily mill scale cannot be readily reused in production because it is contaminated with oil and lubricants. A typical mill can produce between 100 and 750 tons of the waste product daily, Harsco said. Aside from oily mill scale recycling, other solutions through the partnership could potentially include the processing of clean water for the mills, Harsco said.

“This relationship underpins Hydro’s willingness to expand internationally and Harsco’s commitment to bring new and innovative solutions to our steel and metals industry partners. Both companies are excited about the prospects lying ahead thanks to this new collaboration, and we are looking forward to a long and fruitful relationship,” said Chris Whistler, chief operating officer of Harsco’s metals and minerals division.