Lindner introduces Urraco ECO mobile shredder
Lindner has expanded its mobile twin-shaft shredder range with the Urraco ECO. The machine is intended for pre-shredding and volume reduction of waste wood, green waste and commercial waste.
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Used machines gain importance in plastics recycling
Herbold Meckesheim is expanding its offering of used machinery for plastics recycling. The company says that rising investment costs and the need for short delivery times are increasing the importance of such equipment as a fully viable alternative to new systems.
Vecoplan VEZ 3300 e-mobil for mobile shredding
Vecoplan is expanding the VEZ series with the mobile VEZ 3300 e-mobil shredder, designed for changing locations without foundation work. The company highlights a plug-and-play concept, the HiTorc drive, and control and remote service support functions.
Vecoplan expands the VEZ 3300 series with a mobile version
Vecoplan AG is launching a new version of the VEZ 3300 single-shaft shredder, which will be available in both stationary and mobile variants. The machine has been designed for flexible processing of alternative fuels, waste, used wood and biomass.
UNTHA presents new shredders at IFAT 2026
At IFAT Munich 2026, UNTHA will present two new shredders and an upgraded XR mobil-e platform, focusing on efficient waste processing and improved recycling performance.
Euro Separadora processes C&I waste into RDF with the XR3000C
The Portuguese company Euro Separadora has implemented an XR3000C single-shaft shredder from Untha to process mixed commercial and industrial waste into alternative RDF fuel for the cement industry, replacing landfilling with material and thermal recycling.
Vecoplan presents VEZ 3300 e-mobil mobile shredder at IFAT 2026
Vecoplan is launching the VEZ 3300 e-mobil mobile shredder for flexible applications in the circular economy. The unit will premiere at IFAT 2026 in Munich, accompanied by a presentation of modular recycling solutions.
Lindner at IFAT 2026: new solutions for plastics recycling
At IFAT Munich 2026, Lindner will present new solutions in plant engineering and shredding technology, including the latest Urraco Evo, Merak 2800 and fourth-generation Micromat series, complemented by the Nexus service platform.
Processing textiles under new EU requirements
From 2025, EU countries will have to collect used textiles and clothing separately, which increases the need for efficient recycling processes and shredding technology for the production of refuse-derived fuels.
Wittmann highlights EcoPrimus and SmartPower at Plast Eurasia
The Wittmann Group will showcase energy-efficient injection molding technology, robots and auxiliaries at Plast Eurasia 2025 in Istanbul, including the new all-electric EcoPrimus and a SmartPower machine with integrated automation.
Moretto introduces Hyper Cut high-performance grinder
Moretto has launched Hyper Cut, a plastics grinder available in two models with capacities up to 1,200 kg/h. The system features configurable rotors, 280 rpm operation and options for dust-free material handling.
Lindner debuts fourth-generation Micromat shredder at K 2025
At K 2025, Lindner introduced the fourth-generation Micromat stationary single-shaft shredder, featuring a 97% efficient synchronous reluctance drive and a configurable multicut rotor for fast knife changes and broad material flexibility.
KVZ Hintermayr boosts recycling flexibility with Vecoplan
Family-owned KVZ Hintermayr has commissioned a Vecoplan VIZ 1700 shredder at its Wertingen plant to increase throughput and flexibility in processing diverse plastic waste. The HiTorc drive and VSC system are intended to cut energy consumption and support stable extruder line operation.
Vecoplan adds self-learning vibration monitoring to VSC
Vecoplan has introduced the Vecoplan Intelligent Detect module, a self-learning vibration system integrated with the Vecoplan Smart Center. The company reports up to 60 percent lower damage risk and reduced delays in shredding operations.
KVZ Hintermayr boosts recycling with Vecoplan VIZ 1700
KVZ Hintermayr has installed a Vecoplan VIZ 1700 shredder to handle a diverse mix of plastics and align shredding capacity with a new extrusion line. The system targets high availability, low operating costs and energy savings, supported by the HiTorc drive and the VSC digitalisation suite.
Intelligent automation of the ISEC evo recycling machine
Pure Loop will debut DynaShape, an intelligent automation package for the Isec evo shredder‑extruder, at K 2025. The company reports up to 10 percent higher productivity and more consistent quality when feed material shape or bulk density varies.
Vecoplan offers a complete washing technology portfolio
Together with its subsidiary Pla.to, Vecoplan is expanding its dry-cleaning technology offering, from shredding to washing, preparing fractions for mechanical and chemical recycling. The company will present its largest dry-cleaning system to date at K.
K 2025: Maximum efficiency in in-line recycling
Wittmann will debut the S-Max primus screenless granulator at K 2025, Hall 15, Booth B22. The low-speed unit for in-line recycling beside injection molding machines will be available from mid-October 2025 in two variants designated 2 and 3.
Weima W5.22 shredder, dewatering technology & digital services at K 2025
No other material is under as much pressure worldwide as plastic. Stricter regulations, rising energy and raw material costs and increasingly ambitious targets in the circular economy are presenting processors and recyclers with growing challenges.
Moretto: 45 years of experience and innovation looking to the future
Moretto, a leading company in the sector, has grown through continuous product innovation, a strong focus on customer needs and a strategic vision capable of understanding the challenges of the market.
Untha opens Technology Innovation Center
Untha shredders are the result of intensive research and development. To give innovation even more space, Untha shredding technology GmbH opened the Untha Technology Innovation Center in Kuchl near Salzburg.
MachinePoint and Poland: A key alliance in the growth of the european used machinery market
At a time when the European plastics industry is seeking to modernize, reduce costs, and move toward more sustainable models, used machinery has gained unprecedented prominence.
Double Weima Power at Remondis in Sweden
At the Remondis site in Röstanga, Sweden, HDPE pipes and other plastic waste from production are transformed into new raw materials using a Weima PowerLine 2500 shredder and a subsequent washing plant.
Record number of hires at shredder manufacturer Untha
Untha shredding technology has been growing consistently over the past years. September saw the company set a special record: 16 new employees have started work at the headquarters in Kuchl/Salzburg.
The remanufacturing of used machines is to Herbold Meckesheim like steel to its plants
From the very beginning, Herbold Meckesheim's recycling solutions also took into account the life cycle of the machines themselves. They should not only contribute to a functioning circular economy, but also be part of it.
Vecoplan: Achieving more efficient shredding thanks to a digitalisation concept
Vecoplan’s Smart Center (VSC) introduces a digitalisation concept that enables users to maximise the efficiency of their machines and systems.
Vecoplan to present itself as a strong partner for its Italian customers
At the international trade fair Ecomondo 2024 from 5 to 8 November in Rimini, Vecoplan will be presenting a powerful single-shaft shredder with high throughput and low operating costs
Optimising shredding processes by utilising new technical features
Vecoplan is continually developing solutions to make shredding processes more efficient. This can be seen in a number of innovative technical features. Most important, the company is placing increasing emphasis on digitalisation.
Kay Schulte is the new CSO at Weima - Leading Trade Shows IFAT and NPE a Resounding Success
The first half of 2024 has been extremely positive for Weima. This success was mainly due to the company's presentations in Orlando (USA) and Munich.
One Untha shredder − all the relevant features
The Untha XR3000RC mobil-e shredder combines all the important features and is therefore ideal for shredding plastics, foils and other materials.
The Erema Group closes year 2023/24 with total revenues of EUR 380 million
The Erema Group, based in Ansfelden near Linz, Austria, closes the financial year 2023/24 with total revenues of EUR 380 million. A joint venture with the Lindner Group sees the group of companies expand its portfolio to include washing technology.
Good start to the 10th year of the integrated shredder-extruder recycling solution
Pure Loop celebrates US market success of their ISEC at NPE
Vecoplan records its most successful year in company history again in 2023
In 2023, the Vecoplan Group celebrated its fourth consecutive record year, despite the challenging global market situation. For the provider of machinery and systems for the processing and handling of primary and secondary raw materials for material and thermal recycling, this forms the basis to continue pursuing the growth trajectory.
Technology that impresses
Vecoplan at IFAT: Visitors will learn all about the processing of waste into RDFs and plastics processing, including cleaning, conveying and storage.
energenta is gearing up for the future with Lindner technology
Using a Jupiter 3200 primary shredder, installed in November 2023, the company wants to tackle the growing challenges in the recycling industry.
Vecoplan Shredder Solution at YS Reclamation
To effectively treat post-consumer LDPE film waste in large volumes, UK plastics processing company YS Reclamation relies on an efficient shredder from Vecoplan