First Automated Textile Waste Sorting and Recycling Line in France

France’s first industrial plant for automated sorting and recycling of textile waste was established at the company Nouvelles Fibres Textiles, Amplepuis. The plant, which was officially inaugurated on the last day of November last year, is the result of a partnership between textile recycling company Nouvelles Fibres Textiles, waste sorting specialist Pellenc ST and international […]

Denmark: Construction Waste to be Processed by Robotic Sorting Plant

Danish recycling company RGS Nordic, which processes up to one-third of Denmark’s construction waste annually, invests in an advanced robotic sorting plant set to be installed centrally in Copenhagen. The firm wants to ensure better sorting and increased recycling. According to the information, this is done in collaboration with Finnish ZenRobotics and Terex Recycling Systems, […]

Sweden: Preem to Reconstruct Refinery for Renewable Fuel

Swedish refiner Preem AB, a wholly owned subsidiary of Corral Petroleum Holdings AB (CPH), aims to become the largest producer of renewable aviation fuel in Northern Europe and a major producer of renewable fuels for road transport. For this purpose, the company has entered into a loan agreement totaling approximately 240 million Euro (equivalent to […]

Australian Company Ordered DeSpray Systems

At IFAT in Munich, Dutch-based DeSpray Environmental signed a long-term multi-million contract with the Australian-based ARRG Waste for its aerosol recycling systems. As reported by the provider, this is the first time in DeSpray’s history that its aerosol recycling machines will be shipped to Australia and the Asia Pacific. “With this multimillion-dollar order, DeSpray Environmental […]

The Role of Robotics in Advancing Industrial Recycling for a Sustainable Future

An increasing number of companies across various industrial sectors are turning to automation to streamline production processes. This shift aims to leverage technological advancements for enhanced efficiency, boosted production, and improved product quality. Importantly, many industries are incorporating sustainability into their strategic goals, recognizing the need for greener practices for long-term viability. A key component […]

Recycled PET for Coca-Cola’s rPET Bottles in Indonesia

The rPET is produced by an Indonesian recycler on two recycling systems from internationally active manufacturer Starlinger. In June 2023, Coca-Cola Indonesia – in partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia (CCEP Indonesia) – launched the first bottles made from 100 percent rPET (excluding bottle caps and labels) for its most popular soft drink brands. The […]

Polish-American Collaboration in Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling

US-based Ascend Elements and Polish Elemental Strategic Metals have formed AE Elemental, a joint venture in Poland. The new firm is intended to own and operate an advanced Li-ion EV battery recycling facility in Zawiercie (Poland). Furthermore, the partners plan to build a plant in central Germany. As stated, the companies will jointly own (50/50) […]

USA: Eastman will Build a Second Molecular Recycling Facility

In March, the American chemical company Eastman informed that it was selected by the Department of Energy (DOE) as one of 33 companies for award negotiations to support Eastman’s second molecular recycling facility in the USA. The DOE selection would lead the company, which operates its first molecular recycling facility in Kingsport (Tennessee), to announce […]

100 years of Riedhammer GmbH

The company proudly celebrates 100 years of quality and innovation, and 100 years of burning passion for industrial kilns. Riedhammer is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial kiln plants. The company, based in Nuremberg, Germany, serves new, innovative technology sectors, such as the battery and energy sector and battery recycling, in addition to […]

Solids & Recycling-Technik Dortmund trade fairs with new highlights on October 9 and 10, 2024

When the trade fairs Solids & Recycling-Technik open their doors to the bulk solids and recycling technology industry on October 9 and 10, 2024 in Dortmund, they will once again prove to be a driving force in the industry with three new formats. The additional exhibition area on process automation will focus on another key […]