Technology

Mobile solutions for reliable identification and a polyamide 6 recycled exclusively from textile waste: BASF and its subsidiary Trinamix will be showcasing processes for sorting, recycling and the circular economy in the textile industry at the Textiles Recycling Expo.

Pellenc ST, a provider of the design and manufacturing of intelligent sorting and quality control solutions for the waste and recycling industry, and Polytag, a data platform provider specializing in packaging information within the circular economy, have joined forces. This collaboration merges sorting technology with invisible UV watermark-based tracking to enhance material recovery and traceability.

Two brothers, who head up Hudei Metals, are using their company to set new standards in scrap sorting and demonstrate how recycling is becoming a key resource for India’s sustainable growth.

As part of the EU-funded HyInHeat project, the aluminium recycling and rolling group has successfully converted a melting furnace with a capacity of 1.5 tonnes to hydrogen operation. Initial tests with various scrap types show promising results with no impact on melt quality.

Fuchs has unveiled the MHL340 and MHL350, debut models of its new G-series.

With advanced technologies, specialised expertise, and tailored solutions, Stadler supports the region’s efforts to achieve its ambitious recycling and circular economy goals.

Martin Engineering has introduced a heavy-duty air cannon mounting system. The Martin X-Stand is an organization system that safely keeps air cannons away from super-heated or potentially hazardous areas while offering easy service access. The result is clearer walkways, improved safety, and greater maintenance efficiency for a lower cost of operation.

StadlerAnlagenbau has completed the design and installation of the new Republic Services Polymer Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. This marks the second facility developed for Republic Services, following the launch of the Las Vegas Polymer Center in late 2023.

Foxway has reached a major milestone with the launch of its advanced automated warehouse system at its largest processing center in Tartu, Estonia.

The Steinert Group is expanding its centre of excellence for near-infrared (NIR) technology at its site in Zittau, Germany. Steinert UniSort GmbH, a subsidiary specialising in NIR sensor sorting systems, has recently moved into significantly bigger premises, completing the next stage of expansion.

The growing volume of packaging waste has evolved into a significant global issue, with estimates showing that up to 91% of this material ends up in landfill or incinerators. This leads to underutilised resources and increased CO2 emissions. A portion of the remaining waste contaminates the environment, contributing to plastic pollution, the degradation of ecosystems, and even entering the food chain in the form of microplastics.