In plastics recycling, not all regrind is the same: CMG Granulators at PLAST 2026
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The plastics recycling industry is evolving rapidly. Increasing volumes of post-consumer materials, growing use of recycled content and more demanding quality requirements are changing the way recycling plants operate and perform.
In this scenario, process efficiency is no longer determined solely by throughput.
It is determined by consistency. And consistency starts with the quality of the regrind.
This is the message CMG Granulators will bring to PLAST 2026, where visitors will discover technologies designed to transform granulation from a simple size-reduction step into a strategic advantage for the entire production process.
Recycling is becoming more complex
Today’s recycling plants must process increasingly heterogeneous material streams while maintaining stable production conditions and high-quality output.
Post-consumer plastics often arrive with varying characteristics, contamination levels and material compositions. At the same time, converters and recyclers are required to deliver higher-quality recycled materials capable of meeting increasingly demanding market requirements.
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Under these conditions, every stage of the recycling process becomes critical.
Granulation is no exception.
Not all regrind is the same
For many years, granulation has been considered a necessary processing step.
CMG takes a different view
The quality of the regrind directly impacts the efficiency of downstream operations and the quality of the final recycled material.
Uniform, dust-free regrind with consistent particle size helps to:
• reduce production waste
• improve downstream processing conditions
• increase process stability
• optimize extrusion and conversion performance
• improve the quality and value of recycled materials
Ultimately, better regrind means better plant performance. This philosophy has become one of the key differentiators of CMG technology.
From granulation to process performance
CMG solutions are designed to do more than simply reduce material size.
They are engineered to improve the efficiency of the entire production system by combining:
• high-quality granulation
• reduced energy consumption
• operational continuity
• easy maintenance
• seamless integration with existing plant layouts
This system-oriented approach allows recyclers and processors to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reduce downtime and maximize material recovery.
For CMG, granulation is not an isolated operation but an integral part of a broader process optimization strategy.
EV 92-220: designed for high-capacity recycling applications
At PLAST 2026, CMG will showcase the EV 92-220, one of the latest developments within the Evolution Series.
Designed for demanding post-consumer recycling applications, the Evolution Series combines high throughput capacity with superior regrind quality and exceptional energy efficiency.
Key benefits include:
• up to 50% lower energy consumption compared to conventional granulators
• high production capacity with minimal dust generation
• increased knife lifetime
• knife replacement times reduced by more than 50%
• uniform and homogeneous regrind
• dedicated configurations for dry and wet recycling applications
The Evolution Series incorporates CMG’s exclusive tangential cutting geometry and open rotor design, eliminating the material dragging effect typical of conventional granulators and significantly reducing dust fines generation.
The result is higher-quality regrind and improved process performance throughout the recycling operation.
More than 45 years of innovation
Founded in 1979, CMG develops and manufactures granulation and shredding systems for the plastics processing industry, serving applications including:
• post-consumer recycling
• extrusion
• thermoforming
• injection molding
• blow molding
• cable recycling
• film and industrial scrap recovery
Today, with more than 45,000 CMG units installed worldwide, the company is recognized internationally for its cutting precision, energy-efficient technologies and long-term operational reliability.
Meet CMG at PLAST 2026
