Extrusion International 2-2026

43 Extrusion International 2/2026 kets and higher recycling quotas increase the requirements on ef- ciency and cost-effectiveness. At the same time material ows are becoming more complex and there is a growing risk of re from lithium ion batteries, which further tighten the requirements on process reli- ability and plant technology,” says Matthias Egarter, CEO at Lindner. The recycling pioneer is facing these challenges with smart plant engi- neering and innovative shredder technology. Robust process param- eters, consistent quality and reliable throughput are as much of a focus as high adaptability to materials and applications. Lindner draws on its technical experience from many years of working on complex recy- cling projects and on high-perfor- mance mechanical engineering that is Made in Austria. Sustainable circular economy At IFAT Munich, Lindner will show how modern recycling plants produce high-quality, marketable reusable fractions from complex waste streams. As a pioneer in re- cycling, Lindner’s engineering can be found in powerful stand-alone machines, which it combines with solutions that incorporate every stage of the process from planning to commercially robust plant op- eration. “We take over once waste collection is complete,” says Marco Egger, Managing Director of Lind- ner’s Systems Engineering Division. “Our goal is to take heterogeneous waste and produce clearly de ned, quality-assured material streams as clean fractions are a pre-requisite for high-quality recycling,” says Eg- ger. “Using tailored sorting and plant concepts we create the con- ditions for consistently high-quality products, whether these are used for plastics recycling or for other demanding recycling paths. This is howmixed waste is used to produce high-grade raw materials that are systematically fed back into recy- cling processes and reintegrated in the product loop.” The company’s services cover the entire project cy- cle from consulting and engineering to technical implementation with controlled risk minimisation to com- missioning and servicing. In plastics recycling, Lindner fo- cuses on comprehensive systems that combine engineering, shred- ding, sorting and washing. Its inter- national project and process exper- tise is evidenced by more than 200 washing plants and components that have been installed world- wide. The technology partnership between Lindner Washtech and the extruder manufacturer EREMA – coexhibiting with Lindner at IFAT – also means that the extrusion pro- cess is integrated smoothly. This creates complete solutions from the feedstock to the nal recyclate – which can be delivered as food grade quality. The core value prop- osition is also in the consistent op- timisation of all process steps along the entire added value chain. New products at IFAT 2026 At IFAT in Munich, Lindner will also be showcasing its latest prod- uct innovations in shredding tech- nology. After the of cial launch last year, the new Urraco Evo series will be presented to a broader audi- ence at IFAT. The mobile twin-shaft shredder was speci cally developed for demanding heavy-duty appli- cations and combines impressive power, a quick-change function and Lindner’s proven shaft versatility. In addition to wood, domestic and commercial waste as well as plastics, there is a conscious focus on appli- cations such as scrap metal, mixed scrap and aluminium. Visitors can see the Urraco Evo at Lindner’s out - door exhibition space FM/708/2 and in action as part of the VDMA dem- onstration days (VDMA Praxistage). There will also be a demonstration of the Merak 2800. Not the estab - lished model with its electric drive but an additional Merak series with a new drive concept. Lindner will also present another new product in Munich – the fourth generation of its Micromat series. The heart of this series is a syn- chronous reluctance motor that achieves an energy ef ciency class of IE6, offering more than 97 % ef- ciency while using no rare earth metals. In shredding news, the new multicut rotor enables exible op - eration for a wide range of materi- als – from plastic, wood, commer- cial and domestic waste to textiles – and reduces maintenance effort and downtime thanks to its rapid- change knife system. Integrated recycling solutions As the leading trade fair for envi- ronmental technologies, IFAT 2026 is dominated by innovation, sustain- The Merak 2800 is a powerful universal shredder for the most diverse materials and – depending on the application and screen con guration – makes it possible to produce de ned output sizes from 30 to 120 mm. At IFAT, Lindner will be presenting the established shredder with its new drive concept that signi cantly expands the range of application (Picture: Lindner