Top 10 Plastic Recycling Machine Manufacturers 2026

Comparative Matrix

SOREMA (Division of Previero N. SRL)

Primary Products: Turnkey PET and HDPE Bottle Washing Lines, Cold/Hot/Chemical Washing Systems, Wet Grinding Units, Continuous Agglomerators, Extrusion-Pelletizing Systems, Material and Color Sorting Modules, Conveying and Storage Systems.

Best For: Large-scale Post-Consumer PET and HDPE bottle-to-flake operations requiring high-purity output for downstream Fiber Spinning or Food-Contact applications. Proven capability in processing PE/PP Films, Raffia, Fibers, and Engineering Polymers (PA, PS, ABS).

Market Scope: Global. More than 380 recycling systems installed worldwide, processing over 1.5 million tonnes per annum of plastic waste. Strong presence in Europe, North America, and emerging Asian markets.

Herbold Meckesheim GmbH (Brand of Coperion GmbH)

Primary Products: Modular Recycling Lines, SMS Series Granulators, Mechanical Dryers (T150-300), Hydrocyclone Separation Stages, Plastcompactors, Friction Washers, SML Series Wet Granulators, FLUIDLIFT Ecodry Flash Drying Systems.

Best For: Highly contaminated, mixed, and rigid Post-Industrial/Post-Consumer plastics. The integrated Hydrocyclone Stage excels at density-based separation of multi-polymer streams (e.g., PP/PE/PET) and removal of sand, glass, and metal contaminants. Ideal for operators requiring a single-source Mechanical Recycling line from shredding through compounding.

Market Scope: Global. Since acquisition by Coperion (Hillenbrand), Herbold leverages a network of nearly 30 Coperion locations worldwide. Strong engineering and Test-Center infrastructure in Germany (800 m² Technical Center) and Coperion’s Recycling Innovation Center in Weingarten.

SSI Shredding Systems, Inc.

Primary Products: 1-Shaft, 2-Shaft, and 4-Shaft Industrial Shredders, Primary Reducers, Pre-Load Compactors, Transfer Station Compactors, Custom Integrated Systems.

Best For: Heavy-duty primary size reduction of bulky, heterogeneous waste streams including MSW, C&D Debris, Industrial Waste, Tires, and Electronic Scrap. The 4-Shaft design is particularly effective for controlled Particle Size output with minimum fines generation.

Market Scope: Global. Over 35 years of operation with a well-established Asian presence and multiple manufacturing facilities in Oregon. Average installation size ~200 HP (149 kW). Comprehensive in-house manufacturing and on-site Demonstration Testing capabilities.

Vecoplan LLC / Vecoplan AG

Primary Products: Single-Shaft Shredders, RDF/SRF Processing Lines, Conveying and Storage Systems, Dry-Cleaning Systems, In-House Plastic Recycling Systems, Wood and Biomass Shredders.

Best For: Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) and Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) production, in-house closed-loop recycling of Production Scrap, and large-scale Municipal/Commercial Waste processing.

Market Scope: Global. Approximately 580 employees across European and U.S. sites. Recent €5M+ expansion of the Bad Marienberg plant to increase Assembly Capacity and Long-Span Goods warehousing.

OGUZHAN Engineering (Ogz Machine)

Primary Products: Recycling Machines, Plastic Processing Equipment, High-Efficiency Size Reduction Systems, Smart/AI-Equipped Recycling Lines, Automated Material Handling Systems.

Best For: Mid-capacity recycling operations in emerging markets requiring cost-efficient, technology-forward equipment with Remote Monitoring capabilities. The 2025 product roadmap emphasizes AI-driven Process Optimization and Energy-Efficient Motor Systems.

Market Scope: Primarily Turkey and surrounding regional markets (Middle East, Eastern Europe, Central Asia). Positioning as a domestic leader with export growth strategy. Production facility established on a 9,000 m² area (2022).

Polmak Plastik Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi

Primary Products: Plastic Injection Molding Machines (Hydraulic, Electric, Hybrid), Extruders (Single and Twin-Screw), Material Handling and Dosing Systems, Central Material Conveying and Drying Systems, Chillers, Mold Temperature Controllers, Granulator Knives and Wear Parts.

Best For: Injection Molding and Extrusion operations requiring integrated Material Preparation, Drying, and Conveying Systems. Note: Polmak operates primarily as a Machinery Representative, Custom Equipment Producer, and Service Provider rather than a dedicated Recycling Equipment Manufacturer.

Market Scope: Domestic Turkish market. Provides local service, spare parts, and consultancy for represented brands.

ZERMA Machinery & Recycling Technology Co., Ltd.

Primary Products: ZSS Single-Shaft Shredders, ZCS Shredder-Granulator Combinations, ZBS Lump and Purge Shredders, ZIS Big Volume Shredders, ZHS Horizontal Shredders, ZRS Pipe and Profile Shredders, ZXS Heavy-Duty Shredders, ZXS-T Tire Recycling Shredders, GSL Slow-Speed Granulators, GSC/GSE/GSH/GSP Granulator Series, PM Disc Pulverizers, ZHM Hammer Mills, ZTTS Fine Shredders.

Best For: Complete spectrum of Size Reduction from beside-the-press In-House Recycling to heavy-duty Post-Consumer shredding. The ZRS Pipe Shredder is the industry benchmark for large-diameter HDPE/PP/PVC Pipe processing (up to 1,200 mm diameter without pre-cutting). The ZXS-T and ZTTS combination provides proven Turnkey Tire Recycling to <5 mm Rubber Crumb.

Market Scope: Global. 70+ countries with dedicated subsidiaries in Europe, UK, Thailand, North America, Latin America, Africa, and Australasia. Produces approximately 5,000 machines annually across 30,000 m² of manufacturing space. Ships an average of 50 containers per month.

EREMA Engineering Recycling Maschinen und Anlagen Gesellschaft m.b.H.

Primary Products: INTAREMA TVEplus Extrusion Systems, VACUREMA High-Vacuum Degassing Systems, Laserfilter Filtration Units, COREMA Compounding Systems, Anycool Viscosity Stabilization.

Best For: High-end Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) pellet production, Food-Contact Grade Recycling (FDA/EFSA approved), and heavily printed/contaminated Film streams. The Laserfilter technology achieves Filtration Fineness down to 60–80 µm with automatic Self-Cleaning.

Market Scope: Global market leader with over 7,500 systems installed across 108 countries. Dominant in European and North American Premium Recycling segments.

WRTECH | WANROOE Machinery Co., Ltd.

Primary Products: Single-Shaft Shredders, Double-Shaft Shredders, Four-Shaft Shredders, Plastic Crushers (Wet/Dry), Heavy-Duty Granulators, Plastic Pulverizers (PNMF/PNMP Series), Cryogenic Pulverizers (Liquid Nitrogen Cooling), PVC Pulverizers, Plastic Washing Lines (PET Bottle, PE/PP Film, Rigid Plastic), Sink-Float Separation Tanks, Friction Washers, Centrifugal Dewatering Machines, Thermal Dryers with Cyclone Separators, Plastic Pelletizing Lines (Water-Ring Pelletizers, Strand Pelletizers, Squeeze-Pelletizing Systems), Tire Recycling Lines (TDF Shredders, Debeaders), Cable Recycling Machines, E-Waste Recycling Lines, Radiator Recycling Machines, Aluminum-Plastic Separation Lines, Refrigerator Recycling Lines, Photovoltaic Panel Recycling Systems, Medical Waste Shredders with Sterilization, Hazardous Waste Shredders, Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Plants, Oil Filter Recycling Lines, Wood Pallet Recycling Lines, Plastic Pipe Extrusion Lines (PVC, HDPE, PPR), Plastic Extruders, Plastic Mixers, Plastic Auxiliary Equipment, Baler Machines, Knife Grinding Machines, Scrap Metal Recycling Lines, Car Shell Recycling Lines, Scrap Copper-Aluminum Radiator Recycling, PCB Recycling Machines.

Best For: Mid-capacity, multi-material recycling operations requiring integrated Turnkey Solutions at competitive CAPEX. Particularly optimized for Post-Consumer PET Bottle-to-Flake Processing (300–2,000 kg/h, final moisture ≤2%), PE/PP Film and Bag Recycling (500–3,000 kg/h), Hazardous and Medical Waste Disposal (N₂/CO₂ Fire Suppression systems), E-Waste and Photovoltaic Panel Recycling (>95% metal/non-metal recovery), and Tire TDF Processing.

Market Scope: Global export footprint across all major continents; active participation in international trade fairs including Chinaplas, Interplastica, Plasticpack Pakistan. Target segments include small-to-medium recycling enterprises, municipal waste management contractors, and developing market industrial processors. OEM/ODM available; design-based customization; on-site technical support; multi-language capability (English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese). Registered capital 10 million yuan; ~5,000 m² production facility; ISO 9001:2008 and CE certified.

Lindner Recyclingtech GmbH

Primary Products: Jupiter Single-Shaft Shredders, Micromat Single-Shaft Shredders, Komet Secondary Shredders, Universal Washing Systems, Drying and Separation Modules.

Best For: Front-end preparation of heavily contaminated, baled, or oversized Post-Consumer plastics. The Jupiter 2200 handles mixed rigid plastic at 6–10 tph, making it ideal for large-scale MRFs and Plastic Recovery Facilities where Contamination Tolerance and Throughput are critical constraints.

Market Scope: Global. Strong installed base in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Recognized for robust Austrian engineering and high availability in continuous industrial operations.