2024 Gold Sponsors
Alcamare International Recycling Group
Guanajuato, Mexico
alcamare.com
Alcamare is the largest collector of post-consumer plastics in Mexico, with 15 collection centers and one processing plant. We can offer hot-washed flakes and pellets, HDPE (food grade), and PP and PET (food grade).
BASF
Florham Park, New Jersey
mechanicalrecycling.com
BASF Plastic Additives enables mechanical recycling with its IrgaCycle™ line of solutions, which can help increase the use of recycled polyolefins in plastic articles, while also improving the quality and performance of material.
Chemetall: The Surface Treatment global business unit of the Coatings division of BASF, operating under the Chemetall brand, is a leading supplier of applied surface treatments and services for a vast range of industries and end markets. Our global specialists are locally available, providing focused, passionate and accountable support to increase process efficiency and sustainability.
Trinamix: Trinamix, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BASF, enables on-the-spot plastic sorting with its mobile near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy solution. Using Trinamix technology, the composition of plastic parts can be rapidly identified using a handheld device that combines patented NIR detectors, sophisticated data analysis and a user-friendly mobile app.
BHS
Eugene, Oregon
bulkhandlingsystems.com
BHS is a worldwide leader in the innovative design, engineering, manufacturing and installation of sorting systems and components for the solid waste, recycling, waste-to-energy, and construction and demolition industries. Wholly-owned subsidiaries include Nihot (Amsterdam), NRT (Nashville, Tenn.) and Zero Waste Energy. BHS is also the home of Max-AI technology, a breakthrough artificial intelligence that identifies materials, makes intelligent decisions and directs equipment such as robotic sorters. Clients around the globe choose BHS because of its experience, dedication to cutting-edge technology, quality construction and durability, and unmatched customer service. BHS has built some of the largest and most durable material processing systems in the world – and they are achieving the highest throughput, recovery and purity rates in the industry.
Bruno Folcieri
Volongo, Italy
brunofolcieri.com
Since 1946, Bruno Folcieri has been producing high quality heavy-duty grinders for the plastics recycling industry. The range includes powerful grinders for wet and dry applications, one-step mills for the size reduction of large diameter and long length pipes, and suitable ancillary equipment
Chesapeake Materials
Mayo, Maryland
cmsplastic.com
Chesapeake Materials is a full-service supplier of plastic raw materials with broad and deep experience in reclaiming and the recycling of post-industrial and post-consumer plastic waste streams. The company is focused on sustainability and assisting industrial clients and manufacturers with internal collection systems, transportation, tolling, reprocessing and re-introduction of plastic waste back into their closed-loop raw-material feed streams.
Circular Action Alliance
Washington, DC
circularactionalliance.org
Circular Action Alliance (CAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit producer responsibility organization (PRO) approved to implement extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws for paper and packaging in California and Colorado. It has also been selected to represent producer interests and serve as the single nonprofit PRO on the State Producer Responsibility Advisory Council in Maryland. CAA intends to operate as a PRO in states that have enacted EPR laws for paper and packaging to deliver harmonized best-in-class compliance services, scale innovation and build systems that help both companies and consumers waste less and recycle more.
Conversion Energy
Oak Brook, Illinois
conversionenergysystems.com
Conversion Energy introduces the CE200+, a unit that uses a thermal conversion gasification process to turn your waste-stream plastics into electricity. In a matter of minutes, this turnkey solution helps to improve your organization’s bottom line. We want to help our customers make a profit and a better world.
Custom Polymers
Charlotte, North Carolina
custompolymers.com
Custom Polymers is one of the largest recyclers and reprocessors of all types and forms of post-industrial and post-consumer plastic scrap in North America. A team of experienced professionals, a solid financial base and a dedication to customer service have helped Custom Polymers develop and maintain long-term partnerships with both buyers and suppliers worldwide. The firm is a proud member of the Association of Plastic Recyclers.
Cutmetall North America LP
Atlanta, Georgia
cutmetall.com/us/
Cutmetall North America LP is the sales, service and distribution partner for Cutmetall Germany, one of the leading manufacturers of industrial knives and wear parts for the recycling industry. Since 1996 Cutmetall has been a reliable partner for all kinds of recyclers from rigid plastic to tires to film and many other challenging materials. With over 7,000 parts available on our 24x7 Web-Shop, Cutmetall makes you more efficient. If you also include an additional 13,000 products already designed and available to order, we offer the most complete range of parts in the industry. With our complete range of Cutmetall Carbide knives and counter-knives we can reduce downtime and labor while increasing the throughput consistency between blade changes. And now, with our Atlanta, GA sales, service and distribution center, we can serve the North American market better by stocking parts and working in your time zone.
Greenovative Solutions Inc.
Saint-Laurent, Quebec
greenovativesolutions.com
At Greenovative Solutions Inc., we believe in building enduring relationships with our clients from various industries around the world. We operate two plastic recycling plants in eastern Canada and western U.S., where we shred, regrind and pelletize different polymers in accordance with our customers’ expectations. We work with post-consumer and post-industrial scrap (PET, LDPE, HDPE, PP, PVC, ABS, PS, PC, PVB, etc.). We are also a high-volume exporter of plastic scrap that cannot be consumed in our domestic market. Together, we work towards the common goal of creating a future where plastic waste is responsibly managed, and resources are conserved for generations to come.
Hanil Eco Solutions
Santa Ana, California
Hanil Eco Solutions is a plastic waste processor located in California. We specialize in producing PCR flakes/pellets using e-waste, appliances and automobiles.
ICMA San Giorgio
San Giorgio su Legnano, Italy
icmasg.it
Through more than 50 years of R&D, manufacturing and process experience, ICMA is a leading provider of compounding and extrusion systems for a variety of industries. Customers depend on ICMA for high-quality, state-of-the art solutions backed by training, technical support and a high level of customer service. ICMA manufactures co-rotating extruders and complete compounding and extrusion systems (so-called direct extrusion or in-line compounding) for the production of compound and masterbatch, foils and sheets, and special execution products.
Indorama Ventures
Bangkok, Thailand
indoramaventures.com/en/home
Indorama Ventures is a world-class sustainable chemical company and a globally integrated leader in PET and fibers, serving major customers in diversified end-use markets. At Indorama Ventures, our mission is to be a responsible industry leader leveraging on the excellence of our people, processes and technologies to create value for our stakeholders. As the world’s largest producer of recycled resin used in plastic beverage bottle, in 2023 Indorama Ventures achieved the milestone of recycling 100 billion post-consumer PET bottles since February 2011. Demonstrating its commitment to support the establishment of a circular economy for PET, in the last 10 years Indorama Ventures has spent more than $1 billion towards waste collection of used PET bottles.
Kice Industries
Wichita, Kansas
kice.com
Kice Industries manufactures a complete line of bulk handling equipment, including Kice Multi-Aspirators® for separating dust, fines, labels, angel hair and snake skins from virgin and regrind plastics, including PVC, PET bottle flake, ABS, HIPS and PE. The Kice Multi-Aspirator® will de-dust all types of plastic regrind and/or pellets. Other Kice equipment includes granulator evacuation systems, dust control equipment, vacuum and/or positive pressure conveying systems, and railcar loading/unloading systems.
KW Plastics
Troy, Alabama
kwplastics.com
KW Plastics is the world's largest plastics recycler and HDPE and PP resins supplier. Established in Troy, Alabama in 1981, we purchase truckload quantities of post-consumer HDPE and PP bales for reprocessing. We sell a premium quality, certified, recycled resin for consumer goods and packaging applications including automotive, personal care, household, agriculture and recreational products.
L&S Plastics
Bayonne, New Jersey
nj9562.wixsite.com/lsplasticsinc
L&S Plastics specializes in supplying PET and nylon material to the packaging, bottling and synthetic yarn industries. Our headquarters is located at 1120 Oak Hill Rd, Mountain Top, Pennsylania, with 12 acres and a 57,000-square-foot modern facility. Our affiliated facility is located in Bayonne, New Jersey with 32,000 square feet. L&S has five grinders and two compounding lines with an output of 240,000 pounds within 10 hours.
Leadpoint
Phoenix, Arizona
leadpointusa.com
Leadpoint is a proven labor solutions provider supporting MRFs, PRFs, polymer sites, landfills and driver helper operations nationwide. We have a reputation for providing safe, stable and productive work teams that allow waste and recycling operations to meet their operating goals.
We’re not a temporary staffing company. We operate as the employer of a dedicated, full-time workforce comprised of skilled individuals. Working collaboratively under the supervision of onsite supervisors, our crews ensure safe and efficient operations.
We streamline the hiring process with our tech-enabled recruitment process to connect you with the right individuals for your operation quickly. Our deep understanding of industry norms, skill requirements, and salary expectations, combined with a robust online and local outreach network, ensures that our placement services promptly identify the ideal candidate for each position.
Merlin Plastics
Delta, British Columbia
merlinplastics.com
Merlin Plastics is a recycler and processor of post-consumer and post-industrial plastic packaging. Located in Delta, British Columbia, Canada, Merlin Plastics is the headquarters for the Merlin Group of Companies, with sorting and processing facilities across Canada and the U.S. Specializing in PET, HDPE, LDPE and PP, our high-value, high-quality recycled plastic pellet and flake are being integrated into various commercial and industrial applications as alternatives to virgin resin, allowing manufacturers to produce similar or other consumer goods. Our mission is to recycle discarded packaging in an environmentally sound, economically efficient and socially responsible fashion. Our vision is to play an integral role in packaging end-of-life by working with communities, brand owners and industry associations to improve packaging recyclability towards zero waste and a seamless and sustainable circular economy.
NOVA Chemicals
Calgary, Alberta
novachem.com
NOVA Chemicals is reshaping plastics for a better, more sustainable world. To achieve this, we are focused on on the following: delivering innovative solutions to make everyday life healthier and safer; being a catalyst for a low carbon, zero plastic waste future; and unlocking the full potential of our people and partnerships
Our industry-leading portfolio of virgin and recycled polyethylene resins and best-in-class technical expertise set us apart. Customers use our products to create easy-to-recycle and recycled content films, packaging, and products for various end-use applications. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, NOVA Chemicals is wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Learn more about our polyethylene and olefins businesses.
Plastic Ingenuity
Cross Plains, Wisconsin
plasticingenuity.com
We provide custom sustainable packaging solutions for the food, healthcare and consumer goods industries. We work with you to define your sustainable packaging goals, assess your current situation, and create an actionable roadmap tailored to meet your company's circularity initiatives.
Plastics Forming Enterprises
Merrimack, New Hampshire
plasticsforming.com
Plastics Forming Enterprises, LLC (PFE) is an independent full-service testing and R&D company serving the plastics, packaging, recycling and consumer products industries worldwide with a range of services. This range of services was founded in 1984 with experience in these diverse but connected industries. We clarify the confusion for clients concerning the technical and often political issues surrounding recycling. PFE delivers practical answers and arms its clients with the knowledge, tools and technologies they need to make sound business-focused decisions as guided by trade associations and brand owners, which PFE works with daily.
Plastics Machinery Group
Cleveland, Ohio
plasticsmg.com
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Plastics Machinery Group (PMG) is a leader in the plastics industry by providing the highest quality machinery and service to its plastic processing customers. Our team of certified machinery and equipment appraisers specialize in thermoforming equipment, injection molding equipment, blow molding equipment, extrusion, grinders/shredders as well as plastic auxiliary products. PMG is known as an industry innovator with the ability to think outside of the box and leverage technology to its clients’ benefits by creating a competitive advantage and quality machines. In addition to providing machinery that manufacturers need, PMG uses its technical expertise, unparalleled market intelligence and industry reach to deliver solutions through a variety of services. We offer appraisals, merger and acquisition consulting, comprehensive factory planning and design, parts stock auditing and management, and refurbishment.
Polindo Utama
Tangerang, Indonesia
polindoutama.com
Established in 2005, Polindo Utama is an Indonesian leader in recycled PET flakes and pellets/chips. Our growth encompasses PET flakes manufacturing, recycling management, transport, logistics and recycled packaging. We are at the forefront of plastic recycling innovation.
Polymer Technologies
Mansfield, Texas
polymertechnologiesllc.com
Headquartered in Mansfield, Texas, Polymer Technologies stands as a leading name in sustainable plastics recycling. As a vertically integrated company, we offer toll services like grinding, extrusion and pulverization, delivering high-quality post-consumer resins to molders in the Southwest, Midwest and Eastern states. Our commitment extends to advanced recycling programs benefiting local businesses, supported by our own fleet of trucks and exceptional customer service. With an in-house laboratory, we conduct polymeric testing, ensuring the quality of our materials. Beyond business, our mission is to promote a circular economy by reclaiming plastic waste and reintroducing it into the supply chain through our post-consumer resins. At Polymer Technologies, we're not just a recycling company; we're shaping a sustainable future.
Polymetrix
Oberbüren, Switzerland
polymetrix.com/en
Polymetrix designs, supplies and installs complete industrial plants for the thermal treatment of polymer materials based on the well-known polymer technologies from Bühler Thermal Processes AG.
Polyvel Inc.
Hammonton, New Jersey
polyvel.com
Polyvel designs and produces specialty additive masterbatches and custom compounds that serve numerous thermoplastics applications. In addition to developing functional additives for plastics producers, Polyvel is a fully capable toller. Our specialty masterbatches are used in packaging, recycling, nonwovens, injection molding, blow molding, automotive, medical and many other applications. We offer a wide range of proprietary products and also develop custom products for customer-specific applications.
Recon Technology
Beijing, China
recon.cn
Recon Technology is dedicated to accelerating the transition from traditional oil markets to clean and sustainable energy. Our technology and service enable utility companies, grid operators, local energy markets and customers to unlock value in the present and future energy systems.
Siemens
Munich, Germany
siemens.com
Siemens is a multinational technology conglomerate. Its operations encompass automation and digitalization in the process and manufacturing industries, intelligent infrastructure for buildings and distributed energy systems, rail transport solutions and health technology and digital health care services. Siemens is the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe and holds the position of global market leader in industrial automation and industrial software.
SK Chemicals
Irvine, California
eng.sk.com/companies/sk-chemicals
Founded in 1969 as Sunkyung Textiles, SK chemicals has evolved into a leading South Korean chemical enterprise. Guided by the mission to "enhance human health and protect the Earth’s environment," our focus is now exclusively on green chemicals. Internationally recognized for our commitment to eco-friendly materials, we excel in bio-materials, composites, high-performance materials and energy-saving solutions. SK Chemicals pioneers these advancements through cutting-edge technology, extensive knowledge and state-of-the-art production facilities. Committed to innovation, our green chemicals business stands as a global leader, championing sustainable practices. Our products, including CLARO, offer recyclability in the PET stream, addressing plastic recycling challenges, while ECOTRIA and SKYPET CR showcase our dedication to sustainable solutions using PCR.
SOREMA
Anzano Del Parco, Italy
sorema.it
With almost 50 years of experience, SOREMA, a division of PREVIERO, has become a benchmark in the engineering and manufacturing of plastics recycling plants for rigids, film, fibers and rubber. SOREMA’s modular design offers a wide range of solutions including cold/hot washing, pre-washing, grinding, drying, conveying and storing.
Stein Fibers, Ltd.
Albany, New York
steinfibers.com
Stein Fibers, Ltd. has a straightforward mission: to meet our customers’ fiber requirements by combining the most extensive in-stock product offerings in the marketplace with unsurpassed responsiveness. Now in our fifth decade, we are among the largest suppliers and producers of polyester fiberfill and nonwoven fibers in North America, with annual shipments exceeding 500 million pounds.
Steinert US
Walton, Kentucky
steinertglobal.com/us/company/subsidiaries/steinert-us
Steinert is the global leader in separation technology solutions for the scrap, waste, recycling and mining industries. Steinert manufactures a complete line of magnetic and sensor-sorting equipment designed to recover a wide range of materials. Since 1889, Steinert has been proud to support our customers in the mission toward a global circular economy as a friend and know-how partner and to provide them with cutting-edge technologies that will help them make significant progress. Steinert is able to support our customers worldwide through every part of the Steinert product experience. First, process consulting to find the right solution for your individual needs. Second, test centers to try before you buy. Third, an after-sales service of team of 40 technicians and engineers, 400-plus machines commissioned per year, 130-plus customer trainings per year, online remote maintenance and proactive suggestions for optimization to make sure you are consistently reaching your goals.
Talco Plastics
Corona, California
talcoplastics.com
Established in 1972, Talco Plastics has over 52 years of experience in the plastics recycling industry. Talco has an annual production capacity of 60 million pounds, specializing in post-consumer recycled plastics and custom compounded resins. Fueling our commitment to excellence with quality as our top priority, Talco offers superior product diversity and dedicated service to ensure customer success. Partner with Talco to preserve material integrity and enhance profitability.
Tradepro Inc.
North Miami, Florida
tradepro.com
With over 34 years of experience sourcing and supplying high quality recycled plastic raw materials, Tradepro Inc. is a trusted and reliable plastic recycling partner that has serviced the plastics industry since 1989. From small to large multinational customers, we manage every aspect of the process from procurement to delivery, making the choice to go green easy and convenient and providing substantial raw material cost savings to our customers.
Ultra-Poly Corp
Portland, Pennsylvania
ultrapoly.com
Over the course of our nearly 50 years in business, Ultra-Poly has developed a strong reputation for customer service, technological know-how and delivering solutions that exceed expectations. Today our customers and suppliers span North America and include several blue chip manufacturers. We realize that our continued success depends on maintaining that reputation in the industry, meaning all stakeholders can count on the ideals that have guided us this far: great service, prompt payment, open communication and fair dealings.
UNISENSOR USA, Inc.
Adrian, Michigan
unisensor.de
With almost 30 years of experience in sensor system technology, UNISENSOR provides cutting-edge sorting solutions to the recycling industry. The company’s unique and patented POWERSORT technology, based on high-speed laser spectroscopy, separates different types of plastic regardless of color. The revolutionary machine design of UNISENSOR’s POWERSORT 360 allows for the processing of black and mixed plastic shredder fractions with an exceptionally high throughput of up to 10 tons per hour.
Way Mega Ltd
Hong Kong, China
waymega.net
Way Mega Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company founded in 2013. Initially it was a plastic scrap trader, but eventually integrated vertically and manufactured their own plastic resins. The market has changed drastically since the birth of the company. Globalization, technological advancement and new import regulations in China has forced a lot of traditional traders out of the industry. In order to be profitable nowadays, a business must produce value in their products. Therefore, Way Mega has re-invested the majority of its earnings into new machineries and R&D. In addition to the plastic scrap trading business, the company owns three manufacturing plants in Hong Kong and Dongguan. Way Mega is expected to further expand their business to Southeast Asian countries within the next two years.
WM
East Northport, New York
wm.com
WM is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Our belief in a sustainable future drives everything we do. Millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers rely on us for collection, recycling and disposal services. We’re the industry’s top producer of post-consumer materials and the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill natural gas. Our fleet of 11,000 natural gas trucks is the largest of its kind. We have more gas-to-electricity plants than anyone else in the business. And we’re just getting started. To learn more about how WM is working for a sustainable tomorrow, visit sustainability.wm.com.