Vecoplan AG

The PPWR, which takes effect on August 12, 2026, sets clear targets for the use of recycled materials. However, rising costs and uncertain regulatory conditions are hindering the circular economy. Vecoplan’s technologies and processing concepts demonstrate how these regulatory requirements can already be implemented in practice today.

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Vecoplan AG is becoming a GmbH, thereby aligning its legal form with its ownership structure, which has remained stable for years.

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With the VEZ 3300 e-mobil, Vecoplan is presenting its first mobile shredder at IFAT 2026. The company will be demonstrating the machine's technical capabilities and how it fits into a modular process chain live in Munich.

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After Vecoplan appointed a new Chief Financial Officer, Eric Jaschke, in December 2025, the CEO position has now also been filled: Dr. Ralf Guckert takes over the management of Vecoplan AG.

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On December 1, Vecoplan appointed Eric Jaschke as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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KVZ Hintermayr masters the recycling of different plastics thanks to a new high-performance shredder that reacts flexibly to material mixes and contaminants. The combination of rotor geometry and HiTorc drive enables high throughput rates with minimal energy consumption.

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The new VID module combines high-frequency vibration sensors with adaptive, self-learning analysis to detect deviations in the shredding process in real time and prevent machine damage at an early stage. The + solution, which has been nominated in the competition for Product of the Year 2026, can be seamlessly integrated into existing systems and increases transparency and operational reliability.

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Vecoplan acquires Pla.to from Görlitz, a specialist in dry cleaning and washing technology. Vecoplan thus creates an end-to-end range of services from shredding to cleaning plastics.

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Vecoplan is investing over five million euros in the expansion of its main site in Bad Marienberg. Plant I has been extended by a total area of around 1,900 m². New assembly areas and a long goods warehouse will increase the company's efficiency.

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Processing plastics is no challenge for Vecoplan. At the Polish trade fair for plastics and rubber processing, Plastpol (May 20 to 23, 2025), the mechanical engineering company from Bad Marienberg will be presenting its multi-talented VIZ 1300.

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Despite the difficult economic situation, the Vecoplan Group can look back on a successful financial year 2024. The company for machines and systems for processing residual materials performed well. In particular, the continued high demand for sustainable recycling solutions is keeping the company on course for growth.

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Vecoplan has introduced the Vecoplan Smart Center (VSC), a solution for improving the efficiency of machines and systems. It enables control and access to the control panel. Errors are detected, analyzed and rectified in real time. All relevant data and documents are available online.

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How can companies position themselves more sustainably and thus make a contribution to their customers and society? The UN Global Compact Network Germany offers the opportunity to promote young talent and thereby implement the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Vecoplan took part with five employees.

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In the Recycling category, 11 products are competing in KUNSTSTOFF MAGAZIN's Product of the Year 2025 competition. Here we present the innovative solutions that we have nominated for this category.

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The Vecoplan Smart Center (VSC) offers digital networking for maximum efficiency and easy maintenance of machines and systems. With real-time fault diagnostics, online documentation and intelligent tools, it optimizes productivity and minimizes downtime. The VSC has been nominated in the competition for Product of the Year 2025 in the Recycling category.

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UBQ Materials has developed a technology with which a bio-based thermoplastic can be produced from completely unsorted household waste, including all organic materials. The plastic substitute conserves natural resources and prevents waste from being deposited in landfills or ending up in incineration plants.

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Vecoplan develops solutions for efficient shredding processes using innovative technical features. The machine manufacturer is increasingly focusing on digitalization. Data can be used to reliably monitor processes and automate work steps. The operator avoids errors that can occur during manual adjustment, increases the performance of the machine and extends its service life.

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Vecoplan has expanded its portfolio in the area of material handling. This includes a bunker system for storing and transporting material, a truck receiving station and a new version of the pipe belt conveyor system.

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Vecoplan has expanded its portfolio in the field of material handling. This includes a bunker system for storing and transporting material, a truck receiving station and a new version of the pipe belt conveyor system.

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Daniel Dittmann has been the new Head of Operations at Vecoplan since May 1, 2024. In this role, the 33-year-old is responsible for planning, managing and controlling various work processes. In addition to production and work preparation, this also includes the areas of warehousing and shipping as well as facility management. He is also responsible for training junior staff in technical professions.

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British plastics processor YS Reclamation relies on a shredder from Vecoplan to efficiently process large quantities of post-consumer LDPE film waste. It impresses the company in Warrington with its reliability, high-quality pellets as output and reduced downtimes.

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Despite the tense situation on the global market, the Vecoplan Group celebrated its fourth record year in a row in 2023. For the supplier of machines and systems for the processing and handling of raw materials for material and thermal recycling, this is the basis for further growth.

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Daniel Kessler has been responsible for technological development at Vecoplan since March 1, 2024. In addition to product development, this includes all topics relating to digitalization and engineering. His new role also sees him promoted to the management board.

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Vecoplan will be presenting treatment technologies at IFAT 2024, the world's leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management. In order to meet their different needs, the machine manufacturer has divided its trade fair stand thematically.

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How does Vecoplan support its customers in making production_{more CO2-neutral}? Energy efficiency is an important lever. This is why the machine manufacturer equips its shredders with the HiTorc direct drive concept, among other things. Martina Schmidt, Business Unit Manager for Recycling I Waste, explains why customers benefit from a powerful combination and what this all-electric solution is all about.

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How can customers be optimally supported worldwide? Among other things, Vecoplan offers a digitalization concept that the Westerwald-based company has now expanded with additional services. The machine manufacturer is also establishing additional branches in selected locations. Jochen Pfeil, Head of the Service division, explains how customers benefit from all of this.

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In 2022, the Vecoplan Group celebrated its third record year in a row. Turnover continued to rise to a new high and incoming orders also remained at a high level.

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Vecoplan will be presenting its shredding, storage and conveying solutions at the international recycling trade fairs PRS, Plastpol and Equiplast in May and June. Vecoplan will also be exhibiting the VIZ 1300 at Plastpol.

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Europe wants to be climate-neutral by 2050. The circular economy for plastics makes an important contribution. Plastics processors can satisfy the demand for high-quality recyclates quickly and cost-effectively if they take recycling into their own hands.

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The VRZ shredder from Vecoplan is equipped with sickle-shaped ripper teeth instead of cutting tools. This enables the machine to break up and shred even bulky materials. The VRZ is used for pre-shredding in recycling plants and in the primary industry.

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Vecoplan develops solutions for establishing an effective circular economy with the aim of meeting the increased demand for high-quality recycled plastics. The company has now taken a further process step in the recycling of plastics and is deliberately deviating from established recycling processes with its technological concept.

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Spain, Poland, Great Britain and now also Italy - Vecoplan is systematically expanding its service centers in Europe. Users benefit from a faster supply of spare parts, reliable on-site support and therefore greater availability of their systems and machines.

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Largest single order in Vecoplan's company history: The company group is supporting the Israeli cleantech company UBQ Materials in the production of bio-based thermoplastics with mechanical processing and storage technology.

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Vecoplan presents itself at K as a supplier of turnkey mechanical processing plants. With a world premiere, the company is expanding its product portfolio in the processing of residual materials for the circular economy.

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The Supervisory Board of Vecoplan has appointed Ina Hannen as Chief Financial Officer as of October 1, 2022. She is responsible for finance, controlling and IT and will support Werner Berens, who has been the CEO of the Vecoplan Group since 2012.

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K 2022 will take place in Düsseldorf from October 19 to 26. KUNSTSTOFF MAGAZIN asked the exhibitors: How are you presenting the topics of climate protection, digitalization and the circular economy and what are you personally looking forward to the most?

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If very special material is to be shredded or a shredder drive that has to meet certain requirements is to be used, the modular system from recycling specialist Vecoplan is recommended.

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To enable Westarp to process different fuel qualities flexibly and reliably - including high-calorific fractions - the waste management company relies on a complete processing line from Vecoplan. Among other things, pre- and post-shredders and the entire conveyor technology were installed.

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Spain, Poland, Great Britain and Italy - Vecoplan is expanding its service centers in Europe. The aim is to ensure a faster supply of spare parts, on-site support and higher availability of systems and machines.

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The recycling machine specialist integrates Ixon Cloud functions into its products, offering its customers real added value.

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Vecoplan is presenting a world premiere at IFAT 2022 with the VAZ shredder series. The manufacturer of processing systems has redesigned the machine. With its modular design, it is particularly flexible.

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Vecoplan LLC in North Carolina, the North American subsidiary of Vecoplan AG, has opened an office and technology center in Eastvale, California, under the name Vecoplan West. The branch was officially opened in mid-March.

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Despite another year dominated by coronavirus, Vecoplan recorded the highest order intake in the company's history to date in 2021, increasing the value by almost 60 percent to around EUR 180 million.

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Martina Schmidt, Head of the Recycling | Waste division at Vecoplan, looks back: What was formative for 2021? And what was particularly surprising? What will keep us busy in 2022 and which trends are on the rise?

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Vecoplan has strengthened its sales team. Since the beginning of October, Tim Hamer has been responsible for sales in the Recycling/Waste division and Kersten Beib for the Wood/Biomass division.

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The development and production of agricultural films and round bale nets are the main focus of RKW Agri in Michelstadt in southern Hesse. The company uses film waste from its own production and from various RKW Group production sites.

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A new series of shredders for recycling has also been designed for flexibility: The machines can be adapted in detail to the input and output requirements via the rotor and blade equipment as well as the screen selection.

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Vecoplan, the Westerwald-based supplier of machines and systems for shredding, conveying and processing primary and secondary raw materials in the production and recycling cycle, reports an expected double-digit percentage increase in turnover for the past year and an increase of more than 20 million in incoming orders.

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