K 2022

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Issue 04/2026 Utilisation of incinerator bottom ash (IBA)

Landfilling remains the primary disposal method, but is increasing in technical structures

The data monitoring was carried out on the basis of an industry-specific questionnaire from the ITAD and BMKE associations for the 2024 reporting year and covers all 39 slag processing plants in Germany known to the associations. The survey on relevant key data in the field of slag processing covered both mineral material flows and metals.

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Issue 04/2026

Organisational realignment: Vecoplan AG plans conversion from AG to GmbH

Vecoplan AG is changing its legal form: the company will convert from a stock corporation (Aktiengesellschaft, AG) to a private limited company (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung, GmbH).

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Issue 04/2026 The NORD modular product system: From systems to solutions

Robust and economic drive solutions for environmental processes

With its modular product system, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers a wide range of drive solutions composed of flexibly adaptable components, ensuring reliable operation in environmental technology applications such as recycling plants, wastewater systems and drinking water treatment.

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Issue 04/2026 Motors for high-performance shredding applications

Shredder motor powers through blockages

Menzel Elektromotoren designs and manufactures motors for various high-performance shredding applications from the timber industry to the recycling sector. The company builds both squirrel-cage and...

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Issue 04/2026 K 2028 Advisory Board begins preparations for the world’s leading trade fair

Dr Axel von Wiedersperg elected as new chairman

The inaugural meeting of the Exhibitor Advisory Board has marked the start of preparations for K 2028. The world’s leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry will take place in Düsseldorf from 18 to 25 October 2028.

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Issue 04/2026 EGA and Panizzolo: a large-scale aluminium recycling project

Processing of aluminium scrap up to 185 000 t/a

A complete line for the UAE’s largest aluminium recycling plant, designed to process complex aluminium scrap and prepare it for the melting cycle through a controlled, efficient and fully integrated process.

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Issue 04/2026 Pyrolysis of biomass as a contribution to climate neutrality

Technologies, challenges and practical examples

The challenges posed by climate change highlight the urgent need to drive forward the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. One technology that is becoming increasingly important in this context is the pyrolysis of biomass.

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Issue 04/2026 IEG: Ecomondo 2026 is becoming increasingly global

The ecological transition ecosystem continues to grow and evolve

Against a backdrop characterised by the acceleration of European policy on ecological transformation, Ecomondo is establishing itself as a key ecosystem for industry, institutions, research and policy-makers to exchange views on the major industrial and environmental changes that are redefining global markets.

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Issue 04/2026 Efficiency for recycling operations

Developed for real-world use

When a machine operates on a shift schedule, it must function reliably. The SENNEBOGEN 360 G telehandler demonstrated exactly that early on during its practical deployment at Chiemgau Recycling.

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Issue 04/2026 Waste & Recycling Specification for the WA170M-11

Powerful machinery meets intelligent assistance and safety features

The Komatsu WA170M 11 wheel loader is now available with a Waste & Recycling specification.

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