Lindner to bring new shredding technology to IFAT Munich 2026

Lindner will be exhibiting at IFAT Munich 2026 to demonstrate its expertise in plant engineering. Visitors will also be able to see several product innovations in Hall B6/251 and in the outdoor exhibition area at FM/708/2. The primary exhibit will be shared by the twin-shaft shredder, the Urraco Evo, and the mobile single-shaft shredder Merak 2800 with its new drive concept. The Micromat Series IV features ultimate versatility with a multicut rotor that makes light work of demanding materials such as big bags and textiles. An extensive range of services complete the portfolio along with the digital service platform Nexus, which provides real-time data and performance monitoring to ensure transparency, process reliability, and maximum plant availability.

"The recycling sector is under enormous cost pressure — rising energy prices, volatile raw material markets and higher recycling quotas increase the requirements on efficiency and cost-effectiveness. At the same time, material flows are becoming more complex and there is a growing risk of fire from lithium ion batteries, which further tighten the requirements on process reliability and plant technology," says Matthias Egarter, CEO at Lindner. The recycling company is addressing these challenges with smart plant engineering and innovative shredder technology. 

Sustainable circular economy

In plastics recycling, Lindner is focusing on comprehensive systems that combine engineering, shredding, sorting, and washing. Its international project and process expertise is evidenced by more than 200 washing plants and components that have been installed worldwide. The technology partnership between Lindner Washtech and the extruder manufacturer EREMA — co-exhibiting with Lindner at IFAT — also means that the extrusion process is integrated smoothly. This creates complete solutions from the feedstock to the final recyclate — which can be delivered as food grade quality. The core value proposition is also in the consistent optimisation of all process steps along the entire added value chain.

"We take over once waste collection is complete," says Marco Egger, managing director of Lindner's Systems Engineering Division. "Our goal is to take heterogeneous waste and produce clearly defined, quality-assured material streams as clean fractions are a pre-requisite for high-quality recycling," says Egger. "Using tailored sorting and plant concepts we create the conditions for consistently high-quality products, whether these are used for plastics recycling or for other demanding recycling paths. This is how mixed waste is used to produce high-grade raw materials that are systematically fed back into recycling processes and reintegrated in the product loop." The company's services cover the entire project cycle from consulting and engineering to technical implementation with controlled risk minimisation to commissioning and servicing.

New products at IFAT Munich 2026

The new Urraco Evo series is a mobile twin-shaft shredder that has been specifically developed for demanding heavy-duty applications 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 applications such as scrap metal, mixed scrap, and aluminium. 

Another highlight of the Lindner exhibit is the demonstration of the Merak 2800 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 synchronous reluctance motor that achieves an energy efficiency class of IE6, offering more than 97 percent efficiency while using no rare earth metals. In shredding news, the new multicut rotor enables flexible operation for a wide range of materials — from plastic, wood, commercial and domestic waste to textiles — and reduces maintenance effort and downtime thanks to its rapid-change knife system.