Promeco® has evolved into a leading provider of waste recycling technologies and an active player in innovation in chemical recycling and the future of sustainability
Since its foundation, Promeco has built a solid reputation as a leading provider of waste recycling technologies. Over the past three decades, the company has evolved from manufacturing waste treatment machinery to becoming one of the top producers of chemical recycling plants.
Today, Promeco is the only company worldwide capable of supplying the entire range of technologies required for a chemical recycling plant, covering every stage of the process: from feedstock preparation to compacting, pyrolysis/catalysis, and finally, condensation and liquefaction.
Promeco operates in four main sectors: plastic recycling, organic-agricultural-animal waste recycling, paper recycling, and wood recycling.
Among these, plastic recycling plays a crucial role due to the wide range of solutions developed, including:
• Complete chemical recycling plants.
• Pellet production from post-consumer and industrial LDPE, HDPE, and PP.
• Recycling plants for mixed plastic waste (Plasmix).
• RDF plants for the production of refuse-derived fuel.
Thanks to innovation and sustainability, Promeco continues to lead the way in developing advanced solutions for the recycling industry.
Participation in the annual Chemical Recycling Europe Forum
As one of the founding members of the Chemical Recycling Europe Association, Promeco proudly participated in the 2024 CRE Annual Conference, held last November in Brussels, Belgium. This premier event gathered over 120 key stakeholders from across the value chain, including industry leaders, policymakers, operators, and investors, to discuss critical topics shaping the future of chemical recycling.
Key topics addressed during the conference included:
• Overcoming systemic and regulatory barriers to unlock the full potential of chemical recycling.
• Navigating the regulatory framework for waste and chemical recycling.
• Developing supply chains and investment opportunities to tackle the global plastic waste crisis.
Recently, the mechanical recycling sector has faced significant challenges, experiencing a decline compared to the previous year. This downturn is mainly due to the sharp drop in sales prices of secondary raw materials, a consequence of increased competition from low-cost virgin polymers imported from outside the EU.
These challenges highlight the urgent need to develop chemical recycling solutions. Chemical recycling reconverts plastic waste into its basic components, enabling the production of new plastic indistinguishable from virgin plastics. This process allows for the recycling of complex plastic waste, such as multilayer packaging films, which cannot be processed using mechanical recycling. The integration of mechanical and chemical recycling technologies could increase plastic recycling rates from the current 10-15% to 50% or even higher.
Promeco’s commitment to an inclusive and equitable workplace
Promeco firmly believes that innovation and excellence thrive in a work environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered. The company’s culture is based on inclusivity, meritocracy, and equal opportunities for all employees.
To ensure a fair and supportive workplace, Promeco upholds the following principles:
• Gender equality in recruitment, role assignment, and remuneration.
• Objective performance evaluation based solely on merit.
• Work-life balance, with flexible policies to support employee well-being.
• Parental support, ensuring equal access to parental leave for both mothers and fathers.
As a testament to its commitment to women’s empowerment, in February 2025, Promeco will be one of the sponsors of the course on female leadership and assertiveness development, helping to overcome biases and stereotypes, organized by the Association “Women in Plastics Italy”
Appointment of Cord Matthies as Treasurer of Chemical Recycling Europe
The Promeco team is proud to announce the appointment of the esteemed colleague, Cord Matthies, as the new Treasurer of Chemical Recycling Europe (CRE).
This recognition underscores Promeco’s active participation and leadership in the chemical recycling sector. With almost 30 years of experience in delivering innovative waste recycling solutions, Promeco has established itself as a leading manufacturer of chemical recycling plants. Cord’s appointment not only reinforces the commitment to shaping the industry’s future and advancing Europe’s circular economy goals but also strengthens the presence within CRE.
By assuming a more significant role in Chemical Recycling Europe, Promeco aims to foster greater collaboration, idea exchange, and mutual support among member companies, creating a fertile ground for shared innovation and industry growth.
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