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Did you know?
WEIMA shreds materials like wood, plastic, paper, metal, and waste into a homogenous size.
Valuable scrap
Shredded scrap is used for the production of new raw materials.
Industrial Shredders, Briquetters & Draining Presses from WEIMA
Designed and manufactured in Germany
Did you know?
By briquetting waste material, you can reduce the volume by up to 90 percent.
Industrial Shredders, Briquetters & Draining Presses from WEIMA
Designed and manufactured in Germany
Did you know?
We drain filled and empty packaging such as plastic bottles and cans, TetraPaks, and bottle labels.
Recycling instead of waste
We recommend separating packaging from contents with PUEHLER presses and recycling instead of costly disposal as hazardous waste.
Industrial Shredders, Briquetters & Draining Presses from WEIMA
Designed and manufactured in Germany
SPECIAL NEWS
WEIMA sustainability program celebrates 10 years of successful recycling
Making events greener. Our Destroy Responsibly™ program has made tradeshows more environmentally sound by providing an on-site shredding system at industry events where substantial waste is generated.
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WEIMA at a glance
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40
years of experience
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40k
machines sold
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300
employees
Numbers. Data. Facts. We are a mid-sized family-owned company based in the heart of Baden-Württemberg. Our core competencies are the shredding and compacting of all kinds of waste. WEIMA machines turn big into small again. Together with our customers, we lay the foundation for a world without (unused) waste.
New customer installations
With annually more than 1,200 machines delivered worldwide, it's easy to get lost in the shuffle. For this reason, we have put together a selection of the most exciting current projects for you.
Our Best Sellers
Over the decades, many of our shredders, briquette and drainage presses have become true classics for waste processing. WEIMA engineering from Germany has proven itself thousands of times and is appreciated worldwide. The following machines are particularly popular at the moment.
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WL 4
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Single-shaft shredder
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PUEHLER E.300
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Packaging press
Explore Machine -
WLK 1500
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Single-shaft shredder
Explore Machine -
C 150
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Briquette press
Explore Machine -
WLK 800
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Single-shaft shredder
Explore Machine -
TH 514 / 520
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Briquette press
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WLK 18 J
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Single-shaft shredder
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ZM 40
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Four-shaft shredder
Explore Machine -
TH 1500
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Briquette press
Explore Machine
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40 years of progress
Since 1980 we are always striving to find the perfect shredding solution for our customers. Through meticulous research and development, WEIMA shredders and briquette presses are not only becoming more productive, but also more energy efficient.
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We love sustainability
As a leader in the shredding industry, we see it as our duty to do our part to keep our planet clean. Recycling and the efficient use of resources are woven into our corporate responsibility. As we always say: #destroyresponsibly
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One size fits all? Not with us!
We believe that our customers shouldn’t have to settle for mediocrity. Instead of compromising, we will determine the machine that is right for processing the specific type of waste. Through this process, we can find a shredding solution that gives our customers the highest degree of satisfaction.
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Your service partner
We are here to help! Our global customer service technicians are there when you need them, and they will bend over backwards to make things right for our customers. That gives our customers one less thing to worry about so they can focus on what really matters: their production.
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New WEIMA presses for economical drainage and compaction with proven PUEHLER know-how
WEIMA’s line of recycling equipment is expanded to include drainage and compression technology with its new line of PUEHLER machinery.
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Comfortable Shredding
Calgan Recliners in Johannisburg are among the biggest manufacturers of upholstered furniture in South Africa. A WL 4 shreds their wood waste.
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WEIMA America announces new Chief Executive Officer
Growth and success within the manufacturing sector have prompted WEIMA America to strengthen its leadership team internally. Beginning January 1, 2022, Madison Burt will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer. This change will allow the company to better meet the needs of its current and future customers.
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Super recycling in Romania – Increased ROI despite the Pandemic
Romanian recycling company, SuperBon, uses a primary shredder and two secondary shredders for its production of plastic recyclates before selling the raw materials worldwide.
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Not a drop wasted – Emmi Case Study
Using a WEIMA PUEHLER G.300 ReWork draining press, overfilled or underfilled milk cartons are automatically opened and emptied in order to return the recovered milk to the production process at Emmi in Switzerland.
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WEIMA America Opens Doors for Open House October
WEIMA America’s headquarters will open its doors for an Open House event in late October! The week will showcase industry-specific machinery demonstrations, as well as lunches throughout the week with the team. On Friday the WEIMA team will host an Oktoberfest themed social to wrap up the event.
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Hundreds of videos are waiting on you
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We Shred
See for yourself the full spectrum of WEIMA’s shredding capabilities. From the typical applications like wood, paper, and plastic to the extraordinary applications like kevlar or paper money.
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We Briquette
Our media center is growing regularly, giving you the opportunity to see our full capabilities in action! If you want to see how deodorant containers, wood shavings, cigarettes, or elephant grass look once briquetted, this is the place where you’ll find just that.
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We Compact
Whether it's customer installations or trials in our technical center – if you are interested in draining and compressing empty or filled packaging, beverage cans or even labels, bottle caps and tags, you will find the right solution with WEIMA
Trade Shows & Conferences
We are looking forward to meeting you
28 — 29
Jan 2022
Midwest Tool Expo
Shipshewana, IN
7 — 9
Feb 2022
Indiana Hardwood Lumbermens' Association
Indianapolis, IN
7 — 9
Mar 2022
Plastics Recycling Conference
Washington, DC
13 — 15
Mar 2022
Southeast Recycling Conference
Destin, FL
20 — 23
Mar 2022
ISRI 2022
Las Vegas, NV
21 — 23
Mar 2022
Carolinas Recycling Conference
Myrtle Beach, SC
28 — 31
Mar 2022
IDEA 2022
Miami Beach, FL
29 — 31
Mar 2022
Plastics Technology Manufacturing Expo
Rosemont, IL
10 — 13
Apr 2022
TAPPI International Flexible Packaging & Extrusion Division Conference
Austin, TX
12 — 14
Apr 2022
International Mass Timber Conference
Portland, OR
12 — 14
Apr 2022
WestPack
Anaheim, CA
1 — 4
May 2022
TAPPI-Con
Charlotte, NC
2 — 5
May 2022
Brew Expo / Craft Brewers Conference
Minneapolis, MN
3 — 5
May 2022
Wood Industry Conference
Nassau, Bahamas
9 — 12
May 2022
Waste Expo
Las Vegas, NV
United States
23 — 26
Aug 2022
International Woodworking Fair
Atlanta, GA
United States
12 — 16
Sep 2022
Building Components Manufacturing Conference
Columbus, OH
12 — 17
Sep 2022
International Manufacturing Technology Show
Chicago, IL
United States
15 — 17
Sep 2022
Executive Briefing Conference
Colorado
19 — 21
Sep 2022
TAPPI Corrugated Week
San Antonio, TX
18 — 20
Oct 2022
Paper and Plastics Recycling Conference
Chicago, IL
19 — 26
Oct 2022
K-Show
Duesseldorf, Germany
23 — 26
Oct 2022
Pack Expo International
Chicago, IL
25 — 28
Jul 2023
AWFS Fair 2023
Las Vegas, NV
United States
6 — 10
May 2024
NPE - The Plastics Show
Orlando, FL
United States
9 — 12
Sep 2024
SuperCorr Expo
Orlando, FL
United States