Congressional visit sparks conversation about the future of recycling

A heartfelt invitation

Legislation surrounding environmental manufacturing practices and green energy are frequently brought before Congress. Because of this, WEIMA America’s Vice President of Sales, Madison Burt, welcomed the opportunity to open a dialogue about some of the challenges manufacturers are facing in light of current events. These topics included supply chain issues, delays at port, import tariffs, and recycling infrastructure, just to name a few.

Burt also advocated for incentives which would promote the use of post-consumer resin during the production process. These incentives would encourage manufacturers to implement processes that gave a second life to what would traditionally be considered “single-use” plastics.

During his visit, the Congressman was able to see the growth WEIMA is seeing firsthand. New buildings are being built on the campus for in-stock machinery storage as well as extra fabrication space. The size reduction machinery manufacturer continued operating throughout the pandemic and even added three new team members since the beginning of the pandemic in April 2020. The company plans to add roughly five more team members by the end of 2021 to keep up with the demand for green technology in the United States and Canada.