Founded in 1942 by Harry Johansson in Bredaryd, Sweden, Rapid Granulator makes granulators and shredders for recycling plastic production waste. The company still keeps its headquarters, production, and development in Bredaryd while supplying equipment through operations and agencies on every continent. Its long-standing focus on reuse is carried through in systems designed to produce consistent regrind, supported by original parts, service resources, and an optional warranty of up to five years.
Granutec, LLCBorn on a kitchen table in Central Massachusetts, Granutec has manufactured American-made granulators and plastic grinders for the plastics industry since 1980. Founded by Merritt “Pete” Tetreault, the company builds machines around individual material applications, testing and inspecting each system before shipment and supporting customers with engineering advice, repairs, and parts.ROCKVILLE, MD
Bata Plastics IncEstablished in 1985, Bata Plastics Inc turns post-industrial plastic scrap into usable regrind and other recovered materials through full-service recycling operations in Grand Rapids and Toledo. Its two processing locations handle material inspection, sorting and toll processing, with onsite laboratory testing and closed-loop programs that can return regrind to the customer. Bata also provides zero-waste and continuous-improvement consulting for manufacturers seeking to recover more of their plastic waste.TOLEDO, OH
Kadant PAALFounded in Osnabrück as a printing plant in 1854, Kadant PAAL now manufactures high-performance balers and related compaction equipment for recycling and waste operations. The company says it is the world’s oldest established baler manufacturer, with more than 32,000 machines installed over a history spanning more than 150 years. Today, all Kadant PAAL balers are produced at its headquarters factory in Georgsmarienhütte, Germany, combining long-tested designs with newer systems such as automated bale identification and traceability.LEBANON, OH
VS Rubber Recycling B.VSince 1947, family-owned VS Rubber Recycling has turned rubber waste—particularly material from the tire-retreading industry—into usable raw materials and semi-finished products. Based in the Netherlands and active across Europe and North America, the company processes about 800 tons of rubber waste each week and converts 99.99% of it through its recycling process. Its closed-loop operation is certified to ISO 9001 and includes rubber powders made through ambient and cryogenic grinding.LEBANON, PA