Lindner Continues to Expand and Evolve
The recycling machinery market is evolving rapidly, and innovation is more important than ever, observes Matthias Egarter, CEO of Austrian shredder manufacturer Lindner. They focus on bringing the right innovations to the market and actively shaping its future, Egarter tells Recycling International.
Another trend spotted by Egarter is broad and global consolidation, with markets getting increasingly divided between big players. The good news is, Lindner will be one of them. As a family-owned business, Lindner has maintained its independence and autonomy, allowing it to make strategic decisions that prioritize long-term growth and sustainability over short-term gains.
Private equity investors are knocking on the doors of recycling tech suppliers but Lindner says it will not be tempted. Over the past two decades, the 100% family-owned Lindner business has seen spectacular growth. In 2004 Lindner had 74 machines in operation, today more than 4000 machines are in use. From its headquarters in Spittal in south Austria, shredders are shipped all over the world to various customers, including those in the Middle East, where Lindner has established a significant presence.
The company has sales and service hubs in all major markets, including Southeast Asia, North and South America, and the Middle East, allowing them to provide support globally. Egarter notes that the Middle East is doing quite well, with several machines installed at customers in Saudi Arabia and also Kuwait.
The company has recently invested EUR 50 million in a new factory to ramp up production capacity, enabling them to produce up to 500 machines per year. Egarter sees great potential in textile recycling as well as wind turbine recycling. In the US, Lindner has a partnership with a local company producing shredders to process wind turbine blades.
At IFAT 2026, Lindner unveiled the new Merak 2800 DT, an expansion of Lindner’s Merak 2800 mobile shredder series. The Merak 2800 DT is claimed to be the first diesel-driven mobile single-shaft shredder in its class, combining full off-grid operation with proven Lindner performance. This new model offers operators greater flexibility at remote and temporary processing sites, where access to electricity may be limited. The diesel-hydraulic system was engineered to maintain rotor speed under heavy loads, ensuring the same high throughput and reliability as the electric version.
The Merak 2800 DT eliminates the need for external power connections, transformers or separate diesel generators, reducing infrastructure requirements and allowing operators to move the machine easily between locations. Once fuelled, the shredder is ready for operation. With three rotor concepts and interchangeable screens, the Merak 2800 DT can process a wide range of materials, including wood, plastics, industrial and commercial waste, and household waste.
