ZERMA America is a leading supplier of Industrial Recycling Equipment. Our extensive range of machines covers the spectrum of size-reduction technology Zerma’s Heavy-Duty Shredders and Granulators are suitable for numerous size-reduction tasks for the most unique and challenging materials. Zerma’s Shredder/Granulator Combination units have a compact footprint, low noise emission, and smooth, reliable operation. Accessories include Conveyors, Blower Systems, Metal Detectors, and Fines Separators. | With over 80 years of experience, ZERMA is one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality size reduction equipment. The extensive range of machines covers the entire spectrum of size reduction technology. Starting with beside the press granulators to soundproof granulators, high performance granulators to heavy duty shredders. The product range is rounded off by special machines, pulverizers, suitable accessories and spare parts. ZERMA granulators in the GSL, GST and GSC series are specially designed for in house recycling applications in line with the production machinery. The regrind can be directly reintroduced into the production process or stored in a central silo. The compact size and low noise emission make these machines ideally suited for in-house scrap. | Zerma America provides the packaging industry with a complete range of industrial size reduction machinery, including heavy-duty single-shaft shredders, central and beside-the-press granulators, and PVC pulverizers. In addition, we offer auxiliary equipment such as conveyors, roll feed systems, separators, and metal detectors, making us one of the few manufacturers to deliver the entire spectrum of plastics processing solutions under one roof.Our extensive range of equipment gives us a unique advantage in assembling innovative and economical plastic processing systems. You can rely on our advanced technology, application expertise, and outstanding after-sales support.Backed by German engineering, Zerma America’s stand-alone units and custom-built systems deliver efficient, reliable, and safe performance, ensuring exceptional results.Zerma America truly stands out by offering a complete range of plastic processing machinery. Visit zerma-america.com to explore our extensive product lineup or call 231-219-1100 to schedule a visit to our Southwest Florida facility, where you can experience our in-house size reduction test lab in action. Also, please stop by Booth 2224 where we can show you in person all that we offer! | Zerma America provides the Textile industry with a complete range of industrial size reduction machinery, including heavy-duty single-shaft shredders, central and beside-the-press granulators, and PVC pulverizers. In addition, we offer auxiliary equipment such as conveyors, roll feed systems, separators, and metal detectors, making us one of the few manufacturers to deliver the entire spectrum of plastics processing solutions under one roof. Our extensive range of equipment gives us a unique advantage in assembling innovative, cost-effective processing systems. You can rely on our advanced technology, application expertise, and outstanding after-sales support. Backed by German engineering, Zerma America’s stand-alone units and custom-built systems deliver efficient, reliable, and safe performance, ensuring exceptional results. Zerma America truly stands out by offering a complete range of plastic processing machinery. Visit Zerma-America.com to explore our extensive product lineup, or call 231-219-1100 to schedule a visit to our Southwest Florida facility, where you can experience our in-house size-reduction test lab in action.
VALVAN NV
Valvan is a Belgian engineering company specialised in advanced automation solutions for textile sorting for reuse & recycling. With more than 60 years of experience in machine building and process engineering, Valvan supports the textile and recycling industries in responding to the rapidly growing volumes and increasing complexity of textile waste. Headquartered in Menen, Belgium, Valvan is part of the Valtech Group and operates worldwide as a technology-driven, project-oriented solution provider. Valvan designs and delivers customised machinery and turnkey installations for post-consumer and post-industrial textile streams. Its solutions focus on transforming labour-intensive, manual sorting processes into efficient, scalable, and data-driven industrial operations. Acting as a system integrator, Valvan combines proprietary technologies with selected third-party components to deliver reliable, future-proof recycling facilities. A core pillar of Valvan’s portfolio is textile sorting for recycling, built around two complementary technologies: Fibersort and Trimclean. Fibersort is an automated sorting system that identifies textiles by fibre composition and colour using Near Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, camera technology, and artificial intelligence. Designed for post-consumer garments, Fibersort enables high-throughput, consistent sorting into recycling-ready fractions, supporting both mechanical and chemical recycling applications. Trimclean focuses on the purification of textiles destined for recycling by automatically removing non-textile elements such as buttons, zippers, labels, patches, and other contaminants. By combining multi-level metal detection, AI-based vision systems, and NIR analysis, Trimclean significantly improves textile purity and downstream recycling quality, especially for cut textiles, clippings, and production waste. Valvan delivers complete recycling installations ranging from semi-automated lines to fully automated, high-capacity plants. All systems are modular and scalable, allowing customers to expand capacity without changing the underlying technology. Integrated software and reporting tools provide transparency on material flows, composition, and output, supporting operational optimisation and regulatory reporting. With references across Europe, North America, and Asia, Valvan partners with recyclers, sorters, charities, and industrial players to industrialise textile recycling. By combining engineering expertise, innovation, and long-term vision, Valvan positions technology as a practical response to the global textile waste challenge.
Unclaimed Baggage
Located in Scottsboro, Alabama, Unclaimed Baggage is a one-of-a-kind retail store that draws one million shoppers annually from all 50 states and around the world. As the country’s only merchant of unclaimed and lost airline baggage and its contents, Unclaimed Baggage offers a treasure trove of goods that airlines have been unable to reunite with their former owners. As part of its commitment to service and generosity, the company created the Reclaimed for Good foundation which has given millions of dollars’ worth of product and profit to meet needs around the globe. Reclaimed for Good’s Love Luggage initiative also supports thousands of foster children by providing personalized suitcases to replace the garbage bags many typically use to transport their belongings.
Trosort
Trosort – Transforming Textile Sorting with AI & Automation Trosort introduces its Sort Mate system to revolutionize the textile sorting operations. By integrating conveying, 360° imaging, NIR sensors, and AI-driven decision-making into a single, high-speed operation, Sort Mate maximizes efficiency and value recovery. Visit our booth or contact us to secure a spot on our limited showroom list. Whether you’re a textile sorting center or a fashion brand, Trosort helps you turn textile waste into opportunity. Sorting for Resale Sort Mate automatically assesses garments’ resale value in real-time using live market data, analyzing brands, materials, categories, grades, colors, and more to optimize sorting decisions. Adaptable Sorting Our system adapts to your changing needs, allowing you to customize sorting parameters for a tailored process that suits your business requirements. Sorting for Recycling For non-reusable textiles, Sort Mate automates sorting for the most suitable recycling pathways by aligning with recycling center requirements. Data Acquisition Gain full visibility into textile streams and support brand take-back programs with data-driven insights. Trosort transforms sorting into a scalable, service-driven model for fashion brands and sorting centers. Empower Your Workforce Increase throughput and precision while making sorting smarter, faster, and more intuitive, reducing the need for extensive employee training.
tExtended
tExtended is an EU-funded project aiming to develop a knowledge-based Blueprint, which is a master plan for a sustainable textile ecosystem where utilization of textile flows is optimized, aiming for retention of value of materials in a safe and sustainable way. Within the project we will develop technological and digital solutions enabling efficient textile cycles and show potential to reduce textile waste by 80% within a Real Scale Demonstrator.
Sneaker Impact
At Sneaker Impact, we’re on a mission to make the world more sustainable while creating opportunities for those in need. With over 40 years of experience, we’ve become global leaders in recycling apparel and shoes, ensuring that these items don’t end up in landfills but instead contribute to a brighter, eco-friendly future. Extended Life Location Matching We pride ourselves on our Geolocation expertise, which we use to assist our micro partners. We understand precisely where products are needed and ensure they don’t become waste in landfills. Currently, we recycle a staggering 700,000 shoes and a whopping 2,000,000 pounds of apparel every month. Our commitment to sustainability is evident in our actions. End of Life Circular Programs Our innovative circular programs for shoes and textiles take end-of-life products and give them a new lease on life. We transform these items into new material streams, reducing waste and conserving resources. Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword for us; it’s a way of life. ESG/Scope 3 We’ve also developed a Sneaker Impact Credit system based on CO2e for reporting purposes, benefitting our partners. This system helps organizations measure and reduce their carbon footprint, aligning with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. By working with us, partners can demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and make a significant impact on Scope 3 emissions. At Sneaker Impact, our passion for sustainability drives everything we do. We believe in turning challenges into opportunities, transforming end-of-life products into valuable resources, and helping organizations achieve their environmental goals. Together, we can create a more sustainable world while making a positive impact on people’s lives.
RE&UP
RE&UP Recycling Technologies helps shape the global transition toward circular textiles, demonstrating that textile-to-textile recycling is no longer a niche concept but a commercially viable industrial reality. With projects already operational worldwide, RE&UP supports brands such as PUMA (RE:FIBRE program) and ONLY, part of BESTSELLER, in bringing circular collections to market at scale. With an annual capacity of 80,000 tons, RE&UP supplies high-quality, ready-to-use recycled materials designed to integrate into existing supply chains. These materials meet the performance, consistency, and traceability requirements of commercial production while supporting compliance with emerging regulations such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the Ecodesign Regulation. This market readiness is reinforced by third-party validation. RE&UP is the first company across all industries to achieve Cradle to Cradle Certified® Circularity for all its products, confirming that its Next-Gen materials are designed for safe, continuous reuse within transparent circular systems. Looking ahead, RE&UP aims to process one million tons of textiles by 2030, advancing the role of industrial-scale recycling as a competitive and dependable alternative to virgin fibers.
PURFI
PurFi a fusion of ‘Pure’ and ‘Fiber’ reflects our commitment to transforming textile waste into high-quality, rejuvenated fibers. Our advanced Reverse Spinning technology along with our organic and all-natural fiber enhancements, preserves fiber integrity while unlocking new potential for circularity. By integrating PurFi Bio-Wash™ and non-chemical anti-microbial treatments, we ensure our fibers are not only sustainable but also clean and pure, meeting the highest standards for performance, including medical-grade applications
Planet Aid
Planet Aid is a non-profit organization operating community-based clothes collection programs and secondhand clothing stores to divert textile, promote reuse and generate funds for community development in the US and abroad. Planet Aid operates in 17 states along the East Coast and has over the last 30 years diverted more then 2 billion pounds of textiles from landfills while supporting community led development with more then $100 million. As part of continuing the strong tradition and emphasis on textile reuse, Planet Aid has started a new branch of second had retail stores. The Loop by Planet Aid focuses on fashion in full circle, by offering quality second hand clothing and engaging the community in repair and up cycling activiteis.