‘The recycling industry is evolving rapidly,’ observes For Rec ceo Marco Zoccarato. ‘Our objective is to stay ahead by delivering technologies that are more efficient, more sustainable and capable of transforming waste into valuable resources.’
What is your current market positioning and how are customer evolving?
‘For Rec has been operating for many years in the recycling technology sector and is now recognised as a highly specialised partner in the design and manufacturing of machinery and complete plants for waste treatment. Our positioning is based on a strong engineering approach, enabling us to combine performance, reliability, efficiency and deep process expertise.
Today’s customers are looking for robust and versatile plants with controlled operating costs, capable of ensuring production continuity even under demanding conditions. This demand is steadily increasing, along with the growing interest in turnkey, customised solutions focused on the valorisation of secondary raw materials, an area where our know-how delivers maximum value.
Advanced control systems are also playing an increasingly important role, enabling greater energy and operational efficiency, lower management costs and extended machine lifespan. For Rec is not simply a manufacturer but a partner and a high-level technical consultancy that delivers tailor-made plants.
In a rapidly evolving market, customers are looking for partners capable not only of supplying machines, but of delivering complete, highperformance solutions that support the ecological transition.’
What are the design principles that unite your solutions?
‘The first distinctive element is project customisation: each plant is developed on a tailor- made basis, according to the materials to be processed and the client’s objectives.
From a technical standpoint, our machines share several key principles:
• extremely robust mechanical structure
• energy and production efficiency
• simplified maintenance, with easy access and components designed to minimise downtime
• modular flexibility, allowing the configuration of complete and scalable lines adaptable to different materials
• separation systems designed to achieve very high-quality output fractions, as demonstrated in our plants dedicated to metal processing as well as WEEE treatment such as refrigerators and photovoltaic panels
What truly sets you apart?
Every plant is developed through detailed material analysis, application testing and direct dialogue with the customer. Moreover, our entire machinery range is designed to operate at high production capacities, while delivering zero environmental impact through optimised energy consumption, reduced emissions and full valorisation of recovered fractions.’
How do your machines respond to the growing demand for greater efficiency?
‘In recent years, efficiency has indeed become a decisive factor in plant selection: reduce consumption, operational continuity, ease of management and the quality of recovered fractions are now key priorities. Our plants are designed to operate continuously, ensure stability even when handling challenging materials, and optimise energy consumption.
From an operational standpoint, we focus on easily accessible components, systems that reduce wear, and modular configurations that simplify management and minimise downtime.
Regarding maintenance and operational continuity, we support our engineering approach with a structured service organisation and scheduled maintenance programmes aimed at minimising machine downtime. We provide rapid interventions even in emergency situations, on-site support through mobile workshops and specialised technical staff, as well as dedicated remote assistance.
Another key advantage is spare parts availability: thanks to our internal warehouse, we guarantee immediate availability of most components, including customised ones, with worldwide delivery within 24–48 hours. This is complemented by integrated real-time remote assistance systems and training programmes for technical personnel.
Efficiency means consistent performance, stable processes, minimised consumption and controlled maintenance. There are essential elements for reliable, sustainable plants capable of generating long-term value.’
How are international sales doing?
‘International markets now generate 80% of our turnover, thanks to a flexible engineering approach and technologies capable of addressing very diverse industrial needs. The regions showing the strongest response to our solutions are Central and Northern Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and North America, markets that are particularly receptive to efficient, reliable technologies capable of processing complex materials.
This expansion has been driven by several key factors:
• tailor-made design, which allows us to adapt each plant to local requirements
• high-efficiency, zero environmental impact technologies, highly appreciated in advanced markets
• the wide versatility of our systems, capable of handling WEEE, metals, plastics, wood, electrical cables, photovoltaic panels, MSW, and many other waste streams
• a strong service and spare parts network, ensuring fast and continuous customer support
This combination of customisation, technological quality and reliability has enabled us to strengthen our international presence and secure new projects in multiple countries.’
Looking ahead, what will you be investing in?
‘Three key strategic directions will drive For Rec’s growth. The first is expansion in international markets, as we’ve discussed above. The second direction focuses on the development of new applications. Waste streams are evolving, and the market is increasingly demanding solutions for emerging materials with high recovery potential. For this reason, we are expanding our lines dedicated to photovoltaic panels, complex industrial waste, and next-generation WEEE.
Finally, we are pursuing technological evolution. We invest in research and development to make our machines even more efficient, with reduced energy consumption, lower wear and greater operational continuity. At the same time, we are developing solutions with increasingly high production capacities and zero environmental impact.’
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