Erema and Lindner Washtech establish subsidiary in India

At the recent Plastindia 2026, Erema and Lindner Washtech officially announced the opening of Erema India, sales and service subsidiary that is the two joint venture partners’ response to the growing demand for high-quality recycling solutions in India’s rapidly expanding market. Customers will now benefit even more from consolidated washing and extrusion expertise – from bale to regranulate. With their new subsidiary, the two partners are strengthening their presence in a market that is characterised by ambitious recycling targets and fast implementation. For Indian recycling companies, Erema India means above all one thing: faster access to high-end technology for the full range of mechanical recycling and local support. Erema India is a member of the Erema Group and consolidates Erema’s extrusion and Lindner Washtech’s washing technologies under one roof. The foundation builds on a decade long, trusted partnership. 

India’s population of 1.47 billion and the further growth of the middle class continue to drive demand for consumer goods and consequently for plastic products. According to the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), plastic consumption in India is expected to increase more than fivefold between 2019 and 2060. To address the resulting volumes in plastic waste, the country has introduced ambitious circular economy goals. Stricter EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) regulations and the expansion of collection and sorting systems further increase the relevance of plastics recycling. In the bottle-to-bottle sector alone, around 25 recycling plants with a total capacity of approximately 600,000 tonnes are expected to be installed by 2026.

Erema India provides Indian recyclers with access to European technology for washing, extrusion, and thermal decontamination. Erema and Lindner Washtech have joined forces to deliver fully coordinated process chains that consistently produce high-quality results at high throughput rates. This allows recycling companies to reliably meet increasing quality requirements, including international food contact standards. Alongside the local service organisation, which provides support for commissioning, troubleshooting and after-sales service, these technologies help to ensure high system availability. With ReadyMac and ReadyWash, Erema India also offers a fast delivery system in a standardised design for customers seeking proven, high quality and efficient recycling technology in a lower price segment.

The establishment of Erema India is the logical continuation of long-term successful partnerships between Erema, Lindner Washtech and their respective local representatives. The existing teams will be fully integrated into the new structure, bringing extensive experience in commissioning and servicing systems. The new subsidiary operates at two locations. The site in Vadodara, Gujarat, is home to a sales office and Customer Center, where customers can conduct trials and material tests under realistic conditions. A ReadyMac HD recycling machine with Erema Laserfilter, as well as laboratory equipment for quick material checks, will be available for customer trials in the near future. In Mumbai, there is an additional sales and service office ensuring customer proximity and support in western and southern India.