It is with great pride that Machinex won, on October 16, the “Innovator of the Year” award awarded by the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA), as well as the “innovation and environmental protection” during the EnviroLys Gala, held on November 4.
These two distinctions highlight the company’s significant contribution to the green economy, both in Quebec and internationally, and recognize its technological innovations.
The project
The project highlighted by these two awards is that of Sherbourne Resource Park, the smart sorting center in Coventry, United Kingdom. This project is an exceptional innovation for the recycling industry on a global scale, proudly carried out by a Quebec company.
Designed and manufactured in Plessisville, this sorting center stands out for achieving the highest level of purity of recyclable materials ever produced to date, as well as for its extraordinary level of automation for such a volume of materials. As a result, a better rate of recovery of materials which allows them to be sold locally and thus participate in the circular economy.
Les NWRA Awards
The National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA), the leading voice for the North American waste and recycling industry, honored Machinex with the “Innovator of the Year” award.
This award is given among all recycling equipment designers and manufacturers in North America, recognizing Machinex’s innovation in designing and manufacturing technologies to improve the efficiency of recycling operations, while pushing back against current industry standards.
The EnviroLys Gala
Organized by CETEQ (Quebec Environmental Technology Business Council), this gala highlights the contribution of private companies to Quebec’s green economy. The “innovation and environmental protection” prize was awarded to Machinex, as a Quebec company having developed an innovative approach and a new technology with notable positive effects on the environment.
“Knowing that our projects and innovations are recognized by major bodies such as the NWRA and the CETEQ is a great source of pride for me and the entire team,” underlines Pierre Paré, President and CEO of Machinex.
“Being recognized as “innovator of the year” in North America is already a great honor, but also receiving this recognition in Quebec particularly touches us. The fact that we are a Quebec company established for over 50 years and having maintained its head office in Plessisville is a fundamental aspect for me. Promoting Quebec know-how and the innovations that shine around the world is an immense source of pride. Each project we carry out demonstrates the excellence of our team. I am proud that Machinex continues to stand out in the field of environmental protection,” adds Mr. Paré.
About Machinex
Proudly based in Plessisville for over 50 years, the 100% Quebec-owned company designs, develops and manufactures its own recycling technologies using optics, robotics, mechanics and artificial intelligence to create the most efficient sorting solutions. most advanced on the market.
