History
2024
Generation change
With the generational change from Martin Model to his sons Phlippe and André, InnoPlastics AG is now ideally positioned and ready for the daily challenges. With a new, specialized management team, plastics processing is being driven forward through technological innovations and strong collaborations.
The management quartet consists of Philippe Model (Managing Director), André Model (Head of Finance & Controlling), Fabian Kraft (Head of Sales) and Sebastian Herrmann (Head of Operations & Technology).
2023
Joint investments for the future
- Commissioning of a large-scale photovoltaic system (3570 m2)
- Purchase and installation of new conveyor belts for baling press
2020 – 2023
2022
- InnoRecycling office extension in Eschlikon
- Acquisition of two additional portable analyzers for plastic detection
- First collection bags with RFID and first use of press containers with RFID recognition in use
- Installation of thermal cameras for the early detection of fires, including the latest fire alarm system
2021
- Start of collection bags in the retail trade
- Switzerland's first FOEN-approved CO2 offset station project (collection bag) launched
2020
- New office location for the "Bring Plastic back" collection system in Winterthur
2017 – 2019
Investments InnoPlastics
- An extensive 8 million renovation and investment program will start in 2017. As part of this program, all washing systems will be renewed and equipped with the latest technology.
- Another EREMA extruder 180 of the latest design is installed, for the first time with double filtration for the production of first-class quality films.
2016
Takeover of InnoHolding AG
In May 2016, InnoHolding AG acquired the remaining 49% of InnoPlastics AG from the then owner Häusle Holding AG.
2011 – 2014
Further progress
- In 2011, the production volume of 15,000 tonnes per year is exceeded for the first time, triggering an investment program of around 6 million. This investment already pays off in 2014: the production volume of 16,000 tons per year is exceeded.
- The investments made make it possible to reliably produce regranulate from post-consumer plastic waste, even for demanding applications.
- Among other things, the old Sorema extruders will be successively replaced by modern EREMA extruders with upstream agglomerators. This is already the third technological advance. With the commissioning of the first EREMA 180 with laser filter in 2013 and the commissioning of the INTAREMA 140 in 2014, both performance and product quality have been significantly increased.
- New products are being developed for export. For example, plastic coatings for pipeline pipes or various injection-molded products.
2011 – 2019
InnoRecycling investments
2019
- Renovation of recreation room with kitchen, new sanitary facilities and changing rooms
- New Fuchs excavator and fully automatic Boa Impress D100 channel baling press purchased
2018
- First portable analyzer for plastic detection purchased
2014
- Switch from diesel to electric forklift
2013
- Start of the "Bring Plastic back" collection bag system for household plastics
2011
- Expansion of disposal yard and collection point to a total of 10,000 m2
2006 – 2008
Technological advances
2008
- A further technological advance is achieved: the installation of two new, modern shredders with direct drive upstream of the grinders. This reduces the risk of damage, increases output and reduces the workload on staff.
- The establishment of an in-house repair and maintenance department is a successful step in terms of existing technical know-how and maintenance costs.
2007
- Thanks to very good demand in the first half of the year, the production volume of 14,000 tons per year is exceeded for the first time. In the second half of the year, demand decreases and the company switches back to 3-shift operation. This remains the case to this day.
- The first technological progress is made with the installation of automatic BritAS screen changers.
2006
- Thanks to good demand, the company temporarily switches to 4-shift operation and a fourth production line is installed as quickly as possible
2001 – 2008
Expansion
2008
- New grinding plant for plastic waste in Winterthur with 2 grinders and a stacker
- Initial ISO certification ISO 9001, later ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
2006
- New acquisition of 90-ton baler Boa
2005
- Move to new InnoRecycling building on 7000 m2
2001
- Start in a hall (1000 m2) with 3 people, 2 forklifts, 1 used baler
2001
Relocation to Eschlikon TG
Relocation of the organization and production facilities from Weinfelden TG to the new headquarters in Eschlikon TG. The entire move, including the conversion of the buildings, was completed in less than a year - an organizational masterpiece.
2000
Foundation of InnoRecycling AG
In the course of founding InnoPlastics AG, the sister company InnoRecycling AG is founded.
2000
Foundation of InnoPlastics AG
Woerlen AG changes its name. It becomes InnoPlastics AG, which focuses on the production of regraunlate from plastic waste. At the same time, the sister company InnoRecycling AG is founded with a focus on waste disposal and recycling. This is still under the management of Markus Tonner today.
1999
Major upheaval
Model Holding AG in Weinfelden sells Poly Recycling AG. Martin Model's InnoHolding AG and the former Tonner Altstoff AG take over the polyolefin division. The former company Woerlen AG was used as the vehicle for this, which was renamed InnoPlastics AG in May 2000 with new headquarters in Eschlikon TG.
1992
First PET recycling plant
The first PET recycling plant in Switzerland is built and operated.
1987
New work
Poly Recycling AG, then a pioneering company in plastics recycling, moves into one of the most modern plastics recycling plants in Europe in Weinfelden.
1975
Foundation
Model AG founds Poly Recycling AG in Weinfelden TG with the purpose of recycling plastics.
2024
Generation change
2023
Joint investments for the future
2020 – 2023
2017 – 2019
Investments InnoPlastics
2016
Takeover of InnoHolding AG
Official handover to the new generation
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2011 – 2014
Further progress
2011 – 2019
InnoRecycling investments
2006 – 2008
Technological advances
2001 – 2008
Expansion
2001
Relocation to Eschlikon TG
2000
Foundation of InnoRecycling AG
