Stadler opens 2,160 sqm sorting technology test centre in Germany
Recycling and sorting equipment maker Stadler has inaugurated a 2,160 square metre Test Center at its Altshausen, Germany headquarters, including 726 square metres of test installations. The facility was unveiled at the company's 2026 Summit, attended by 50 participants from 10 countries, and lets customers trial HDPE, PET and film processing on different machine configurations. It complements Stadler's existing test centre in Krsko, Slovenia.
Why this mattersMore in-house testing capacity lets recyclers validate sorting configurations before committing capital, potentially speeding adoption of new separation technology.
- The Test Center measures 2,160 square metres, with 726 square metres for test installations and equipment.
- It was inaugurated at Stadler's Altshausen, Germany headquarters, which spans over 20,000 square metres and employs more than 350 people.
- The STADLER Summit 2026 drew 50 participants from 10 countries including recycling company representatives and trade media.
- A live demonstration processed HDPE, PET and film using STADLERconnect modules.
- The facility complements Stadler's existing Test & Innovation Center in Krsko, Slovenia, used for larger-scale trials.
- Recent investments at Altshausen include new welding robots and a vertical CNC machining centre.