Founded in 1956, Eldan Recycling has grown from a small Danish engineering company into one of the world's leading suppliers of recycling equipment and complete recycling plants. Headquartered in Faaborg, Denmark, Eldan Recycling designs and manufactures machinery and turnkey solutions that help recyclers recover valuable materials from waste streams such as tyres, cables, e-waste, aluminium, batteries, refrigerators, and other complex scrap materials.
Today, Eldan Recycling is recognized globally for its robust equipment, high recovery rates, and commitment to helping customers build profitable and sustainable recycling operations. The company has installed more than 1,200 complete systems and over 8,100 individual machines worldwide, serving customers across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Many Eldan Recycling machines remain in operation more than 25 years after installation, reflecting the company's focus on durability and long-term performance.
A History Built on Innovation
The company's journey began in Copenhagen when founder Ejvind Laursen established E. Laursens Maskinfabrik, initially producing scrap shears. In 1960, changing environmental regulations created a new challenge: traditional cable burning for metal recovery was being restricted. Rather than viewing this as a problem, the company saw an opportunity and developed its first cable stripping machines, enabling recyclers to recover clean copper without burning.
This innovative mindset would define the company's future. During the 1970s, Eldan Recycling began exploring tyre recycling technologies, developing machinery capable of processing one of the toughest waste materials. In 1980, the company adopted the name Eldan, combining "E" for Ejvind, "L" for Laursen, and "DAN" for Denmark.
A major milestone came in 1990 when Eldan Recycling introduced one of the first complete tyre recycling plants capable of processing tyres from shredding through separation. This achievement helped establish Eldan Recycling as a pioneer in tyre recycling technology.
Since then, Eldan Recycling has continued to expand both its product portfolio and international presence. The company became part of the Swedish industrial group Lifco in 2000 and has steadily invested in production facilities, research, and product development. In 2016, Eldan Recycling strengthened its cable recycling expertise through the acquisition of REDOMA Recycling, creating one of the world's largest manufacturers of cable recycling equipment.
Comprehensive Recycling Solutions
One of Eldan Recycling's key strengths is its ability to provide complete recycling systems rather than individual machines alone. The company's solutions are designed to maximize material recovery while minimizing operational costs and energy consumption.
Tyre Recycling
Tyre recycling remains one of Eldan Recycling's core business areas. The company's systems process passenger, truck, and off-the-road tyres into valuable products such as rubber granulate, steel, and textile fibers. These recovered materials can be reused in applications ranging from sports surfaces and playgrounds to industrial products and new manufacturing processes.
Cable Recycling
Cable recycling is another area where Eldan Recycling has decades of expertise. Its advanced separation technologies enable the recovery of high-purity copper, aluminium, and plastic fractions from mixed cable waste. Through both the Eldan Recycling and REDOMA product lines, the company offers solutions ranging from small-scale operations to large industrial recycling plants.
E-Waste Recycling
As electronic waste continues to grow globally, Eldan Recycling has developed systems for processing waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). These solutions help recyclers recover valuable metals and materials while supporting environmentally responsible disposal of complex electronic products.
Aluminium Recycling
Eldan Recycling's aluminium recycling systems help recover valuable non-ferrous metals from production scrap, post-consumer waste, and mixed metal streams. Efficient separation technologies allow recyclers to produce clean aluminium fractions suitable for reintroduction into manufacturing processes, supporting circular economy goals.
Engineering Excellence
Unlike many equipment suppliers, Eldan Recycling continues to manufacture most of its machinery in-house. This approach provides greater control over quality, engineering, and product development. The company employs more than 100 skilled professionals, including engineers, project managers, service technicians, and recycling specialists. Many employees have worked at Eldan Recycling for decades, helping preserve valuable industry knowledge and expertise.
The company's production facilities in Faaborg have been expanded multiple times to accommodate growing demand, new technologies, and increased manufacturing capacity. Continuous investment in research and development ensures that Eldan Recycling's solutions evolve alongside changing market requirements and environmental regulations.
Looking Toward the Future
Innovation remains central to Eldan Recycling's strategy. In 2024, the company announced a strategic partnership and co-ownership arrangement with PICVISA, a specialist in optical sorting technology. This collaboration introduced new sorting solutions designed to improve recovery rates in e-waste, non-ferrous metals, and mixed scrap applications.
As global demand for resource recovery continues to increase, Eldan Recycling is well positioned to support the transition toward a more circular economy. With more than seven decades of experience, thousands of successful installations, and a strong commitment to innovation, Eldan Recycling continues to help recyclers around the world transform waste into valuable resources.