EREMA and AIPMA open new Recycling Skill Center in Mumbai, India
EREMA and the Arvind Mehta Technology & Entrepreneurship Centre (AMTEC) of the All India Plastics Manufacturers Association (AIPMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the launch of a new Recycling Skill Center in Mumbai.
The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in Mumbai marks the launch of a joint initiative by EREMA and AIPMA to promote training and skills development in plastic recycling in India.
A handshake between Markus Huber‑Lindinger (EREMA) and Arvind Mehta (AMTEC) underscores the joint efforts to sustainably strengthen the skilled workforce required for India’s plastic recycling industry.
The initiative provides a strong impulse for practice oriented training in plastic recycling and makes an important contribution to further strengthening the circular economy in India.
“With this new training center, we are closing the previously existing gap between theoretical and practice‑oriented education,” highlighted Arvind Mehta, Chairman of AIPMA’s AMTEC & AIPMA Governing Council.
By the end of May 2026, the new training center will be established at AMTEC in Mumbai. It aims to help meeting the growing demand for qualified professionals – in particular operators and supervisor – in India’s plastic recycling sector over the long term.
At the core of the program is a 72-hour training course that combines theoretical foundation with practical, hands on instruction. To support the training operations, EREMA is providing an INTAREMA 605 TE recycling machine with a capacity of 50–100 kg/h free of charge, enabling participants to learn under real industrial conditions.
“We are pleased to be part of this initiative, which sends a strong signal for the further development of plastic recycling in India. High end technology unfolds its full potential when operated by well trained professionals. With this center, we are making an important contribution to providing tomorrow’s specialists with an optimal foundation for their professional careers,” said Markus Huber Lindinger, Managing Director at EREMA.
The program curriculum is developed by AMTEC and supported by EREMA's practical technical expertise. Upon completion, graduates will have in-depth knowledge of the operation and maintenance of modern recycling systems and will be well-prepared for employment in the plastics recycling industry – particularly with regard to working on EREMA systems – or ideally placed to progress in their current role.
AMTEC acts as a link to the industry and assists in finding employment opportunities within its member companies as well as recyclers.
