Product Spotlight

New and updated products for the recycling industry from our April 2025 issue.

Runi screw presses

Photo courtesy of Runi

Runi, which is based in Denmark and has a U.S. office in Bensenville, Illinois, offers its line of screw presses, designed for seamless operation and maximum recycling efficiency when compacting containers and separating liquid contents. Runi’s screw presses:

  • destroy, separate and compact material in a single operation
  • offer user-friendly operation via automatic start and stop for safe and easy use
  • are capable of processing up to 15 pallets of material per hour
  • minimize machine downtime through Runi’s real-time monitoring and support
  • are comprised of a heavy-duty screw and stainless steel components for maximum durability and longevity
  • feature reliable support, with spare parts and technical assistance available from Runi’s Chicago-area facility

Visit www.compactor-runi.com for more information.



Starlight Facilities software

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Starlight Software Solutions LLC, a Denver-based company that provides software for the hauling and recycling industry, has launched its Starlight Facilities product, integrating scale house operations with the company’s existing roll-off management software. Starlight Facilities software:

  • offers real-time data integration that eliminates manual weight ticket recording by drivers, automatically adding billable items and capturing additional revenue
  • tracks material percentage breakdown, enabling facilities to provide fast and accurate Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, reporting to their customers
  • ensures adherence to regulatory requirements for state and local jurisdictions with powerful analytics and reporting tools
  • improves billing accuracy and financial oversight with built-in accounting tools, automation and reporting
  • includes the option to enable data integration to third-party haulers also running Starlight’s roll-off software
  • enables users to monitor inbound and outbound materials with precision

Visit www.starlightsoftwaresolutions.com for more information.



Dreher DX 60/100 granulator

Photo courtesy of Heinrich Dreher Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG

German equipment company Heinrich Dreher Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG has launched the DX 60/100, which it describes as a high-performance granulator for postindustrial and postconsumer plastics that also offers reliability and safety. The DX 60/100 granulator:

  • has a rotor and bearings that can be pivoted down, allowing easy access to the rotor and stator knives while reducing the time needed for knife adjustments
  • features rotors that are manufactured out of a solid bar of steel to avoid welding, resulting in balanced rotors with no vibration
  • offers helical cutting action, creating high-quality granules with high density, helping reduce transportation and storage costs
  • can be used for various types of film material and scrap and rejects from plastic parts production, such as blow molding and ejection molding
  • is designed to reduce energy consumption and time spent on maintenance while making life easier and safer for the operator and the maintenance staff

Visit www.dreher-aachen.de for more information.

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