News and Events - Machinex

MACHINEX WELCOMES JON GERTSMEIER AS TECHNOLOGY SALES MANAGER TO ADVANCE AI TECHNOLOGY GROWTH

Machinex is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Gertsmeier as Technology Sales Manager, a newly created position supporting the company’s continued expansion of its AI-powered sorting technologies. With more than 15 years of experience in the waste and recycling industry, Gertsmeier brings extensive expertise in technology sales, industrial automation, and strategic partnerships across North America.

27
October
2026

MACHINEX APPOINTS MADISON SCHMALZ AS WESTERN REGION SALES MANAGER

Machinex is pleased to announce the appointment of Madison Schmalz as Western Region Sales Manager. Having previously served as a Sales Engineer with the company since February 2023, Madison now transitions into a customer-facing sales role. Based in Machinex’s Phoenix office, Madison will collaborate with the sales team to strengthen customer relationships and support growth opportunities throughout the Western Region.

3
August
2026

MACHINEX UNVEILS MIND™ AT IFAT 2026: A UNIFIED AI FOR SYSTEM-WIDE RECYCLING PERFORMANCE

Machinex officially unveils MIND™, its new artificial intelligence platform at IFAT Munich 2026 (Hall B5, Booth 335), bringing system-wide intelligence to modern sorting operations through real-time decision-making, system optimization, and advanced reporting.

4
May
2026

REPUBLIC SERVICES CELEBRATES PEABODY FACILITY UPGRADE WITH MACHINEX SYSTEM

Republic Services has upgraded its Peabody recycling facility with a fully customized Machinex Material Recovery Facility (MRF) system, designed to maximize throughput and efficiency within a compact site.

15
April
2026

NEW INTELLIGENCE PLATFORM ENGINEERED BY MACHINEX LAUNCHING AT IFAT 2026

Machinex will introduce a new AI platform at IFAT Munich 2026 (May 4 to 8, Germany), marking a significant step forward in how intelligence is deployed across modern recycling systems. Building on decades of expertise in designing high-performance sorting facilities, the company is moving beyond individual autonomous technologies and bringing intelligence to the system level.

9
April
2026

Automated recycling sorting system inside large-scale Machinex facility

COASTAL WASTE & RECYCLING AND MACHINEX EXPAND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ACROSS FLORIDA

Coastal Waste & Recycling (Coastal) continues to invest in expanding its recycling operations across Florida, with four Material Recovery Facility (MRF) projects completed or underway. Following the successful startup of two systems in 2025, two additional systems are scheduled to begin operations in 2026.

4
March
2026

TRICENTRIS CHOOSES MACHINEX TO MODERNIZE ITS MRFS IN QUEBEC

Machinex is proud to announce that it has been awarded the contract to modernize three Tricentris sorting facilities, located in Lachute, Gatineau, and Terrebonne. These three cooperative projects represent an important step in advancing curbside recycling across Quebec.

2
December
2025

SORT SMARTER, NOT BIGGER: MACHINEX INTRODUCES THE NEW COMPACT SAMURAI® OPTIMA™ SORTING ROBOT

Machinex, a leader in sorting technologies, is proud to announce the launch of the new SamurAI® Optima™ sorting robot – Next-Gen Precision in a Compact Design. Engineered to be the most space-efficient model in the Machinex robot series, the Optima™ features redesigned components that deliver full-speed performance and effortless integration. Building on the success of the original SamurAI®, the new Optima™ delivers the same powerful AI technology in a compact design that lowers costs, lowers installation time and allows for easier integration into a wider range of facilities.

25
June
2025

MACHINEX LAUNCHES ITS NEW PRODUCT, THE GATEWAY, AT WasteExpo: A SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ONLINE PLATFORM

Machinex, a leader in sorting technologies, is proud to announce the launch of the Machinex Gateway, a new online platform unveiled during WasteExpo 2025. Designed to streamline parts quote requests and maintenance processes, this digital solution reinforces Machinex’s commitment to delivering comprehensive, customer-focused support services.

6
May
2025

MACHINEX NAMED LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AT THE 40TH PANTHÉON DE LA PERFORMANCE

Machinex was awarded the Large Business of the Year prize during the 40th edition of the Panthéon de la performance, an event organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bois-Francs and L’Érable. This honor recognizes the company’s dedication, innovation, and continuous growth, proudly rooted in Plessisville for 55 years. Known for its expertise in the design, manufacturing, and installation of sorting systems, Machinex today shines on a global scale.

5
May
2025