In 2025, DANREC invested in a new grinder as part of the ongoing upgrade of our machinery. The investment is a concrete step in our work to ensure more resource-efficient and circular production – where raw materials are fully utilised and waste is minimised.
The grinder enables us to recycle all production offcuts as well as defective boards. The material is shredded into small plastic pieces, which are then melted down and fed directly back into the production of new boards. In this way, the plastic never leaves the loop.
“The new grinder has made a noticeable difference in everyday operations. Noise levels are lower, creating a better working environment in production,” says Carsten Henriksen, Production Manager, DANREC.
High capacity – lower energy consumption
The new grinder has a capacity of up to 1,000 kg of plastic per hour and replaces older equipment with significantly lower efficiency. Compared to the previous solution, it reduces energy consumption by approximately 33% while also operating at a substantially lower noise level.
This means we can handle unavoidable production waste more efficiently and with less impact – both in terms of energy use and the working environment.
A concrete contribution to our ESG targets
The investment in the new grinder supports several of our sustainability goals. It directly contributes to keeping plastic waste below 1% and strengthens our ambition of achieving 95% recycling of total waste volumes within the coming years.
At the same time, the grinder demonstrates how continuous optimisation and investment in more energy-efficient equipment play a central role in our ESG efforts.
Sustainability reporting helps us identify improvement areas – and translate them into concrete actions in production.
Small improvements with significant impact
Although a grinder may seem like a technical detail, it is an important element in our overall production setup. It is precisely through targeted investments like this that we combine high quality, operational efficiency and responsible resource use in practice.
The new grinder is therefore not just a machine – but another step towards a more efficient, circular and future-proof production.
