Image: 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.
EREMA and the Arvind Mehta Technology & Entrepreneurship Centre (AMTEC) of the The All India Plastics Manufacturers Association (AIPMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during a formal ceremony on 5 February 2026, marking the launch of a new Recycling Skill Center in Mumbai. 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.
Ansfelden/Mumbai, 17 March 2026 – The new training centre is being established at AMTEC in Mumbai by the end of May 2026. 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.
Joint initiative strengthens skills and technological expertise
“We are pleased to be part of this initiative, which sends a strong signal for the further development of plastic recycling in India. Close and trusting collaboration between India and Europe is essential for a sustainable shared future,” emphasised Markus Huber‑Lindinger, Managing Director at EREMA, during the signing ceremony. “High‑end technology unfolds its full potential when operated by well‑trained professionals. With this centre, we are making an important contribution to providing tomorrow’s specialists with an optimal foundation for their professional careers.”
Arvind Mehta, Chairman of AIPMA’s AMTEC & AIPMA Governing Council, also highlighted the importance of the partnership: “With this new training centre, we are closing the previously existing gap between theoretical and practice‑oriented education. Working together with EREMA enables us to teach students, operators and supervisors directly on industrial equipment and thus develop a new quality of skilled professionals for India’s recycling industry.”
Qualified professionals for the industry of tomorrow
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.
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