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About Plastic Sort Cycle

Two Decades of Industrial
Recycling Expertise

Founded in Osaka in 2006, we have grown into a trusted partner for B2B plastic sorting, recycling system engineering, and waste processing across global markets.

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Our Story

From Osaka to a Global Network of Recycling Partners

Plastic Sort Cycle Co., Ltd. was established in 2006 with a focus on applying precision engineering to the challenges of post-consumer and industrial plastic waste management.

Our Osaka headquarters serves as the hub for R&D, project management, and customer support, while our field teams have delivered systems to manufacturing facilities, municipal waste authorities, and logistics operators across more than 30 countries.

We work exclusively in the B2B segment, concentrating our technical capabilities on clients who require robust, high-throughput systems rather than small-scale equipment. This focus allows us to develop deep expertise in complex sorting scenarios, mixed-material streams, and regulatory compliance across different jurisdictions.

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Company Timeline

Key Milestones

A summary of the developments that have shaped our technical capabilities and geographic reach.

2006

Company Founded in Osaka

Plastic Sort Cycle Co., Ltd. is established in Osaka, Japan, with an initial focus on optical sorting technology for domestic industrial clients.

2010

First International Project

Delivery of a complete sorting line to a materials recovery facility in South Korea marks the start of our international project portfolio.

2014

Expansion into Waste Processing Lines

Service portfolio expanded to include shredding, washing, granulating, and pelletizing lines, enabling end-to-end plastic processing solutions.

2018

European Market Entry

Partnership agreements established with European distributors; first projects commissioned in Germany and the Netherlands.

2022

500th B2B Client Milestone

The company reaches 500 B2B clients served across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, supported by an engineering team of over 120 professionals.

2026

Ongoing R&D in AI-Assisted Sorting

Active development programme focused on integrating machine learning into optical sorting systems to improve identification accuracy for contaminated and multi-layer plastics.

Our Principles

What Guides Our Work

These operating principles reflect our approach to engineering, client relationships, and project delivery.

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Technical Precision

We apply rigorous engineering standards to every system design, ensuring that performance specifications are achievable under real-world operating conditions.

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Client Partnership

We engage with clients as long-term partners, providing support through project scoping, commissioning, and post-installation operation.

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Environmental Responsibility

Our systems are designed to maximise material recovery rates and reduce contamination, contributing to measurable environmental outcomes.

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Adaptable Design

No two facilities have identical requirements. Our modular approach allows each system to be configured for specific material streams, volumes, and site constraints.

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Operational Safety

All equipment is engineered and certified to applicable safety standards in the client's jurisdiction, with documentation provided at project handover.

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Continuous Improvement

Our R&D programme incorporates feedback from operational systems into the next generation of equipment designs and process configurations.

Leadership Team

Technical & Management Leadership

Our leadership team combines backgrounds in mechanical engineering, waste management, and international project delivery.

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Kenji Tanaka

Chief Executive Officer

20+ years in industrial machinery and recycling plant management. Oversees strategic direction and international partnerships.

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Yuki Morita

Head of Engineering

Specialises in optical sorting systems and process line integration. Leads the R&D and commissioning teams.

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David Hartmann

Director of International Operations

Based in Osaka with European market focus. Manages project delivery and distributor relationships across EMEA.

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