Flagship project

State-of-the-art recycling plant for Amrein AG

Frei Fördertechnik AG looks back with pride on the successful completion of a pioneering flagship project: the construction of a state-of-the-art recycling plant for Amrein AG at its Rickenbach site/Switzerland. The grand opening on June 27, 2025 marked a significant milestone for the Swiss circular economy and set a new standard in the sustainable processing of mineral building materials.

As part of the project, Frei Fördertechnik AG was responsible for the detailed design, the entire steel and sheet metal construction, the conveyor technology from material intake to final storage, and the assembly of the complete plant. The result is a high-performance, technologically advanced recycling solution that combines efficiency, sustainability, and future viability.

 

Satisfied client – a partnership in action

Beat Amrein, Managing Director of Amrein AG, is very satisfied with the joint project implementation: “The collaboration was characterized by a high degree of professionalism, trust, and a strong focus on solutions – from planning to successful commissioning.”

The new plant enables Amrein AG to process mineral waste in a resource-efficient manner and return it to the material cycle as high-quality secondary raw materials. In doing so, it is making a significant contribution to CO₂ reduction and sustainable construction, while also setting new technological and ecological standards in material refinement.

 

Ceremonial commissioning and a look to the future

The inauguration of the plant on June 27, 2025, was celebrated in the presence of guests from the worlds of business, politics, and the construction industry. It honored the close and cooperative partnership between all those involved in the project and exemplifies the potential that arises when modern engineering, sustainable thinking, and responsible action come together.

Frei Fördertechnik AG would like to express its sincere thanks to Amrein AG for the trust it has placed in us and the excellent cooperation. This joint flagship project impressively demonstrates how innovation and responsibility can successfully go hand in hand.

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