Lindner Washtech & Srichakra Polyplast partner to advance high-quality PCR recycling

Lindner Washtech & Srichakra…

Lindner Washtech announced a new partnership with Srichakra Polyplast, regarded as one of the leading plastics recyclers in India. The cooperation covers the supply of two advanced washing lines intended for processing post-consumer film waste and rigid plastic waste. The investment is expected to support the further expansion of Srichakra Polyplast's operations in high-quality plastics recycling, while also reinforcing both companies' commitment to developing solutions aligned with the circular economy. The new systems are intended to enable the production of recyclates suitable for more demanding applications and to address growing demand for more sustainable material solutions in India and other markets. Srichakra Polyplast is recognized as one of the most respected recycling companies in India and across Asia. The company operates India's first food-grade rPET recycling facility and is one of the largest producers of food-grade rPET and rHDPE materials in the region. It works with leading beverage and FMCG brands, collecting post-consumer packaging waste and converting it into high-quality recycled raw materials. Through integrated operations and control across the value chain, Srichakra Polyplast supports customers in reducing virgin plastic consumption and achieving sustainability targets at scale.

Ganesh Karankal, Director, India at Lindner Washtech, said: "We sincerely thank Mr Ravindra and the entire Srichakra Polyplast team for the trust they have placed in Lindner Washtech. Their commitment to innovation, quality and sustainability is fully aligned with our vision for the future of plastics recycling. We are proud to be part of this greenfield project and look forward to a long and successful partnership."

Ravindra Venkata Paruchuri, Co-founder and Managing Director of Srichakra Polyplast, added: "Choosing the right technology partner is critical for a project of this scale. After a comprehensive technical and commercial evaluation, we selected Lindner Washtech because of its advanced technology, process expertise and proven ability to deliver premium-quality recyclates. Their strong market position, innovative solutions and extensive experience in advanced plastics recycling gave us confidence that this is the right partner for our company's further growth."

As indicated, another important factor in selecting the supplier was the strong local presence and support provided by the Lindner India team. The availability of experienced specialists on site, both during project execution and in technical and after-sales support, was expected to provide additional confidence in achieving operational and quality targets.

Ravindra Venkata Paruchuri also emphasized: "As we continue to expand our recycling capabilities and support global brands with sustainable packaging solutions, we look forward to building a long-term partnership with Lindner Washtech and setting new benchmarks for high-quality recycling in India and beyond."

Project significance for the recycling market

According to the companies, the partnership represents an important step toward increasing the availability of high-quality recycled plastics in India and the broader Asian market. Combining Srichakra Polyplast's recycling expertise with the washing technology offered by Lindner Washtech is intended to help raise industry standards in recycled material quality, operational performance and circular economy outcomes.

Lindner Washtech emphasizes that, as a long-term technology partner, it intends to support Srichakra Polyplast throughout all stages of the project and contribute to the company's further growth and strengthening of its position in sustainable plastics recycling.


Marcel Willberg, Managing Director of Lindner Washtech; Ganesh Karankal, Director, India at Lindner Washtech; Ravindra Venkata Paruchuri, Co-founder and Managing Director of Srichakra Polyplast; Ritesh Nagrale, Technical Director of Srichakra Polyplast;

Marcel Willberg, Managing Director – Lindner Washtech; Ganesh Karankal, Director, India – Lindner Washtech; Mr Ravindra Venkata Paruchuri, Co founder & Managing Director – Srichakra Polyplast; Ritesh Nagrale, Technical Director – Srichakra Polyplast; Pravin Nagrale, Business Head – Srichakra Polyplast; Georg Krenn, Managing Director – Lindner Washtech. (From left to right)