At IFAT Munich 2026, Austrian industrial shredder manufacturer UNTHA will present two new machine designs and the latest evolution of its proven XR mobil-e platform. All solutions will be showcased under the motto "Rethinking innovation", covering both new models and upgrades of existing units. The novelties include a universal primary shredder for demanding materials, including plastics, and a high-performance secondary shredder for the production of solid recovered fuel (SRF). Both models will be introduced to the public for the first time at IFAT. The upgraded version of the semi-mobile XR mobil-e shredder has been adapted for even higher efficiency and performance, and an XR3000RC mobil-e equipped with the new Untha Power Core power unit will be operating live during the VDMA Demonstration Days on the outdoor exhibition grounds. In addition, the company will highlight integrated system solutions, aftermarket services and the MyUntha customer platform.
The theme "Rethinking innovation" is intended to emphasize that innovation is not limited to launching new products, but also includes the continuous improvement of proven shredding technology. UNTHA's research and development team focuses on changing customer needs and the specific requirements of regional markets worldwide. "Our developments represent a real technological leap forward. We solve shredding problems that were previously considered difficult to implement or uneconomical. With our new shredders, we enable customers worldwide to process even the most demanding materials quickly and efficiently, thus creating new value-added potential," says Stefan Scheiflinger-Ehrenwerth, Chief Innovation Officer at UNTHA.
Priority: efficient waste processing and recycling
All of UNTHA's premieres at IFAT 2026 have been designed to increase the efficiency of waste processing and improve recycling performance at plants worldwide. The focus is on high throughput, energy efficiency and reduced downtime to ensure stable operation of installations at critical points of the process line. The manufacturer declares a focus on maximising system reliability in different applications, including waste streams containing plastics.
Visitors to UNTHA's booth (Hall B6, Stand 127) and the demonstration at the VDMA outdoor area will be able to learn about the new shredder range, system solutions and the company's aftermarket services.
MR1800C Pro – primary shredder for difficult materials
The MR1800C model is a new addition to the manufacturer's portfolio, a universal shredder designed for single-stage processing of particularly tough or problematic materials. The MR has been developed for use in applications where other shredders fail and where intensive continuous operation is required.
The machine is a single-shaft shredder with a robust design intended for long-term operation under heavy-duty conditions. According to the manufacturer, difficult materials such as wood, various types of plastics, municipal and industrial waste and other demanding fractions do not pose a problem for this machine. The MR1800C model is targeted, among others, at waste processing facilities that require high structural resistance to contaminants and fluctuating feedstock properties.
SR3000XC – secondary shredder for RDF/SRF production
The new SR class has been developed as shredding technology dedicated to refuse-derived fuel production, characterised by high throughput. The SR2000 and SR3000 models are intended to enable operators to reach new levels of output and consistency in producing high-quality solid recovered fuel (SRF), used, among other things, as main burner fuel.
SR3000XC is a secondary shredder for processing pre-shredded, sorted and screened material into main burner fuel. According to the description, the machine maintains high productivity at the lowest possible operating costs, which in practice should reduce energy consumption and wear part usage per tonne of processed feedstock.
The UNTHA team awaits visitors with innovative new products – Hall B6 | Stand: 127
XR mobil-e – development of the single-stage waste processing platform
Single-shaft shredders of the XR class have for years been considered reference solutions in primary shredding. More than a decade ago, UNTHA introduced the XR3000 mobil-e model, regarded as the first semi-mobile shredder in the industry. At IFAT 2026, the manufacturer will present the latest evolution of this platform, covering both drive upgrades and increased flexibility of cutting configurations.
In addition to the existing Untha Eco Power Drive, the XR model is now also available with an asynchronous drive designed for particularly heavy-duty applications while maintaining high energy efficiency. Different cutting configurations – C, RC and XC – make it possible to adapt the machine to a wide range of materials and varying operating conditions. The upgraded XR is intended to handle multiple streams, including waste wood, pulper ropes, mattresses, bulky waste, municipal solid waste (MSW), commercial and industrial waste (C&I) as well as metals, rubber and tyres.
"It is important to us that our products meet the actual needs of the market and our customers. This includes the desire for greater efficiency, broader application ranges and lower investment and operating costs. The new MR and SR models, as well as the XR upgrade, respond precisely to these needs. They recycle materials that previously could hardly be shredded economically, are designed for maximum throughput and high-quality results, and at the same time offer particularly attractive OPEX," emphasizes Stefan Scheiflinger-Ehrenwerth.
RS40 – four-shaft shredder for industrial recycling
Four-shaft technology was developed in the 1970s and 1980s by UNTHA founder Anton Unterwurzacher and has been continuously improved since then. Shredders of the RS class, thanks to their robust design and special cutting system geometry, are intended for a wide range of industrial recycling applications where precise fractions and high reliability are required despite fluctuating feedstock.
System solutions – one installation, many material streams
UNTHA shredders can operate as stand-alone machines or as elements of integrated processing lines. The manufacturer offers customers support covering the complete engineering scope, from design and planning through construction and manufacturing to transport and installation of turnkey systems. The objective is to match the system configuration to specific material streams and plant requirements, including processes for recycling waste containing plastics.
Aftermarket service and the MyUntha platform
The purchase of a UNTHA shredder is seen by the manufacturer as the beginning of a long-term cooperation with the user. The UNTHA Service Competence Center provides customers with technical support, consulting, service activities and deliveries of original spare parts. This offer is complemented by the MyUntha customer platform, which provides functions for predictive maintenance, real-time process monitoring and optimisation, as well as an online shop, operating manuals and maintenance materials.
Live demonstrations: XR and the Power Core system
As part of the VDMA Practical Days on the IFAT outdoor grounds, an XR3000RC shredder for waste wood processing will be demonstrated. The machine will be powered by the Untha Power Core system, a self-sufficient power generator that controls the shredder's operation in an efficiency-optimised manner.
In addition to the shredder, a SENNEBOGEN 826 G Electro Battery material handler will be used for feeding. It will also be charged by the Power Core system. UNTHA and SENNEBOGEN have jointly developed a solution that connects the shredder and the handling machine into one coordinated system. The aim is to achieve the best possible shredding performance by optimising individual process stages. "Efficient shredding starts with optimal feeding. The decisive factor is not the maximum amount of material, but the precisely coordinated feed. Our goal was to optimise communication between the shredder and the excavator so that both systems react to each other in real time and processes are optimised. Experts from UNTHA and SENNEBOGEN have succeeded in designing this interface intelligently, for stable processes, maximum efficiency and highest quality results," explain Sebastian Sennebogen, Managing Director at Sennebogen Multi Line GmbH & Co KG, and Stefan Scheiflinger-Ehrenwerth.
Live demonstrations: XR mobil-e and the new Power Core system in operation on the outdoor exhibition area
