2025 Ranking of Leading Crushing and Separation Equipment Factories in China

Founded in 2005, GreenTech Recycling Machinery Co., Ltd. has grown from a small workshop in Zhengzhou to a global name synonymous with battery recycling excellence. What started as a team of five engineers with a passion for sustainability has evolved into a 500-strong workforce dedicated to one mission: making battery recycling safer, more efficient, and accessible to businesses of all sizes.

GreenTech's claim to fame lies in its dual expertise in both lead acid and lithium-ion battery recycling—a rarity in the industry. Walk through their 80,000-square-meter facility, and you'll find state-of-the-art production lines churning out everything from lead acid battery breaking and separation systems to li-ion battery breaking and separating equipment. What truly impresses clients, though, is the company's commitment to "zero-compromise" environmental standards. Their air pollution control system equipment, for instance, isn't just an afterthought; it's integrated into every battery recycling line, using advanced filtration and scrubbing technologies to ensure emissions are far below even the strictest EU limits.

Take their flagship li-ion battery recycling plant, which handles 500 to 2,500 kg per hour. Designed with input from European recycling giants, it combines mechanical shredding with dry separation to recover cobalt, nickel, and lithium with over 98% purity—all while using 30% less energy than conventional systems. "We don't just sell machines; we partner with our clients to solve their unique challenges," says Wang Wei, GreenTech's chief engineer. "Last year, we worked with a Canadian recycler to customize a compact granulator with dry separator equipment that fit into their tight warehouse space without sacrificing output. That's the GreenTech difference."

Beyond technology, GreenTech invests heavily in training. Their "Recycling Academy" offers free online courses for clients, teaching operators how to optimize equipment performance and troubleshoot issues in real time. It's this blend of innovation and support that has earned them partnerships with over 300 clients in 50 countries, from small-scale scrap yards to Fortune 500 companies.

When EcoCycle Equipment Manufacturing opened its doors in 2010, founder Li Jia had a bold vision: to make circuit board recycling profitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). At the time, most circuit board recycling plant equipment was prohibitively expensive, leaving smaller businesses stuck with outdated, inefficient machines. Today, EcoCycle is changing that narrative, with over 2,000 of their compact, cost-effective systems operating across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

EcoCycle's bread and butter is their dry process equipment line, particularly the WCBD-2000A circuit board recycling plant with dry separator. Designed for capacities between 500–2000 kg/hour, it uses a combination of crushing, air classification, and electrostatic separation to recover copper, gold, and silver from e-waste. What makes it a hit with SMEs? Its modular design allows businesses to start small and scale up as demand grows. "A client in Kenya started with a 500 kg/hour unit in 2018," Li Jia recalls. "By 2023, they'd expanded to 2,000 kg/hour using the same core system—no need to ｒｅｐｌａｃｅ everything."

But EcoCycle doesn't stop at circuit boards. Recognizing the growing need for comprehensive e-waste solutions, they've expanded into cable recycling equipment, including scrap cable stripper equipment and hydraulic cutter systems. Their WCD-200C cable recycling machine, for example, can strip and separate copper from even the most frayed, tangled scrap cables with minimal manual labor. "We visited over 100 scrap yards in India and Southeast Asia to understand the pain points," says head of R&D Zhang Min. "Operators told us they spent hours untangling cables by hand. Our machine's automatic feeding system solved that, cutting labor costs by 60% for many clients."

Sustainability is also a cornerstone of EcoCycle's philosophy. Their water process equipment, used in some circuit board recycling lines, features closed-loop systems that recycle 95% of the water used, reducing both costs and environmental impact. "We believe sustainability shouldn't be a luxury," Li Jia adds. "Even our entry-level machines meet ISO 14001 standards, so every client can recycle responsibly, regardless of budget."

If there's one name that dominates the shredder market, it's Titan Shredding Systems. Based in Shanghai, this 15-year-old company has built a reputation for building shredders that can handle the toughest materials—from refrigerators and car engines to thick plastic pipes and CRT monitors. "Our clients call us when other machines fail," jokes CEO Chen Tao. "We take pride in making equipment that's not just powerful, but reliable. When you're processing 10 tons of scrap per hour, downtime isn't an option."

Titan's shredder lineup is nothing short of impressive: single shaft, 2 shaft, 4 shaft—you name it. Their 4 shaft shredder equipment, in particular, is a game-changer for heavy-duty applications. Equipped with ultra-hardened steel blades and a hydraulic drive system, it can shred a refrigerator into 5cm pieces in seconds, separating metal, plastic, and foam with remarkable precision. "We tested it with 100 old refrigerators in a row," Chen Tao says. "Not a single blade needed sharpening afterward. That's durability."

But Titan doesn't stop at shredding. They've developed a full ecosystem of pre- and post-processing equipment, including hydraulic press machines equipment and hydraulic baler equipment. Their hydraulic briquetter equipment, for example, takes loose metal scraps from the shredder and compresses them into dense briquettes, reducing storage and transportation costs by up to 40%. "It's about creating a seamless workflow," explains product manager Liu Yang. "A client in Germany uses our 2 shaft shredder to break down scrap metal, then feeds the output into our hydraulic briquetter—all controlled by a single touchscreen. It's like a recycling assembly line."

What truly sets Titan apart, though, is their focus on customization. They don't just sell off-the-shelf machines; they work with clients to design systems tailored to their specific materials and space constraints. Last year, they built a custom shredder and pre-chopper equipment for a U.S. auto recycler that needed to process car engines and transmissions in a facility with low ceiling heights. "We modified the machine's height by 30% without losing any power," Liu Yang notes. "The client was blown away."

While many factories focus on recycling machinery, BluePlanet Environmental Tech has carved a niche as the go-to expert for keeping recycling operations clean. Founded in 2012, this Hangzhou-based company specializes in air pollution control machines equipment and water process equipment—critical components for any recycling plant looking to meet environmental regulations.

"A recycling plant is only as good as its ability to control emissions and treat wastewater," says BluePlanet's founder, Zhao Lin. "We've seen too many facilities shut down because they overlooked these systems. Our mission is to make compliance easy and affordable."

BluePlanet's air pollution control system equipment is a marvel of engineering. Their latest model, designed for li battery recycling plants, uses a multi-stage filtration process: first, a cyclone separator to catch large particles, then a baghouse filter for fine dust, and finally a chemical scrubber to neutralize harmful gases like HF and SO2. "We tested it at a battery recycling plant in South Korea," Zhao Lin explains. "Before installing our system, their emissions exceeded local limits by 50%. Now, they're operating at 10% of the legal threshold—and saving money on energy, too, since our fans use variable speed drives that adjust to real-time demand."

On the water side, their filter press equipment is a favorite among lead acid battery recyclers. Used to collect the paste from broken batteries, it separates solids and liquids with high efficiency, reducing sludge disposal costs by up to 60%. "One client in Australia was spending $20,000 a month on sludge removal," Zhao Lin recalls. "After switching to our filter press, that number dropped to $8,000. That's a game-changer for their bottom line."

BluePlanet's secret? They don't just sell equipment—they provide end-to-end consulting. Their team of environmental engineers visits client sites to assess needs, design custom systems, and even train staff on maintenance. "We're not just vendors; we're partners in sustainability," Zhao Lin says. "When our clients succeed in meeting environmental standards, we all win."

Rounding out our top five is PowerMetal Recycling Solutions, a Nanjing-based manufacturer with a focus on metal extraction and melting. While many factories excel in mechanical recycling, PowerMetal specializes in turning low-grade ores and tailings into high-purity metals—critical in a world where demand for lithium, copper, and rare earths is skyrocketing.

PowerMetal's lithium ore extraction equipment is a standout. Using a combination of dry and wet process equipment, it can extract lithium from spodumene ores with over 99% purity, even from low-grade tailings that other systems would discard. "Lithium mining is controversial, but recycling can help reduce the need for new mines," says chief geologist Huang Mei. "Our tailing ore extraction equipment allows miners to recover lithium from waste piles, turning a liability into an asset."

For metal melting, their medium frequency electricity furnace equipment is a workhorse. Used in foundries and recycling plants, it can melt 5 tons of scrap metal per hour, reaching temperatures up to 1,600°C with precise temperature control. "We built one for a Turkish metal recycler last year," Huang Mei says. "They needed to melt aluminum, copper, and lead in the same furnace. Our system switches between metals in under 30 minutes, with minimal cross-contamination. That flexibility is key."

PowerMetal also offers a range of auxiliary equipment, including plastic pneumatic conveying system equipment to transport raw materials and finished products around the plant. "Efficiency is everything in metal recycling," Huang Mei adds. "Our conveying systems reduce manual handling by 80%, letting workers focus on quality control instead of moving materials."