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IFAT Munich and PRSE 2026: Sesotec Reports Positive Trade Show Results
IFAT 2026 in Munich was a resounding success for Sesotec GmbH. The company reflects on dynamic days filled with numerous international discussions, significant interest in technological innovations, and valuable connections in the recycling and circular economy sectors. Visitors from across Europe and Asia explored the latest advancements in plastic and glass sorting at the Sesotec booth. The spotlight was on new technologies and AI-driven solutions designed to enhance efficiency and improve quality in modern sorting processes.
A standout moment was the unveiling of the new VARISORT+ CARBON BLACK sorting system. Even before its official launch, Sesotec offered exclusive insights into this technology designed for the precise detection and sorting of black plastics. This system meets a rapidly growing demand in the recycling market. Additionally, Sesotec showcased the VARISORT+ FLEX measurement bridge, which, with its flexible integration and precise sensor technology, enables a wide range of applications in modern sorting processes.
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"Interest in VARISORT+ CARBON BLACK has far exceeded our expectations. Many visitors recognize it as a crucial technological advancement for significantly enhancing the recyclability of black plastics," says Tobias Eder, Head of Technologies Sorting & Plastics at Sesotec. "Especially considering future recycling rates and higher quality standards, this technology offers tremendous potential."
The Sesotec subsidiary, KRS Recycling Systems, received significant attention. They showcased the SPEKTRUM+ 3S glass sorting system. This innovative development excels by separating two foreign material classes from the main material in a single sorting step. Many long-standing customers also took the opportunity for personal interaction.
“We were especially pleased to meet many of our long-standing customers in person at IFAT,” says KRS Managing Director Helmut Killinger. “The positive feedback on the SPEKTRUM+ 3S confirms that efficient and flexible sorting solutions in glass processing remain in high demand.”
There was also great interest in the AI-based SUSTAiN Technologies from Sesotec and KRS. The showcased applications demonstrate how modern AI algorithms can make sorting processes for plastics and glass more precise, transparent, and future-proof – for example, through intelligent material recognition or AI-supported label detection in glass processing.
Political leaders also leveraged IFAT for discussions on future technologies and sustainable resource strategies. On May 4, 2026, Eva Lettenbauer, Chairwoman of BÜNDNIS 90/DIE GRÜNEN Bavaria and Member of the State Parliament, visited the Sesotec booth. Ministerial Director Dr. Rüdiger Detsch was also present on May 6, 2026, to learn about the showcased technologies.
Political interest: Eva Lettenbauer, Chairwoman of BÜNDNIS 90/DIE GRÜNEN Bavaria and Member of the State Parliament, with Tobias Eder, Head of Technologies & Plastics at Sesotec (left image) and with KRS Managing Director Helmut Killinger (right image)
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Coinciding with IFAT, the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) in Amsterdam was another key industry event. Sesotec was present there as well, seizing the opportunity to connect with international clients and partners in the plastics recycling sector. The successful outcomes of both IFAT and PRSE reaffirm the critical importance of innovative sorting and recycling technologies for a sustainable circular economy.