Jan 21, 2021 Machinex was selected as Preferred Bidder by Coventry City Council, United Kingdom, on January 14th, to deliver the most advanced Material Recycling Facility of its kind within the UK, and potentially one of the most advanced MRF’s around the world. The system, which will be able to treat up to 175,000 tonnes of mixed dry recyclables a year, will be operational by Summer 2023. The Material Recovery Facility will be operated by Sherbourne Recycling Limited; the wholly-owned Local Authority company being established to manage the facility on behalf of the eight Partner Councils from the surrounding regions. Councilor Patricia Hetherton, Cabinet Member for City Services, said: ‘’This facility looks set to be really impressive – a real leader in the UK and in the short term it’s going to help us make sure our waste and recycling service is as efficient as it can be. In the long term, it’s going to enable us to raise our recycling rates. This isn’t just a short-term investment, it’s a long-term investment to ensure a greener future for our city.’’