GERMANY – In order to conserve resources, IMA Schelling reconditions its used machines and offers them again as “second-hand machines”. This applies to machines for wood processing as well as for metals and plastics.

“We are convinced of the longevity of our products,” says Oliver Westerkamp, who manages and looks after the Second Hand Machines division at IMA Schelling. In order to further extend the already long life cycle of the machines, they are refurbished, modernised, certified and resold in his department – a resource-saving, sustainable solution.

IMA Schelling thoroughly overhauls the old machines with a specially assembled team of experts. Functional components are overhauled, wearing parts are replaced and the control system is exchanged or updated. All parts that are still in service are given a second life. “Disposing of functional components is simply a waste of resources,” emphasises Westerkamp. “And that’s really no longer in keeping with the times.”

The Second Hand Machines department offers suitable reconditioned used machines for all IMA Schelling product areas in wood, metal and plastics processing. Depending on the requirements and scope of the machine overhaul or customised conversions, IMA Schelling offers a warranty of up to twelve months.

IMA Schelling Group develops, designs and produces machines and systems for wood, plastic and metal processing companies. IMA Schelling has a global network of 16 subsidiaries and 70 sales partners and operates four production sites in Germany, Austria, Poland and Slovakia. In 2022, the plant engineering company generated total sales of more than EUR 300 million with 1,750 employees worldwide.