Weima America, Inc. marked a significant milestone, celebrating its 25th anniversary in the North American market with a two-day event at its Fort Mill, SC, headquarters. The occasion was attended by team members, partners, and esteemed guests, including Peter Rössler, founder of Weima, and managing partner Martin Friz who traveled from Germany to join the festivities. The Carolina fall provided a welcoming atmosphere, adding to the celebratory spirit.

Founded in 1999 in Fort Mill, SC, Weima America, Inc. was the vision of Rössler, who saw immense potential in the North American market. Rössler, having established Weima Maschinenbau, GmbH in
Germany nearly two decades earlier, recognized Fort Mill’s strategic location near East Coast ports and major interstates as ideal for importing and distributing large machinery.

Since then, Weima has grown to serve a broad range of industries, providing shredders for plastics, paper, waste-to-energy, metals, and more. With the addition of briquette and drainage presses, Weima has solidified its global leadership in size reduction technology.

Ahead of the celebration, an international sales meeting was held, fostering collaboration and discussing recent projects and global applications of Weima’s machinery. While the celebration was primarily in honor of the growth the company has seen in North America, this gathering of team members from around the world highlighted Weima’s commitment to innovation and growth on a global scale.

The event commenced with a day of live demonstrations at the North American headquarters, attracting vendors, dealers, OEMs, business partners and prospective clients. Ten live demonstrations showcased Weima’s versatile machinery, including applications such as aluminum can compression, wood dust briquetting and bathtub shredding. Approximately 45 guests attended, gaining valuable insights into the functionality and efficiency of Weima’s technology.

During a cocktail reception, Madison Burt, CEO of Weima America, Inc., expressed gratitude for the ongoing support and dedication of the Weima team and partners, emphasizing the strength of the extended Weima family. “We are so proud of the accomplishments we have achieved in the first 25 years of our existence in North America. With the solid team we have in place, the future is unlimited and exciting!” Burt says.