OUR SERVICES

turnkey
projects

machine design &
manufacturing

training

on-site installations

market
research

product
design

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turnkey projects

We handle everything from start to finish: planning, machine production, shipping, installation, training, and local partnerships. A true turnkey solution to get your recycling workspace up and running with no hassle.

  • Perfect for organizations, institutions, NGOs, or businesses that want a complete recycling setup but don’t have the time or expertise to manage it all.

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machine design & manufacturing

Design: Need a custom machine or a special adaptation? We design and build machines tailored to your specific material, product, or workspace constraints.

Manufacturing: We manufacture all our machines 100% in Portugal and always prioritize working with small businesses and local craftsmen.

  • Ideal for those who have specific requirements for their recycling setup.

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training

We offer practical, easy-to-understand training sessions, either on-site or remotely, covering: machine use, safety, maintenance, and recycling techniques.

  • Anyone new to recycling machinery or looking to train a local team, such as schools, fab labs, social enterprises, or small businesses.

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on-site installations

We come to you. Our team travels to your location to assemble, test, and set up the machines, making sure everything runs smoothly.

  • Anyone that has purchase Mad Plastic machines that would like to have everything install and ready to use, together with a comprehensive training, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

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market research

We help you understand which recycled plastic products people actually need or want, through local interviews, field visits and online research. This can guide both your machine setup and product strategy, making sure your recycling project is grounded in real demand.

  • Wondering if your project idea is the right fit for your local context? Is profitability a requirement? we got you covered.

    This stage is crucial for new recycling initiatives, NGOs, or entrepreneurs who want to launch meaningful, community-driven projects, avoiding producing things that won’t sell or be used. We help you make it make sense. Our market researches helps you validate your idea before you invest.

Caro helping newly trained plastic recyclers to make a bench out of recycled plastic beams in Gabon.
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product design

If our mould catalogue doesn’t cover your needs, we can help you design your own product: from concept to mould development and process setup.

We also provide support prototyping and testing with certain waste streams you aim to process using Mad Plastic machines.

  • Makers, entrepreneurs, or organizations looking to create custom products from recycled plastic and needing support beyond our standard options.

    Do you have a specific waste streams you want to make sure that it can be recycled using our low-tech methods before purchasing the machine? we can do that!

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