Kaizen Recycling Limited brings experience in waste processing optimisation and technology deployment across the UK and Ireland. Working closely with operators, integrators and plant owners, Kaizen supports the introduction of advanced solutions that improve safety, operational resilience and plant performance.
WeSort.AI provides AI-powered object recognition technologies using deep learning, advanced segmentation and X-ray analysis for the recycling sector. With systems already deployed by major industry operators such as Korn Recycling in Germany and PreZero International in Austria, WeSort.AI has proven its value in real-world recycling environments.
Among its portfolio, the most significant innovation addressing current market challenges is X.Sort.
X.Sort – fire prevention instead of fire detection or suppression
Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly present in mixed waste and recyclable material streams. Across the UK and Ireland, battery-related fires are one of the fastest-growing causes of incidents in waste and recycling facilities. When batteries enter shredding or screening, the risk of puncture and thermal events rises sharply—putting people, infrastructure, insurance coverage and plant uptime at serious risk.
X.Sort addresses this challenge at source. Installed at the front end of a waste processing plant the system uses X-ray scanning combined with AI recognition to identify and eject lithium-ion batteries and other hazardous elements from the material flow, even through layers of material up to 50 cm thick.
Unlike fire detection or suppression systems that respond after ignition, X.Sort prevents incidents before they occur by physically removing batteries before they can cause damage. In doing so, it acts as a protective barrier for the entire downstream process.
What this means for UK & Ireland operators
X.Sort is designed to help operators:
- Significantly reduce the likelihood of battery-triggered fires by acting upstream
- Protect critical plant assets and infrastructure
- Reduce unplanned downtime and improve business continuity
- Increase operational confidence when processing increasingly battery-contaminated inputs
- Support compliance, insurance discussions and long-term operational resilience
“Battery fires are one of the most serious and disruptive risks facing our industry. X.Sort is a genuine gamechanger because it targets the issue early—protecting people, plant and productivity. We’re proud to bring this technology to the UK and Ireland with WeSort.AI”, said Richard Mawson, Director, Kaizen Recycling Limited.
Daniel Hayn, Head of Sales & Marketing, WeSort.AI, added: “The UK and Ireland represent a highly dynamic and forward-thinking recycling market. Partnering with Kaizen Recycling Limited allows us to combine advanced AI technology with strong local expertise, ensuring X.Sort delivers maximum impact for operators on the ground.”
Alongside X.Sort, the Vision.Sort system rounds off the portfolio for recycling operations. Utilizing AI-powered pattern recognition helps to separate valuable materials precisely where needed.
Partner support
As WeSort.AI’s official partner for the UK and Ireland, Kaizen Recycling Limited will provide:
- Application assessments to identify best-fit installation points and relevant waste streams
- Project coordination and implementation support
- Local commercial support, training and ongoing customer care
About WeSort.AI GmbH
WeSort.AI is bringing order to the transition to renewable resources. Founded in Wuerzburg in 2022, this deep-tech company specialises in identifying valuable resources within waste streams and mitigating risks. With a team of 15 experts, the start-up develops intelligent sorting systems that combine the expertise of a human expert with the speed of state-of-the-art technology. At the heart of this are AI-based solutions such as X.Sort technology: by combining X-rays and artificial intelligence, the system detects hidden risks such as lithium-ion batteries or e-cigarettes before they can cause fires. WeSort.AI helps waste management and recycling companies make their facilities safer and efficiently recover valuable materials – from copper to rare earths. The company was awarded the “Deutsche Gründerpreis” as early as 2024 in recognition of this innovative spirit.
