Waste Robotics and AE Gibson & Sons Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance AI-Powered Waste Sorting in Australia

Trois-Rivières, QC, AUG 12, 2025 - Waste Robotics, a leader in AI-driven waste sorting technology, has announced a new strategic partnership with AE Gibson & Sons, a long-established Australian engineering firm. The collaboration is part of Waste Robotics' Licensed Integrator Partnership (LIPS) program, which aims to accelerate the global adoption of intelligent sorting systems through a strong network of regional partners for sales, deployment, and after-sales support. 

With this agreement, AE Gibson & Sons becomes the official LIPS partner for Australia. This partnership brings advanced, locally supported robotic waste sorting solutions to recycling and waste processing facilities nationwide. 

Founded as a fifth-generation, family-owned business, AE Gibson & Sons operates two large-scale manufacturing centers and is well known for designing and building high-performance industrial machinery. The company's expertise encompasses systems for processing renewable resources, biomass, and waste, as well as engineering, design, and manufacture of special purpose industrial equipment, specialised engineering services, fabrication, machining, hydraulics, pneumatics, automation systems and robotics. 

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainability in a diverse range of segments. 

"Partnering with AE Gibson & Sons is a meaningful step for us, not just in expanding to the Australian market, but in aligning with a team that understands industrial-grade machinery and share our vision for smarter, safer, highly efficient processes.," said Luis Martins, VP of Sales and Marketing at Waste Robotics. "Their track record in automation and customer service gives us confidence that together, we can deliver reliable solutions tailored to local industry needs." 

Curtis Gibson, CEO of AE Gibson & Sons, echoed this sentiment, adding: "We're thrilled to be partnering with Waste Robotics to deliver high-quality robotic waste sorting and recycling solutions to our customers across Australia. This collaboration brings together the strengths of both teams to offer advanced, sustainable, and efficient systems that customers can rely on for long-term performance. 

The LIPS program is central to Waste Robotics' global growth strategy. It connects regional industry leaders with the company's AI-powered sorting systems. Through this model, facilities around the world gain access to advanced robotic solutions supported by local knowledge and service excellence. 

This new partnership is expected to enhance operational efficiency for MRFs and waste processors in Australia, helping them meet evolving sustainability targets while reducing manual labor and improving material recovery rates. 

About Waste Robotics 

Based in Canada, Waste Robotics develops AI-powered robotic sorting systems that combine computer vision, deep learning, and robotic manipulation. The company specialises in sorting waste through advanced robotics solutions for bag sorting, construction and demolition (C&D) debris, recyclables, and metals. 

About AE Gibson & Sons 

AE Gibson & Sons is a fifth-generation Australian engineering company specialising in high performance industrial machinery, renewable resource processing systems, industrial automation, and field services. With two major manufacturing facilities, the company serves clients across Australia with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and long-term support. 

Visit Waste Robotics website here: www.wasterobotic.com

Media Contact - Waste Robotics Bayan Dawihis - bayan.dawihis@wasterobotic.com 

Media Contact - AE Gibson & Sons Debbie Krogh - dkrogh@aegibsonman.com.au