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Renolit invests


in mixing Renolit has invested €56 million to expand raw material processing at its site in Worms in Germany – with a new mixing plant is where raw materials are weighed and blended. Construction of the


facility, which began in February, is expected to be completed by Decem- ber 2026 – for commis- sioning in June 2027. “Renolit is paving the way for long-term, efficient and environmen- tally friendly production,” according to Michael Bätz, plant manager at the site. “The facility helps us


make our production processes more efficient while improving condi- tions for staff.” � www.renolit.com


Interzero to produce food-grade PP recyclate


German full-service provider Interzero is buiding a new site in Dessau where it plans to produce food-grade polypropylene (PP) regranu- late from Germany’s lightweight packaging collection system. “Despite the difficult


market environment, Interzero is continuing to invest in mechanical recy- cling with our new site for the production of recyclates that are suitable for contact- sensitive applications,” according to Jan Kroker, CEO of Interzero. “With this step, we are demonstrating how effective the circular economy can be and making a clear commit- ment to Europe’s raw material sovereignty,” he added


The feedstock will come


from Interzero’s own lightweight packaging sorting facilities. In Dessau, bales of


recyclable material are first shredded and washed, then re-sorted and processed. The resulting flakes are subsequently recycled with the necessary decontamina-


tion carried out on site with a partner. All tests relating to the


sorting and recycling process have been com- pleted successfully and the pilot plant, initially designed for a production capacity of 5,000 tonnes/yr, is currently under construction. � www.interzero.com


PC sheet for urban art project


The Mapquilt Tree, an art project by Stephanie Imbeau, uses solid polycar- bonate sheets supplied by Exolon. Imbeau says it reflects the urban structure of Berlin’s Wedding district as a stylised tree canopy. Inspired by the concept of a quilt, the design brings together numerous indi- vidual sections. The choice of materials — stainless steel and polycarbonate — creates a connection to everyday urban life as they are familiar elements of the built environment. Streets and


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pathways become stainless- steel branches framing the built-up areas — represented by the translucent polycar- bonate sheet.


Opal white 5mm-thick


Exolon UV solid polycarbon- ate sheet, with UV protec- tion on both sides, was used for the translucent elements


IMAGE: EXOLON


of the canopy. The soft white tone enhances the sculp- ture’s open, airy appear- ance, while changing daylight conditions and viewing angles create a variety of visual effects, says the artist. Imbeau said she was


impressed by the material’s ease of processing, visual quality and thermoforming capabilities — which made it possible to shape the individual elements of the canopy and integrate them into the stainless-steel structure. � www.exolongroup.com


FILM & SHEET EXTRUSION | September 2026 www.filmandsheet.com


IMAGE: INTERZERO


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