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Borealis to install recycled PO compounding line in Belgium
Borealis is installing a semi-commer- cial demonstration recyclate-based polyolefins (rPO) compounding line in Beringen, Belgium. The new line will use Borealis’
proprietary Borcycle M technology to transform mechanically recycled post-consumer waste into high-quali- ty rigid PP and PE materials, and will be capable of processing a broad range of recyclate flakes from both PP and HDPE waste sources. Set for construction this year, the plant is expected to be fully operational in the first half of 2025.
Dow to acquire Circulus
Dow has signed an agreement to acquire recycler Circulus in the US. This transaction includes two facilities, one in Ardmore, Oklahoma, and another in Arab, Alabama, with a total capacity of 50,000 tonnes/yr. Dow’s expertise in
materials science and high-performance resins combined with Circulus’ mechanical film recycling capability will allow Dow to enhance its offerings in a range of applications such as stretch film, liners and select food packag- ing and help it reach its 2030 Transform the Waste goal. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024. �
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https://circulus.com
8 Mirjam Mayer, Borealis Vice
President Circular Economy Solu- tions, said: “This represents another step in Borealis’ ambition to deepen our expertise in giving plastic waste a new life in high-value applications.” The investment will expand
Borealis’ overall recyclate processing and compounding capacity as well as provide valuable operational experience and technological insight into recyclate processing that will help the company scale up the technology in future, it said. �
www.borealisgroup.com
Erema remains cautious despite strong sales
IMAGE: EREMA Erema has opened a new R&D centre at its HQ in Ansfelden, Austria
Austria-based Erema Group – which has eight subsidiar- ies: Erema, Pure Loop, Plasmac, Keycycle, Lindner Washtech, UMAC, Plastic- preneur and 3S – has closed the 2023/24 fiscal year with total revenues of €380m. The group manufactured 290 extruders for recycling plastic in the past fiscal year, supplemented by over 100 add-on components such as filter systems. “With our machines and components, we have now
PLASTICS RECYCLING WORLD | July/August 2024
reached a recycling volume of more than 25 million tonnes per year worldwide, which makes a significant contribution to the develop- ment of a circular economy for plastics,” said Manfred Hackl, CEO of the group. Despite the success, Hackl
urged caution: “The plastics recycling industry is having a tough time competing with the low prices for virgin material, particularly in Europe, with companies still facing high energy and
production costs. We are using this time to further optimise our processes and invest more in research and development. Our aim is to continuously increase the added value for our custom- ers and be ready for the next phase of growth.” In recent times, the group has invested in developing machines for specific tasks, applications, and infrastruc- ture, and opened a new R&D centre in Ansfelden, Austria. �
https://erema-group.com
www.plasticsrecyclingworld.com
IMAGE: BOREALIS
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