NEWS


Aimplas in packaging and automotive R&D


Aimplas, the Spanish Plastics Technology Centre, is taking part in the Upcycle project, which brings together 19 partners from 12 countries to develop novel circular value chains that convert non-recyclable plastic waste into non-per- sistent packaging materials. A vital aspect of the project will involve use of smart polymerisation strategies, AI-driven process intensifi- cation eco-design ap- proaches, and Safe-and- Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) principles. Flexible packaging for


fresh food, beverage bottles, and personal care containers, are among the targeted packaging applica- tions where end-of-life performance and recyclabil- ity are considered crucial. The role of Aimplas is to connect research with practical packaging imple- mentation and oversee end-of-life evaluation. Another initiative led by Aimplas aims to reduce odours and promote the


IN BRIEF...


MAAG Group says it is driving the strategic expansion of its Recycling Systems business unit in spite of the industry’s current challenges and appointing Michael Heitzinger in the role of Manager Business Devel- opment Recycling Systems. https://maag.com


use of recycled materials in the automotive sector. Through its H2Odor project, which involves several Spanish companies, it is focusing on the creation of new thermoplastic materials based on postconsumer recycled (PCR) polyolefins, free of contaminants and odours, specially designed for use in vehicle interiors. The organisation said the


new materials must not only meet the sector’s strict technical requirements, such as thermal resistance and UV radiation behaviour, but also be sustainable and


cost-effective. To this end, the project seeks to opti- mise the pretreatment of recycled plastics by incorpo- rating advanced water- based decontamination and deodorisation technologies, whilst ensuring alignment with the European Commis- sion’s latest legislative proposals. The project is being funded by the Valencian Institute of Competitiveness and Innovation through the Strategic Cooperation Projects program as well as ERDF funds. � www.aimplas.net


Broadway has launched new carbon-black-free, NIR-detectable black and silver masterbatches that allow PET, PP, PE, and other polymers to maintain a premium aesthetic while remaining visible to optical sorting during recycling, said Broadway. https://broadwaycolours.com


Syensqo says it has invented a proprietary chemical recycling technol- ogy that efficiently depoly- merises sulfone polymers to obtain purified raw material monomers. This new process enables the infinite circularity of sulfone polymers, confirming Syensqo’s position at the forefront of sustainable specialty polymers. www.syensqo.com


LH-Plastics expands LDPE plant in Germany


German recycler LH-Plastics is increas- ing production capacity for high-quality PCR LDPE by 3,000 tonnes/yr with the commissioning of another Erema recycling machine at its plant in Werdau. The company said this investment underscores its strategic focus on creating capacity early to meet the growing demand for PCR materials in the packaging industry, with the added capacity enabling it to reliably supply


8


PCR LDPE for applications such as stretch film, bubble wrap, thin rubbish bags, shrink hoods, and flat films. “With the new plant, we can make


processes more stable, ensure even tighter quality control, and organise our business more efficiently,” said Lisa Piehler, Quality & Organisation, LH-Plastics. “This means: less fluctua- tion, more transparency, and greater safety in every batch.”


PLASTICS RECYCLING WORLD | November/December 2025 The new system enables fine


filtration down to 70 µm for a clean gel image and uniform surfaces, homog- enisation in mixing silos for constant MFR and colour values, RecyClass- compliant testing processes with COA per batch and retention samples, and digital traceability across the entire production chain. � www.lh-plastics.de � www.erema.com


www.plasticsrecyclingworld.com


IMAGE: AIMPLAS


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36