Automotive components – Klean Industries Inc., a leader in tire pyrolysis equipment and project design, is pleased to expand its collaboration with Reoil Ltd. 20-04-2024
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Clash in Brussels over chemical recycling
Today, the European Parliament’s Environment Committee (ENVI) rejected a proposal by the European Commission to use the mass balance approach for calculating recycled content in PET bottles as per the Single-Use Plastics (SUP) Directive’s targets. The committee voted on this resolution, which is set for a full parliamentary vote next week, with a narrow outcome of 25 in favor, 24 against, and 3 abstentions.
ENVI argued that chemical recycling technologies, which include methods like pyrolysis and gasification, do not effectively contribute to the SUP Directive’s 2025 targets and are only minimally relevant for the 2030 goals. Automotive components
However, the relevance of these technologies is acknowledged in the ongoing legislative process concerning the regulation of packaging and packaging waste.
In its resolution, ENVI urged the Commission to abandon its current project and to avoid making a binding decision on the methods for calculating and verifying the recycled content in beverage bottles, particularly concerning pyrolysis and gasification. The committee did not extend this recommendation to depolymerization methods, provided they are not associated with the mass balance approach. Automotive components
Luran S XA SPF60, developed for challenging outdoor applications, provides superior UV resistance and high gloss finishes, particularly suitable for automotive components like exterior trims and front grilles
Laura Nübling, Product Manager at Luran S, EMEA, expressed her enthusiasm about the material’s performance in automotive settings, anticipating seeing it in use on the road.
Luran S is an ASA polymer known for its excellent surface quality, impact strength, and color fastness. Automotive components
It offers outstanding long-term durability against UV light and heat, alongside remarkable chemical resistance, making it ideal for various outdoor applications.
To maintain its status as the leading styrenic polymer for weather resistance, Luran S has introduced enhanced versions, SPF30 and SPF60, featuring advanced UV stabilization. This upgrade reinforces its benchmark position by significantly improving its resistance to harsh environmental conditions.
The Luran S product line caters to a wide array of industries such as automotive, construction, toys, sports and leisure, electronics, healthcare, household, and packaging. Among these, Luran S 778T stands out as a variant particularly tailored for high heat and chemical resistance, prevalent in numerous automotive applications. Automotive components
Technonikol is set to enhance its production of recyclable materials by doubling the capacity in Tosnensky district, Leningrad region in the latter half of 2024, according to Vedomosti
The firm will invest 480 million rubles to add two more granulation lines and inaugurate a washing complex with a water treatment system, revealed Anna Dautova, Deputy Operating Director of the Polymer Insulation division.
Half of the produced recycled granules will be marketed to other Russian businesses, marking Technonikol’s entry into the secondary pellet market. Automotive components
The facility, which started operating fully at the start of 2024, processes waste polystyrene, high-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene, and polypropylene into secondary pellets. These are used to manufacture building materials such as film, bitumen, and thermal insulation products. With the new installations, the plant’s output will reach 12,000 tonnes of granules annually, contributing to a total recycling capacity of 13,400 tonnes of plastic waste per year.
Technonikol also upgraded the TechnoNIKOL-Ulyanovsk Plant recently, increasing labor productivity by 20% and product volume by 25%.
This upgrade enabled the production of thicker extruded polystyrene foam, with investments totaling 262 million rubles. Automotive components
NILIT Announces Strategic Expansions, Including a Joint Venture with Shenma in China
NILIT, the global leader in high-performance Nylon 6.6 fibers for the apparel industry and leader in sustainability, that owns the broadest line of sustainable Nylon 6.6 products, is announcing a new joint venture with Shenma Industry Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Shenma), a subsidiary of China Pingmei Shenma Group, a global leader in the industrial Nylon 6.6 market and a leading supplier to the automotive industry around the world. This new partnership represents a significant expansion of production capacity within China, also demonstrating NILIT’s ongoing commitment to support the growth of global customers and brands. Automotive components
This expansion is highlighted by multiple investments and cooperation designed to enhance production capabilities and deliver more innovative solutions to the textile industry.
“We are pleased to unveil this new greenfield joint venture in China with Shenma to introduce differentiated state-of-the-art technologies to support the local market,” says Ilan Melamed, NILIT Global General Manager. “This collaboration is set to produce premium specialized products in Fully Drawn Yarns (FDY), known for their outstanding strength and smoothness, and Air Textured Yarns (ATY), known for providing unparalleled softness for the textile market, providing quality and performance, all within a highly competitive cost structure. This partnership will open new opportunities in end uses such as home textiles and the automotive industry where strength, smoothness, and durability are essential.” The joint venture will include a new production site in Pingdingshan, the China Nylon City. Automotive components
Klean Industries Inc., a leader in tire pyrolysis equipment and project design, is pleased to expand its collaboration with Reoil Ltd.
They are enhancing their long-term partnership by co-developing additional projects. Their latest endeavor involves implementing the Klean Loop™ technology, an AI-driven tracking and identification system, at a reference plant in Bukowno, Poland. This integration aims to enhance the transparency and efficiency of recycling end-of-life tires (ELT), simplifying ESG reporting and improving CO2 impact measurements throughout the recycling chain. This marks a significant advancement in achieving closed-loop circularity and adding value to recovered products. Automotive components
Reoil is recognized for creating some of the most sustainable and cost-effective solutions for ELT through its robust R&D and commercial efforts. The company leverages patented pyrolysis technology, distinguishing itself in profitability within the market. Since 2005, Klean Industries has specialized in tire pyrolysis, supported by a team with decades of experience in thermal processing equipment.
Michal Mikuśkiewicz, founder of Reoil, highlighted the scalability and proven profitability of their processes, now poised for tripling production capacity with Klean Loop™. Anders Bergman, head of Klean Loop™ at Klean Industries, emphasized the platform’s role in enhancing product lifecycle circularity. Automotive components
Jesse Klinkhamer, CEO of Klean Industries, underscored their commitment to leading the industry towards complete circularity in tire management, building on their pioneering efforts in producing high-quality recovered carbon blacks.
Coca-Cola makes bottles lighter
Coca-Cola is launching lighter bottles across North America, reducing the PET or rPET content by 2.5 grams each. Over the past decade, the weight of Coca-Cola, Sprite, and Fanta bottles in 12, 16.9, and 20-ounce sizes has dropped from 27 grams to just 18.5 grams. This change is part of the company’s effort to meet demands for reduced plastic in packaging. Automotive components
Alejandro Santamaria, Sr. Director for Global Packaging Development and Innovation at Coca-Cola, explains that achieving lighter packaging without sacrificing functionality involves meticulous design of the preform and final bottle shape. This is crucial for carbonated beverages, which need to maintain specific carbonation levels to ensure taste quality upon opening. The redesign applies to both virgin PET and fully recycled rPET bottles, excluding caps and labels.
The new bottles will be phased into the U.S. and Canadian markets throughout the year. Coca-Cola anticipates this initiative will cut down the use of about 800 million units, or roughly 15,000 tonnes of plastic, from 2024 to 2025. Additionally, the company is experimenting with lighter designs for 2-liter and 24-ounce multi-serve bottles, extending its commitment to sustainability. Automotive components
Global LDPE Market Faces Downturn Amid Oversupply and Weak Demand in April 2024
In the first half of April 2024, oversupply conditions led to a downturn in the global Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) market. Despite higher April contracts for LDPE in Europe, sentiment remained steady as demand tapered off following a three-month uptrend. Similarly, the Asian market saw a moderate to declining trend due to ample supplies. To account for the shorter working days during Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, many Middle Eastern producers decreased their April offers, resulting in price reductions in both Asia and Europe. Automotive components
The European LDPE prices declined by about 1% during H1 of April, mainly due to weak domestic demand and surplus supply. Manufacturers encountered challenges in adjusting prices to match production costs amidst a slow market, leading to cost pressures. Despite feedstock Ethylene costs on the rise, many suppliers opted to lower prices due to better availability. The drop in LDPE prices in April was driven by increased availability and a shift in the supply-demand balance, which favored buyers. While some suppliers initially aimed to maintain stable prices, they ultimately had to decrease them due to consumer resistance and reduced shipping expenses. Automotive components
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