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its anti-static properties help to ensure Application Manager for Palsgaard’s already conducted several successful mechanical recycling, CirculenRevive
the polymer powder does not cling to Bio-Speciality Additives. trials of Einar 987 with resin producers. through chemical recycling, and Circulen-
the reactor wall during polymerisation. Renew using bio-circular feedstock.
This serves to stabilise the reaction Einar 987 is eff ective at low dosages Einar 987 is one of several products These product lines address the grow-
temperature, sustain a high produc- of just 100-300 ppm and helps to deliver that Palsgaard will be showcasing on its ing demand for recycled and bio-based
tion performance and enable consistent long catalyst mileage without any com- booth (Booth C15, Hall 7-Level 1) at polymers across multiple industries.
product quality,” said Ms. Laura Juhl, promise in performance. Palsgaard has the K show.
The company also showcased its
FOCUS ON CIRCULARITY MoReTec chemical recycling techno-
GCR boosts portfolio with new polyolefi ns recycling facility logy, which provides a unique solution

in Spain for processing pre-sorted mixed plastic
waste. The catalytic process achieves
more than 80% plastic-to-plastic yield
GCR, the Spanish supplier of re- and is estimated to have at least 50%
cycled polyolefi ns, mineral master- lower carbon footprint compared to
batches, and compounds, has begun ope- fossil-based feedstock processes.
rations at its new polyolefi n recycling
plant in Castellet i la Gornal, near Barce- infl ection point, and LYB is well-posi- recycled/renewable polymers expected The company is building its fi rst
lona, Spain. The facility is designed to tioned to lead the transition towards by 2030. industrial-scale chemical recycling plant
recycle more than 100,000 tonnes of more sustainable solutions,” said Jim using the MoReTec technology at its
post-consumer polyolefi ns and 30,000 Guilfoyle, Senior Vice President, Ole- Ms. Paula Sanabria Luque, Senior Wesseling (Germany) site. The startup
tonnes of post-industrial polyolefi ns fi ns & Polyolefi ns EMAEI. “Our ad- Director EMEAI, Marketing and Com- of the 50,000-tpa plant is expected in
annually. vances in recycling technologies and mercial Development, Circular and 2026.
circular solutions refl ect our purpose of Low Carbon Solutions, said, “The regu-
“With an annual recycling capacity creating solutions for everyday sustain- latory framework will drive signifi cant LYB is planning to set up a similar
exceeding 130,000 tonnes, this faci- able living.” demand for circular solutions, which facility at Houston (USA) – the site of
lity is the largest in Europe located on LYB is uniquely positioned to address, the company’s sole crude oil refi nery,
one site,” said Ms. Sandra Fernandez He noted that while regulatory deve- particularly for contact-sensitive appli- which was shut down earlier this year.
Freixa, the company’s Global Market- according to GCR. Ciclic is off ered According to Ms. Freixa, GCR spe- lopments like EU’s Packaging and cations like food packaging.” This proposed facility would have dou-
ing & Sustainability Director. to customers in the fl exible and rigid cialises in producing sustainable plastic Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) ble the capacity of the fi rst, producing
packaging, personal care, automotive solutions, catering to brand owners and are creating demand for recycled The company presented its off er- 100,000-tonnes of circular feedstock
The new facility will provide recy- and building and construction sectors. plastic processors seeking recycled and content, there is a signifi cant supply ings in its Circulen portfolio, which each year. LYB’s booth (D12) at the K
cled feedstock for GCR’s Ciclic range recyclable plastics as well as mineral gap with up to 10-mt shortage in includes CirculenRecover through show will be located in Hall 8A.
of sustainable polyolefi ns and Granic The Granic product line integrates concentrates. The company operates
range of mineral-based masterbatches ultrafi ne minerals such as calcium carbo- two production plants with a capacity WIDE PRODUCT RANGE
and compounds. nate (CaCO ), talc, or silica with polyethy- of over 500,000-tpa. Exports – mainly
3
lene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). This to Europe – account for 85% of its turn- Syensqo showcases diverse portfolio
The Ciclic portfolio includes re- mineral addition can replace up to 70% over.
cycled HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, and PP, of fi nal plastic content, resulting in signi- Syensqo, the Belgium-based chemi- PEEK, Ajedium fi lms, Xencor LFT for electric motors, designed to address
which can lower the CO emissions fi cant reduction of polymer use while GCR’s booth (K27) at the K show cals fi rm spun off from Solvay, will be and Tecnofl on FKM, which are de- these challenges.
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of plastic applications by up to 90%, improving mechanical properties. will be located in Hall 8A. making its debut at the K show. signed to enhance automotive systems,
such as e-motors, power electronics, Syensqo also introduced Amodel
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS During the press conference, batteries, and thermal management PPA HFFR-4133 orange-coloured
LyondellBasell puts spotlight on circular and low-carbon Syensqo focussed on how its speciality components. grade for critical electric vehicle com-
polymers, additives, emulsifi ers, spe-
ponents. This high-performance fl ame
offerings ciality monomers, and green solvents In electric mobility, key priorities retardant polypthalamide (PPA), distin-
are playing a crucial role in three areas include increasing range, improving guished by its stable and vibrant orange
Global chemicals giant, Lyondell- During the press conference, LYB Carbon Solutions business, growing of “powering electrifi cation, advancing power density, and reducing weight colour, aligns with the industry’s grow-
Basell (LYB), is deploying its expertise executives highlighted the signifi cant and upgrading the core and stepping up digitalisation and enriching lives.” and charging times. Syensqo said its ing emphasis on safety and visibility
in recycling technologies and circular progress in implementing the company’s performance and culture”. KetaSpire PEEK for magnet wire in- for critical electric vehicle components,
feedstock to ensure a sustainable future strategy focused on three pillars: Syensqo showcased brands like sulation and Ajedium fi lms range for such as connectors and busbars. The
for the plastics sector. “building a profi table Circular & Low “The plastics industry is at a critical Amodel PPA, Ryton PPS, KetaSpire slot liners are best-in-class solutions grade meets safety expectations by

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