EuroWire January 2020

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Repsol markets its first certified circular polyolefins

REPSOL has achieved a milestone in its commitment to boost the circular economy, with its pioneering work in the production of certified circular polyolefins, which use plastic waste as raw material.

waste, leading the implementation of plastic waste chemical recycling on an industrial scale. The company has obtained ISCC Plus certification for its complex in Puertollano, Spain, for the first tons of circular polyethylene and poly- propylene that are already commercially

New EU HQ and warehouse for Proton Products Europe In spring 2020, Proton Products will celebrate its first 20 years in the industry. The company made a multi-million- euro investment with its recently completed purpose-built European headquarters in Belgium, with ware- housing and training facilities, that will allow it to improve logistics and customer services and accommodate more staff. Proton has grown into a supplier for on-line instrumentation and process machinery for the wire and cable industries. Proton Products Europe director Danny Buelens said, “These modern facilities underline our commitment as an Industry 4.0 company. They will support our further growth into the industries we serve. Here we will accommodate and retain more young professionals to develop the Proton brand and reputation for many years to come.” available to customers in Europe. Repsol’s circular polyolefins are pro- duced by feeding, as an alternative raw material, oils obtained from plastic waste that is not suitable for mechanical recycling and would otherwise go to landfill. This new raw material is fed alongside conventional raw material at the refinery, reducing the consumption of non-renewable resources. With ISCC Plus certification, Repsol can allocate these savings on a specific share to the polyolefins produced in the complex. The certified materials ensure the traceability of the plastic waste used at the source, while offering the same quality and functionality as virgin polyolefins. Repsol www.repsol.com

In 2015, Repsol experimentally began to feed oil from chemically recycled plastic

Proton Products Europe NV www.protonproducts.eu

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