Q&A: Recycling Content TPE for Automotive
Our recent webinar on the launch of Recycled Content TPE for Automotive was very popular, so here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Our recent webinar on the launch of Recycled Content TPE for Automotive was very popular, so here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions. In the webinar, Matthias Michl presented the most important and memorable facts about our latest launch and welcomed Simon Schmid, CEO of Tessi Supply, as a guest speaker and successful user of the compounds.
Take the opportunity of this 25-minute webinar to gain insights into the promotion of sustainability in automotive TPE solutions. Find out how KRAIBURG TPE can help you achieve your sustainability goals.
What is the source of the recycled fillers?
The primary source of recycled filler for our automotive solutions is post-industrial recycling calcium carbonate.
Are your sustainable solutions only available in Europe or can you deliver globally?
We can currently supply automotive solutions globally with up to 77% recycled content, manufactured at our German plant. In Malaysia and the US, our production is focused on local recycled content grades limited to 50%. However, we're actively integrating new raw materials into our US and Malaysian plants to produce high recycled content solutions locally by 2025. This will ensure the best product carbon footprint and a streamlined supply chain.
What is the key value proposition of your new recycled TPEs?
Our new solutions offer sustainable TPEs with comparable quality to virgin compounds. We maintain crucial properties like surface aspect, weathering behavior, odor, and mechanical properties. Additionally, we provide high post-consumer content (25 – 60%) to meet future EOL EU regulations. Moreover, we are working towards our own sustainability targets by utilizing PIR thermoplastics, PIR fillers, and PCR technical white oil, contributing to resource conservation.
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Author | Magdalena Michl
Product Manager | Product Management EMEA
Phone: +49 8638 9810-324