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ENSURING CIRCULARITY
Vynova announces R&D programme on PVC recycling

technologies

European chlor-alkali company,
Vynova, has launched a research & deve-
lopment programme to further advance
PVC recycling and help the PVC val-
ue chain accelerate towards circularity.
The company will focus on techno-
logies to remove heavy metals from dis-
solved rigid post-consumer PVC waste
such as used window profiles or pipes.

PVC is widely used in numerous
long-lasting and durable applications
and can be repeatedly mechanically
recycled without any significant loss
of key properties. However, due to the
long lifespan of PVC applications such Vynova said one of these collabo- contribute to improved PVC circularity.
as windows or pipes, PVC waste often rations is focused on removing heavy This R&D programme aims to comple-
still contains additives that were used in metals, such as lead and cadmium, from ment and further build on existing
production decades ago, but have since end-of-life rigid PVC products through mechanical recycling technologies. We
been proactively phased out by the a combination of dissolution and mem- look forward to continue engaging with
vinyls industry in Europe. “In order to en- brane filtration technologies. If the cur- value chain partners and contribute to
sure full compliance with existing and rent research efforts are successful in their circular PVC ambitions,” com-
potential future restrictions related to providing expanded, viable recycling mented Mr. Rudy Miller, Vice Presi-
such legacy additives, innovative solu- options for the European PVC industry, dent Vinyls Business and Head of
tions are required,” the company said Vynova will move towards industrial- Circularity at Vynova.
explaining the drivers behind the R&D isation of these technologies by 2030.
programme which would comprise Established in 2015, Vynova is the
both internal research efforts and colla- “In the last few years, we have ex- chlor-vinyls platform of the International
borations with academic institutions. plored various technology options to Chemical Investors Group (ICIG).

MEDICAL DEVICES
DuPont to acquire Donatelle Plastics

DuPont has agreed to acquire Do- be the second acquisition, following sition of Donatelle Plastics will bring
natelle Plastics, a leading medical device Spectrum last year, that will deepen our complementary advanced technologies
contract manufacturer specialising in the expertise in the medical device market and capabilities including medical de-
design, development and manufacture segments and enhance our position as vice injection moulding, liquid silicone
of medical components and devices. a partner of choice for our customers.” rubber processing, precision machining,
device assembly, and tool building.
“Our healthcare strategy is focused DuPont’s healthcare exposure within Donatelle Plastics has a strong financial
on offering a comprehensive suite of the Industrial Solutions line of business growth profile aligned to attractive thera-
solutions for customers in high-growth of the E&I segment includes Spectrum, peutic areas including electrophysio-
therapeutic areas,” said Mr. Jon Kemp, a leader in medical device components, logy, drug delivery, diagnostics, cardiac
President, DuPont Electronics & In- and Liveo, a leader in silicone solutions rhythm management, neurostimulation,
dustrial (E&I). “Donatelle Plastics will for healthcare applications. The acqui- and orthopaedic extremities.

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