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MODULAR DESIGN
Lummus, Resynergi bring microwave-powered

plastic pyrolysis technology to market

Lummus Technology, a provider of
process technologies, and Resynergi, an
American innovator in modular plastic
recycling technology, have announced
the commercialisation of Resynergi’s
Continuous Microwave Assisted Pyro-
lysis (CMAP) modules. The technology
converts plastic waste into circular
pyrolysis products significantly faster
and more efficiently than traditional
pyrolysis methods.

Lummus and Resynergi had esta-
blished the technology development
partnership in 2024.
allows for rapid deployment, making it plastic waste crisis. The commercial
“Now that the technology is avail- possible to install and operate units in offering of our modules is a crucial
able, we can work with customers to months rather than years. Lummus will milestone in the viability, speed and
integrate this advanced solution into fabricate and supply the modules, leve- impact of a circular future for plastic,”
existing infrastructure, helping close raging its global fabrication network said Resynergi’s CEO Mr. Brian
the loop on plastic waste and drive and experience of supplying modular Bauer. The Resynergi modules can also
sustainability in our industry,” said and proprietary equipment. leverage digital capabilities from Lum-
Mr. Leon de Bruyn, President and CEO mus Digital, a jv between Lummus
of Lummus Technology. The system offers 10X smaller and TCG-Digital. The available capa-
reactor footprint and system-on-a-skid bilities can integrate data collection,
Unlike conventional pyrolysis, the design eliminates local waste manage- machine learning and artificial intelli-
CMAP modules use microwave energy ment and municipality’s typical square gence. They can also monitor module
to break down plastic molecules faster, footage requirements for a “recycling installations offering real-time data for
with significant reduction in CO plant.” “The world can’t wait for large improved decision-making allowing
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emissions compared to conventional factories and recycling facilities to operators to access expert advice and
polymer production. Its modular design come online to process our mounting remote support.

Sika announces acquisitions in UK and US

Swiss construction chemicals firm, liquid applied products to rials including self-levelling
Sika, has acquired Cromar Building sealants and adhesives, are and waterproofing solutions.
Products, a supplier of roofing systems used both for residential Sika had held a minority partici-
in the UK, mainly serving its customers and large-scale applications. pation in HPS, which distri-
through the distribution channel. The Cromar operates a manufac- butes Schönox branded products,
acquisition opens up significant cross- turing facility which will complements manufactured by Sika Germany, in the
selling potential and will support Sika’s Sika’s production footprint. US market. “Fully integrating this busi-
further expansion in the UK roofing sector. ness into Sika USA will create a strong
In another announcement, Sika said it platform for further expansion in the
Cromar’s products and solutions, has fully acquired HPS North America, building finishing segment and lead to
which range from membranes and a supplier of building finishing mate- significant efficiency gains,” Sika said.

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