EVENT REVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 25 No. 12/24 www.petpla.net 31 Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim host two-day recycling conference Experience a new dimension of plastics recycling Over 180 participants from 25 nations accepted the invitation from Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim to attend the Recycling Days in the newly opened Recycling Innovation Center in Weingarten, Germany, on November 6 and 7, 2024. In keeping with the theme of “Experience A New Dimension of Plastics Recycling,” the two-day conference featured a variety of presentations and live demonstrations, allowing participants to gain insights into various technologies designed to enhance the efficiency of the plastics recycling process. Internal and external experts from the industry, including researchers, shared insights on how the right equipment can save resources and costs without compromising the quality of the recycled compound. Practical examples from successful recycling plants also significantly enhanced understanding of the topic. Achim Ebel, Head of Sales at Herbold Meckesheim, and Kürşat Başdemir, Company’s Founder and Project Director at Ekosistem Ltd., presented the latest advancements in Herbold washing lines, focusing on the impact of water treatment on the quality of the recycled compound. Martin Müller, CEO at Polymetrix, and Sabine Schönfeld, Sales Manager at Coperion, gave a joint presentation on a bottle-tobottle recycling plant. This system of Indian preform and plastic packaging manufacturer Magpet Polymer Pvt Ltd. produces rPET granulate approved for direct food contact by both the European Food Safety Administration (EFSA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Furthermore, it is brand owner approved. Spotlight on extrusion Coperion leaders Frank Mack, Head of Process Technology Engineering Plastics, and Jochen Schofer, Head of Sales Recycling, presented a lecture on the range of possible extruder types for plastics recycling, demonstrating how the choice of extruder technology can impact both the overall process efficiency as well as end product quality. Live demonstrations On both days of the conference, guests could witness the newest developments in action during live demonstrations in the Recycling Innovation Center. The added value of individual technologies was demonstrated on running systems, along with their impacts on the entire recycling process. Attendees had the opportunity to see the benefits of Coperion’s twin-screw extruders’ self-cleaning screw profiles and mixing properties by observing an STS 25 twin-screw extruder in operation. Fillers and reinforcing materials were added to the recyclate in varying quantities, demonstrating how quickly recipe changes can be implemented on Coperion extruders without cleaning effort or product loss. www.herbold.com www.coperion.com
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