Polyblend has announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the conversion of an existing production line at its site in Bad Sobernheim, Germany. This €4 million investment will expand the production of compounds incorporating mechanically recycled materials, in line with the Company’s ambition to strengthen polymer circularity through three key pillars: Rethink plastic use, Reduce its impact, Recycle and develop circularity.
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Photo of plastic silos belonging to Polyblend GmbH at the Bad Sobernheim site.
The project involves expanding an existing production line to manufacture a new generation of recycled compounds designed to meet growing market demand for sustainable solutions. The investment anticipates forthcoming European circularity requirements in the automotive sector. In particular, the proposed End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Regulation is expected to introduce mandatory recycled-content targets for new vehicles, further increasing the demand for compounds incorporating recycled materials.
The converted line shall start operations at the end of 2027 with a capacity to produce up to 15 kt of compounds based on recycled feedstock.
This initiative is fully aligned with the Company’s strategy to accelerate the development of circular solutions and support customers in reducing their environmental footprint. By increasing the integration of recycled materials into its compounds, Polyblend actively contributes to developing a circular value chain.
“This investment is a tangible demonstration of our ambition to accelerate the development of circular polymers and expand our portfolio of recycled solutions. By leveraging existing industrial infrastructure, we can optimize resources used while maximizing the efficiency of our investments and position Polyblend GmbH as a key partner in the circular economy,” said Michel Cassart, Polyblend Site Director.