Extrusion International 2-2024-USA

19 Extrusion International 2/2024 Range of Medical Masterbatches Introduced Gabriel-Chemie announced the in- troduction of a cutting-edge product range tailored for the medical indus- try, specifically designed to meet the stringent requirements of ISO 10993. This newly unveiled product line features Polyethylene (PE) and Poly- propylene (PP) based polymer carrier masterbatches, strategically devel- oped to help streamline bio-com- patibility concerns. Gabriel-Chemie‘s medical masterbatches are poised to significantly reduce product devel - opment time due to being a ready- made product range. Diego Karpeles, Corporate Busi- ness Development and Innovation Manager at Gabriel-Chemie Group, expressed enthusiasm about the new masterbatch range: „Our com- mitment to excellence is reflected in the careful selection of raw ma- terials that align to meet ISO 10993 standards. Moreover, our produc- tion process is carried out under ISO 13485 certification, demonstrating our dedication to quality. Addition- ally, our product range includes spe- cialized laser marking masterbatch- es.“ Manufactured at the Medical Masterbatch Competence Centre within Gabriel-Chemie Germany, these medical masterbatches ad- here to ISO 13485 certification, en - suring compliance with strict quality standards. The production process involves meticulous procedures, in- cluding isolated mixing, extrusion, granulation, filling, and storing. This masterbatch range is not tested on animals in an attempt to mini- malize animal pain. GABRIEL-CHEMIE Gesellschaft m. b. H. www.gabriel-chemie.com Presence in Europe Strengthened As part of its increased commit- ment in Europe, Krall Kunststoff- Recycling has signed a disposal contract with distributor Sunclear, a leading supplier of semi-finished products such as sheets, multiwall sheets, corrugated sheets, tubes and profiles made of plastic, alu - minium and composites in France. As part of this agreement, Krall is responsible for disposing of the re- cyclable materials generated during cutting or processing as waste at all 16 French branches of Sunclear and their customers. Krall supplies these collection points with its customized pallet cages, which are then filled and transported back to its own company. The approximately 250 tons of plastic waste generated by Sunclear each year consist mainly of PC and PMMA, polyolefins (PP and PE), styrenics, PET and PVC, as well as engineering plastics and compos- ites with aluminium. Krall processes the plastics into single-origin re- grind, which can then be used as a direct substitute for virgin material in many applications as part of the recycling loop, saving considerable amounts of CO 2 in the process. Louis Krall, authorized signatory: "Sunclear attaches great impor- tance to the integration of recycled raw materials and the search for environmentally friendly processes. Our modern technology of pure separation and processing using a high proportion of solar energy fits in perfectly with these objectives. For us, this partnership means a considerable strengthening of our presence in France. Discussions with their Italian subsidiary and with Sunclear's customers suggest that we will continue to expand our activities in Europe. We are thus un- derlining our claim to be a top in- ternational address for the disposal and reprocessing of recyclable ma- terials that were previously used in architecture, transportation, in- terior design and advertising, for example." Krall Kunststoff-Recycling GmbH https://kunststoff-recycling.de Krall Kunststoff-Recycling now disposes the rejects collected at Sunclear in France as well as plastic, aluminium and composite offcuts. Grid boxes from Krall are delivered and collected in exchange (© Sunclear) Authorised signatory Louis Krall after contract conclusion at Sunclear (© Krall)