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Sulzer Services recently performed critical repairs on a completely failed 100-year-old 5MW turbine in West Java. The turbine repair served to both restore the renewable energy supply to the local community and wider grid and reduce expected downtime for the customer by seven months. The team of local experts drew on the support of Sulzer’s global network to implement the innovative repair that delivered a total cost savings of some CHF2.15 million in added uptime and saved replacement costs.

2022 05 17 104600The historic 5MW turbine that could power some 1’500 homes per year suffered a major malfunction that led to an energy shortfall for the local community and wider grid. Given the urgent need to reinstate the power service, Sulzer’s local team of turbine specialists delivered industry-leading mechanical design and onsite support to restore and return the turbine to operation – in less than 50% of the expected time needed for new components to be delivered by the original manufacturers.

To ensure reduced downtime for the complex repair project, the Sulzer Services team sourced parts locally and customized them to measure using laser scans and reverse engineering techniques. Relying on advanced technologies, state-of-the-art equipment and a good measure of ingenuity, the turbine was reassembled and extensively tested before being redelivered in just five months.

Services Division President Tim Schulten said: “Downtime for any business means lower productivity, lost revenues and reputational damage, but in critical industries, it also represents enormous hardship for the communities they serve. I am incredibly proud of the team and what they achieved, and am delighted that we could be of service.”

Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering and chemical processing applications. We specialize in energy-efficient pumping, agitation, mixing, separation, purification, crystallization and polymerization technologies for fluids of all types. Our solutions enable carbon emission reductions, development of polymers from biological sources, recycling of plastic waste and textiles, and efficient power storage. Our customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2022, our 12’900 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.2 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com

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Sulzer has recently signed an agreement with major lactic acid (LA) producer, Jindan New Biomaterials (Jindan), to enable the production of polylactic acid (PLA), a biobased plastic. Jindan will utilize Sulzer’s licensed PLA technology at its new manufacturing plant in Henan Province to produce up to 75’000 tonnes of PLA per year, mainly to be used for food packaging, molded goods and fibers production. Sulzer will also provide extensive service support to ensure a seamless start.

2022 05 17 104600Jindan’s new bioplastic facility will produce PLA in a variety of grades to support the expanded use of bioplastics in several sectors in China, including the textile and package manufacturing industries. To enable the company’s transition towards more sustainable, circular practices, Sulzer Chemtech will design and supply its key proprietary PLA technology, while further providing extensive engineering and technical support and field services as the manufacturer commences operations.

Sulzer’s Executive Chairwoman Suzanne Thoma said: “Our leading technologies are currently used at the vast majority of existing PLA facilities worldwide and support the increased adoption of circular manufacturing practices and sustainable materials. We are pleased to collaborate with Jindan New Biomaterials to meet ever-increasing market demand for bioplastics.”

Mr. Shi Congliang, President of Jindan New Biomaterial, added: “By investing in Sulzer’s PLA solutions, we are taking key, strategic steps to advance our competitiveness in the booming biopolymer industry and drive the use of greener plastics. Thanks to its comprehensive expertise in the PLA value chain and all the stages involved, Sulzer Chemtech is an extremely valuable partner. We look forward to installing the equipment and starting-up our enhanced operations.”

Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering and chemical processing applications. We specialize in energy-efficient pumping, agitation, mixing, separation, purification, crystallization and polymerization technologies for fluids of all types. Our solutions enable carbon emission reductions, development of polymers from biological sources, recycling of plastic waste and textiles, and efficient power storage. Our customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 180 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2022, our 12’900 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.2 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com

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Sulzer has signed an agreement with JTC Corporation, the master planner and developer of Singapore’s industrial infrastructure, to build and operate a new research center for its separation technology solutions. The new facility will be located at the Jurong Innovation District’s CleanTech Park, Singapore’s first eco-business park specifically designed to support clean and sustainable manufacturing and urban solutions. Sulzer will focus its research activities on chemical separation processes for circular operations such as polymer recycling and bio-based fuel and polymer production. 

Sulzer and JTC Corporation signed a tenancy agreement last week at the site location in CleanTech Park to mark the start of construction. Designed as a self-sustaining ecosystem, CleanTech Park supports the growth of clean technologies and advanced manufacturing by offering large-scale ‘living laboratories’ to test new solutions in real-world conditions. The new Sulzer Chemtech facility will focus on driving development of innovative separation solutions for customer applications in the Asia Pacific region. The test center will start commissioning in Q4/2023 and will be fully operational in Q2/2024.

2022 05 17 104600Executive Chairwoman of Sulzer Suzanne Thoma said: “This investment in a new research and development center for Asia Pacific is a significant expansion to Sulzer’s global footprint and supports our strategic goals of progress, and the development of sustainable solutions. It also shows our commitment to innovation through continuous, significant spending in R&D.”

Uwe Boltersdorf, Sulzer Chemtech division president, added: “Several Sulzer Chemtech separation technologies are enabling the transition towards more eco-conscious, circular operations. With our clean technology R&D center in Singapore we continue to anticipate and address market needs and enable sustainable manufacturing in the region.”

Lim Junwei, Director of Urban Solutions & Construction Cluster, JTC, said: "We welcome Sulzer to the growing ecosystem for advanced manufacturing, clean technologies and urban solutions at CleanTech Park. Sulzer's investment in CleanTech 3 to develop sustainable separation technologies dovetails with JTC’s vision of pushing the boundary for green manufacturing at CleanTech Park and the larger Jurong Innovation District. CleanTech Park provides a conducive environment for Sulzer’s research into new and sustainable separation solutions and we look forward to growing our partnership."

Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering and chemical processing applications. We specialize in energy-efficient pumping, agitation, mixing, separation, purification, crystallization and polymerization technologies for fluids of all types. Our solutions enable carbon emission reductions, development of polymers from biological sources, recycling of plastic waste and textiles, and efficient power storage. Our customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 180 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2022, our 12’900 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.2 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com

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Sulzer has been named a 2023 Top Employer in Brazil, China, Switzerland, the UK and the USA, demonstrating its commitment to best HR policy and people practices globally. The Top Employers Institute surveyed five key countries for Sulzer, also rating and independently auditing them against an international standard. Sulzer scored an average of 85% across the board, with an exemplary 95% in Sustainability.

Designed to positively impact the global employee experience at work, Top Employers Institute rates applicant companies in a number of HR domains. These cover topics such as People Strategy, Work Environment, Learning, Wellbeing, Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion and more. Following extensive assessments, Sulzer achieved a remarkable average score of 85% across its five certified country locations. In the area of Sustainability, the company’s strategic commitment to enabling sustainable practices is notably reflected in its exemplary score of 95%.

2022 05 17 104600“We strive to make a difference at Sulzer, and we empower our employees to do so,” said Executive President Suzanne Thoma. “We are committed to do everything we can to offer our employees a safe, inclusive and meaningful work environment in which we can thrive.”  

Issued by the Top Employers Institute, Top Employer recipients are surveyed, rated and independently audited against an international standard. Sulzer scored an average of 85% across the board, with an exemplary 95% in Sustainability.

Top Employers Institute CEO David Plink says: “This year’s Top Employers have shown that they care for the development and well-being of their people. By doing so, they collectively enrich the world of work. We are proud to announce and celebrate this year’s group of leading people-oriented employers: the Top Employers 2023.”

Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering and chemical processing applications. We specialize in pumping, agitation, mixing, separation, purification, crystallization and polymerization technologies for fluids of all types. Our customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality and from our responsive network of over 180 world-class manufacturing facilities, engineering and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2021, our 13’800 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.2 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com

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Thursday, 22 September 2022 08:34

The virtuous plastic circle

Sulzer Chemtech will highlight its greater commitment to creating a circular economy for plastics on its booth (hall 12, stand B70) at K 2022 trade fair. On the company’s stand, its biggest at the show since its first attendance, visitors will be able to learn about the ever-growing range of technologies and services to support polymer manufacturers and the entire supply chain embracing sustainable practices.

As one of the world’s leading exhibitions for the plastics and rubber industry, K 2022 will offer a key platform to discuss and learn more about the latest innovations and developments in the field. One of the main themes of this year’s event will be circularity in the industry, an area where Sulzer Chemtech has been a front runner for many years and whose support has grown considerably, in line with current market demands.

Sulzer Chemtech will showcase its devolatilization technology (‘DEVO’) at K 2022 as a key purification step of cutting-edge solvent-based recycling solutions to give new life to end-of-life polymersSulzer Chemtech will showcase its devolatilization technology (‘DEVO’) at K 2022 as a key purification step of cutting-edge solvent-based recycling solutions to give new life to end-of-life polymers

To highlight the importance of sustainable commercial operations in the sector, the company will present its leading products and services for plastic manufacturers and visitors will be able to look at how Sulzer Chemtech can serve the entire plastic and foam value chain.

More precisely, the company will display its integrated licensed technology for the production of polylactic acid (PLA - one of the most fundamental alternatives to conventional plastics.). This bio-based polymer is compostable, biodegradable, recyclable and features excellent thermal and mechanical properties. Sulzer Chemtech offers processing solutions for all key stages and its equipment is currently used in nearly all PLA facilities worldwide.

Visitors to the stand will be able to learn about the company’s technologies and services that support polymer manufacturers embracing sustainable practices and materials, such as polylactic acid (PLA)Visitors to the stand will be able to learn about the company’s technologies and services that support polymer manufacturers embracing sustainable practices and materials, such as polylactic acid (PLA)

Also highlighted on stand will be the state-of-the-art polymer foam extrusion technology, which delivers high-quality, lightweight products with strong mechanical properties to optimize resource utilization for applications such as expanded polystyrene (EPS), recycled EPS, expanded polypropylene (ePP), expanded polyethylene (EPE), extruded polyethylene terephthalate (XPET) and expanded polylactic acid (ePLA). The solutions offered can efficiently extrude foams in various shapes, sizes and materials, including recycled plastics.

Finally, Sulzer Chemtech’s devolatilization technology (‘DEVO’) will be highlighted as a key step of cutting-edge solvent-based recycling solution to give new life to end-of-life polymers. The output consists of pellets with virgin-like material properties that meet the most ambitious circular strategies. Furthermore, DEVO purifies polymer streams for efficient chemical recycling feed preparation.

Plastic manufacturers at K 2022 will be able to look at how Sulzer Chemtech can serve the entire plastic and foam value chainPlastic manufacturers at K 2022 will be able to look at how Sulzer Chemtech can serve the entire plastic and foam value chain

Anyone that wants to look at real-world examples of this offering will be able to immerse themselves in a virtual, 3D environment to interact with photorealistic models of PLA and EPS facilities.

Emmanuel Rapendy, Director, Polymer and Crystallization at Sulzer Chemtech, says: “We are thrilled to join once more the K show and to showcase our ever-growing portfolio of technologies for polymer production and processing equipment. This enables businesses in the plastics industry to drive their sustainability journey and competitiveness. Our proven, world-class technologies are designed to help improve the entire lifecycle of polymeric materials, from feedstock generation to service life extension and recycling. We invite anyone interested in adopting circular strategies to visit us at K 2022.”

Visit Sulzer Chemtech’s stand (Hall 12, Booth B70) at K 2022, taking place from October 19-26, 2022 Düsseldorf, Germany: https://www.k-online.com/

About Sulzer

Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering. We specialize in pumping, agitation, mixing, separation and application technologies for fluids of all types. Our customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality and from our responsive network of 180 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2021, our 13’800 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.2 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN).

The Chemtech division is the global market leader in innovative mass transfer, static mixing and polymer solutions for chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and LNG. We are steering the way in ecological solutions such as bio-based chemicals, polymers and fuels, recycling technologies for textiles and plastic as well as carbon capture and utilization/storage, contributing to a circular and sustainable economy. Our product offering ranges from process components to complete process plants and technology licensing.

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Sulzer Electro Mechanical Services (EMS), in partnership with GE Power Conversion, announced the supply of a custom-built synchronous motor for end-user Phoenix Cement Company, which operates under the Salt River Materials Group (SRMG). The motor, a 1,500 hp, 30-pole synchronous motor with collector rings, provides 20% greater power capacity than its predecessor – without causing unnecessary downtime for installation. The original motor was manufactured by GE in 1972 for the Clarkdale Plant in Arizona.

A leading electro-mechanical services company, Sulzer EMS has been a long-time partner of GE, together offering an expansive network of products and technology-driven solutions to help customers operate at maximum efficiency and minimize costly downtime.

End-user Phoenix Cement Company is a top US supplier of portland and masonry cement, fly ash and other pozzolans, aggregates, and natural gypsum products. The new GE motor, which is custom-built for the needs of this specific customer, is equipped with proprietary insulation and enables Phoenix Cement to meet the increasing demand for cement products in a rapidly growing construction market.

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Nationwide, industrial plants feel seismic pressure to replace ageing machinery without eating into critical production hours. GE Power Conversion’s leading engineering design retrofit capabilities make this possible, empowering the full replacement of machines with zero unnecessary downtime.

Jim Mugford, Sulzer EMS President and Global Head of Electro Mechanical Services, said: “Sulzer EMS is proud to partner with GE Power Conversion and to provide our end-user with one of the most powerful machines on the market. We know our expertise is a value add to our customers and is instrumental in helping them gain a competitive foothold.”

“This is a monumental moment for GE Power Conversion and Sulzer EMS,” said Rodrigo Elias, GE Power Conversion North America General Manager, Industry and Motors. “Not only is this a testament to our machinery’s capabilities, but also to our combined team’s ability to meet the customers’ specific needs and deliver unparalleled service. We believe this machine will change the way our customer does business, and we’re honoured to have played a role in their continued growth.”

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Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering. We specialize in pumping, agitation, mixing, separation and application technologies for fluids of all types. Our customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality and from our responsive network of 180 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2021, our 13’800 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.2 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com.

The Flow Equipment division specializes in pumping solutions specifically engineered for the processes of our customers. We provide pumps, agitators, compressors, grinders, screens and filters developed through intensive research and development in fluid dynamics and advanced materials. We are a market leader in pumping solutions for water, oil and gas, power, chemicals and most industrial segments. www.sulzer.com

Through a network of over 100 service sites around the world, Sulzer provides cutting-edge parts as well as maintenance and repair solutions for pumps, turbines, compressors, motors and generators. We service our own original equipment, but also all associated third-party rotating equipment run by our customers, maximizing its sustainability and life cycle cost-effectiveness. Our technology-based solutions, fast execution and expertise in complex maintenance projects are available at our customers’ doorsteps. www.sulzer.com

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Wednesday, 17 August 2022 09:24

Tackling wastewater challenges system-wide

Sulzer and Nordic Water: delivering technologies to solve wastewater problems, not just shift them

Blockages in municipal wastewater systems are costly for utilities, inconvenient for users and potentially harmful for the environment. This increased stress on the system leaves the operators to find a smarter approach to ensure network-wide reliability.

A broad range of solutions are required to ensure reliable wastewater treatment processesA broad range of solutions are required to ensure reliable wastewater treatment processesMunicipal wastewater systems are now receiving less water and more waste. This shift is a subtle one, but it is having a profound impact on network reliability and maintenance costs around the world. On one side of the equation, the desire to reduce excessive water consumption is encouraging households and businesses to change their behaviors, shifting towards more water-efficient appliances and machines. On the other, significant quantities of difficult, solid materials continue to find their way into wastewater systems.

For utilities, tough fibrous wastes are particularly problematic. With less water flowing through the system, materials such as rags, nappies, wipes and face masks are more likely to drop out of the flow and accumulate. This can cause blockages, requiring expensive and inconvenient unplanned maintenance, potentially leading to environmental damage and significant fines due to sewer overflows.

Another challenge for many operators is handling the “first flush” of rain after an extended dry spell. This can be the trigger for a host of problems, as large volumes of solid material are imposed on network pumping stations and other vulnerable points in the wastewater system.

Stopping the block

One way to protect wastewater networks is to stop damaging solids reaching the places where they are likely to do most harm. Installing screens in network pumping stations to protect the pumps is one way to do this and such decisions should be supported by experts that can help with selection and dimensioning of the equipment.

An alternative approach involves the installation of equipment that is designed to cope with difficult solids. Clog-resistant wastewater pumps with large free passage can handle high levels of solid contamination thanks to a combination of clever geometry and robust materials. In the most challenging applications, grinders can be used to crush and shred solids in the flow to reduce the impact of the hard-to-handle material.

Any of these technologies can offer an effective and sustainable solution to blockage-prone pumping stations. However, focusing on the local fix sometimes produces new problems elsewhere. Fitting a clog-free pump in a small pumping station at the edge of the network might create a free pass for solids that will eventually settle and accumulate, causing problems further downstream.

Reducing the size of the solids too much, meanwhile, can have implications for wastewater treatment facilities as well. Screens at the beginning of the wastewater treatment process are a cost-effective and reliable way to capture and remove solids prior to treatment. If the solids are too small to be captured, that increases the load on subsequent sedimentation processes, driving up costs for the operator.

Networks that work

To avoid unintended consequences like these, utilities need to take a system-wide approach to the engineering of their wastewater networks. That requires a clear understanding of the loads imposed on the system, and access to a wide range of different types of equipment.

As one of the world’s largest suppliers of wastewater treatment technologies, Sulzer has long been a proponent of this approach. Every day, the company’s wastewater specialists work with customers to develop detailed risk profiles of assets and devise effective, cost-efficient solutions to address performance and reliability challenges.

Sulzer wastewater products are developed with network-wide performance in mind. Take the Monster Stack system used in the Muffin Monster grinder range, for example. The cutters in the stack are carefully sized to match real-world wastewater requirements. Larger cutters at the bottom of the stack make short work of heavier debris, while smaller cutters at the top give good results on lighter materials that tend to rise to the top of the flow.

Most importantly, however, Sulzer’s broad range of solutions means that the company’s experts are not tied to any single technology. They can work with customers to specify grinders, heavy duty pumps or specialized screens from the Nordic Water brand. They also have the skills to tie all those components together with smart control technology and provide support for installation, commissioning and maintenance activities.

The demands placed on wastewater networks are constantly evolving. For utilities, the key to their operation is a holistic, end-to-end design approach. With decades of expertise, a wide range of technologies and an open mind, Sulzer is the ideal partner to help deliver a reliable, sustainable and cost-effective system.

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2022 05 17 104600Following the Board’s decision to initiate the process of exiting the Russian market and the closing of the Polish businesses, the company has decided to write off most of its assets in both countries. After careful analysis of all options, Sulzer expects a one-time impact in the range of CHF 125m to CHF 135m at current foreign exchange rates. CHF 125m will be recognized in H1 of 2022.

The one-time asset write-offs will have no significant impact on Sulzer’s operational results, however on Net Income, which was CHF 86m for H1 2021 and CHF 141m for the full year, respectively. Sulzer will report its H1 results on July 29, 2022.

Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering. We specialize in pumping, agitation, mixing, separation and purification technologies for fluids of all types. Our customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality and from our responsive network of 180 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2021, our 13’800 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.2 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com

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Sulzer has supported Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc. to complete construction of the world’s first commercial-scale production plant that will convert municipal solid waste (MSW), or household waste, into renewable transportation fuels. The plant will convert approximately 175,000 tons (159,000 tonnes) of MSW into approximately 11 million gallons (41.6 million liters) of renewable synthetic crude oil (syncrude) per year. Since 2016, Sulzer has delivered a full range of pumps that will play a critical role in the site’s energy generation circuit – fundamental to the conversion process that produces fuel from waste.

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Thanks to the class-leading efficiency and high degree of customization offered by Sulzer’s pumps, the company was able to win the order consisting of boiler feed, condensate extraction and other process pumps central to the plant’s energy generation circuit. These pumps will therefore play a critical in converting the 175,000 tons (159,000 tonnes) of MSW into approximately 11 million gallons (41.6 million liters) of syncrude per year. The waste-to-fuel process has the power to transform the transportation industry with renewable, zero-carbon transportation fuels.

Frédéric Lalanne, CEO of the Sulzer group and President of Sulzer’s Flow Equipment Division, commented “This is an extremely exciting project that will help to reduce the carbon footprint of transport systems and also reduce the volume of waste going to landfill. This revolutionary new plant is the first in the world to achieve commercial scalability, and we hope it will be the first of many. We are glad to be using our pumping expertise to support this important step towards zero-carbon circular energy.”

Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering. We specialize in pumping, agitation, mixing, separation and purification technologies for fluids of all types. Our customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality and from our responsive network of 180 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2021, our 13’800 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.2 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com

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Worn Again Technologies announces plans to build a new textile recycling demo plant in Winterthur Switzerland

Worn Again Technologies is in the final planning stages of an innovative demonstration plant that will showcase its ground-breaking polymer processing technologies for textile recycling. The facility, which will be built and operated by the company, is to be constructed in Winterthur, Switzerland and will have the capacity to prevent 1’000 tonnes of textiles from being incinerated every year, paving the way for industrial-scale operations.

: The pilot plant will showcase Worn Again’s ground-breaking polymer processing technologies for textile recycling. (Image Source: shutterstock_1721982319) The pilot plant will showcase Worn Again’s ground-breaking polymer processing technologies for textile recycling. (Image Source: shutterstock_1721982319)

Worn Again Technologies’ demonstration plant will be constructed near to one of the startup’s technology partners, Sulzer Chemtech, in Winterthur, Switzerland. This represents a crucial step towards upscaling and commercializing the company’s recycling process technology.

In particular, the new industrial-scale infrastructure will help validate the closed-loop chemical recycling solution that has been developed by Worn Again Technologies and its strategic partners. The process obtains polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and cellulose from non-reusable, hard-to-recycle textiles that constitute a post-industrial and post-consumer waste. Additionally, the Worn Again Technologies process purifies the products by removing dyes, contaminants and impurities, a step forward from traditional recycling methods. As such, it delivers high-quality, virgin-like materials that can be reintroduced into supply chains to become new fibers, textiles and other products.

The plant will have the capacity to prevent 1’000 tonnes of textiles being incinerated every year, paving the way for industrial-scale operations. (Image Source: shutterstock_743587066)The plant will have the capacity to prevent 1’000 tonnes of textiles from being incinerated every year, paving the way for industrial-scale operations. (Image Source: shutterstock_743587066)

Erik Koep, CEO at Worn Again Technologies, comments: “We are excited to be taking the next step in making reliable, high-performance textile recycling a reality. The construction and operation of this demonstration plant are the next major milestones in achieving our vision for textile circularity. We look forward to starting operations soon and see this as the first plant in a global network of processing facilities.”

Torsten Wintergerste, Chairman of Worn Again Technologies, adds: “We are delighted to see our technologies being leveraged to create a state-of-the-art textile recycling plant. Building it in Switzerland gives Worn Again Technologies direct access to Sulzer Chemtech’s global R&D facilities and the Swiss textile industry. We will build an ecosystem of partners around this demo plant and drive forward the creation of a circular economy of textiles. Switzerland is an ideal location for Worn Again to realize the demonstration plant with all stakeholders in the shortest time period possible.”

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