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Arburg Greenworld: Arburg Presents Sustainable Plastic Parts Production

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Arburg Greenworld: Arburg Presents Sustainable Plastic Parts Production

Arburg Greenworld: Arburg Presents Sustainable Plastic Parts Production

With its communications drive “There is only a Plan A”, Arburg is dedicating itself strategically and operationally to the important global issues surrounding sustainability, the circular economy and CO2 reduction at K 2022. This multifaceted topic will be highlighted in a very focused way in the arburg greenworld pavilion in the VDMA Circular Economy Forum. In addition, a wide range of sustainable solutions will be on display at the Arburg stand “13A13”.

In the arburg greenworld pavilion, visitors will find out, for example, how plastics can be separated by type and returned to the cycle with the help of digitalisation. Both there and with several exhibits at the stand, Arburg will be demonstrating live how All rounders process various PIR and PCR recyclates with process reliability.

A prime example: “Greenline” anchors made of bioplastics
In the arburg greenworld pavilion, an electric Allrounder 370 A produces “Greenline” anchors from Fischer, one of the market leaders for fastening systems and “Black Forest neighbour” of Arburg. The machine is equipped with the recyclate package and Arburg’s new “aXw Control RecyclatePilot”, which ensures a stable shot weight by means of adaptive process control. The anchors are made of PA6.10, which consists of 50 per cent renewable raw materials. The sprue is deposited directly in a mill and the regrind is fed straight back into the process as post industrial recyclate (PIR) and reused. The give-away is thus a shining example of a successful circular economy.

 

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Practical applications for PIR and PCR processing
At the main stand 13A13, a hybrid Allrounder 1120 H produces housing halves that are finished off with other components to create aesthetically pleasing, high-quality tool cases. The centre section, handle and the closing clips were pre-manufactured at Arburg in Lossburg on Allrounders from a post-industrial recyclate (PIR) on the basis of PET films. An electric Allrounder 470 A, equipped with the Recyclate Package and the new “aXw Control RecyclatePilot”, produces the same handles live at K 2022 from post-consumer recyclate (PCR) on the basis of PP.
Other sustainable applications:

  • A networked, compact turnkey system is based on a vertical Allrounder 375 V with a six-axis robot and Arburg Turnkey Control Module (ATCM) and produces a bicycle tool from recycled PA66/6 (GF50).
  • A hydraulic Allrounder 270 S compact produces tweezers from PPS recyclate, the sprue is fed back into the process.
  • An electric Allrounder 720 A with the new injection unit 1300 produces IML cups from PP monomer material. The plastic is biomass-balanced and ISCC-certified.

 

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K 2022: Starlinger Unveils the Cement Bag of the Future

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K 2022: Starlinger Unveils the Cement Bag of the Future

K 2022: Starlinger Unveils the Cement Bag of the Future

Block bottom valve bags made of woven plastic are not only a tear and moisture-resistant packaging for dry bulk goods – they are also becoming an increasingly sustainable packaging alternative in this sector.

“With our packaging technology, we want to promote the growing focus on sustainability in the industrial sector and offer packaging manufacturers innovative and viable solutions,” explains Hermann Adrigan, Sales Manager at Starlinger. “This year, we will be producing our Adstar block bottom valve sacks with 22 % recycled content on our new sack conversion line adstar Kon SX neo at the Starlinger stand. In this way, we want to show that it is possible to use recycled material in woven plastic packaging, which is manufactured in a complex process, without having to accept a loss of quality. Starlinger customers are even producing high-performance packaging such as big bags with recycled polypropylene on our lines.”

In addition, Starlinger’s new, patented grip TEC technology, which will also be on show at the trade fair stand, can increase the coefficient of friction on the bag surface to significantly reduce slipping of stacked bags. This lowers the risk of personal injury from bags slipping down, and saves tonnes of bulk material and packaging. what’s more, the CO 2 generated during replacement production is eliminated – another contribution to sustainability.

Closing packaging cycles
Starlinger lines can produce and process woven fabric not only with recycled polypropylene (rPP), but also with recycled PET. “As a member of the Austrian platform “Verpackung mit Zukunft” (Packaging with a Future), creating closed cycles for plastic packaging is of particular importance to us,” says Adrigan. “Our circular packaging concept paves the way for a closed packaging cycle in the industrial sector. Industrial packaging such as big bags made of woven polypropylene are equipped with a material passport that allows to trace their life cycle from production and use to return and recycling. This means that new big bags can be made from used big bags without quality loss, and the packaging cycle can be closed.” Big bags with rPP content produced by Starlinger customers will be on display at the Starlinger stand. The initiative “Verpackung mit Zukunft” will also be represented at the Starlinger stand, providing information to interested parties on the topic of circular economy.

Woven bags and big bags made of PET: Perfectly recyclable
Mono-material packaging made of PET is virtually made for recycling: In the recycling process, this material can be processed in such a way that it has the properties of virgin material – including food grade quality – and can be recycled repeatedly. With the technology for producing tape fabric from PET and rPET, Starlinger has harnessed this major benefit for woven packaging and is the only supplier to offer this process. PET tape fabric is high-strength, food grade, has excellent creep resistance and can be made from 100% recycled material. As with bottle-to-bottle recycling, this enables “bag-to-bag” recycling and closes the packaging cycle. This not only lowers raw material requirements, but also CO 2 emissions and energy consumption. Both PET and rPET tape fabrics havealready been used successfully in the production of big bags. Due to their excellent dimensional stability, PET big bags are ideal for long-term storage of bulk goods and provide a cost-effective alternative to octabins and cardboard cylinders. As a monomaterial solution, they can be recycled easily after use and can be reprocessed as often as desired.

Visit Starlinger at the K 2022 trade fair: Hall 16, Stand B47-2
Adstar is a registered trademark. Adstar bags are produced exclusively on Starlinger lines.

 

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Mondi Invests in New Research and Development Centre at Mondi Steinfeld

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Mondi Invests in New Research and Development Centre at Mondi Steinfeld

Mondi Invests in New Research and Development Centre at Mondi Steinfeld

  • New €5 million R&D centre at Mondi Steinfeld, Germany, to meet customers’ growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions
  • Facility to strengthen customer collaboration, insight and knowledge transfer
  • When completed, will include pilot lines for both plastic- and paper-based solutions as well as an analytical laboratory and a customer experience centre

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is investing around €5 million in a new research and development (R&D) facility at Mondi Steinfeld, in Germany. This investment will support customers by helping them to develop solutions that achieve their sustainability goals.

Construction of the facility has commenced, and when completed, will include pilot lines for both plastic- and paper-based solutions, from coating, film extrusion and printing to filling lines for multiple products. The centre will also have an analytical laboratory as well as a floor dedicated to a customer experience centre, which will provide an open environment to meet and collaborate with customers at an early stage in the development of new innovations.

The R&D centre will bring together experts with extensive knowledge of different materials and packaging types. Extrusion coating, aqueous coating and siliconisation will be available, as well as various printing machines. Filling lines for different materials, including both horizontal and vertical filling, forming and sealing equipment will allow customers to conduct trials without interrupting their own running production. The facility also enables Mondi to work with its customers to develop pilot-scale solutions on site and to accelerate the process from idea to a scaled solution.

Elisabeth Schwaiger, Head of R&D and IP Flexible Packaging at Mondi, says, “This R&D centre demonstrates our hands-on approach to developing sustainable packaging solutions at Mondi. We look forward to working with our customers, combining their knowledge with ours to meet their sustainable packaging goals. The investment helps to contribute to our own Mondi Action Plan 2030 sustainability goals, specifically our target to make 100% of our products reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.”

 

Mondi invests in new research and development centre at Mondi Steinfeld.

 

The research and development centre will open its doors at the end of 2023 and will complement Mondi’s other research and development centres such as the recycling and food safety laboratories in Frantschach, Austria.

 

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Milliken & Company Achieves Eco Vadis Gold Rating

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Milliken & Company Achieves Eco Vadis Gold Rating

Milliken & Company Achieves Eco Vadis Gold Rating

Milliken & Company, a diversified manufacturer committed to sustainability, is proud to achieve a gold rating on its 2022 Eco Vadis assessment. Eco Vadis is a trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, providing detailed insight into environmental, social and ethical considerations across 200+ purchasing categories and 160+ countries. Milliken’s score places it in the top 7% of more than 90,000 organizations rated by Eco Vadis.

“Milliken relies on our core values, including sustainability and integrity, to drive our purpose and growth,” says Halsey Cook, president and CEO of Milliken & Company. “The Eco Vadis assessment benchmarks our work and guides our improvements to help us build a healthy future.”

Eco Vadis reviews sustainability policies, actions, and results in four main themes — environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement — using methodology built on international sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the United Nations Global Compact and the ISO 26000. Milliken’s performance is measured at the enterprise level, meaning the score and subsequent gold rating reflects the company’s efforts across its complete textile, chemical, floor covering, and healthcare businesses.

“Comprehensive third-party reviews like the Eco Vadis assessment help us understand how we are doing, what refinements we can make, and ultimately inspire us to achieve new heights in our sustainability journey,” said Kasel Knight, general counsel and head of sustainability at Milliken.

“Milliken customers want sustainable suppliers, and it is a key consideration for them as they review their own environmental, social and governance (ESG) profiles,” said Cindy Boiter, EVP and president of Milliken’s Chemical Business. “A gold Eco Vadis rating helps Milliken showcase the value it can bring to the table, not only as an innovation partner but as an ESG and sustainability partner as well.”

To learn more about Milliken’s sustainability journey and review the company’s latest corporate sustainability report, visit sustainability.milliken.com.

 

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Danimer Scientific Appoints Stephen Martin as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

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Danimer Scientific Appoints Stephen Martin as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Danimer Scientific Appoints Stephen Martin as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Martin, a Duke University graduate and former Air Force officer, brings experience managing the legal affairs of publicly traded companies

Danimer Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: DNMR) (“Danimer” or the “Company”), a leading next-generation bioplastics company focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, today announced it has appointed Stephen Martin as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. In this role, Martin will manage a wide range of legal matters across the company as Danimer continues to expand its manufacturing capacity to meet demand in the fast-growing bioplastics market.

Martin joins Danimer from Kaman Distribution Group, a leading national distributor of highly engineered products and services, where he had served as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary from 2020 until that company’s successful sale earlier this year. Before that, he was General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Accuride Corporation, a vehicle components manufacturer, starting in 2008.

Stephen E. Croskrey, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Danimer, said, “We’re thrilled to have Steve join Danimer at this important point in our company’s history. His broad skill set, familiarity with numerous industries, and experience managing the legal affairs of publicly traded companies will be vital as we continue scaling up our production of renewable and sustainable biopolymers, offering manufacturers environmentally friendly alternatives to single-use plastics.”

Martin served as an officer in the Air Force from 1992 to 1998, managing the procurement of avionics systems for the Atlas Launch Vehicle system and serving on a satellite command and control squadron responsible for operating a constellation of satellites. He is a distinguished graduate of Squadron Officer School.

Martin received his Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law in 2001, graduating cum laude. He received his master’s from the University of Southern California and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami, both in electrical engineering.

“I’m pleased to be joining Danimer just as the potential of bioplastics is starting to be more widely known,” Martin said. “As Danimer continues to build momentum in this growing industry, I’m excited to apply my expertise to tackle legal questions and further strengthen our company for the future.”

For more information, please visit www.DanimerScientific.com.

 

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The New Compact Injection Moulding Machine, Engel E-Mac

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The New Compact Injection Moulding Machine, Engel E-Mac

The New Compact Injection Moulding Machine, Engel E-Mac

The flexible all-electric machine for standard applications

Utilise your production floor space to the max – with our next generation e-mac. Minimum footprint combined with maximum flexibility in terms of the machine configuration and extensive ENGEL application expertise guarantee you the perfect one-stop system solution for your requirements at an attractive package price.

You will also benefit from the unbeatable advantages of an all-electric injection moulding machine by ENGEL: absolute cleanliness and perfect repeatability of the injection moulding process ensure consistently high quality of the parts you produce. And the outstanding energy efficiency saves you money in terms of production costs.

Increase your output per unit of space

The new ENGEL e-mac: compact on the outside, huge on the inside We have made our e-mac series even more compact, allowing you to optimally utilise your production floor space: a significantly shorter clamping unit – of course with the same maximum opening stroke – and a smaller footprint on the non-operator side make the new e-mac the machine with the smallest footprint in its class. This gives you more space for additional machines or peripheral equipment. Inside our new e-mac we have created even more space: extended tie-bar spacing – the largest in this machine segment – offers space for larger tools and enables ergonomic working.

Configure your new e-mac to perfectly suit your requirements

Full scope of options in an attractively priced package Compact machine – massive choice: no matter whether you are looking for automation, temperature control, service, or smart application solutions for your production, you have a full choice from our complete ENGEL range. Equip your e-mac with exactly the options you need for your applications, benefit from our comprehensive application know-how and get the optimal complete solution for your production from a single source.

 

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Sono Motors Debuts at IAA Transportation With Four Solar Trailer Premieres

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Sono Motors Debuts at IAA Transportation With Four Solar Trailer Premieres

Sono Motors Debuts at IAA Transportation With Four Solar Trailer Premieres

  • In Hall 26, Booth C02, Visitors Can Experience Sono Motors’ Complete Range of Solar Technology for Its Three Key Industries – Buses, Electric Transporters as Well as Refrigerated Vehicles
  • Sono Motors Debuts at IAA Transportation With Four Solar Trailer Premieres In Collaboration With Chereau, KÖGEL, MTTE (Mitsubishi subsidiary) And Wingliner
  • The Scalable Retrofit Solution “Solar Bus Kit” Is Shown to the Industry for the First Time in Hanover

Sono Motors, the Munich-based solar mobility OEM, will attend IAA Transportation, the world’s most important platform for the future of the commercial vehicle industry, for the first time.

In hall 26, booth C02, Sono Motors will display its complete range of technology and solutions for its three key industries – buses, electric transporters and refrigerated vehicles. The company’s innovative solar technology has been engineered to enable seamless integration into a variety of vehicle architectures and even curved surfaces like a bus roof shoulder for example. For cargo box type vehicles Sono Motors is developing flexible and light-weight sandwich panel body parts that ensure seamless integration and optimal heat-distribution. For the first time at a public event, Sono Motors also presents the in-house developed solar charge controller, the MCU (MPPT Central Unit). The MCU has an intelligent algorithm that optimizes the PV modules’ energy yields.

The refrigerated trailers from Chereau, KÖGEL and MTTE feature customized vehicle-applied solar solutions that help to partially cover the trailers’ energy and refrigeration needs with renewable energy. Full solar integration on the roof and sides of a 40t semi-truck trailer is expected to cover up to 50% of the cooling units’ yearly average energy needs. A fourth solar trailer with foldable hydraulic side walls for the Austrian trailer manufacturer Wingliner was built specifically for IAA and will later be transformed into a functional vehicle.

Solar Bus Kit: The Retrofit Solution For Bus Fleets

The Solar Bus Kit is a complete and efficient retrofit solution, optimized for the most common 12-meter public transport bus types on the European market, including the Mercedes-Benz Citaro and Man Lion’s City. Sono Motors’ new product underscores the move from prototype projects to a scalable solution contributing to climate protection and the reduction of inner-city greenhouse gas emissions.

The Kit allows subsystems, such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), to be partially powered by renewable energy, thereby saving fuel, CO2, and costs. It can save up to 1,500 liters of diesel and up to 4 tonnes of CO2 per bus per year from the approximately 1.4 kW peak installation with about 8 sqm of solar panels. Bus fleet operators stand to see a potential payback time of approximately 3-4 years, depending on days in operation and fuel prices.

“Decision-makers in municipalities and transport companies are under huge pressure to make their fleets emission-free. In addition, they are facing steeply rising energy prices. Therefore, the Solar Bus Kit is the ideal solution to accelerate the transition towards zero-emission vehicles already today,” concludes Lars Löhle, Head of Product Sono Solar.

From 20 to 23 September, the Sono Solar team will also present the Solar Bus Kit and its bus solutions at Innotrans in Berlin, the leading international trade fair for transport technology.

The solar trailer premieres in detail

  1. Chereau (40t semi-truck trailer, refrigerated)
  • total power installed: 9.8 kilowatt peak
  • no. modules: 54
  • solar area: ~ 58.9 m² solar area (roof plus sides)
  • type of cooling unit: Daikin electric cooling unit
  • energy earnings: 21.2 kWh/day yearly average in Munich
  • location: Daikin booth, hall 27, C17

2. Kögel (40t semi-truck trailer, refrigerated)

  • total power installed: 4.68 kilowatt peak
  • no. modules: 26
  • solar area: ~26 m² solar area (roof only)
  • type of cooling unit: Vector HE 19 (Carrier) – all electric cooling unit
  • energy earnings: 11.8 kWh/day yearly average in Munich
  • location: open air space, S17

3. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe GmbH (40t semi-truck trailer, refrigerated)

  • total power installed: 4.68 kilowatt peak
  • no. modules: 26
  • solar area: ~26 m² solar area (roof only)
  • type of cooling unit: MITSUBISHI TFV150
  • energy earnings: 11.8 kWh/day yearly average in Munich
  • location: open air space, T25

4. Wingliner (show trailer)

  • total power installed: 3.43kWp
  • no. modules: 16
  • solar area: ~25 m² solar area (roof only)
  • energy earnings: 8.6 kWh/day yearly average in Munich
  • location: open air space, R57

 

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Tevva Launches in Mainland Europe and Unveils 19-tonne Hydrogen Electric Truck

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Tevva Launches in Mainland Europe and Unveils 19-tonne Hydrogen Electric Truck

Tevva Launches in Mainland Europe and Unveils 19-tonne Hydrogen Electric Truck

  • Tevva officially launches in mainland Europe at IAA Transportation show in Hannover, Germany
  • Tevva continues to expand customer offering with unveiling of 19-tonne hydrogen electric truck at world renowned trade fair for commercial mobility, transport and logistics industries
  • Adding 19-tonne truck model means Tevva can target decarbonisation of entire medium-duty truck segment
  • Tevva is joined in Hannover by several customers, including Kinaxia Logistics, Codognotto and FM Logistic

Electric and hydrogen truck OEM Tevva is to unveil its 19-tonne (19t) hydrogen-electric truck and announce its strategy for mainland Europe at the IAA Transportation show in Hanover, Germany from Monday 19 September.

The company is partnering with its wide portfolio of customers, including Kinaxia Logistics, Codognotto and FM Logistic, to showcase its range of full-electric and hydrogen-electric medium-duty (7.5t to 19t / Class 5 to 8) truck solutions designed for the European market.

Its largest truck platform launch to date, Tevva’s 19t hydrogen-electric model represents a significant milestone and highlights the scalability of its technology. As with the 7.5t hydrogen-electric model, the 19t variant benefits from the company’s revolutionary dual energy system, combining lithium-ion batteries and a hydrogen fuel cell range extender. The truck is expected to have a range of up to 500km depending on the number of hydrogen cylinders specified, which can be refilled in 10 minutes.

Tevva is pioneering a practical hydrogen fuel cell application that is unique to medium-duty trucks. By adding a hydrogen fuel cell range extender that replenishes the battery throughout the day, Tevva has created zero-emission urban trucks that eliminate range anxiety and can replace diesel trucks on all routes. The dual energy system also futureproofs Tevva and its customers as Europe transitions away from fossil fuels and looks to decarbonise the transportation sector.

Tevva believes hydrogen has strong potential to be a key part of the renewable energy mix for commercial transportation in Europe. Major European governments, like Germany, France and the UK, have all committed to hydrogen strategies resulting in significant inward investment. Tevva is investing in and partnering with stakeholders from the hydrogen value-chain to develop a turn-key solution to accelerate hydrogen-electric truck adoption. Tevva is aiming to make green hydrogen simple, safe and cost-effective for its customers by managing the energy procurement for them.

The company has already started production at its UK facility where it has begun to build European vehicles. Work is underway for a second facility in mainland Europe, which will utilise Tevva’s agile low-capex, rapid implementation production system and double manufacturing capacity to 6,000 trucks per year by 2024.

Each facility will produce 7.5t to 19t (Class 5 to 8) trucks for customers in the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Benelux. Tevva is targeting these markets before expanding its reach into other parts of Europe, North America and the Middle East.

Tevva Founder and CEO Asher Bennett said: “Tevva’s momentum continues. We have already rolled out two 7.5t truck models in the last year and now we are unveiling our 19t hydrogen-electric truck offering.

The 19t truck market is a huge and exciting opportunity for Tevva in Europe. We have created a truly differentiated product and service offering to complement the needs of our European customers. We have already received significant interest for the 19t model and look forward to collaborating with our customers and industry partners to create a pan-European fleet electrification ecosystem.

We are on a mission to make sustainable trucks accessible at scale, and believe our technology will empower the transport sector and the governments of Europe to meet their net-zero goals. By embracing hydrogen, we can rethink the energy mix in transport, reduce strain on our electricity grid and accelerate electric truck adoption. Through Tevva, the future is within range.”

Alfonso Lopez, Transport Director FM Logistic Ibérica, said: “From FM Logistic are proud to collaborate with Tevva in this project. Both companies share ambitions of innovation and sustainability that in the medium term will lead to great projects in Europe. Supply chain is an essential link in our globalised world.

What we do directly affects people, cities, society, and the world we all live in. By Supply Change, we mean turning the supply chain into an omnichannel and sustainable ecosystem. That’s to serve one purpose: make responsible consumption available for all.”

Matteo Codognotto, Marketing & Innovation Group Director at Codognotto, said: “The decarbonisation of the transport stands out among the objectives of the EU, which is pushing for alternative solutions to traditional technologies and fuels – core activities within the Codognotto Innovation Team.

When we met Phil Henrick – Sales and Aftersales Director at Tevva Electric Trucks – within the ALICE (Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe) working table, our team was investigating the progress of the electric freight solution on the market. Tevva’s electrification proposal perfectly met our needs, allowing us to approach this new green world through a testing and evaluation program.

We are happy today to bring our experience to the IAA, demonstrating how the commitment by electric vehicle manufacturers and transport companies is more concrete and real than ever, but the road to decarbonization still faces many challenges.

We will reach the goal of zero-emission transport only thanks to a strong synergy between the public and private sectors: we are ready to make some important investments, but we need the support in terms of public funding and adequate infrastructures to use sustainable heavy-duty vehicles on our roads.”

Kinaxia Logistics Chief Executive Simon Hobbs said: “As a large and growing transport organisation, we are constantly looking at ways to improve our environmental performance, in particular with regard to CO2 emissions.

Over the years we have implemented a number of measures, including better vehicle utilisation, driver training and trialling different fuel types. Now, as a result of our collaboration with Tevva, we have the opportunity to trial our first electric vehicle as another element of our overall environmental reduction strategy.

We are very grateful to Tevva for providing this opportunity and we are excited to test the truck and explore this option further. It’s been a pleasure being involved in the project and working alongside the Tevva team. We wish them every success with the launch of the vehicle.”

 

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Hydrogen Cost-parity With Diesel Cut by Up to Eight Years With New Loop Energy Fuel Cell

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Hydrogen Cost-parity With Diesel Cut by Up to Eight Years With New Loop Energy Fuel Cell

Hydrogen Cost-parity With Diesel Cut by Up to Eight Years With New Loop Energy Fuel Cell

Loop Energy (TSX: LPEN), a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cells for commercial mobility, will unveil its landmark 120 kW fuel cell system at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover, Germany, today.

The announcement marks a milestone for Loop Energy as it believes this new product is a significant achievement in advancing the global hydrogen industry and the transition of commercial transport industries by achieving fuel cost parity with diesel by up to eight years earlier than previously possible.

The 120 kw fuel cell system, the S1200, builds on Loop Energy’s existing technology, to provide an additional efficiency gain of 20% when it generates electricity. The S1200 is designed to deliver up to 60% in net system efficiency (1). This efficiency enables an electric vehicle powered by a Loop Energy fuel cell to deliver up to 54% (2) fuel to wheel efficiency compared to the typical fuel to wheel efficiency delivered by a diesel engine powered vehicle of 20% to 25%(3).

Loop Energy believes the S1200 and its next-generation technology will significantly benefit commercial vehicle manufacturers, fleet operators and associated industries, as well as the global clean energy transition as governments seek to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

Loop Energy has achieved this efficiency gain because of its patented eFlow fuel cell architecture. Specifically, Loop Energy uses a signature trapezoid plate with narrowing channels for its bipolar plates, which increases gas velocity down the plate to deliver superior performance for fuel efficiency, and power output.

For fleet managers, operators of commercial vehicles and the wider hydrogen infrastructure market, that means less hydrogen fuel used per kilometre, lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO) of hydrogen-electric commercial vehicles.

Fuel costs make up roughly half of the total cost of ownership for heavy-duty hydrogen vehicles, which makes advancement in fuel efficiency a significant factor in creating a tipping point for commercial transition from diesel to clean fuels.

Loop Energy’s presence at IAA Transportation 2022 also signifies its commitment to the European continent, where it plans to expand its presence and customer base. Loop Energy already has offices in Italy and the UK, and is actively engaged with OEMs across the region. Loop Energy is also active in Asia, with its new manufacturing facility in Shanghai.

The S1200 opens up a new market for Loop Energy as the product is specifically designed for medium- to heavy-duty commercial vehicles, which is a step up in power range and scope compared to its other fuel cell products.

The S1200 is delivered as a complete fuel cell system which simplifies and quickens integration for vehicle OEMs, and makes it a ready-to adopt solution for heavy-duty transportation and power system applications.

Loop Energy President & CEO, Ben Nyland said: “With the launch of our new fuel cell system, we are proud to be leading the way in making transport electrification economically viable. The S1200 brings world-leading fuel efficiency levels for medium to heavy-duty vehicles, crucially making the total cost of ownership lower and bringing fuel cost parity forward by four-to-eight years.”

“We are keen to work with OEMs, governments and the wider hydrogen industry to help meet zero-emission targets. We strongly believe that energy transition must happen now, and hydrogen fuel cell technology is in prime place as an alternative to diesel-powered vehicles.”

Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change, The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, said: “Very happy to see Canadian companies such as Loop Energy leading in the global clean energy sector. They are creating sustainable jobs for workers, while contributing to our global climate objectives and a better future for everyone.”

 

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Arburg at the Moldplas: Efficient, Sustainable and Digital

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Arburg at the Moldplas: Efficient, Sustainable and Digital

Arburg at the Moldplas: Efficient, Sustainable and Digital

  • Future-proof: Automated electric Allrounder 470 A
  • Fit for the future: Processing a biodegradable wood material
  • Future-oriented: Portuguese plastics industry on road to recovery

To produce sustainably, you must be positioned for the future. This can only succeed with more innovative energy- and production-efficient injection moulding technology and suitable automation. Also included is the ability to process biodegradable plastics. Arburg will present all of the above with an automated turnkey system in Hall 3, stand 3B12 of the Moldplas 2022. From 9 to 12 November, the industry will meet in Batalha, Portugal, around 120 kilometres north of Lisbon, to view the latest trends in plastic processing live.

“Our electric machines get a great reception in Portugal, because with this series, energy efficiency and precision complement one another in the best way possible. This means that quality products can be produced in way that saves resources,” says Martin Cayre, who, as Managing Director of Arburg Spain, is also responsible for the Portuguese market. “The topics of energy efficiency, the circular economy and recycling are growing in importance, especially in the automotive and packaging industries.” At the Moldplas, Arburg will therefore present a compact turnkey system, with an electric Allrounder 470 A that will manufacture a curved ruler from the biodegradable wood material, Biofibre Silva SI2900.

At the Moldplas, an electric Allrounder 470 A, is integrated into a turnkey system and produces curved rulers from a biodegradable wood material.

 

Compact turnkey system: Efficiently achieving the finished product
The exhibit has a clamping force of over 1,000 kN, a size 290 injection unit, and the Gestica control system with five assistance packages. These help with changeovers, parameter input, programming of non-standard sequences, quick production start-up, and system control, and offer time-saving online support. A Multilift Select robotic system with six kilogramme load capacity and adapted suction plate ensures parts are handled carefully. The compact protection of the Multilift Select provides for a very small installation area for the entire production cell, among other things. Material drying and conveying are done by a Thermolift-2. The rulers are given a centimetre scale downstream by a laser cell from a local manufacturer, and leave the system ready for use.

ArburgXworld customer portal: Saving time and money
Our trade fair appearance also includes live demonstrations of the arburgXworld customer portal on a PC. This will showcase the Arburg app’s wide range of capabilities. arburgXworld brings together all our digital services and provides round the clock access to this information from every end device. Even the free “Basic” package offers a great variety of services. For example, the applications “MachineCenter”, “ServiceCenter” and “Shop” offer a better overview, simplified communication, increased flexibility and faster reaction times. This saves time and costs.

Our own organisation: Comprehensive service for customers in Portugal
“Arburg is represented by its own powerful organisation in Portugal. This allows our highly-qualified team to provide customers with first-class service quickly and directly on site. Professional support is also offered in application and process technology, as well as automation,” Martin Cayre says, describing the advantages of the location in Marinha Grande. The company is strongly-positioned across the entire Iberian peninsula, especially in the areas of electric machines, multi-component technology, and special applications, such as the processing of LSR, thermoset, and the “fibre direct compounding” lightweight construction process. Regarding the current situation on the Portuguese market, he comments: “After two very difficult years due to the pandemic, we are gradually beginning to see a recovery. Mould makers in the region are working at almost 100 per cent capacity, and an improvement can also be felt in injection moulding. Even so, as with the rest of Europe, high energy and material costs are also posing a huge problem for the entire economy.” The Arburg trade fair programme is precisely tailored to the current needs and requirements of the Portuguese market, so it is sure to be received with great interest.

 

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