Essentra extends product ranges and new PCR innovation projects
Essentra PLC, a leading provider of essential components and solutions, has released details of the ‘future products and innovations’ promised in Q2 and following its recent acquisition of BMP TAPPI, having completed trials of more sustainable alternatives to single use plastics.
In terms of product, new releases include an extension to its highly successful ILU range of polyethylene ribbed pipe-end plugs, used to protect pipes during transit against the ingress of dust, water and other contaminants, as well as during sandblasting, painting, and other surface treatments.
The company, which already manufactures in excess of 1,500 individual product lines, has also extended its range of tube inserts to accommodate square, round or rectangular openings to give a more aesthetic finish to metal fabricated tubes.
Among the more important innovations is the successful trial of a sustainable post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics material that will reduce the company’s reliance on single use plastics and will result in the launch of a new range of plastic components later in the year.
The company has also further expanded production capacity in expectation of new lines, with further moulding machines on order.
Nicolas Karoui, Integration Director at Essentra, says the firm is realising the benefit of being part of a larger global operation: “We continue to work closely with our colleagues at the Essentra Centre of Excellence in Kidlington, UK, to see how PCR content and biodegradable bioplastics can help make future manufacturing more sustainable, and meet the future demands of our customers in Italy and Southern Europe.”
Based in Milan, BMP TAPPI has more than 60 years of history serving thousands of customers predominantly across Europe, in multiple end-markets, including industrial equipment, automotive and metal fabrication sectors.
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About Essentra Plc
Essentra Components is the trading name of Essentra Plc, a FTSE 250 market-leading global manufacturer and distributor of essential industrial components. Established in 1955, the business operates in 28 countries worldwide, with 14 manufacturing facilities, 24 distribution centres and 33 sales and service locations. Its wide range of 45,000 products serves more than 70,000 customers across a variety of applications in industries including equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy. For further information, please visit, www.essentracomponents.com or www.essentraplc.com.