RadiciGroup inaugurates new production site in Brazil

RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers has inaugurated its new production site in Brazil, a strategic step to further strengthen the business area’s presence in the country, where it has been operating successfully for more than 25 years. The new plant, located a short distance away from the previous site, offers a leap in quality in terms of efficiency, safety and environmental sustainability and is ready to serve numerous markets, such as automotive, electrical and electronics, and consumer and industrial goods. The decision to move to a new site was driven by the need for a larger area, suitable for meeting current and future production demand. The new plant’s surface area is 17,000 square metres, with an increase in production capacity of about 15%.

“Health, safety and respect for the environment are the keywords of our new production site,” stated Jane Campos, country manager Brazil of RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers. “We’re proud of completing the project in just a little more than one year and are now ready to serve all of South America with the best available quality and technology.”

The company has invested heavily in advanced technology to improve the production efficiency and environmental sustainability of the industrial site. The new plant uses 100% renewable energy and a state-of-the art system for process water management, which enables the reuse of more than 95% of the water. In addition, great attention has been given to further reducing pellet loss, in line with the Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) programme for the responsible management of polymer materials. The plant is equipped with cutting-edge environmental protection systems for the treatment of dust and fumes, which achieve a significant reduction in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). A new dry suction system allows for reduced waste production, while Zero Landfill certification guarantees that all kinds of waste are disposed of responsibly by qualified companies approved by the competent authorities.

With this important investment, High Performance Polymers has additionally enhanced its presence at the global level and established itself as a partner of reference in a great number of industrial sectors. Thanks to its new production site, the company is ready to confirm its role as a leader in the Latin American market, by ensuring high quality, reliability and increasingly more timely service to customers, with continuous commitment to innovation and sustainability. “From 24 to 28 March we are taking part in the Plasticos Brasil trade fair”, Jane Campos concluded. “At the event, we are going to meet up with our customers and present our latest new products, particularly our offering of Renycle® engineering polymers based on recycled polymers and Bionside polymers made of renewable source materials. It’s an opportunity for us to strengthen our relationships with our partners and start up new collaborative projects, so as to continue our shared growth built up through the years.”