Kimpur has taken another significant step in its resource-efficient production approach by launching an innovative recycling process. The company has begun producing recycled-content polyester polyol at its Düzce production facility by chemically recycling post-consumer PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle waste. Thanks to the depolymerization technology used in this process, a portion of traditional fossil-based raw materials can be replaced with recycled alternatives. This not only reduces the environmental impact of plastic waste but also promotes more efficient use of resources.
This newly developed polyol solution was initially designed for rigid polyurethane foam applications used in sandwich panel production. The initial trials show that this recycled-content solution can be integrated into production processes without compromising performance when compared to standard systems.
Kimpur CEO Cavidan Karaca made the following statement on the subject:
“As we have previously shared, with the commissioning of the Ravago reactors, our Düzce facility stands out not only for its increased production capacity but also for its technical flexibility. Thanks to this robust infrastructure, we are pleased to have reached a concrete milestone in our goal of integrating post-consumer recycled PET waste into our production processes—an objective we have been working toward since the commissioning of the Düzce facility. This new polyester polyol will contribute to the more efficient use of resources while supporting both our own and our customers’ efforts to reduce environmental impact.”
Kimpur aims to generate 25% of its total product sales by 2030 from systems that contribute to resource efficiency, emissions reduction, and energy efficiency. In line with this goal, the company plans to increase the share of such products in its portfolio and integrate them into applications across various sectors.
