The Research & Development team at Meraxis has developed a glass fiber reinforced compound type based on recycled polymer. Its mechanical properties are almost on par with virgin material: it offers high impact strength, retains its stability even at high temperatures, and can be used flexibly in numerous construction areas. And that with a recycled content of up to 65 percent – from post-consumer waste.
This means that these sustainable materials already meet the requirements of the planned amendments to the End-of-Life Vehicles Directive: According to the EU Commission, from 2030 onwards, new vehicles must contain at least 25 percent recycled plastics – some of which must come from post-consumer waste. Glass fiber-reinforced compounds are particularly in demand in the automotive industry due to their high strength and temperature resistance, for example for structural components, housings, or interior components. At the same time, they also open up potential in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and the consumer goods industry.
The proportion of recycled material in the newly developed compounds can be individually adjusted according to requirements, so that specific requirements can also be taken into account. In addition, the new materials offer a significantly better CO₂ balance – savings of up to 70 percent are possible. A prerequisite for the new material development is the availability of recycled materials of consistently high quality. Thanks to our established partner network, we can ensure this and thus provide reliable solutions for various applications.
We would be happy to present the new compound type to you in detail and discuss possible areas of application. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Kudret Sanli.
