Benvic Recycling will showcase its most recent PVC recycling innovations at PRSE.
The subsidiary of France-based compounder Benvic Group has upgraded its processes with cutting-edge sorting, homogenisation, and regeneration equipment. These improvements allow the company to produce secondary raw materials that comply with legacy additive regulations while meeting stringent application-specific testing requirements.
Initially focusing on cable conduit recycling to help customers reduce scope 3 emissions, Benivc now sets its sights on window applications. In France, the company ensures compliance with QB34 certification through rigorous batch-to-batch testing, supporting profile and window producers in their sustainability initiatives.
Soft PVC recycling remains a complex challenge due to strict legacy additive regulations. Benvic is pioneering mechanical recycling solutions for applications such as electrical cables, preparing for future advancements in additive extraction technologies. Additionally, the company has introduced IR25R grades for fluid fittings, an innovative formulation that incorporates recycled content without circularity constraints, scheduled for application in 2026.
Expanding beyond construction
While Benvic has traditionally been a leader in PVC for construction, the company is now extending its expertise to new sectors, including consumer goods, electrical and electronics, and automotive industries. Its advancements in polypropylene (PP) compounds enable the integration of significant post-consumer recyclate (PCR), maintaining material performance close to that of virgin plastics. Benvic also addresses challenges like color matching in PCR-based compounds and is actively developing solutions in non-PVC recycled materials, including rABS and rPET-based alloys that offer sustainable alternatives to traditional thermoplastics such as ABS-PC.
With regulatory shifts such as eco-design requirements and end-of-life vehicle directives, Benvic leverages its compounding expertise to deliver cost-effective, environmentally responsible materials. One notable innovation is the Linkflex series, a halogen-free flame retardant compound family that successfully integrates PCR while maintaining high performance.
Source: sustainableplastics.com
