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| The new PU recycling plant. Image: H&S Anlagentechnik |
H&S Anlagentechnik has successfully launched a new polyurethane (PU) recycling plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, marking a significant milestone for sustainable PU processing in Latin America. The facility is operated by the Mexican division of Ikano Industry and represents the second joint project between the long-standing partners.
The plant is designed to recycle post-industrial PU foam waste and convert it into high-quality recovered polyol, which can replace up to 50% of virgin polyol in the production of mattress foam, without compromising product quality. In some applications, such as upholstered furniture, even higher replacement rates are possible.
This latest project follows the successful implementation of similar circular economy initiatives in Europe, including the RENUVATM plant in France and the Retour Matras plant in the Netherlands, both launched between 2022 and 2024, both dedicated to recycling end-of-life mattresses.
“This plant demonstrates our commitment to global sustainability and innovation in polyurethane recycling,” said Mila Skokova, Deputy Managing Director Sales at H&S Anlagentechnik. “Our collaboration with Ikano Industry continues to be a strong and visionary partnership that enables scalable circular solutions across continents.”
“We are proud to expand our sustainability efforts to Latin America,” said Daniel Romecki, Director of the R&D Department Poland and Mexico at Ikano Industry. “Together with H&S, we are taking another major step in reducing waste and closing the loop in PU foam production.”
