Extrusion International 2-2026

42 Extrusion International 2/2026 RECYCLING Recycling Meets Performance BASF presented new materials, concepts and recycling methods for polyurethanes in footwear at SIMAC Tanning Tech. The leading international trade fair took place from September 23-25 in Milan, Italy. BASF showcased their unique and integrated toolbox of Elasto- pan® (PU) and thermoplastic poly - urethanes Elastollan® and In n - ergy®. Together with partners and customers the company brought innovative products to the market offering utmost lightness paired with mechanical performance and automated processing. Circular economy is one of the major topics in all industries. The concept of meltable PU is an es - sential step forward towards a cir- cular future of footwear: Bottom units, upper parts or even com- plete shoes made of meltable PU or combinations of TPU and PU are ready for mechanical recycling concepts. The new TPU Elastollan® RC with up to 100% recycled con- tent can be used as a raw material for new shoe parts. Alongside this concept, the company is unveiling further strategies for circularity: by utilizing depolymerization, both post-industrial and post-consumer footwear waste can be incorpo- rated into new polyurethane shoe soles. Alternatively, ChemCycling® enables us to achieve up to 100% attributed recycled feedstock by utilizing end-of-life tires or mixed plastic waste. BASF www.basf.com Innovation, Integrated Engineering Expertise and Service Excellence Recycling pioneer Lindner is exhibiting at IFAT Munich 2026 (4 to 7 May) and demonstrating its expertise in plant engineering. Visitors will also be able to see several product innovations in Hall B6/251 and in the outdoor exhibition area at FM/708/2. Centre stage is shared by the twin-shaft shredder launched in the autumn, Urraco Evo, and the mobile single-shaft shredder Merak 2800 with its new drive concept. The Micromat Series IV proves its versatility with a multicut rotor that makes light work of demanding materials such as Big Bags and textiles. An extensive range of services complete the portfolio along with the digital service platform Nexus, which provides real-time data and performance monitoring to ensure transparency, process reliability and maximum plant availability. I n line with its theme “Ready for the future of your business”, re- nowned company Lindner will be at IFAT, focusing on future-oriented solutions that speci cally align with current challenges in the sector. “The recycling sector is under enor- mous cost pressure: Rising energy prices, volatile raw material mar-