Extrusion International 3-2025

14 Extrusion International 3/2025 INDUSTRY NEWS New Office in Shanghai Opened ECI Group, a world-leading tech - nology licensor and engineering services provider for the polyole- fins industry, celebrated the open - ing of its new office in Shanghai. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the company as ECI Group continues to expand its li - censing and service delivery capa- bilities. “We are thrilled to open our new office in Shanghai,” said Joa - quin Flores, President and CEO of ECI Group. “China is ECI Group’s most important market. Earlier this week, we agreed a new license that takes our total licensed capacity in China to over one million tonnes of LDPE, EVA, EnBA and other high- value copolymer products since we launched our proprietary tech- nology in 2021. Our new base in Shanghai will allow us to not only provide better support to our li- censees in China, but also expand our consultancy services and Pro- fessional Technical Services offer - ings to other operating customers in the region.” The Grand Launch Ceremony for the office was held on 9th April 2025. Over 90 delegates from pet - rochemical companies across China, as well as key equipment suppliers and other partners attended the opening event, with speeches and presentations followed by a lunch banquet. Representatives from ECI Group’s ownership and Board of Directors, cut the ribbon to officially open the new office. “Today marks a significant mile - stone for our company as we open the doors to our new office,” said Bob Armstrong, Chairman of ECI Group. “This space represents not just a physical expansion, but a tes- tament to our growth, innovation, and commitment to excellence. We are excited to foster collabo- ration, creativity, and success in this new environment. Together, we will continue to achieve great things and drive our vision for- ward.” ECI Group’s new office will pro - vide technology and engineering support services to local customers. ECI Group’s Consultancy Services division will also expand into the Shanghai office, providing special - ist consultancy services to the poly- olefins sector in China: delivering technology support and plant opti- mization services to help operators achieve their safety, profitability, and sustainability goals. ECI Group www.ecigrouponline.com Representatives from ECI Group’s ownership and Board of Directors, Chris Brock (Vice President and Director of High-Pressure Business Unit) Bob Armstrong (Chairman), Dennis Radford (Chief Technology Advisor), and Jay Jacobs (CFO), cut the ribbon to officially open the new office Certification Achieved Teknor Apex has achieved Recy- Class Recycled Content Certifica- tion, which certifies the company’s thermoplastic elastomer products that contain recycled content. Audits were performed by the Dutch certification agency Kiwa in Genk, Belgium, and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany, for the Sarlink® Rx 4100B series of TPVs and the Monprene® R6 CP-10100 series of TPEs. RecyClass is a European initia- tive that advances the recyclabil- (©AdobeStock 650198958)