Extrusion International 4-2026

44 Extrusion International 4/2026 RECYCLING Investment in Liquid State Polycondensation (LSP) Technology SANKO Holding, headquartered in Gaziantep, Tur- key, is a conglomerate with diversi ed business opera - tions in various sectors. Since its establishment in 1904, SANKO has grown into a large and inuential holding company with a signi cant presence in the Turkish economy, employ - ing over 14,000 people in its various subsidiaries and operations. With more than 120 years of experience in the textile industry, SANKO manufactures and trades innovative, high quality and sustainable products for business partners worldwide, across more than 100 countries. In the textile industry, SANKO is one of Turkey's larg- est producers, manufacturing yarns, fabrics and nished products. The entire Group is known for its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, with a focus on reducing environmental impact and contributing to the well-being of local communities. One of the latest examples is the incorporation of RE&UP Technologies, a company already at scale, that is fully dedicated to en- abling a circular textile industry with its innovative recy- cling technologies. SANKO is now underlining this commitment with a signi cant investment in innovative recycling technolo - gies from NGR, and thus relies on more than 25 years of experience. With NGR's Liquid State Polycondensation (LSP) tech- nology, which uses a continuous melt ltration process to remove impurities from recycled polyethylene tere- phthalate (PET), the manufacturer will produce high- quality products from recycled materials. Compared to conventional recycling systems, NGR's process offers far better physical cleaning performance with highest energy ef ciency. "Through this investment, we demonstrate our com- mitment to the environment, sustainability, and social responsibility. Our goal is to leverage the latest innova- tive technologies from NGR to reduce environmental impact and improve the sustainability of our opera- tions," said Fatih Konukoglu, Vice President of SANKO Holding. By investing in NGR's technologies, SANKO’s circular tech venuture RE&UP will create closed-loop systems and reduce footprint as well as dependence on virgin raw materials. This is evidence to the importance of sustainability and circular economy in today's business world, as lead- ing companies like SANKO and RE&UP prioritize envi- ronmental impact and social responsibility. Next Generation Holding GmbH www.ngr-world.com (Image rights: Sanko/NGR)