Extrusion International 5-2026

10 Extrusion International 5/2026 INDUSTRY NEWS First Global Sustainability Report Published The new company-wide report, prepared in accordance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), provides detailed insights into ESG performance, cli- mate action commitments, and material innovations across KRAIBURG TPE's global operations. With the publication of its rst company-wide Sustain - ability Report, KRAIBURG TPE provides customers, part- ners, and other stakeholders with a transparent overview of its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) perfor- mance. The report covers all three production sites and outlines the company's sustainability strategy as well as its progress and achievements. Prepared in accordance with the simpli ed European Sustainability Reporting Standards, it shows how sustain- ability is integrated into KRAIBURG TPE's business model— from product development and responsible sourcing to climate action, circular economy initiatives, and employee well-being. Beyond environmental performance, the report also outlines KRAIBURG TPE's approach to responsible busi- ness practices, including governance, compliance and responsible supply chain management. During the re- porting period, all relevant suppliers at the company's production sites signed the Supplier Code of Conduct, were covered by sustainability clauses and underwent CSR assessments. The report presents several key milestones and commit- ments, including: • EcoVadis Gold rating for all production sites • Expansion of recycled-content, bio-based and ISCC PLUS-mass balanced TPE solutions • Progress in Loop TPE take-back and reprocessing con- cepts • 100% renewable electricity at production sites in Ger- many and the United States For KRAIBURG TPE, sustainability is closely linked to ma- terial innovation and the transition towards a circular econ- omy. The company continues to expand its portfolio of recycled-content, bio-based and ISCC PLUS-mass balanced TPE solutions while developing circular material concepts such as Loop TPE. Through this initiative, TPE materials pro- cessed by the customer can be taken back, reprocessed into TPE compounds and supplied back to customers, which can help conserve valuable resources. In addition to developing more circular materials, KRAI- BURG TPE supports customers with Product Carbon Foot- print calculations, material selection consultancy and guid- ance on downstream processing and end-of-life options. Together with co-recyclability assessments for selected grades in PP and HDPE recycling streams, these services help customers make informed material decisions. The full KRAIBURG TPE Sustainability Report 2025 is available for download from the KRAIBURG TPE website. KRAIBURG TPE www.kraiburg-tpe.com KRAIBURG TPE has published its rst company-wide Sustainability Report (Image: © 2026 KRAIBURG TPE) New Distribution Partner in the Netherlands PiXARGUS, a leading manufacturer of inline inspection systems for quality control in extrusion, is consistently ex- panding its sales structures. In addition to successfully gain- ing new sales representatives for North America and Spain, the machinery and technology service provider Plastima Breda is joining the team as a strategic partner, strength- ening PiXARGUS’ presence in the Benelux region. With a joint demo tour for the new Pro lControl 7 XLine series, the new partners plan to make a strong impact in North- western Europe. The machinery and technology service provider Plastima Breda has been a successful player in the plastics industry for over 70 years. The family-owned company, headquar- tered in Breda in the Netherlands, has a strong network in the plastics and rubber industry and understands the needs of customers in the Benelux region. With a broad portfolio, Plastima supplies machinery for extrusion, injection molding, recycling and automation, and is known for its long-standing partnerships with re- nowned customers. Its references include leading compa- nies from the automotive, construction, packaging and medical technology sectors – precisely the industries in which PiXARGUS solutions also deliver high added value. As new partners, PiXARGUS and Plastima are connected by more than just their portfolios. As PiXARGUS Sales Specialist Luc Despineux puts it: “We share the ambition to combine innovative technologies with excellent service.” Expert Consulting and Comprehensive Local Service Tim van den Bosch, Extrusion and R&DManager at Plasti- maBreda, is themainpoint of contact for PiXARGUS custom- ers and prospects.With a degree in business administration, he represents the third generation in the family business,