Extrusion International 6-2025

21 Extrusion International 6/2025 Activities in the Field of Recycling Systems Intensi ed MAAG Group is driving the stra- tegic expansion of its Recycling Sys- tems business unit. In spite of the in- dustry’s current challenges, MAAG’s management remains committed to its course and is investing in the fu- ture of its successful recycling com- ponents and systems. MAAG Group is intensifying its activities in this market segment. Effective October 1, 2025, Michael Heitzinger assumed the position of Manager Business Development Re- cycling Systems at MAAG. He is well known within the industry. During the last 25 years, Michael Heitzinger held executive positions in mechani- cal and plant engineering. Most recently, he was responsible for supporting OEMs worldwide in the eld of plastic recycling for another player in the market. “With Michael Heitzinger, we are gaining an internationally experi- enced manager who brings not only in-depth industry knowledge and technical know-how, but also the per- sonal qualities needed to further de- velop Recycling Systems”, says Uwe Kellner, VP Sales EMEIA at MAAG. MAAG Group www.maag.com Uwe Kellner (left), VP Sales EMEIA MAAG Group, welcomes Michael Heitzinger (right), new Manager Business Development Recycling Systems at MAAG Group Foamed PP Coffee Cup – The Lightweight and Recyclable Alternative The signi cantly growing market for both disposable and reusable cups in the eld of hot- ll applications, such as coffee cups, is facing increasing demands that require innovative and economical solutions in order to be prepared for the future. In addition to good thermal properties and health safety, regulations such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) must be complied with. To meet these requirements and offer a cost-effective solution, SML has collaborated with its partner KGL S.A., a Polish specialist in the manufacturing and develop- ment of plastic packaging products. Together, we have developed an innovative coffee cup that meets all legal standards and delivers exceptional performance. The outcome in detail The newly developed coffee cup is thermoformed from a 3-layer PP lm with a foamed core layer encap - sulated by two rigid outer layers. The ne microcells of the foamed layer provide good insulation properties and give the cup a heat resistance of up to 100°C. Addi- tionally, the foam cell structure decreases density, thus saving material during production. A simple preheating process of the lm ensures excellent thermoformability. 100 % recyclable solution Since the cup is made entirely from recyclable mono- material, it fully complies with the PPWR and can be sort- ed in regular waste sorting facilities, making it a sustain- able alternative to PS or paper-coated cups. SML Maschinengesellschaft mbH www.sml.at (Photo credit: MSFotogroup)