Extrusion International USA 2-2021

30 Extrusion International 2/2021 EXTRUSION INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY NEWS „ The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced its strong support of the bipartisan Realizing the Economic Opportunities and Value of Expanding Recycling (RECOVER) Act, introduced by U.S. Representatives Tony Cárdenas (CA- 29) and Larry Bucshon (IN-8). The legislation would allocate federal grants to states and municipalities to invest in im- proving their recycling programs and infrastructure, includ- ing upgrading plants that receive and process recyclables and enhance the recovery and collection of materials. “Recycling infrastructure is essential to America’s infrastruc- ture,” said PLASTICS President & CEO Tony Radoszewski. “This bipartisan bill will improve recycling infrastructure so valuable materials can be reclaimed and repurposed and not end up in our oceans and waterways. Representatives Cárde- nas and Bucshon have shown tremendous leadership on this issue and we look forward to continue working with them and with our coalition partners to get this legislation signed into law.” “This bipartisan, commonsense bill is a smart solution to a growing problem,” said Congressman Cárdenas. “As our country continues to invest in clean energy technology, we must also invest in our recycling infrastructure. The RECOVER Act encourages local and state governments to invest in recy- cling programs and new technologies to increase collection rates. Through public-private partnerships and a new grants program, we will help reduce our national plastic waste ex- ports. This bill would create new jobs, boost our economy and, ultimately, will be good for American families and the environment.” The RECOVER Act would: • Establish a recycling infrastructure program within the En- vironmental Protection Agency (EPA) to invest in new recy- cling technology and programs that increase collection rates, improve the sortation and separation of materials, and en- hance the performance of curbside collection. • Authorize $500 million towards matching federal grants to eligible states, local municipalities, and tribal governments to invest in improving their recycling infrastructure, programs, and education efforts. Supporters of the legislation include the American Chem- istry Council, American Frozen Food Institute, AMERIPEN, Association of Plastic Recyclers, Berry Global, EREMA, Flex- ible Packaging Association, Foodservice Packaging Institute, Glass Packaging Institute, International Bottled Water As- sociation, Kenrich Petrochemicals, Inc., SNAC International, Solid Waste Association of North America, Unilever and The Vinyl Institute. Bipartisan RECOVER Act to Improve Recycling Infrastructure The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) plasticsindustry.org New Business Development Engineer in the Hose & Tube Business Unit „ In early February of 2021, Chris Johnston joined the SIKO- RA subsidiary SIKORA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION in Peachtree City, Georgia, USA as a Business Development Engi- neer for the Hose & Tube industry. SIKORA thus lays the foun- dation for further growth of this business unit. The graduatedmechanical engineer has many years of experi- ence as a project manager and sales engineer in the Hose & Tube industry. Most recently, he worked for five years in the area of elastomer hoses as Product Manager – Elastomer Sys- tems (Sales) supporting domestic and international accounts, and thus he brings with him the prerequisites to further ex- pand the Hose & Tube business unit. With the personnel re- inforcement, SIKORA INTERNATIONAL CORP lays the founda- tion for a stronger focus of the SIKORA business units Hose & Tube, Wire & Cable and Plastics, as well as for further growth. For more than four decades, SIKORA AG has been a leading manufacturer and worldwide supplier of innovative mea- suring, testing and control technologies for demanding in- SIKORA INTERNATIONAL CORP (USA) www.sikora.net dustries. The subsidiary SIKORA INTERNATIONAL CORP was founded in 2001 in Peachtree City, GA. A second office just north of Boston, MA was established in Beverly, MA, in 2015. SIKORA INTERNATIONAL CORP serves customers in theUnited States, Canada, Central and South America in thewire & cable, hose & tube and plastics industries with innovative products and services. Chris Johnston is new Business Development Engineer for the Hose & Tube market at SIKORA INTERNATIONAL CORP