Extrusion International USA 5-2022

43 Extrusion International 5/2022 become a mega-topic in the plastics industry, even for plastic waste, al- though this was unthinkable just a few years ago. This boost confirms the work we have done over the past few years. There is still a lot to do, but all the players in the value chain are now pulling in the same direction. That is something that will be seen and felt at this year's K show," says Manfred Hackl. Borealis – accelerating the transi- tion towards a more circular future: Borealis is dedicated to sustainable business growth through innova- tion that drives the circular transfor- mation of our industry. The K Fair 2022 theme ‘Innovate Collaborate Accelerate’ highlights the need to work ever more closely with part- ners around the globe to produce differentiated polyolefins-based so- lutions that make circular, modern life possible for society as a whole. Achieving the huge transformation from today’s linear system to the cir- cular one of tomorrow will require innovation, collaboration, and accel- eration throughout the entire value chain. Borealis is committed to using their expertise and global reach to advance the circular economy of plastics. At the joint Pre-K 2022 kick-off on June 13, Borealis provided a preview of their integrated way of circular think- ing and featured topics and activities at the K Fair 2022 in October. The pre- view covered new technologies and innovations including new packaging and infrastructure applications of the Bornewables™ portfolio of circular polyolefin products, manufactured with renewable feedstocks. New ap- plications for Design for Recyclabil- ity, Re-Use, chemical recycling and advanced mechanical recycling were also on display. “The transformation to a regen- erative and circular system is an era- defining societal challenge,” states Lucrèce Foufopoulos, Executive Vice President Polyolefins, Innovation and Technology, Borealis. “We envision a future of plastics circularity and carbon neutrality, which can only be achieved by decisive and coordinated action across the value chain. We must act now for a better tomorrow. We welcome the occasion of the K Fair 2022 to demonstrate our com- mitment to ‘Innovate Collaborate Ac- celerate’ and drive the transforma- tion of our industry.” EREMA Group www.erema.com K 2022: Hall 09, Stand 9C09 and outdoor area, Stand FG-CE03 Borealis www.borealisgroup.com www.borealiseverminds.com K 2022: Hall 6, Stand A43 Your Profile 50 Years Our Business 10 C51 Hall Booth

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