Innovating Sustainability: Kimpur Launches Polyester Polyol Production from Recycled PET Bottles

Kimpur has advanced its commitment to resource-efficient production by launching an innovative recycling process at its Düzce facility. The company has started manufacturing polyester polyol containing recycled content by chemically recycling post-consumer PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle waste. Through depolymerization technology, part of the conventional fossil-based raw materials is replaced with recycled alternatives, helping to lower the environmental impact of plastic waste and enabling more efficient resource use.

This newly developed polyol was initially formulated for rigid polyurethane foam applications, particularly in sandwich panel production. Early trials have demonstrated that the recycled-content solution can be seamlessly integrated into production processes without compromising performance compared to conventional systems.

As we have previously shared, with the commissioning of the Ravago reactors, our Düzce facility stands out not only for its increased production capacity but also for its technical flexibility. Thanks to this robust infrastructure, we are pleased to have reached a concrete milestone in our goal of integrating post-consumer recycled PET waste into our production processes—an objective we have been working toward since the commissioning of the Düzce facility. This new polyester polyol will contribute to the more efficient use of resources while supporting both our own and our customers’ efforts to reduce environmental impact.

Kimpur plans to achieve 25% of its total product sales by 2030 from systems that enhance resource efficiency, lower emissions, and improve energy efficiency. To support this objective, the company intends to expand the share of these solutions within its portfolio and incorporate them into applications across multiple industries.

Source: Kimpur.com