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ronmental technology firm Vilokan. Arom-dekor Kemi, will manage the sales of the
regenerated products.
Ragn-Sells says the facility has the capacity to
process up to 20,000 tons of solvents annually, Ragn-Sells says the Sept. 3 inauguration will bring
including substances such as acetone, ethanol, together about 60 invited guests.
methanol and glycol—chemicals that currently
are produced primarily from fossil resources. The The project is a collaborative construction effort
company claims that by processing these sub- between Ragn-Sells, Vilokan and AF Bygg Syd.
stances, they can be reused in the production of The energy required for the process is supplied
cleaning agents, disinfectants, windshield washer by a pellet boiler that produces steam.
fluids, glycol-based products and more.
“Combining our technology and expertise with
“If we’re serious about building a sustainable so- Ragn-Sells’ extensive knowledge and broad col-
ciety, we must reuse the resources we already lection network allows us to create new products
have over and over again,” says Erik Gustafsson, from what was previously considered waste,”
business project manager at Ragn-Sells. “This is a says Lars Rosell, deputy CEO of the Vilokan
major step towards a more circular economy. By Group. “This is a tangible example of how we
recycling solvents instead of incinerating them, help our customers achieve their environmental
we can reduce climate impact by up to 87 per- goals.”
cent.” Source - https://www.recyclingtoday.com
Ragn-Sells is responsible for collecting solvents
from industrial clients, while Vilokan’s subsidiary,
COVESTRO CELEBRATES DECADE OF INNOVATION
AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
♦ 10 years of breakthrough innovations ovestro celebrates its 10-year anniversa-
ry today. Since its carve-out from Bayer
♦ Global success story: EUR 4bn invested in- Cin 2015, the company has developed into
cluding strategic RFM acquisition
a global leader in high-performance polymer
♦ Regional celebrations honor employees materials and a pioneer in circular economy so-
through unique community initiatives lutions. With a strong focus on innovation and
sustainability, Covestro’s materials are now em-
♦ Future vision: climate neutrality, renew- bedded in countless applications worldwide –
able materials, digitalization, sustainable from mobility and construction to electronics,
growth healthcare, and consumer goods.
“For ten years, our people have proven that
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