Ampacet white masterbatches

Whiter than white

Ampacet introduces its new white masterbatch for medical applications with complete consistency of performance, traceability and control of raw materials. This latest development is used for fabrication of the ProVital+ range, which is crucial for manufacturers of medical devices, primary packaging and in-vitro diagnostics equipment.

Produced under strict hygienic manufacturing conditions and consistent process parameter windows, ProVital+ 1101209-EM demonstrates safety, reliability and consistency, delivering peace of mind to manufacturers of medical equipment and pharmaceutical primary packaging.

Designed for the opacification and colouration of primary and secondary packaging, medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic equipment, ProVital+ 1101209-EM complies with the highest quality and performance requirements to enable the healthcare industry to meet stringent medical regulations. It has been formulated with selected raw materials pretested for biocompatibility, according to ISO 10993 and European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.) monograph 3.1.

“ ProVital+ demonstrates safety, reliability and consistency ”

New dedicated recycling plant

Looking to satisfying future demand for sustainability and the circular economy, GCR accelerates its investment programme with a new recycling plant to support the circular economy.

Key features include: New dedicated recycling plant adding 200,000 Tonnes capacity. Commissioning in 2023 and expected to be fully operational by 2025. Builds new capability based on 20 years of experience in meeting the needs of the circular economy through its CICLIC® and GRANIC® product lines. Wide range of CICLIC® brand recycled polyolefins matching virgin resin properties with up to 70% reduction in carbon footprint. Up-cycling with fully traceable waste streams, to deliver consistent and reliable products. The new dedicated recycling plant in Castellet i La Gornal, Barcelona, Spain, will enhance the group’s capability to serve increased global demand for its CICLIC range of recycled polyolefins (R-polyolefins). The 200,000 Tonnes (200kT) plant, is commissioning in 2023 and will be fully operational by 2025. It will also be one of the largest of its kind in the world and is a significant step forward for the group.

The capacity for CICLIC combined with that for the GRANIC® range of sustainable mineral-filled masterbatches and compounds, will reach 500kT. GCR has a global reach, exporting 85% of its sales to over 100 countries.

“ It will be one of the largest of its kind in the world and a significant step forward ”