Global specialist in materials science, Dow has announced a collaboration with Brivaplast and TecnoGi to keep high-quality materials in the circuit longer: perfume caps made from Dow's Surlyn resin that don't meet manufacturer Brivaplast's strict production standards will be transformed by TecnoGi into components for high-end footwear and leather goods.
Dow currently supplies Surlyn resin - renowned for its crystal-clear transparency and outstanding performance - to Brivaplast, a leading manufacturer of cosmetics packaging who uses Surlyn to manufacture premium perfume caps. The production of luxury perfume caps must comply with strict quality standards, which sometimes result in inferior parts being discarded. These non-compliant parts, once discarded, are now transformed by TecnoGi, a leading innovator in the footwear and leather goods industry, for integration into high-end components for luxury footwear and leather goods.
"Our collaboration with Brivaplast and TecnoGi comes at a time when demand for sustainable materials and packaging solutions continues to grow. At Dow, we recognize that our role is to go faster and further in finding solutions to accelerate the circular economy of plastics in European industries, and we know that our customers expect nothing less.said Imran Munshi, Global Consumer Market Segment Leader at Dow. We're proud to show what can be achieved by working together along the entire value chain, and the benefits to everyone of keeping valuable materials in the loop for longer."
"At Brivaplast, we maintain the highest quality standards for our products, said Marco Roda, Head of Business Development at Brivaplast. This collaboration enables us to meet these standards while minimizing production waste and contributing to a more sustainable future."
"We are delighted to be part of this initiative which not only supports our manufacturing processes, but also aligns with our sustainability goals. Turning manufacturing waste into valuable components for luxury footwear and leather goods is a win-win solution for all stakeholders."added Paola Zanetti, CFO at TecnoGi.
