For Schneider Electric, Jessica Bethune, VP industrial automation DACH countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), noted that digitalisation âis essential for advancing circularityâ. The collaboration with Evonik, she said, âdemonstrates how automation can enhance recycling efficiency and quality, showcasing the power of teamwork in building a sustainable futureâ.Â
Patrick Glöckner, head of Evonikâs recently launched Next Markets programme, added that the partnership highlights how digitalisation and chemistry enable circularity in plastics. Combining Schneider Electricâs new process automation with his companyâs innovative additives âtakes thermoplastic processing to the next levelâ.
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Both companies stress that the scope of the cooperation extends beyond plastics recycling and encompasses overall processing of plastics with a strong emphasis on circularity.
By 2030, Evonik is targeting an additional EUR 1 bn in annual revenue through circular products and technologies, making the sector a âpowerful growth driverâ for the company. Its strategy includes increasing activities with additives and specialities for the circular economy while enhancing the use of fossilised raw materials derived from recycled content, biomass, and COâ”.
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