Citation
(2007), "Axion Polymers gains ISO 9001 accreditation", Circuit World, Vol. 33 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/cw.2007.21733dab.006
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Axion Polymers gains ISO 9001 accreditation
Axion Polymers gains ISO 9001 accreditation
Axion Polymers, a division of plastic recycler Axion Recycling Ltd, has achieved ISO 9001:2000 quality management accreditation covering all aspects of recycling operations at its £3 million state-of-the-art Salford processing facilities.
The plant is one of the most advanced recycling facilities in Europe and uses a unique recycling process to handle the polymer waste stream produced by the primary treatment of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Fully opened from February, the plant can take co-mingled plastic waste containing various contaminants and convert it into high-quality polymer compounds using on-site processing equipment. These high-specification polymer resins can be used for new injection-moulded components, “closing the loop” for end-of-life electronics scrap.
Praising the team's efforts, Axion's commercial director Roger Morton says: “This was a tremendous achievement, especially as the certification was gained within six months of starting up the plant. The quality framework system covers all aspects of the plant's operation, from manufacture to supply, and means our customers can be assured of the highest, consistent product quality standards.”
Axion Polymers offers polystyrene and HIPS injection-grade materials based upon raw materials sourced from primary WEEE treatment plants for fridges and televisions. The range of available grades is now growing from a wider variety of input raw materials from mixed household electrical goods and business equipment waste (Figure 2).
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2 Extrusion at Axion Polymers
Roger adds: “Along with sourcing new supplies of input materials, we are also seeking brand leaders to help develop highly specified compounds that can be used to produce new electrical consumer goods.”
“More companies are recognising the benefits of using recyclate in new products that not only improves their products' 'green' credentials, but also saves costs on using virgin polymers.”
For more information, phone Axion Polymers on 0161 737 6124 or visit the web site: www.axionpolymers.com