ARLANXEO has announced that its Therban (HNBR) and Buna (BR) production facilities in Orange, Texas, have been awarded ISCC PLUS certification. This recognition allows the site to manufacture and offer products bearing the ARLANXEO Eco label, which represents the company’s range of certified sustainable elastomers developed through a mass balance approach. As a result, ARLANXEO can now provide customers across North America and other global markets with verified sustainable alternatives that support carbon footprint reduction while preserving the high performance and reliability characteristic of Therban and Buna materials.
This achievement holds particular importance for the company’s Specialty Elastomers division, as the Orange facility becomes the first Therban HNBR production site to earn this certification. It marks a significant step in broadening ARLANXEO’s portfolio of sustainable high-performance elastomers. Additionally, the certification of Buna BR production at the same location further enriches the company’s sustainable offerings, especially for clients in North America.
The ISCC PLUS certification is a globally acknowledged standard ensuring traceability, transparency and responsible sourcing throughout supply chains. By utilising the mass balance method to incorporate circular and renewable raw materials, ARLANXEO delivers Eco grades that enable customers to lower their environmental impact without sacrificing technical quality. This milestone aligns with the company’s wider global sustainability strategy and represents continued progress in expanding its Eco portfolio across various sites and product lines, aiding customers in their shift towards more sustainable elastomer solutions.
Edwin Grootendorst, Global Head of Business Specialty Elastomers, said, “The Orange site is the first Therban HNBR production facility to receive ISCC PLUS certification and further strengthens the sustainability mission of ARLANXEO, as well as the Eco portfolio of the Specialty Elastomers cluster.”
Rohit Prabhune, Global Head of Business Basic Elastomers, said, “With Orange joining our existing ISCC PLUS-certified Buna sites, ARLANXEO now has ISCC+ Certified Basic Elastomers producing sites on three continents, with a truly global reach. This reinforces our commitment to providing customers with circular, mass balanced solutions that help reduce environmental impact while maintaining the performance they expect.”
Jay Capelli, Regional Head of Sales NORAM, said, “This certification helps solidify ARLANXEO’s position in the NORAM region as a premium supplier and partner – and supports the sustainability ambitions of our customers across key industries.”
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