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54 Extrusion International 2/2022 EXTRUSION INTERNATIONAL with a proprietary (recycled or post- industrial) wood fi ber blend. The decking created is beautiful and will last for decades. Mike Huskey, VP of Operations for Fiberon Decking: “Fiberon uses re- cycled materials to make its prod- ucts. We mix together recycled wood and recycled polymers and create a product that will last a life- time. Our manufacturing processes require large amounts of water, but by utilizing a closed loop system we are able to recycle the vast major- ity of water used in our system on a daily basis. It’s not only about cost, but it’s also about being a good steward of the environment.” Environmental and economic bene fi ts The composite decking that Fiberon produces from recycled materials provides a substantial environmen- tal bene fi t to the company while creating a new income stream. Fi- beron is a tangible example of what it means to recycle production scrap on the spot. They chose WEIMA as a recycling partner to provide size reduction equipment within their New London plant. This machinery breaks down the reclaimed mate- rial streams they have sourced to be used in various ways. WEIMA shredders are at the beginning of Fi- beron’s process – the shredder takes the material and prepares it for con- version into something useful. Audrey Brewer, North American Marketing Manager, WEIMA Amer- ica, Inc.: „Being environmentally responsible is something that most corporations really strive for, and I think there’s a misconception that recycling initiatives within a corpo- ration have to be an up-front ex- pense, and that’s just not the case. You can make incredible ROI from the scrap that would have otherwise been thrown away, and Fiberon is proof of that.” WEIMA Maschinenbau GmbH Bustadt 6-10, 74360 Ilsfeld, Germany www.weima.com FiberonWPC composite decking boards Fiberon’s decking boards are available inmany colours and designs