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31 Extrusion International 3/2022 „Recycling is Real Advocacy Campaign“ The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has launched a new ad- vocacy campaign called „Recycling is Real“, dedicated to promoting and defending plastic recycling in America. The campaign will provide content to help elected officials and policymakers understand that recy- cling is a vital link of the sustainabil- ity and circularity chain, enabling them to make more well-informed decisions about recycling resources for their constituents. The campaign has also been creat- ed in an effort to put an end to false narratives claiming that recycling doesn’t happen or is a “myth.” Anti- recycling organizations and their al- lies have created a coordinated cam- paign against plastic recycling in an effort to advance their anti-plastics agenda and it is eroding faith in our nation’s ability to recycle. “Plastic recycling is very real, and it happens every single day across America,” said PLASTICS’ President and CEO Matt Seaholm. “The Recy- cling is Real campaign allows both the public and lawmakers to see for themselves the extraordinary role recycling plays in the circular economy, making it undeniable that recycling is not only effective but is a feasible and economical way to achieve our shared sustain- ability goals.” PLASTICS, on behalf of the entire plastics indus- try supply chain, is com - mitted to sustainability and ensuring plastic ma- terial remains in our cir- cular economy, and out of the environment. Recy- cling is an integral part of achieving this goal, and the industry knows Amer- ica needs to recycle more. Recently, recycling has come under attack from those who wish to re- duce or eliminate the production of plastic altogether. Recycling is Real will show how recycling happens, where it happens and introduce the people who make it happen. This initial launch will spotlight recycling efforts taking place at Ultra-Poly, Placon, Novolex and MAAG, with additional videos launching in the coming weeks and months. www.plasticsindustry.org 175 Years in Business and 60 Years of Continuous Mixer Celebrated There are very few companies that can claim they have been in business for 175 years. FARREL POMINI (Farrel Corporation) is one of those few. 2023 marks not only 175 years since the founding of Farrel, but also the 60th anniversary of the introduction of the company’s Farrel Continuous Mixer (FCM™). To celebrate these milestones, FARREL POMINI had an employee and retiree event at their company headquar- ters in Ansonia, CT on September 28th. Local dignitaries were also invited to attend. “Farrel was founded in 1848. We have operated for 175 years. This is a statement few companies canmake,” said Paul Lloyd, FARREL POMINI Business Unit Director and President for Farrel Corporation. “In addition, we launched our innovative technology, the FCM™, Farrel Continuous Mixer, 60 years ago, in 1963. We celebrate these milestones by having an event to demonstrate ap- preciation for our employees and retirees.” Ian Wilson and Holger Rudzio, Ph.D., the Co-CEO’s of FARREL POMINI’s parent company, HF MIXING GROUP, was also attend the event. “Since our founding in 1848, we have evolved from a foundry to a global leader in compounding systems for the rapidly changing plastics industry,” said Lloyd. “FARREL POMINI has the experience and the passion to continue innovating for future challenges. We are com- mitted to meeting our customers’ goals and objectives within the polymer compounding space.” Farrel Corporation www.farrel-pomini.com Matt Seaholm