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Brunswick, a company that develops, manufactures and sells a variety of products for the marine industry, is expanding its partnership with specialty materials company Arkema to develop a fully recyclable fiberglass boat that will Arkema's Elium liquid thermoplastic resin is integrated into the material and adhesive
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The project, part of Brunswick's enterprise-wide sustainability initiative, is expected to see hull and structural components be fully recycled at the end of their useful life and put back into the production process, reducing the amount of single-use materials and the use of virgin raw materials.
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The first composite boat prototype is expected to be on display at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, October 26-30, and will be developed in conjunction with fiberglass boat manufacturer Boston Whaler, using the brand's construction to demonstrate the technology
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“We are delighted to expand our partnership with Arkema, which marks an exciting milestone in our sustainability journey
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“By combining next-generation materials with the Boston Whaler brand’s Combining safety and durability, we are ensuring that we continue to meet the diverse and changing needs of boaters while reducing our environmental footprint
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Arkema's Elium resin is particularly suitable for the marine industry and the production of composite watercraft; in addition to being fully recyclable, it is also suitable for resin infusion processes for large components, with low viscosity, long reactivity and low exothermic reaction.
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“Elium resin is our solution for a new era of sustainable composites,” added Nicolas Valloir, Arkema Business Manager, “Through our partnership with Brunswick and Boston Whaler, we are helping to shape a more sustainable future and A circular economy for the marine industry
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This is fully in line with Arkema’s commitment to developing tailored and innovative solutions that support our customers in their pursuit of sustainable performance
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