To fully understand the potential of a material input, it is essential to conduct an in-depth analysis, particularly with regard to the sustainability potential of the input. Given that our business partners hold the most comprehensive knowledge of the materials, we welcome collaborations to investigate the potential for recycling and reuse.
Currently, our collaboration with Roxtec is unfolding.
Roxtec is our primary partner in delivering sealing solutions for substation cables. The sealing solutions are constructed with rubber bodies featuring removable layers, ensuring easy adaptability to various cable sizes. During the installation process, rubber layers are removed for fitting of specific cable sizes, resulting in a waste product. In response to this, Semco Maritime and Roxtec have jointly decided to investigate the potential associated with this waste material.
As part of this initiative, we are currently sorting out the removed rubber layers on a separate pallet during the installation at our production site. Subsequently, Roxtec will be responsible for investigating the waste product further.
The objective is twofold: first, to determine the quantity of rubber layers generated after installation, and secondly, to investigate diverse recycling opportunities. We are pleased with the ongoing collaboration with Roxtec and look forward to continuing our joint efforts to foster a more sustainable supply chain.
"We at Roxtec are thrilled to partner with Semco Maritime to explore opportunities for recycling and reusing materials, thereby contributing to the circular economy and reducing waste."
Leo Konradsson, Sustainability Development Manager
Roxtec