Goldsmith and Eggleton takes top marks for recycled content

WADSWORTH, Ohio.—Goldsmith and Eggleton, a manufacturer of reprocessed polymers and raw materials for the rubber industry, has received a recycled content certification from the Belgian Quality Association.

The certification means that the Wadsworth-based Goldsmith and Eggleton has achieved high marks for its "processing, quality and management systems for the production of recycled rubber polymers."

"Achieving the QA-CER certification was a cross-functional effort from our team members," said Michael Batman, quality manager at G&E. "We demonstrated to the BQA auditors that all materials starting with incoming feeds are used to produce a 100-percent recycled, sustainable finished product.

"We are committed to being a part of the growing need for a circular economy."

Known as the QA-CER System 2, the protocol looks at the technical qualities of G&E's products, internal and external documentation and product management.

As well, the assessment analyzes transparency, traceability and a company's dedication to a circular economy.

"We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our company, keeping waste from landfills and continuing improvements in recycling technologies," Batman said.

The Belgian organization that issued the certification is under the auspices of the Circular Plastics Alliance, which is led by the European Commission.

G&E, a Ravago company, sells its recycled rubber products under the name Ravaflex.