Hexpol's Ohio plant nabs ISCC Plus certification

BURTON, Ohio—Hexpol Compounding Americas has achieved a major sustainability milestone at its mixing site in Middlefield, Ohio, which is now certified as ISCC Plus.

The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification means that this Hexpol site—which works in rubber and silicone manufacturing—maintains a mass balance chain of custody for its raw materials.

"We are proud of the Middlefield and Hexpol Compound Americas support team's dedication to achieve the ISCC Plus certification," said Jeremy Lawson, managing director, Hexpol Middlefield. "The global sustainability and carbon certification is a significant milestone that reflects our organization's dedication to sustainable solutions."

The ISCC Plus was issued Nov. 22.

Generally, the accolade refers to the working environment for a company up and down its supply chain, focusing on the verification and traceability of sustainable materials.

The certification means Hexpol Compounding Middlefield can produce materials that use circular or bio-circular methods, and they are traceable across the supply chain—from the origin to the end product.

"Certification of supply chains is a vital part of an organization's overall sustainability management," Hexpol stated in a Nov. 29 release. "This ensures that the integrity and performance of the entire supply chain are aligned toward common sustainability goals and objectives from start to finish."

As much for its own goals as its customer's, Hexpol said it pursued the certification to effect a positive environmental impact and safe and secure workplaces.

"This achievement of ISCC Plus certification is part of Hexpol's ongoing sustainability effort and collaboration with customers and suppliers, as we continue to be fully committed to support sustainability goals and developing innovative products that provide a lower environmental impact that contribute to the circular economy," said Jerry Saxion, director of business systems, Hexpol Compounding Americas. "We believe that the ISCC Plus certification is not only a validation of our efforts but also a strong message to the industry that responsible and eco-conscious manufacturing is not only already possible, but also necessary for a successful future."

Hexpol's cross-functional ISCC Plus implementation team completed the process in less than four months.

Members of the team included:

• Jason Yauger, quality manager, Hexpol Compounding Middlefield;
• Cathy Rose, quality systems manager, Hexpol Compounding Americas;
• Misty Mahan, regional EH&S, Hexpol Compounding Americas;
• Ali Wolf, sustainability manager, Hexpol Compounding Americas; and
• Tom Roberts, director of quality, Hexpol Compounding Americas.

Hexpol Compounding Americas is a segment of Hexpol Compounding, which is part of Hexpol A.B. based in Malmo Sweden.

The company provides proprietary and standard rubber compounding solutions for an array of applications in multiple industries and markets.