World's first: Join our KURZ transfer carrier recycling system RECOSYS®.
Resource conservation is one of the core issues when it comes to eco-friendly production. This year, we are launching a revolutionary slimming drive to reduce the actual amount of waste generated when applying finishes to labels and print products. Our optimised slim surface decorations offer you the exclusive attractive look and performance guarantee you have come to know from us whilst reducing the amount of material used.
To be more specific: The PET substrate material is going to be reduced from 12 µm to 6 µm! This allows us to help you not only reduce the total amount of plastic waste in your production but also achieve cost advantages: Thanks to the reduced thickness, each roll can hold more running metres of usable decoration. This means more time for applying the finishing touch and less time spent replacing rolls.
Within this business year we will start to shift all 12 µm products to 10 µm. This 16.6 % reduction in material and carbon footprint will deliver to you as a side effect, longer rolls, better coverage and less waste.
For cold transfer in sheet fed and narrow web, we will offer you the option to reduce the carrier by 50% ending up in an extremely thin 6 µm film. Our KPS slim (Patent Pending) already provides you with all sustainable benefits of a slim production process for sheet fed. Read more.
Do You Want to Waste Raw Materials? We Don't! With KURZ RECOSYS®, we offer a return and recycling system that re-processes a valuable raw material from used PET carriers. RECOSYS® is the world’s first process that makes it possible for KURZ transfer film residues to be recycled.
But how does it work? Our system can be used to produce both recyclables and monomers for PET polymerization. This converts residual transfer products into a high-quality injection molding material called RECOPOUND®. Order our free information material now.
Traditionally, PET carriers have stopped being important once the transfer decoration has been applied to the substrate. Because KURZ surface finishes do not transfer any carrier film to your product. On the contrary, the transfer material is removed, collected, and stored separately as industrial waste. On its last journey, PET was mostly used as a substitute fuel instead of gas, coal, or oil in various industries such as the cement industry.
But as an eco-conscious trendsetter, we asked ourselves: Is that really the best we can do? Do we really want to waste such a valuable raw material? Of course not! As a pioneer in the graphics and plastics industry, we have done what we do best: We have pooled all our expertise and developed a completely new recycling system for PET carriers, KURZ RECOSYS®.
Our KURZ RECOSYS® return and recycling system offers manufacturers enormous potential: With its environmentally friendly properties, our system opens up a sustainable path to a bright future in increasingly sensitive markets.
Your supplier’s participation in RECOSYS® is certified. This allows you to credibly demonstrate sustainability within your supply chain. A clear competitive advantage for you!
Show accountability! RECOSYS® certified finishers minimize fossil fuel consumption and reduce their carbon footprint.
Your certified commitment to more sustainable finishing sharpens your profile as a Green Leader. You position your brand sustainably – with your customers and among the competition.
