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HOUSTON, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Ascend Performance Materials has launched ReDefyne(TM), a portfolio of

sustainable polyamides created with up to 100% pre- and post-consumer recycled

polyamide 66 or 6 to provide a low carbon footprint and reliable performance,

even in demanding applications.

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"We are focused on helping our customers meet their long-term sustainability

goals with innovative, reliable products," said Steve Manning, Ascend's senior

director for engineered materials. "ReDefyne combines our expertise from

Poliblend with our integrated operations and our global application development

expertise to produce a recycled polyamide that performs in areas recycled

materials have typically been ruled out of."  

ReDefyne products are third-party certified and Ascend is partnering with ITW

Global Fasteners to pilot blockchain traceability according to the UNI EN 15343

through Plastic Finder's Certified Circular Plastic(R) program.

"With ReDefyne, ITW is producing fasteners with a considerably lower carbon

footprint," said Christelle Staller, Ascend's sales director for EMEAI. "ITW

and Ascend both believe that sustainability requires accountability and are

excited to pilot Certified Circular Plastic's blockchain traceability program."

Ascend, a fully integrated producer of durable materials, is focused on

reducing its products' carbon footprint having announced a commitment to

reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2030 and two new milestones (

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) announced earlier this month.

Ascend will be showcasing its sustainability efforts and new products,

including ReDefyne, HiDura MED (

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) and its new e-mobility solutions, under its Advancing Together theme at K

2022 from 19-26 October in Hall 6 Stand A07.

About Ascend Performance Materials

Ascend Performance Materials makes high-performance materials for everyday

essentials and new technologies. Our focus is on improving quality of life and

inspiring a better tomorrow through innovation. Based in Houston, Texas, and

with regional offices in Shanghai, Brussels and Detroit, we are a fully

integrated material solutions provider with global manufacturing facilities in

North America, Europe and Asia. Our global workforce makes the materials used

to make safer vehicles, cleaner energy, better medical devices, smarter

appliances and longer-lasting apparel and consumer goods. We are committed to

safety, sustainability and the success of our customers and our communities.

Learn more about Ascend at www.ascendmaterials.com.

Contact: Ally Jahn, +1 713-210-9809, ajahn@ascendmaterials.com

SOURCE  Ascend Performance Materials