M. Holland Company, Northbrook, Illinois, a leading international distributor of thermoplastic resins and ancillary materials, announced a new partnership with Lavergne, a global manufacturer specializing in the formulation of customized compounded engineered resins, to distribute post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins. This partnership allows M. Holland’s customers to access Lavergne’s certified PCR resins with increased supply chain security and pricing stability.
“Sustainability is a primary focus for the plastics industry, and the demand for PCR resins has accelerated in recent years,” said Samantha Stone, global sourcing leader, sustainability at M. Holland. “Lavergne produces superior, renewed thermoplastic resins that we’re proud to offer our customers. Our partnership with Lavergne will help meet the demand for PCR resins for our clients in North America, where there is currently no viable solution. M. Holland’s customers should also benefit from more stable pricing because Lavergne’s portfolio is 100% recycled plastics and does not depend on shifting petroleum prices.”
PCR resins are a growing product segment that complements traditional petroleum-based resins. There is burgeoning demand for PCR resins to meet the needs of brand owners and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), many of whom have set aggressive sustainability goals. Demand is growing across several durable goods segments, including automotive, consumer electronics, home appliances and office furniture and supplies. M. Holland’s customers can be confident in the quality of resins produced by Lavergne, which has 35 years of experience in the plastics industry.
“With a shared vision for sustainability, establishing a partnership with M. Holland was an easy decision,” said Benoit Bessette, vice president, strategy and planning at Lavergne. “We look forward to working with M. Holland and educating the market on the necessary transition to PCR resins by supplying trusted and cost-effective, sustainable materials, while drastically reducing their carbon footprint.”
For more information, visit www.mholland.com and www.lavergne.ca/.
