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Press Release] Started handling "LIMEX," a new material from Japan that protects the earth's resources.

We are pleased to announce that we have developed a new material, "LIMEXWe have started to handle "MATSUMOTO" and can now accept orders for packages and labels made of this material.

 

「LIMEXis a new material originating in Japan that uses limestone as its main raw material. It is attracting worldwide attention as an innovative new material that contributes to a sustainable society because it can replace plastic and paper and is recyclable.

LIMEX Features.
Patented technology from Japan, patented in more than 40 countries around the world（2014(Patented in Japan in 1949)

▼Environmentally friendly materials
Reduced use of petroleum-derived plastics,COReduction of greenhouse gas emissions, including ₂. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　(COEmissions: Raw material procurement stage approx.98(Reduction of about 58% during combustion)

LIMEX's manufacturing plant is effectively a "production plant.100Manufactured with electricity from "% renewable energy".

Almost no water is used in the manufacturing process (water usage is about97%(reduction), and no forest resources are used as raw materials.

▼Stable price
Since limestone, the main raw material, is abundant throughout the world, the supply of limestone is more stable than that of petroleum-derived plastics. It is also available in resource-poor Japan.240The country is self-sufficient due to its reserves of 100 million tons of resources.

▼ Excellent water resistance and durability
Suitable for use on adhesive labels, etc., where sagging due to water droplet adhesion is a concern. (frozen food, etc.)

▼Available for a variety of molding methods using existing equipment
No dedicated equipment is required, and existing machinery and manufacturing methods can be utilized for molding.
(Extrusion molding, inflation molding, vacuum molding, and injection molding are available)

 

For more information, click here↓.
https://tb-m.com/limex/about/

I can achieve... I can achieve.SDGsGOAL:

 

Using LIMEX is,SDGsgoals and contribute to sustainable circular innovation.
If you are interested, please contact us.

 

Inquiries
Marushin Corporation
0942-43-6621