GreenMantra Technologies utilizes a proprietary catalytic system and patented process to cost-effectively transform hard-to-recycle polyolefin plastics such as grocery bags, shrink wrap, bottle caps, milk jugs and shampoo bottles into high-value waxes, greases, lubricants and other specialty chemicals. Its wax products include drop-in replacements as well as novel waxes that are cost- and performance-competitive with waxes made from traditional petroleum-based feedstocks. These wax products have a broad range of applications in the coatings, plastics, adhesives, asphalt roofing and paving, and inks industries.

The plant, located in Brantford, Ontario, features a semi-continuous manufacturing operation notable for its compact footprint and modular design. The capacity of the new plant is 5,000 metric tons per year. The plant is designed for future expansions as well as an upgrade to a continuous, fixed-bed process. It was funded primarily through GreenMantra’s private equity investors, as well as with grants from the Ontario Innovation Demonstration Fund (IDF) and Sustainable Development Technology Canada.

“The unique configuration of our manufacturing plant is a prototype for future plants using our proprietary technology. The small size and modular design will enable us to locate similarly designed plants alongside feedstock suppliers such as plastics recyclers, or within the operations of large wax customers,” Said explained.