Following the launch of its closed loop scheme in 2024, Moss has celebrated the results of its first collection of Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP) with over six tonnes of plastic and 4.3 tonnes of aluminium recycled.
Together with Multipanel UK and Perspex Distribution, the initiative underscores the dedication to minimising waste and maximising resource utilisation across the three businesses and throughout the supply chain.
Multipanel UK’s Alupanel ACP, ideal for signage, displays, and exhibition stands, offers a low carbon footprint. Distributed by Perspex Distribution in Essex, Moss handles fabrication and printing in St Neots for customer supply.
At the end of their life, Moss collects the panels, trims waste using a guillotine cutter, and separates it into aluminium and LDPE streams in Birmingham. The aluminium is sent to a UK smelter, while the LDPE core is ground into pellets and returned to Multipanel UK to form new cores.
Panels have already been collected from clients such as Blenheim Palace and the initial batch achieved a 75 percent closed-loop recycling rate.
Group Account Director Mike Hamling recently visited Multipanel’s production site near Dover with Perspex Distribution to validate the process, following a visit to the Birmingham recycling facility last year, and work towards achieving a 100% recycling rate.
Hamling commented: “Our visit to Multipanel’s impressive facility has reaffirmed the strong partnership and shared vision between our three businesses. We are delighted to be part of this recycling initiative, offering products with robust green credentials.”
Gary Weeks from Multipanel UK added: “Last year the LDPE returned from this, and other projects, contributed to the production of 30,000 new panels, highlighting the tangible benefits of our closed-loop approach. This project proves the closed loop recycling concept can work and we will look to grow volumes not only in the UK but into mainland Europe too.”
Luke Martyn, marketing manager at Perspex Distribution, said: “We are excited to work with both Moss and Multipanel UK on this important step to a closed loop vision. Moss has been able to see first-hand one of the many advantages of our UK based supply chain while their customers benefit from the knowledge that the Alupanel A-Lite ACP used in their projects will later enjoy a second life.”
