Leading recycler and waste manager Enva has completed the acquisition of ADN Materials, Ireland’s largest agricultural film plastic recycler, for an undisclosed amount.
Based in Carrickmacross, Monaghan, ADN processes contaminated plastic film into light-density polyethylene (LDPE) pellets that are reused to make wrapping sheets for farm and outdoor furniture.
The acquisition will complement Enva’s existing polymer recycling business and help it tap into a growing market for recycled polyethylene polymers driven by legislation, consumer demand and manufacturers seeking more circular production. It is
Enva currently employs 1,600 people and serves 20,000 customers through 33 facilities across the UK and Ireland. About 96% of all waste processed is diverted from landfills.
Enva managing director Simon Dick called the business deal a “very complementary” acquisition. He believes it will create an opportunity to further develop the company’s plastic recycling efforts, as well as promote sustainable recovery of farm plastic into recycled products with a “substantially lower” carbon footprint. increase.
“We look forward to continuing to support ADN’s waste generation and materials reclamation customers and helping them realize the environmental and decarbonization benefits of closing the loop, especially within the local agriculture sector. I have.”
Liam Moloney, CEO of Irish Farm Film Producers Group, added: To date, this material is largely exported, risky, and local agricultural sectors missing opportunities for sustainability and decarbonization through closed-loop solutions.
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