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INCIRCULAR unites leading experts, each with in-depth expertise in their field, regional networks, and industrial connections.
Our consortium is made up of 8 partners from 3 European regions –Andalusia (Spain), Vzhodna Slovenija (Slovenia), Rhône-Alpes (France)– including research centers, innovative small businesses, and large companies, bringing diverse perspectives and strengths.
TECOS, established in 1994 by Slovenian toolmakers and supported by the Slovenian government, the Municipality of Celje, and the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce, is a non-profit organization. Its primary aim is to advance technologies and apply scientific research achievements in practical settings, particularly in toolmaking and materials processing—whether polymeric or metallic.
In the realm of the Circular Economy, TECOS actively engages in projects developing new, bio-enhanced, and bio-based materials. They also lead initiatives introducing circular principles and practices to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Role in the project: As the coordinator of the INCIRCULAR project, TECOS spearheads a demonstration case focusing on the efficient and sustainable reuse of industrial waste. Additionally, they play a crucial role in developing and testing newly created materials and their practical applications, contributing significantly to the project’s overall success.
Gorenje stands as one of Europe’s top household appliance manufacturers, with two global brands and six local brands reaching users in 160 countries. Their mission is to deliver technologically advanced, innovative, energy-efficient, and beautifully designed appliances that simplify users’ lives through a straightforward, intuitive experience.
In the INCIRCULAR project, Gorenje takes a crucial role by offering the second pilot site. This facility aims to scale up recycling efforts, enhance on-site recyclability, and create pathways for new products.
Based in Slovenia, Omaplast is a company committed to the sustainability of plastics for 40 years. They are experts in the art of recycling thermoplastic materials from post-consumer, commercial and industrial channels.
Omaplast has extensive experience, not only in recycling, but in the complex world of giving plastics a second life. They are masters of mechanical recycling, proficient in extrusion and compounding, and at the forefront of energy recovery initiatives.
In the INCIRCULAR project, Omaplast plays a key role, joining forces with Gorenje to upgrade the recycling facilities at the Gorenje site.
Polymeris is a key player of the AURA cluster, committed to advancing a circular economy and the future of manufacturing, contributing 15 years of expertise to support companies. Renowned for innovation in rubber, plastic, and composites, they operate globally, collaborating with major players at regional, national, and European levels.
Actively participating in European projects, Polymeris brings expertise in digital transition, business support, circular economy, and bio-based materials.
In the INCIRCULAR project, Polymeris plays a crucial role in transferring knowledge between companies and seamlessly integrating technologies from small and medium-sized enterprises through a cascading funding scheme.
SIMCON is a consultancy company specialising in creating software that simulates the process of transforming polymers. With over 30 years of experience, they provide software and services to improve the quality and speed of plastic injection moulding.
In the INCIRCULAR project, SIMCON plays a vital role by offering its expertise in molding in moulding and thermoforming simulation. The technology they will develop in collaboration with S.I.S.E. will be integrated into the Slovenian pilot site.
S.I.S.E. (Société Industrielle de Service Electrique) is an SME that excels in interconnected control systems for processes in plastics and chemicals. They focus on designing, manufacturing, and distributing a wide range of products for the composites and plastics molding industries, particularly in sectors such as automotive, medical, packaging, electrical, aviation, and chemical formulation.
In the INCIRCULAR project, S.I.S.E., working alongside SIMCON, is at the forefront of developing digital twinning for the recycling process.
The University of Jaén (UJA) is a public higher education institution dedicated to fostering critical and professional citizens through teaching, research, and knowledge transfer, with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. The research group in materials engineering and mining focuses on repurposing waste for new materials, particularly in areas such as materials engineering, advanced construction materials, and circular economy.
In the INCIRCULAR project, UJA plays a crucial role, leading the Interregional Symbiotic Hub and Replication, managing communication, and actively contributing to developing the demonstration case on efficient and sustainable industrial waste reuse, along with cascade funding for small and medium-sized enterprises.
EcoCastulum is an SME committed to assisting other businesses in managing their by-products and industrial processes. Its goal is to help develop new materials or products and substantially improve existing processes or systems. By doing so, they aim to reduce the environmental impact of current practices, decrease the use of natural resources, and contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
In the INCIRCULAR project, EcoCastulum role is to share their expertise by integrating it into the processes of larger companies.
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In compliance with the Act 3/2018 of 5 December on the Protection of Personal Data and Guarantee of Digital Rights transposing Regulation (EU) 2016/679, we inform you of the following information about our privacy and data protection policy:
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