Bonn, September 2025 – For Kautex Maschinenbau, sustainability is not a trend but a guiding principle. Under the motto “Commitment Beyond Business”, the company demonstrates at K 2025 how economic, ecological, and social responsibility go hand in hand – and how Kautex customers can actively contribute to circular economy through machines, processes, and digital solutions.
“Sustainability is not a label for us – it is part of our DNA. We develop technologies that save resources, close loops, and help our customers meet both regulatory requirements and societal expectations,” says Eike Wedell, CEO of Kautex Maschinenbau.
Kautex’s Four Pillars of Sustainability:
- Economic: Efficiency, KPI transparency, long-term stability with new ownership.
- Social: Support for employees, families, and regional education initiatives.
- Individual: Talent development, flexible work models, focus on health and well-being.
- Environmental: Right-weighting for material reduction, PCR/PIR processing, energy-saving automation.
R-Cycle – Digital Circularity in Practice
As an active member of the R-Cycle initiative, Kautex is driving digital product passports for plastics. With the Kautex R-Connector, sustainability data can be written directly into production – enabling full traceability along the value chain.
At K 2025, this is shown in real cases:
- Use Case Jerry Can Production, with partners like Videojet, Sabic, Steinert, Haitian and JKU
- A 5-liter jerrycan, produced live on the KEB20 GREEN, laser-marked with a unique QR code as gateway to the digital product passport and serial and batch data – a technical backbone for recyclability and certification.
“Our machines don’t just process plastic – they process information. That’s what makes the difference for true circularity,” adds Dominik Wehner, Director Marketing and Communications at Kautex.
Sustainability live at K 2025 (Hall 14, Booth A16/A18):
- KEB20 GREEN in live production – fully electric, resource-saving, efficient
- R-Cycle Demonstrator – digital product passports for plastics in real time already today
- 5L Jerrycan with QR code – a tangible example of traceability and circular transparency
About Kautex Maschinenbau
Shaping and forming the industry for 90 years, Kautex has been a global leader in extrusion blow molding. With headquarters in Bonn and a dense global network, Kautex delivers German-engineered solutions backed by deep process know-how — helping customers worldwide achieve the highest levels of product quality, efficiency, and sustainability.
Website: www.kautex-group.com
About the Owner: Jwell Machinery Co. Ltd
Jwell Machinery Co Ltd is one of the leading extruder manufacturers in China, specializing in the supply of high-quality extrusion equipment for various industries. In addition to several factories in China, Jwell has increased the number of overseas factories to three through this transaction.
With its value-based philosophy, the family-owned company employs around 3500 people. With extensive experience and expertise in the field of extrusion, Jwell is a reliable choice for companies seeking first-class extrusion solutions.
Website: www.jwell.cn
Contact
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