As part of its sustainable development strategy, Altea Packaging has just invested in the acquisition of a solvent recovery plant (SRP) which will enable it to reduce the carbon footprint of its activity and improve its environmental impact.

« This investment, the first in the Maghreb, is part of a more global strategy to strengthen our leading position in the region as an eco-responsible player in the packaging sector. It is planned to connect up to 5 printing machines and as many laminating machines. » says Nadia Zeghal, General Manager of the Cogitel site.

« This recycling system consists of capturing up to 80-90% of the evaporated solvents and reintegrating them into the production process. It will prevent atmospheric pollution and will bring an improvement of the working environment by reducing VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) emissions in accordance with the European Directive 1999/13/EC. » explains Mohamed Ali Gargouri, Maintenance, Safety and Environment Director and responsible for the SRP project.

« This project, which consists of recovering waste and reintegrating it as a renewable resource in our supply chain, allows us to save more than one thousand tons of solvents and thus contributes to improving the company's economic performance. » says Moncef Marrakchi, Purchasing, R&D and Supply-chain Director.

«Ultimately, protecting the environment is also good for P&L! » concludes Slim Zeghal, CEO of Altea Packaging.