Perspex Distribution introduces Palight Re-Nu

Wide Format Solutions

Perspex Distribution has increased its growing range of recycled substrates with the launch of the Palight Re-Nu, a 100% recycled PVC foam in a first for the UK print market. Palight Re-Nu is manufactured by Palram in its County Durham manufacturing plant and has been developed to utilise recycled waste from its end users and production line.

Palight Re-Nu is produced as a co-extruded PVC providing a constantly reliable white surface allowing print professionals to get the best image quality and colour accuracy from their printers. The 100% recycled content contains a mixture of post consumer waste recycled from end users, as well as pre consumer waste processed via Palram’s own in-house recycling centre.

The lightweight foamed substrate is ideal for varied projects including retail, point of sale, exhibition stands and general signage seeking a greener solution for customers.

Palight Re-Nu is available in thicknesses of three, five and 10 mm in a sheet size 3 x 2 metres.

PDL marketing manager Luke Martyn commented, ‘We have been working with Palram to develop Palight Re-Nu and introducing a 100% recycled option for our PVC Foam customers. We tested the product at Sign & Digital UK this year and visitors were really excited to share this product with their own customers and delighted with the quality of the print tests taking place at the show. This new range demonstrates the strength of Palram’s UK manufacturing research and development being the first to offer a 100% recycled PVC Foam solution.’

Tom Rose, Palram UK and Ireland sales manager, commented: ‘Developing a wider range of recycled substrates is a key target for Palram. We grind up and reuse production scraps reducing production waste to under 1%. Cuttings and scrap are also collected from our customers, end users and external suppliers throughout Europe to create enough raw material to feed new products such as Palight Re-Nu. Our in-house recycling plants and product development teams are a key provider in helping Palram deliver new and sustainable products to the market.’

Over 80% of products available from Perspex Distribution are made in the UK including Palight PVC foam and Palsun Polycarbonate manufactured by Palram.