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FLEX Cooperated with GREENMAX for EPE Foam Recycling

Flex is a Singapore-incorporated multinational provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and original design manufacturing (ODM). Founded in 1969, the company is legally headquartered in Singapore, with operational headquarters in Austin, Texas, USA. It is one of the world’s leading EMS companies, offering end-to-end solutions including product design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain management across industries such as communications, consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, healthcare, and cloud infrastructure. Flex operates a global network of over 100 sites in more than 30 countries.

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FLEX in Austen, Texas, USA has a recycling center, set up for partners like CISCO. When received by FLEX, the CISCO products will be dismantled and tested. Among all the wrappage, EPE accounts for the most, light and bulky, pilling up 2 big trucks every week. Thus, FLEX has always been looking for solutions for EPE disposal.

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These EPE package was handed over to local recyclers before, until September, when FLEX found GREENMAX, specialized in foam recycling, for an optimal solution. Soon afterwards, GREENMAX customized a densifier specialized in EPE recycling, with its compression ratio reaching up to 90:1.

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According to FLEX, after applying the customized EPE densifier, the space was largely saved and the live operation was much more convenience. Workers at the scene said that there was no smell during operation due to the added exhaust system.

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Sales of GREENMAX has recommended several EPE buyers to FLEX. It is reported that EPE can be sold to 18 cents per pound, bringing extra profits of $3,000 monthly. Coupled with the processing fees of the recyclers, the value of EPE recycling is quite considerable.

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Due to the successful cooperation, FLEX in Austin is willing to promote GREENMAX densifier system among the whole FLEX group. It is believed that more future cooperation is just around the corner.

FAQ

1. Why is EPE foam difficult to manage in recycling centers?
EPE foam is lightweight but very bulky, so it quickly takes up large amounts of space and is costly to store and transport when generated in high volumes.

2. How can EPE foam be recycled more efficiently?
By GREENMAX EPE Densifier, loose foam can be compressed into dense blocks with a high reduction ratio, making handling and recycling much easier.

3. What are the financial benefits of EPE recycling?
Recycling EPE can lower disposal costs and create a new revenue stream, as compacted foam can be sold, generating consistent monthly income.


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