Powertex wins LEEA Sustainable Award with r-PET slings and lashings!
Powertex, the renowned brand of Axel Johnson International – Lifting Solutions Group, has won the 2023 LEEA Sustainable Award for its innovative r-PET products. The r-PET lifting slings and lashing straps are made from recycled polyester material, which reduces the carbon footprint and environmental impact. These products are the first of their kind in the market, and Powertex is proud to have been recognized for its commitment to sustainability. The award was announced in Liverpool at the LEEA Awards ceremony on November 21, 2023.
r-PET Products bring new innovation
The r-PET products that Powertex introduced earlier in the year consist of textile lifting slings and a web lashing made from recycled polyester (r-PET) material. Traditionally, Powertex PRS Round slings, PWS Webbing slings, and Trucker web lashings are manufactured using virgin polyester. Utilizing recycled raw materials effectively reduces the carbon footprint associated with producing these essential lifting solutions. To accurately quantify the climate impact reduction, Powertex collaborated with a reputable third-party consultant to conduct a climate calculation from a life cycle perspective (in accordance with ISO 14067). The results are remarkable, demonstrating an estimated reduction of up to 65% in CO2e emissions for the round sling, up to 60% for the webbing sling, and 42% for the web lashing compared to their traditional polyester counterparts.
“We are thrilled to have won the LEEA Sustainable Award for our Powertex textile lifting slings and lashing straps made entirely of recycled plastic (r-PET). This award highlights our commitment to a more sustainable future. It serves as a testament to our efforts to develop more sustainable products. The LEEA Award is not just an achievement but also an inspiration for us to continue working towards a more sustainable offering for our customers” says Hugo Gerrets, Business Development Director for Powertex.
The judges praise Powertex's innovation with the r-PET products: “Fantastic to see Powertex has introduced a sling that can be made from recycled material and still meet standards. Hopefully we will see more of these across the Industry”.
Powertex, the renowned brand of Axel Johnson International – Lifting Solutions Group, offers a wide range of high-quality steel wire ropes, lifting, lashing and fall-protection products. Powertex is committed to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable products that meet the needs and expectations of its customers and the industry standards.
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About LEEA
LEEA, The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is established worldwide as the leading trade association for all those involved in the lifting industry. LEEA has played a key role in this specialized field since 1944, from training and standards to health and safety, providing technical and legal advice, and developing examination and licensing systems.
LEEA Awards
As the largest Trade Association in the Lifting Industry, LEEA wants to reward members who have done the most to raise standards. The awards scheme gives our members 10 distinct categories to apply. One of the awards is the ‘Sustainable Award’.
This Award category honors members who have created a solution, service or product aimed at reducing environmental impact. Through this award, LEEA is keen to recognize and celebrate how their members are developing environmentally considerate offerings to end users.
