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INNOVATION
Selenis envisions a world where, thanks to innovation and partnerships, we contribute to the regeneration of our planet and the progress of our people.
Our innovation goals are:
Increase the recycled content of our products;
Develop solutions fully recyclable in the PET stream;
Be inspired by biomimicry and the principles of nature in our products, processes and raw material selection;
With more than 60 years’ experience in the polymers industry, Selenis is in a position to lead our sector towards circularity through innovation in products and processes. Alliances with our clients to find ways where we can deliver high-end products with the minimum social and environmental impact, and even have a positive impact, is one of our main goals. Through our expertise, the collaboration between our production sites in Portugal and Italy, as well as through the engagement in industry and international associations, we are able to respond to the needs of our clients and to the demands of end users.
Innovation in the packaging industry can lead to the development of new, more sustainable materials and technologies, as well to production and recycling processes that increase recyclability, this contributing to the regeneration of resources.
In 2021 we launched our Innovation Task Force, joining together key team members from different countries, departments, and positions. In 2022 we tested pioneer innovation methodologies, that drove creative new ways to approach problems and create the novel concepts that are being implemented.
Our team learnt new ways to overcome hurdles in adoption and implementation of the projects we are working on, and with that we were able to drive progress on our projects at a much faster pace. With a new set of agile skills and stringent project management, we are now perpetuating innovation beyond workshops.
Selenis resins are the building blocks of products that touch our everyday lives. As a supplier of raw materials for the world’s most important industries, it’s our utmost goal to create materials that not only will serve demanding applications, but also solve the problem of plastic waste and fight climate change.
With that in mind, our Product Development Committee was instituted in 2022, with the intention of creating, prioritising, and discussing all projects related to the development of new products and enhancement of our current product portfolio. At Selenis we prioritise developing future-fit solutions.
Selenis constantly looks to new materials and technologies that allow you to stay ahead of competition. We believe that through partnerships we can jointly develop customer-focused solutions that meet increasing consumer requirements and fast changing market trends.
We count on a wealth of expertise and know-hows, since Selenis is part of a group that has been present in the polymers industry for over sixty years. The result is a the close collaboration between our production sites; we share our global experience to provide customers with products that are one step ahead of the competition.
Our experienced R&D Team, together with our pilot plant, can replicate industrial plant conditions. With a fully equipped laboratory our teams and customers can to take advantage of a unique option to develop and improve different customer products and requirement.
At Selenis we are customer oriented, as well as our selected suppliers and service providers. Investments in advanced technologies coupled with rigorous quality control procedures ensure that our products meet customers’ needs. We continuously strive to supply added value product and solutions to our customers.
All Selenis products are subject to strict and exhaustive quality tests performed at our in-house laboratories. Our industrial units count on regular maintenance and technical update to assure the quality of our products are reliable and consistent.
At Selenis we carefully select raw materials and equipment to guarantee the highest quality of our products. Global partnerships with key raw materials and technology providers, allow our Team to collaborate closely with suppliers in order to constantly develop improved customer-focused solutions.
Selenis is currently in the process of obtaining the Environmental Management System Certification according to the ISO 14001:2015 standard, in the scope of the polyester polymer conception and protection for the transforming industry.
Selenis resins comply with several regulatory codes:
Compliance with Health Canada Food Packaging Regulation
Here’s a quick reminder of why converters and brand owners select polyesters over glass, PVC, aluminium and other plastic materials. This also explain why polyesters are the first choice for a variety of food and non-food applications.
