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A GROUNDBREAKING
COPPER RECYCLING
PROCESS
Janoschka develops new standard
for unique purity
When it comes to printing packaging, catalogues
and magazines in large batches, gravure cylinders
are unbeatable. They produce precise and reliably
consistent printing results – economically, efficiently
and at high speed. A key component of a gravure
cylinder is the thin layer of copper that is applied to
the cylinder base with a thickness in the µ range.
It has the perfect properties for engraving the cylinder
during the electromechanical imaging process.
A final layer of chrome ensures a long life. Once
the print job is complete, gravure cylinders can be
reused over and over again.
99.98 %
pure copper
Copper is a durable material that has the highest
rate of recycling across the world. Copper
recycling has a long tradition and works over
and over again without any noticeable loss
in quality or properties. Nothing new about
that. The Janoschka process, however, is
unique because of the purity standards it
delivers and the small nugget form.
The old copper layer and thus the print design is
removed so that a fresh layer of copper can then be
added for a new engraving.
This method of recycling has inspired Janoschka
to become a pioneer in terms of sustainability and
go one step further. In an extensive research project,
Janoschka Izmir collaborated with a university
department for material technology to develop a
unique recycling process for extracting 99.98 per
cent pure copper.
7t
per month
Six to eight tonnes of copper are now being
recycled at Janoschka Izmir each month.
Investments in two other recycling centres
within Janoschka Group are currently being
planned.
As a world leader, Janoschka has committed
itself to constant innovation and sustainability.
Setting an example in the sector, we
translate words into deeds, thus reducing
the environmental impact of our activities.
Our own copper recycling alone yields annual
carbon savings of over 235 tonnes.