Germany’s Polymer-Chemie (Bad Sobernheim; www.polymer-chemie.de) is collaborating with Resysta International (Pfaffing-Forsting / Germany; www.resysta.de) to further develop processing opportunities for its "Active Resysta Filler" (ARF). To date Resysta, a fibre-reinforced hybrid material mostly made from rice husks, has been produced as a pre-fabricated product for floor boards, facades and marine decks.

Polymer-Chemie will concentrate on markets in Russia, including the former CIS states, Ukraine and Czech Republic. Dirk Breitbach, managing director of Polymer-Chemie, said: “Resysta has unique properties which will open up completely new markets for us.” Resysta said ARF is totally recyclable, with 100% water-resistant and UV-resistant properties, and can achieve the look and feel of wood through further processing.

Both companies will be present at Interplastica (www.interplastica.de) in Moscow / Russia from 28-30 January.