Presented by Dr. Walter Ramirez at the IISRP AGM 2025

At the IISRP Annual General Meeting 2025 held in Ireland, Innventik’s Managing Partner and co-Founder, Dr. Walter Ramirez, delivered a keynote presentation on the pressing need for sustainable transformation in the rubber and elastomer industry. The session, titled “Driving the Rubber and Elastomer Industry Towards Sustainability: Materials, Processes, and Products”, outlined Innventik’s vision and actionable strategies for building a more responsible and future-ready industry.

The Call for Sustainability in Rubber & TPE

Global climate targets and policy frameworks such as China’s 2030–2060 climate roadmap and the European Union’s Green Deal are reshaping industrial practices. Companies across Asia, Europe, and North America are under pressure to adopt greener materials, improve energy efficiency, and integrate circular practices into their operations. Against this backdrop, Innventik outlined six key sustainability drivers:

• Biobased Renewable Feedstocks

• New Process Technologies

• Sustainable New Products

• Circularity & Recycling

• Digital Transformation

• Call to Action for Strategic Alignment

Enabling Sustainable Innovation

Dr. Ramirez presented breakthrough developments such as Innventik’s Plug-Flow Pre-Polymerization Reactor, ((Patent ES 2983867 B2) and international PCT filing (PCT/MX2025/050031), which enables the conversion of traditional batch processes into highly efficient continuous operations. This innovation improves reaction kinetics, reduces gel formation, minimizes color/yellowness, and shortens cycle times—delivering superior product quality and lower environmental impact.

Digital Intelligence for Sustainable Production

The presentation also introduced HYPPOS, Innventik’s real-time material tracking and analytics platform designed to optimize process performance. With AI-driven predictive modeling, digital twins, and smart traceability, HYPPOS enables manufacturers to reduce emissions, prevent off-spec production, and boost operational efficiency—key elements in meeting ESG goals.

Materials of the Future

Highlighting materials innovation, the presentation showcased sustainable options such as:

• Kraft Lignin by Ligneasy: a renewable, high-performance filler for rubber and TPE compounds

• PHAs by PHAST: medical-grade biopolymers that are biodegradable, biocompatible, and high-value

• Bio-Butadiene Technologies: new methods using lignocellulosic sugars, 2,3-BDO, and bioethanol to replace fossil-based BD with lower CO₂ footprint

Strategic Priorities for Industry Leaders

Dr. Ramirez emphasized that the path forward demands:

• Adoption of advanced process technologies to improve yield and cut emissions

• Sourcing recycled and renewable raw materials

• Implementing AI-based tools to optimize operations and traceability

• Aligning policy, investment, and R&D to scale sustainable technologies

A Call to Collaborate

Innventik’s mission is clear: to empower the polymer and advanced materials industry with sustainable engineering, advanced technology, and expert consulting. Our multi-disciplinary team stands ready to collaborate with forward-thinking partners across the globe.