Jayplas, a market leader in plastic reprocessing, will develop an
advanced facility capable of processing at least 100,000 tonnes
of flexible and rigid plastics a year, boosting the circular
economy in Wales.
Once fully operational, it will reduce the carbon footprint of
Wales by around 150,000 tonnes per year, the equivalent of taking
120,000 cars off the road, making a significant contribution
towards zero waste and net zero emissions by 2050.
The facility will develop over three phases:
- A Mixed Kerbside Rigid Plastics & Film Sorting Plant.
- A Bottle Wash & Extrusion Plant
- A flexible Packaging Wash & Processing Plant.
Minister for the Economy, said:
“I’m delighted to welcome Jayplas to Swansea for this significant
development and vote of confidence in our workforce and net zero
ambitions.
"Increasing capacity to reprocess and recycle plastic here in
Wales opens opportunities to create an innovative and sustainable
industry. This project includes significant skilled and green job
creation, supports our decarbonisation journey, increases our
reprocessing and recycling capacity and supports a stronger,
fairer and greener economy."
Minister for Climate Change, said:
“I am very pleased to see this facility being developed in Wales.
It aligns with our commitment to move to a zero waste, net zero
carbon Wales and is well timed as we work to bring in the new
Workplace Recycling Regulations in April next year, which will
further improve the supply of high-quality plastic for
recycling.”
Commercial Manager, Kerry O'Neill from Jayplas said:
“Jayplas are delighted to announce we are opening a Plastics
Processing and Manufacturing plant in Swansea. We have worked
closely with the Welsh Government to expand our operations into
Wales. We will utilise the latest, state of the art technology to
ensure we have market leading facilities producing the highest
quality products and bring long term investment and sustainable
employment to the area.”
Shigenori Matsuo, Managing Director Toyoda Gosei UK Ltd. (TGUK)
said:
"I am delighted that TGUK had created a lasting legacy for the
site in Swansea to provide Jayplas with a strong foundation for
developing a state of the art facility, investment, growth and
employment in the area."
