In the pursuit of sustainable components that can be effectively integrated into manufacturing projects, TBM Co. developed the innovative Limex material. The material is made from limestone, a naturally abundant resource found in many regions around TBM Co.'s home country of Japan, including Korea, China, and Taiwan. The Limex material is highly flexible in terms of function as it can be produced in both Limex pellet and Limex sheet forms. Also, the material is injection mouldable and entirely recyclable, which allows it to be endlessly repurposed. Given its unique construction, the material can be integrated into manufacturing processes without additional equipment.
In a move toward sustainability, Japan's top toymaker, Bandai, announced adopting the Limex material for use in its products. Due to Limex's malleable property will likely replace plastic as the brand's main manufacturing material.
Sustainable Plastic Replacements
The Limex Material can be Easily Integrated into Manufacturing
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Materials - The development of innovative materials, such as Limex, opens up opportunities for businesses to replace traditional plastics with sustainable alternatives.
2. Injection Molding Alternatives - The flexibility of Limex to be injection molded without additional equipment creates opportunities for businesses to adopt more sustainable manufacturing processes.
3. Endless Repurposing - Materials like Limex, which can be endlessly repurposed, offer opportunities for businesses to be more environmentally friendly by reducing waste and relying less on virgin materials.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - As seen with Bandai's adoption of Limex, the toy manufacturing industry can benefit from the use of sustainable materials that can be easily integrated into existing manufacturing processes.
2. Plastics Manufacturing - Limex presents an opportunity for businesses in the plastics manufacturing industry to transition to more sustainable materials without requiring significant changes to their existing manufacturing processes.
3. Packaging Manufacturing - The flexibility of Limex and its ability to be produced in sheet form presents opportunities for the packaging manufacturing industry to adopt more sustainable materials in their products and production processes.