BRAS, a historic Italian company specializing in the production of countertop equipment for the foodservice and hospitality industries, is updating the technical specifications of its dispenser containers by integrating Tritan™ Renew, the copolyester developed by Eastman made with 50% certified recycled content*.
Having used traditional Tritan since 2019 in compliance with European regulations on BPA-free (Bisphenol A) food-contact materials, the company is now making a technological transition to Tritan™ Renew to meet current directives on material traceability and the circular economy.
“We are proud to adopt a new version of a polymer in which we already place our full trust,” explains Marco Ugolini. “Over the years, Tritan has guaranteed us high reliability and wear resistance. With Tritan™ Renew, we maintain the exact same mechanical and safety performance for our containers, while simultaneously introducing a supply chain based on the molecular recovery of polymers.”
Tritan™ Renew is produced through the molecular recycling technology developed by Eastman: a process that regenerates plastic waste, reducing the use of virgin fossil feedstocks and greenhouse gas emissions in polymer production compared to traditional copolyester, without compromising its quality, food safety, or durability.
For BRAS, choosing the right material for its bowls is crucial: containers designed for preparing and dispensing beverages must meet strict standards for food-contact suitability, hygiene, and chemical and thermal resistance, as well as withstand intensive washing cycles. Tritan™ Renew fully satisfies these technical requirements, ensuring a BPA-free solution that complies with the regulatory standards of international markets.
“Collaborating with a brand like BRAS on the implementation of materials backed by measurable and verifiable certifications is a source of great satisfaction,” says Paolo Franco, Business Development Manager at Eastman. “By adopting Tritan™ Renew for its tanks, BRAS offers a safe, high-performance component that is technologically integrated into the documented polymer recovery cycle.”
The technical partnership between BRAS and Eastman found concrete expression in the development of the mold for the B-cube 3 tank, which features a complex design. The combined expertise of both teams made it possible to create a mold perfectly calibrated for processing Tritan™ Renew, preserving the mechanical and visual performance of the final component unchanged.
his synergy supports the technical evolution of BRAS equipment: following the introduction of Tritan in 2019, the transition of the bowls to Tritan™ Renew consolidates the company’s commitment to a production model focused on build quality and material traceability.
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*Recycled content certified by ISCC via the mass balance allocation method.
