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In this study the potential eco-efficiency performance of a pultrusion manufacturing company was
assessed. Indicators values and eco-efficiency ratios were estimated taking into account the
implementation of new proceedings and procedures in the production process of glass fibre reinforced
polymers (GFRP) pultrusion profiles. Two different approaches were foreseen: 1)Adoption of a new
heating system for pultrusion die in the manufacturing process, more effective and with minor heat
losses; and 2) Recycling approach, with partial waste reuse of scrap material derived from
manufacturing, cutting and assembly processes of GFRP profiles.
These features lead to significant improvements on the sequent assessed eco-efficiency ratios of the
present case study, yielding to a more sustainable product and manufacturing process of pultruded GFRP
profiles.
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Eco-efficiency performance Composite materials manufacturing industry Energy saving Waste recycling