Eurocell is the first systems house to incorporate Neovyn, a low-carbon PVC resin, into its premium window system, underscoring its continued commitment to sustainability.
Eurocell, the UK’s leading PVC-U building products manufacturer, distributor, and recycler, offers several advanced window systems. However, it has chosen its Modus windows and doors system – already the most sustainable in its range – to spearhead the journey to Net Zero for both Eurocell and its customers.
This new material not only reflects Eurocell’s commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of its products and advancing innovations in sustainable building products, but also marks an important milestone towards meeting both Eurocell’s, and its customers’, legal obligations in sustainable building practices.
Modus, known for its energy-efficient profiles with U-values as low as 0.76 W/m²K, is the ideal choice for both new build and commercial sectors. This exclusive advantage also adds substantial value to the trade and retail sectors, supporting fabricators to provide a high-performance product that stands out in the marketplace.
Eurocell is absorbing the increased costs associated with the introduction of Neovyn, ensuring that these benefits come at zero cost to its fabricators, as it continues support for its customers and the wider supply market.
Additionally, with Eurocell’s world-class recycling facility located less than 10 miles from its main manufacturing site, the company can deliver a significant reduction on carbon emissions. This proximity not only enhances the sustainability of the Modus range, which contains the most recycled content within Eurocell’s product offerings, but also reinforces Eurocell’s leadership in the circular economy model and its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Neovyn’s GHG (greenhouse gas) footprint is set at 1.3 kg CO2 eq/kg PVC, 37% lower than the EU industry average, directly reducing scope 3 emissions for customers who supply and install the Modus system. The addition of Neovyn into the manufacturing materials doesn’t alter the ability to recycle the PVC-U profile at end of life.
“By integrating Neovyn into the Modus profile, we’re able to offer a product that not only delivers on exceptional energy performance but also represents a substantial reduction in carbon emissions,” said Darren Waters, CEO of Eurocell.
“This marks a major milestone in our long-term strategy for sustainable innovation adopting low-carbon materials across our product portfolio. Neovyn exemplifies our commitment to pushing boundaries and delivering greener, high-performance building solutions”.
Key features of the Neovyn-enhanced Modus range include:
- Sustainability through innovation: Incorporating Neovyn in Modus profiles significantly reduces carbon emissions, supporting Eurocell’s shift toward more sustainable building practices.
- Exceptional energy performance: With U-values as low as 0.76 W/m²K, Modus offers high energy efficiency, supporting builders in meeting future energy performance regulations.
- Low-carbon PVC resin: Neovyn, produced with renewable energy and featuring a transparent supply chain, lowers the carbon footprint of the Modus range while preserving the same quality, durability, and performance.
- Contributing to the circular economy: This initiative is part of Eurocell’s broader commitment to sustainability, which includes recycling operations that help reduce demand for virgin materials.
Ian Kernaghan, head of products, design and development at Eurocell, said: “Our integration of Neovyn into the Modus profile range is a result of thorough technical due diligence to ensure seamless performance and durability. This development represents an exciting leap forward for us, allowing Eurocell to further reduce its carbon footprint without compromising on the high-quality standards our customers rely on.”
Eurocell’s extensive PVC-U recycling program reintroduces post-consumer materials into its supply chain, reducing waste and conserving resources. As a leader in PVC-U recycling, Eurocell continues to pioneer sustainable building solutions while aligning with regulatory standards and minimising environmental impact.
