On October 16, 2026, as part of the Circular Performer Emscher-Lippe project, the Masterflex Group welcomed various companies, institutes, and universities to its Gelsenkirchen location for a professional exchange. The focus was on current developments in the circular economy, regulatory requirements, and concrete approaches to circular value creation.
The open and constructive atmosphere provided the ideal setting for making new contacts, an intensive exchange of knowledge, and further discussions. Participants included WiN Emscher-Lippe, celano GmbH, the Westphalian University of Applied Sciences in Gelsenkirchen, Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences, the North Westphalia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Lüdenscheid Plastics Institute.
The Circular Economy Requires Collaboration
The Masterflex Group is active in the “Plastics” and “Digital Product Passport & Indicators” expert groups.
“Exchanging ideas with partners from industry, academia, and associations helps us assess technological developments and regulatory changes early on and translate them into sustainable product and system solutions,” says Stefan Nüßen, Head of Technology and Development at the Masterflex Group.
Following an introduction to our corporate strategy, Hero@Zero, the focus shifted to the circular economy and AMPIUS®. The Digital Product Passport drew particular interest: growing demands for transparent product information and the integration of plastics technology with digital data flows sparked lively discussions.
Circular Solutions from Engineering and Practice
For the Masterflex Group, Circular Solutions are a key building block on the path to more resource-efficient value creation. We leverage our materials and engineering expertise to develop technical hose and connection solutions that combine functional, application-specific, and sustainability-related requirements. AMPIUS® complements this approach with digital life-cycle tracking functions and creates greater transparency throughout the product life cycle.
During the subsequent plant tour, participants gained insights into our production facilities in Gelsenkirchen. The day concluded with further discussions in a relaxed atmosphere, and we believe: “This was an all-around successful exchange that strengthens regional networking and opens up new perspectives for joint solutions.”
