Circularix, a US-based producer of food-grade recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), has commenced operations at its new recycling facility in Ocala, Florida, US.

The new facility enhances the company's production capabilities, allowing it to meet the increasing demand for high-quality rPET resin from consumer brands.

The new facility complements the company's flagship facility in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, which has been operational since 2023.

Circularix founder and CEO Leon Farahnik said: "We built and commissioned this plant in record time.

"From landing equipment in mid-March to reaching full production by August 1, this milestone is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our team. Their commitment made it possible to bring our second facility online at unprecedented speed."

Each facility can produce 55 million pounds (mlb) of post-consumer rPET pellets annually, doubling Circularix's production capacity.

In line with its growth strategy, Circularix has also initiated plans to expand its Hatfield facility by acquiring the adjacent industrial space.

This move is set to further increase the company's output to 165mlb annually, reinforcing its efforts in supporting the US circular plastics economy.

Circularix’s products are integral to various packaging applications, including those for beverages, food, and consumer goods.

The expansion of Circularix's production footprint is a strategic step towards establishing a comprehensive network of recycling facilities across the US.

Farahnik added: "With added capacity in Florida and future growth underway in Pennsylvania, we're in a stronger position to allocate more high-quality rPET to our core partners and support their packaging sustainability goals."

With additional facilities planned for Texas and West Coast states, Circularix aims to solidify its position as a central player in the domestic rPET market.