hubergroup Joins RecyClass as Platinum Member to Shape Recycling Guidelines

13 November 2026: hubergroup, the speciality chemicals and printing ink maker, has joined RecyClass as a Platinum Member, the company announced on 12 November 2026. The hubergroup RecyClass Platinum membership gives the supplier seats on European committees and working groups that shape Design for Recycling (DfR) rules for packaging inks, coatings and adhesives.

According to hubergroup’s announcement, the company now takes part in RecyClass committees, working groups and strategic discussions. RecyClass describes itself as a non-profit, cross-industry initiative advancing plastics circularity in Europe.

What does the hubergroup RecyClass Platinum membership cover?

The hubergroup RecyClass Platinum membership places the company in several RecyClass bodies:

• the Advisory Board;
• the PO Films Technical Committee;
• the Decoration Task Force and the Industrial Packaging Task Force;
• dedicated working groups on adhesives and on printing inks.

RecyClass runs three membership levels. Its member application page lists annual fees of EUR 3,000 for Bronze, EUR 5,000 for Gold and EUR 10,000 for Platinum in each branch. hubergroup did not say which branch it joined or what it pays.

Why Design for Recycling guidelines matter to ink suppliers

hubergroup says its main focus is the continuous improvement of the RecyClass Design for Recycling Guidelines, particularly for printing inks, coatings, adhesives and other packaging components. RecyClass treats good product design as the starting point for plastic circularity, and its guidelines set out scientific recommendations on recyclability criteria.

The company also said it will develop and evaluate solutions that improve compatibility with existing recycling processes, working with recyclers, packaging producers, converters and other stakeholders. For related reading on ink makers and RecyClass, see Siegwerk’s RecyClass technology approval and Flint Group’s NC-free ink approval.

What hubergroup’s leadership said

Premal Desai, CEO of hubergroup, said

“The transition to a circular economy requires common standards and close cooperation across industries. As a Platinum Member of RecyClass, we are strengthening our commitment to helping shape the future framework for recyclable packaging and supporting our customers in meeting evolving sustainability and regulatory requirements.”

Silke Siebeneiker, Chief Sustainability Officer at hubergroup, added

“Through our active participation in RecyClass committees and working groups, we contribute our expertise in inks, coatings, and adhesives to the ongoing development of Design for Recycling guidelines. Working alongside partners across the value chain enables us to address recyclability challenges collaboratively and develop solutions that support effective recycling processes.”

About hubergroup and RecyClass

hubergroup says it builds on more than 260 years of experience. Its portfolio covers printing inks, coatings, pigments, resins, adhesives and chemical additives for packaging, printing and manufacturing, made under ISO 14001-certified environmental management systems, the company says. For more on the company’s recent product news, see hubergroup’s iray Dual Cure plans.

RecyClass develops Recyclability Evaluation Protocols and testing methods that underpin its DfR Guidelines. It also runs recyclability certifications for plastic packaging, along with sorting process, recycling process and recycled plastics traceability certifications.

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