The PET Recycling Game-changer: the iQonicTwin HyperPET solution

PRESS RELEASE MAS iQonicTwin HyperPET

MAS launches the iQonicTwin Series, featuring its flagship innovation in PET processing: the iQ HyperPET solution with integrated SSP: Setting a New Standard in Food-Grade PET Recycling.

Pucking, September 29 th , 2025 – MAS introduces the iQonicTwin HyperPET, an innovative platform for PET recycling designed to meet the highest standards for food-contact applications while unlocking new business opportunities. The flagship HyperPET solution integrates MAS’s proven co-rotating conical twin-screw extruder with a Solid-State Polycondensation (SSP) process based on infrared radiation and vacuum, eliminating the need for nitrogen, to deliver exceptional intrinsic viscosity (IV), color stability, and minimal acetaldehyde (AA) formation at reduced energy consumption.

MAS is partnering with PET recycling specialist Christian Schiavolin to integrate his proven solution into the innovative MAS iQ Series. Through the iQonicTwin HyperPET solution, MAS is working closely with him to solidify further its position as a leading provider of comprehensive plastics recycling and upcycling services.

iQonicTwin HyperPET: Pre-Extrusion SSP

In the HyperPET configuration, polycondensation occurs upstream of extrusion:

RPET flakes are pre-heated and dried in a crystallizer.
The MOBY reactor applies infrared radiation under vacuum, reducing moisture and adjusting IV to the target level for bottle-grade applications.
Stored heat reduces extrusion energy needs and increases throughput.

Key Advantages:

Extremely short dwell time in the SSP
IV stabilization of the RPET flakes
Nitrogen-free, no additional operating resources except electricity are required
Simplified operation and compact footprint
Energy-efficient process

Breaking the Bottle-to-Bottle Limitations

While traditional food-grade PET recycling relies on “bottle-to-bottle” processes, HyperPET extends capabilities to future “tray-to-bottle” recycling. This allows for the processing of both bottle and PET tray regrind, either alone or blended, thereby expanding the feedstock pool and reducing reliance on post-consumer bottles.

Operational and Economic Benefits

The MAS iQ HyperPET solution offers:

Stable, high-quality pellets with consistent IV, color, and low AA
Compliance with the strictest food-contact regulations
Reduced OPEX thanks to energy savings and operational simplification
Greater sourcing flexibility, improving ROI

Flexible Capacities

iQonicTwin HyperPET is available in three capacities, making it suitable for both pilot lines and industrial-scale applications.

MAS also now offers a rPET SSP solution and a rPET Regran solution, which are part of the new innovative MAS portfolio.

Official Launch

The iQonicTwin HyperPET solution will be presented at K Show 2025, Düsseldorf, October 8–15, Hall 9, Booth D30, with live consultations from the MAS team and PET recycling specialist Christian Schiavolin.

MAS

Pucking, Austria

CEO: Martin Schnabl

PET Recycling Specialist: Christian Schiavolin (c.schiavolin@mas-austria.com)

Marketing: Martina Dietrich (m.dietrich@mas-austria.com)

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