Sustainability Among the Many Niches at Niche Polymer

Sustainability Among the Many Niches at Niche Polymer
Seems like Dr. Saurabh Naik was ahead of his time in this whole circular economy proposition. He started looking for markets for recycled post-industrial scrap back in the 1980s. In 1978, he earned his Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry from U-Mass Lowell, then spent some time with Martin Marietta and International Paper doing R&D work on incorporating mica as a filler in the thermoplastic formulation.

Today, Naik is the founder and CEO of Niche Polymer LLC, One of its product lines is called PoliPCR, made from post-consumer reclaim for applications that include automotive interior trim, under-hood components, lighting, window profiles, flooring, wall coverings, and consumer durables such as furniture and appliances. PoliPCR is based on PP, nylon 6, nylon 66, PC, ABS, and PBT.