Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Development of Modular Flexographic Recycling System
Agreement Number:
1039541
Agreement Value:
$324,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 5, 2026 - Dec 28, 2026
Description:
Maratek will design and prototype a modular solvent recycling system to recover and purify solvents used in flexographic printing and packaging. The new-generation system combines advanced process monitoring, adaptive PLC control, & AI-based predictive maintenance to significantly improve solvent recovery efficiency & operational uptime. The prototype will be targeting recovery yields above 90% compared to current market levels of 80%. The integrated analytics will enable real-time optimization of distillation performance & provide continuous tracking of GHG reduction.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
Bolton, Ontario, CA L7E 1K1
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1039541
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
131886368
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Maratek
Recipient's Legal Name:
Maratek Environmental Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Dufferin--Caledon
Federal Riding Number:
35022
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
541620