Bausano Focuses on the Twin Transition with its Reward Formula Initiative

Following Industry 4.0, manufacturing now faces the twin transition—digital and sustainable—towards circular production and resource efficiency. According to the latest brief from ESIR (European Strategic Industrial Research), this systemic shift is necessary to achieve the zero-emission target by 2050, as the European Green Deal set, while promoting a vision of more sustainable competitiveness for the EU in the global market.

Despite the significant financial commitment from the European Union, the Industry 5.0 transition is struggling to take off. One of the main obstacles, identified by ESIR experts, is access to EU funding, which is hindered by complex bureaucratic procedures. These require multiple entities to sequentially approve the same project sequentially, further discouraging private investments.

Although in recent years Europe has begun implementing measures to expand the scope of funding to new technologies and application areas—such as the revision of the EU ETS directive to facilitate access to the European Innovation Fund—the gap between the Industry 5.0 model and reality remains substantial. Closing this gap requires more agile policies at both local and EU levels, more accessible financing instruments, and governance capable of supporting large-scale industrial innovation.

In this scenario, Bausano – a leading international player in the design and production of customised extrusion lines for plastic processing – stands out as a reliable partner, offering concrete support to its customers in transitioning to more efficient production processes. To this end, Bausano introduces an unprecedented Reward Formula, which provides an enhanced valuation for used MD series twin-screw extruders, incentivising its replacement with next-generation models. This initiative allows customers to upgrade their installed machine fleet with immediate financial benefits while promoting the circular economy, innovation, and higher levels of energy efficiency.

A Virtuous Cycle in the Name of Sustainability

Optimising processes also means embracing more sustainable practices, such as recycling and resource reuse. Bausano’s initiative aligns with this vision: before collection, a team of Bausano Experts assesses the condition of the extruder, offering up to 30% above market value for the machine. This creates a virtuous cycle, turning obsolete machinery into a valuable resource in line with the principles of the circular economy.

“The goal is to offer our customers the opportunity to update their machinery and enhance the productivity of the plants, according to a more eco-friendly business model,” says Giorgio Critelli, Area Manager of Bausano, who concludes “Transition 5.0 is not limited to technological innovation, but assumes a real cultural change. Bausano is proud to promote this new paradigm through concrete actions, which also aim to support companies in the current global competitive scenario.”

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