Revolution acquires PolyAg Recycling

Revolution Sustainable Solutions LLC, Little Rock, Arkansas, has acquired PolyAg Recycling Ltd., a Canada-based mechanical recycler of agricultural films.  

Established in 2019, PolyAg offers local recycling of used agricultural film through its recycling facility in Bashaw, Alberta.  

This acquisition aligns with Revolution’s growth in the agricultural film space, having invested more than $20 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Little Rock, Arkansas, by 36,000 square feet in 2020. The expansion supports the production of various polyethylene products made from recycled materials, including construction film, agricultural film and geomembrane film, by adding two blown film lines. As previously reported by Recycling Today, the film lines are able to produce more than 40 million pounds of film products annually. 

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Revolution says it will combine its resources and experience in the film recycling space with PolyAg’s existing operations to support a “seamless” transition for PolyAg employees and customers. 

“We are excited about the possibilities that this acquisition brings to Revolution and our valued stakeholders,” Revolution CEO Sean Whiteley says. “PolyAg has built an impressive business in a relatively short period of time, and by combining our strengths and expertise, we are well-positioned to deliver even more impactful sustainable solutions to our customers in the U.S. and Canada.” 

In Sept. 2023, Revolution announced a consulting partnership with Diego Donoso, former president of Packaging & Specialty Plastics at Dow Inc. The company says Donoso’s expertise will further its efforts to accelerate the adoption of postconsumer recycled resin.