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Soleno

The company owns two recycling facilities and is one of the largest conditioners of high-density polyethylene ( HDPE ) in Eastern Canada . Over the years , Soleno has developed cutting-edge expertise in sustainable solutions , manufacturing and distributing a wide range of products for the collecting , conveying , treating , and storing of water . The majority of Soleno ’ s products are made of recycled HDPE , a light and resistant material that can last for over 100 years . Today , Soleno employs over 500 workers in 13 industrial sites in Eastern Canada and in the United States .

“ We manufacture post consumer and post industrial plastic containers recycled content into HDPE pipes , mainly for use in three applications : agriculture , forestry and what we call ICI , which is infrastructure , commercial and institutional ,” begins Mathieu Cornellier , Saratoga Plant General Manager .

“ We expanded more than 25 years ago into the Atlantic provinces and more recently , about five or six years ago , into Ontario with a few acquisitions . Soleno is in a growth mode and we ’ re looking to expand both geographically and technologically . Hence our current expansion into the US market .”

A leader in the water management sector , Soleno continues its development and entered the American market with the establishment of its first plant outside of Canada , in Saratoga Springs , New York . This project will enable the company to introduce

Soleno was ahead of its time as far as recycling is concerned

its latest product line , KUSTOMFLO , leveraging the innovative German Krah Pipes technology acquired in 2022 . The initiative will enhance the ability to reach and serve customers across the East Coast of the United States and in Canada . KUSTOMFLO represents a pivotal step forward , facilitating the production of custommanufactured large-diameter pipes , up to 136 inches in diameter , using HDPE technology . These pipes are meticulously crafted for water management infrastructures , heralding a new era of possibilities for Soleno . Traditionally , large diameter pipes are made of concrete but with aging infrastructure , now is the time to introduce this new sustainable technology .

“ We offer complete and efficient solutions for sustainable water management and remain the only entirely Canadian based company active in the manufacturing of custom HDPE pipes and structures ,” Mathieu continues .

“ Soleno was ahead of its time as far as recycling is concerned . The company partnered with a few manufacturers to develop capabilities to recycle 100 percent of HDPE irrespective of contamination and pursued investment in research and development to recycle other types of plastic materials . Today , Soleno integrates more than 75 to 95 percent of recycled HDPE in its products .

“ Our goal is to vertically integrate and supply our own needs , but we also have the capabilities to supply others with our formulations of recycled content . In effect , we almost have missionary work to do ; to change the mindset of engineers , designers , and municipalities and showcase more sustainable solutions .”

The significant expansion into the US will considerably broaden the company ’ s product and service offering , marking a crucial step for Soleno , which is now moving beyond stormwater management to adopt a global approach to sustainable water management .

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