Hitma launches sustainable single-use tubing EcoFlex for (bio)pharma with 15% CO2 reduction
Hitma introduces the new sustainable EcoFlex tubing from AdvantaBio (a brand of AdvantaPure). With this tubing, users achieve a CO2 reduction of approximately 15% compared to the AdvantaPure alternative, and a CO2 reduction of 23.5% compared to standard TPE tubing produced using fossil fuels. Thanks to the innovative mass-balance production method, the EcoFlex tubing remains unchanged in shape, function, and specifications.
Sustainable solution without changes in form, function and specifications
Based on the proven formula of AdvantaFlex TPE tubing, EcoFlex offers the same trusted performance and flexibility required for critical single-use processes.
During the EcoFlex production process, fossil oil is replaced with bio-based oil using the mass balance principle. At the same time, EcoFlex, like other AdvantaPure products, is produced using renewable energy. Because the mass balance process requires no changes to form, function, specifications, or production processes, the quality remains the same while the environmental impact is demonstrably lower.
Important step towards sustainability
In today's (bio)pharmaceutical and biotechnological markets, finding the balance between sustainability, safety, and flexibility is crucial. Single-use systems already consume less energy than traditional stainless steel systems because they eliminate repeated sterilization and cleaning. Yet, single-use systems score highly on material use. Because EcoFlex is a sustainable alternative without changes to form and function, reducing environmental impact and ensuring product integrity go hand in hand. This makes EcoFlex a future-proof and more sustainable choice for single-use applications.
About Hitma
Hitma is a technical trading company. Since 1926, the company has offered products and services for the process and manufacturing industries, pharmaceuticals, food processing, energy companies, high-tech sectors, laboratories, hospitals, non-residential construction, and the installation sector. Hitma employs technical specialists who understand business processes and bottlenecks and provide customized solutions.