WADSWORTH, OH — July 28, 2025 – Goldsmith & Eggleton (G&E), a Ravago company, announced that The Recycling Process of Goldsmith & Eggleton, LLC has been assessed and registered by Inti Certifications as conforming to the requirements of ISO 14021:2016 and EN 15343:2008. This certification validates G&E’s recycling operations and reinforces the company’s environmental management practices for the production of sustainable rubber polymers.
The ISO 14021:2016 standard provides principles, requirements and guidance for environmental self-declared claims, while EN 15343:2008 establishes a framework for the characterization of plastics waste and recyclates. Together, these certifications ensure the integrity of G&E’s recycling process from raw materials through to finished products, supporting comprehensive sustainability principles.
Inti Certifications conducted a thorough evaluation of G&E’s technical processes, documentation systems, material traceability protocols and overall operational management. The assessment covered critical areas including transparency in operations, comprehensive material tracking, systematic documentation practices and the company’s dedication to circular economy principles. Every operational division achieved full compliance – Management, Production, Purchasing, Quality and Sales departments all met the stringent requirements established by the certification standards.
“Securing this dual ISO and EN certification represents a significant milestone for our sustainability initiatives and demonstrates our team’s continued unwavering commitment to environmental excellence.” said Michael Batman, Quality Manager who oversees the comprehensive management of their certification systems, product quality controls and information management protocols.
Emphasizing the company’s environmental mission, he continued, “Our dedication extends beyond compliance to actively minimizing our environmental footprint, diverting waste materials from landfills and driving continuous innovation in recycling methodologies and technologies.”
G&E distributes its recycled rubber products under the established Ravaflex brand, recognized as a premium line of reprocessed elastomers that maintains consistent quality standards across Ravago’s global manufacturing network.
This certification achievement further strengthens Ravago’s comprehensive commitment to sustainable recycling practices and environmental stewardship initiatives.
The ISO 14021:2016 and EN 15343:2008 standards are internationally recognized frameworks that validate recycling processes and environmental claims, supporting global initiatives for sustainable manufacturing and waste reduction.
About Goldsmith & Eggleton
Goldsmith & Eggleton (G&E) is dedicated to developing innovative polymer-based solutions that deliver exceptional value, superior quality, and competitive advantages to its customers. G&E specializes in high-quality rubber masterbatches and reprocessed elastomers that consistently meet and surpass customer expectations. HB Chemical serves as the exclusive distributor for G&E products. For additional information, visit www.goldsmith-eggleton.com and www.hbchemical.com.
About Ravago
Established in 1961 by Raf Van Gorp, Ravago delivers comprehensive distribution, resale, compounding, and recycling services for plastic raw materials, providing sophisticated solutions that enhance the sustainable quality of life. Ravago serves approximately 50,000 customers worldwide with diverse products and services. Our continued growth is driven by our 8,000 dedicated employees who embody our core values: human focus, professionalism, entrepreneurship, and humility. For more information, visit www.ravaflex.com or contact communication@ravago.com.