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Adherent Technologies Inc.

Adherent Technologies Inc. (ATI) is not a waste processor but an R&D company offering a waste processing option. It is looking to partner with those interested in operating a facility, adding the capability to treat carbon fiber composites waste at an existing facility or want to own an independent operation. ATI’s recycling process is based on a wet chemical degradation of the polymer matrix, which produces a 99%-plus clean fiber without degrading the fiber strength. Reclaimed fiber and processing liquid are separated using a centrifuge. The liquid is reused for further batches, and the fibers receive a water rinse. There are no volatile solvents used in processing. Material that is unaffected by the wet chemical processing, mainly toughening agents and some sealers, are removed in a final thermal treatment. While the ATI process can treat all of these materials, only carbon fiber-reinforced composites can currently be treated as an economically sustainable business.

Adherent Technologies Inc. (ATI) is not a waste processor but an R&D company offering a waste processing option. It is looking to partner with those interested in operating a facility, adding the capability to treat carbon fiber composites waste at an existing facility or want to own an independent operation. ATI’s recycling process is based on a wet chemical degradation of the polymer matrix, which produces a 99%-plus clean fiber without degrading the fiber strength. Reclaimed fiber and processing liquid are separated using a centrifuge. The liquid is reused for further batches, and the fibers receive a water rinse. There are no volatile solvents used in processing. Material that is unaffected by the wet chemical processing, mainly toughening agents and some sealers, are removed in a final thermal treatment. While the ATI process can treat all of these materials, only carbon fiber-reinforced composites can currently be treated as an economically sustainable business.

Contact: inquiries@adherent-tech.com

Alpha Recyclage Composites

Since 2009, in collaboration with academic research, French SME Alpha Recyclage Composites has developed and used a steam-thermolysis process that uses heat combined with steam to degrade the resin that traps carbon fibers in composite materials. This process, which can be used for production offcuts and a broad spectrum of composites waste (from aircraft parts to race bikes) preserves the properties of carbon fiber, making it reusable in industry. This enables these materials to be given a second life in high value-added, high-performance technical applications for sectors such as the automotive and marine industries. The company works at every stage of the value chain. Upstream (selecting and characterizing different waste streams to be processed), during the process phase (with recipes adapted to each waste product) and downstream (developing recycled materials compatible with its customers' industrial needs). The company aims to move into large-scale production over the next few years.

Since 2009, in collaboration with academic research, French SME Alpha Recyclage Composites has developed and used a steam-thermolysis process that uses heat combined with steam to degrade the resin that traps carbon fibers in composite materials. This process, which can be used for production offcuts and a broad spectrum of composites waste (from aircraft parts to race bikes) preserves the properties of carbon fiber, making it reusable in industry. This enables these materials to be given a second life in high value-added, high-performance technical applications for sectors such as the automotive and marine industries. The company works at every stage of the value chain. Upstream (selecting and characterizing different waste streams to be processed), during the process phase (with recipes adapted to each waste product) and downstream (developing recycled materials compatible with its customers' industrial needs). The company aims to move into large-scale production over the next few years.

Contact: Audrey Lebouc, technical manager: a.lebouc@arcomposites.com

Anmet

Founded by Andrzej Adamcio, Anmet has been providing services and solutions in the field of reuse and upcycling of blades for more than eight years. Adamcio worked with university and industry partners like GP Renewables and the Rzeszów University of Technology (Poland) on research to confirm wind blades as viable replacement materials for wood or metal on bridge girders. Anmet now uses wind blades to build outdoor furniture (resulting in the Wings for Living brand) as well as bridges. In 2023, the company also patented a shredding and manufacturing process for wood-replacement chipboards for use by the construction industry.

Founded by Andrzej Adamcio, Anmet has been providing services and solutions in the field of reuse and upcycling of blades for more than eight years. Adamcio worked with university and industry partners like GP Renewables and the Rzeszów University of Technology (Poland) on research to confirm wind blades as viable replacement materials for wood or metal on bridge girders. Anmet now uses wind blades to build outdoor furniture (resulting in the Wings for Living brand) as well as bridges. In 2023, the company also patented a shredding and manufacturing process for wood-replacement chipboards for use by the construction industry.

Contact: Marcin Sobczyk, product developer: marcin.anmet@gmail.com

Bambooneo

The French startup recycles composite waste by integrating it into construction materials made from bamboo strips. This approach provides a sustainable alternative for the building industry. Bambooneo's patented process uses small European-grown bamboo to create durable panels and bricks, which can replace traditional materials like oriented strand board (OSB).

The French startup recycles composite waste by integrating it into construction materials made from bamboo strips. This approach provides a sustainable alternative for the building industry. Bambooneo's patented process uses small European-grown bamboo to create durable panels and bricks, which can replace traditional materials like oriented strand board (OSB).

Bcircular

Bcircular is a spin-off of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). It offers an energy-efficient, closed recycling process called R3Fiber that recovers glass and carbon fiber with different kinds of resins (mainly epoxy and phenolic). The fibers are subjected to different “heating curves in a controlled atmosphere and temperature” followed by a cleaning phase.

Bcircular is a spin-off of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). It offers an energy-efficient, closed recycling process called R3Fiber that recovers glass and carbon fiber with different kinds of resins (mainly epoxy and phenolic). The fibers are subjected to different “heating curves in a controlled atmosphere and temperature” followed by a cleaning phase.

Contact: Oriol Grau, CEO, ograu@trcsl.com; Felix Lopex, COO, flopex@trcsl.com

Carbon Conversions

Carbon Conversions Inc., in business for 14 years, recycles carbon fiber-based materials via its closed-loop processes into value-added product forms at scale. It incorporates reclaimed carbon fibers in advanced materials that are used to make new, high-performance components. Carbon Conversions has recycled nearly 6 million pounds of material and continue to add to this volume monthly.

Carbon Conversions Inc., in business for 14 years, recycles carbon fiber-based materials via its closed-loop processes into value-added product forms at scale. It incorporates reclaimed carbon fibers in advanced materials that are used to make new, high-performance components. Carbon Conversions has recycled nearly 6 million pounds of material and continue to add to this volume monthly.

Contact: Mark Housley: mhousley@carbonconversions.com

Carbon Fiber Conversions GmbH

Carbon Fiber Conversions GmbH is a commercial recycler of carbon fibers, backed by more than a decade of real-world production expertise. To date, the company has recycled several thousand tons of carbon fiber, including nearly all the waste generated during the production of the BMW i3 and i8 series. It is now expanding its operations with a new facility in South Carolina, set to begin production in Q2 2025. Its processes can convert various types of dry carbon fiber waste into free-flowing fibers ideal for compounding and 3D printing. Additionally, the company offers resizing capabilities to enhance compatibility with different polymer matrices. Carbon Fiber's German facility has an annual recycling capacity exceeding 1,500 tons (approximately 3 million pounds) per shift. It is also introducing a newly designed milling equipment, which can grind carbon fibers to sizes as fine as 50 microns, expanding product range and applications.

Carbon Fiber Conversions GmbH is a commercial recycler of carbon fibers, backed by more than a decade of real-world production expertise. To date, the company has recycled several thousand tons of carbon fiber, including nearly all the waste generated during the production of the BMW i3 and i8 series. It is now expanding its operations with a new facility in South Carolina, set to begin production in Q2 2025. Its processes can convert various types of dry carbon fiber waste into free-flowing fibers ideal for compounding and 3D printing. Additionally, the company offers resizing capabilities to enhance compatibility with different polymer matrices. Carbon Fiber's German facility has an annual recycling capacity exceeding 1,500 tons (approximately 3 million pounds) per shift. It is also introducing a newly designed milling equipment, which can grind carbon fibers to sizes as fine as 50 microns, expanding product range and applications.

Contact: Dr. Marcel Sittel-Faraj, director: m.sittel@cfconversions.de

Carbon Fiber Recycling (CFR)

Carbon Fiber Recycling LLC has developed a continuous flow, pyrolytic reactor technology capable of processing dry fiber, prepreg and cured composite materials, liberating carbon fiber filament from virtually any carbon fiber-laden product on the market with a carbon fiber ratio of 50% or more. CFR operates a commercial facility located in Tazewell, Tennessee.

Carbon Fiber Recycling LLC has developed a continuous flow, pyrolytic reactor technology capable of processing dry fiber, prepreg and cured composite materials, liberating carbon fiber filament from virtually any carbon fiber-laden product on the market with a carbon fiber ratio of 50% or more. CFR operates a commercial facility located in Tazewell, Tennessee.

Contact: Jeff Hall, director of client relations: jhall@carbonfiberrecycling.com

Carbon Fiber Remanufacturing (CFR)

CFR processes excess post-industrial oxidized PAN and carbon fiber by detangling, cutting and preparing the materials for use in 30-plus formulations of carded nonwoven composite materials and product applications developed by CFR in collaboration with its manufacturing clients. The company imports qualifying virgin and/or reclaimed carbon fiber from anywhere in the world for processing at several facilities in the U.S.

CFR processes excess post-industrial oxidized PAN and carbon fiber by detangling, cutting and preparing the materials for use in 30-plus formulations of carded nonwoven composite materials and product applications developed by CFR in collaboration with its manufacturing clients. The company imports qualifying virgin and/or reclaimed carbon fiber from anywhere in the world for processing at several facilities in the U.S.

Contact: Tony Guhr, director of program management: TGuhr@CarbonFiberRemanufacturing.com

CHZ Technologies LLC

CHZ Technologies has developed the Thermolyzer, a flexible non-incineration technology that recycles hydrocarbon waste — everything from tires and electronics waste to plastics and composites — into natural gas and solid byproducts. Waste material is recycled into a natural gas that can be used to heat steam boilers, gas-fired electric turbines or ICEs. Byproducts can also include carbon black and steel, to biochar from woods and plastics.

CHZ Technologies has developed the Thermolyzer, a flexible non-incineration technology that recycles hydrocarbon waste — everything from tires and electronics waste to plastics and composites — into natural gas and solid byproducts. Waste material is recycled into a natural gas that can be used to heat steam boilers, gas-fired electric turbines or ICEs. Byproducts can also include carbon black and steel, to biochar from woods and plastics.

Composite Recycling Technology Center (CRTC)

The Composites Recycling Technology Center (CRTC) develops and demonstrates new product manufacturing by using recycled carbon fiber prepreg. The CRTC was established as a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to spur the growth of environmentally positive, high-tech composites manufacturing in Clallam County, Washington. Its mission is to inspire and grow the global composite recycling community through innovation in technology and manufacturing that transforms carbon fiber scrap into products that positively impact people’s lives and the environment. By 2022, CRTC expects to divert 2 million pounds of carbon fiber composites from landfill and achieve a 1 million-pound-per-year recycle run rate.

The Composites Recycling Technology Center (CRTC) develops and demonstrates new product manufacturing by using recycled carbon fiber prepreg. The CRTC was established as a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to spur the growth of environmentally positive, high-tech composites manufacturing in Clallam County, Washington. Its mission is to inspire and grow the global composite recycling community through innovation in technology and manufacturing that transforms carbon fiber scrap into products that positively impact people’s lives and the environment. By 2022, CRTC expects to divert 2 million pounds of carbon fiber composites from landfill and achieve a 1 million-pound-per-year recycle run rate.

Contact: info@crtc-wa.org

Carbon Rivers

In addition to providing renewable recycling and composite manufacturing, Carbon Rivers is a nanotechnology company, offering graphene-based materials, additive manufacturing materials, tunable multifunctional composite coatings and more.

In addition to providing renewable recycling and composite manufacturing, Carbon Rivers is a nanotechnology company, offering graphene-based materials, additive manufacturing materials, tunable multifunctional composite coatings and more.

Contact: David Morgan, chief strategy officer: david.morgan@carbonrivers.com

Catack-H

Catack-H is helping its clients achieve their sustainability and circularity targets by recycling their waste carbon fiber materials. Using a 100% eco-friendly solvolysis technology, Catack-H recovers high-quality carbon fibers with no residues and close-to-virgin properties and processes them into intermediate products used in automotive, sporting goods, construction, etc. The company, currently based in South Korea, is planning to expand to Europe and the U.S. within the next two years.

Catack-H is helping its clients achieve their sustainability and circularity targets by recycling their waste carbon fiber materials. Using a 100% eco-friendly solvolysis technology, Catack-H recovers high-quality carbon fibers with no residues and close-to-virgin properties and processes them into intermediate products used in automotive, sporting goods, construction, etc. The company, currently based in South Korea, is planning to expand to Europe and the U.S. within the next two years.

Contact: Hendrik Neuhaus, chief operating officer, neuhaus@catackh.com

Continuum Composites Recycling

Continuum is a Danish/U.K. company backed by more than 20 years of R&D. The company’s CTO has developed advanced mechanical composites technology to sustainably turn end-of-life wind turbine blades, thermoset composite materials and thermoset manufacturing waste into high-value end products that can themselves be recycled over and over again.

Continuum is a Danish/U.K. company backed by more than 20 years of R&D. The company’s CTO has developed advanced mechanical composites technology to sustainably turn end-of-life wind turbine blades, thermoset composite materials and thermoset manufacturing waste into high-value end products that can themselves be recycled over and over again.

Contact: Jesper Kilbaek, chief operating officer: JKI@continuum.earth

Elevated Materials

Elevated Materials was founded with a singular mission to eliminate the carbon fiber waste coming out of the commercial aerospace and space flight industries. It has become a source for source for high-quality, affordable and sustainable carbon fiber. From flat sheet to custom molded parts, Elevated Materials work with its clients to develop premium products. Since its start, the company says it has diverted close to 200,000 pounds of waste material.

Elevated Materials was founded with a singular mission to eliminate the carbon fiber waste coming out of the commercial aerospace and space flight industries. It has become a source for source for high-quality, affordable and sustainable carbon fiber. From flat sheet to custom molded parts, Elevated Materials work with its clients to develop premium products. Since its start, the company says it has diverted close to 200,000 pounds of waste material.

Contact: Ryan Olliges, CEO: ryan.olliges@elevatedmaterials.com; Jaysen Harris, chief tchnology officer: jaysen.harris@elevatedmaterials.com

Extracthive

Extracthive offers high-quality recycled carbon fiber. PHYre carbon fibers are produced through a recycling technology developed and patented by Extracthive that combines solvent at moderate temperature to recover carbon fiber from both pre- and post-consumer composite waste. This soft approach enables Extracthive to retain more than 98% of the mechanical properties of the reclaimed fibers, while reducing GHG emissions by 90% compared to virgin fiber.

Extracthive offers high-quality recycled carbon fiber. PHYre carbon fibers are produced through a recycling technology developed and patented by Extracthive that combines solvent at moderate temperature to recover carbon fiber from both pre- and post-consumer composite waste. This soft approach enables Extracthive to retain more than 98% of the mechanical properties of the reclaimed fibers, while reducing GHG emissions by 90% compared to virgin fiber.

Contact: Frederic Goettman, founder and CEO: frederic.goettmann@extracthive.com; Mehdi Mahmoudi, sales and business engineer: mehdi.mahmoudi@extracthive.eu

Fairmat

Fairmat uses cutting technologies, incorporating robotics and machine learning to keep fibers and resin together and maintain fiber length, to obtain high mechanical performance. These are turned into CFRP chips (“second-generation carbon fiber” and suitable for a variety of industries including sport goods, consumer electronics and mobility.

Fairmat uses cutting technologies, incorporating robotics and machine learning to keep fibers and resin together and maintain fiber length, to obtain high mechanical performance. These are turned into CFRP chips (“second-generation carbon fiber” and suitable for a variety of industries including sport goods, consumer electronics and mobility.

Contact: John McKenzie-Carter, expansion manager: john@fairmat.tech

Hadeg Recycling GmbH

Hadeg, a company founded in 1995, specializes in the recycling of carbon fibers from production residues and waste.

Hadeg, a company founded in 1995, specializes in the recycling of carbon fibers from production residues and waste.

Contact: info@hadeg-recycling.de

Herambiente (Hera Group)

Multiutility company Hera Group has recently inaugurated the FIB3R facility in Italy, which uses a pyro-gasification process (thermal-chemical) to achieve high-performance rCF. This first involves pyrolysis, followed by gasification which separates the fiber from the resin. The resin is then decomposed into gas, to be reused to generate energy for the rest of the recycling process.

Multiutility company Hera Group has recently inaugurated the FIB3R facility in Italy, which uses a pyro-gasification process (thermal-chemical) to achieve high-performance rCF. This first involves pyrolysis, followed by gasification which separates the fiber from the resin. The resin is then decomposed into gas, to be reused to generate energy for the rest of the recycling process.

Contact: Daniele Biondi: Daniele.Biondi@gruppohera.it; Jacopo Ortolani: Jacopo.Ortolani@gruppohera.it

Gees Recycling

Gees Recycling has patented RFM, a recycling system for polyesters, ABS, polystyrene-polyurethanes and acrylics structured with glass fiber. Through this mechanical, two-phase process, these materials are first transformed into fine ground material, and then turned into new products that can in turn be recycled using a cold pressure molding technique.

Gees Recycling has patented RFM, a recycling system for polyesters, ABS, polystyrene-polyurethanes and acrylics structured with glass fiber. Through this mechanical, two-phase process, these materials are first transformed into fine ground material, and then turned into new products that can in turn be recycled using a cold pressure molding technique.

Contact: geesrecycling@gmail.com

Gen 2 Carbon

Gen 2 Carbon is a vertically integrated providing carbon fiber and CFRP waste management services to composites manufacturers from all industry sectors. It also offers rCF products for use in compounding, composites and clean energy applications. Gen 2 Carbon maintains full traceability through the recycling process and can support closed-loop programs, though this is not a requirement.

Gen 2 Carbon is a vertically integrated providing carbon fiber and CFRP waste management services to composites manufacturers from all industry sectors. It also offers rCF products for use in compounding, composites and clean energy applications. Gen 2 Carbon maintains full traceability through the recycling process and can support closed-loop programs, though this is not a requirement.

Contact: Judith Wheelan, partnership director: judith.wheelan@gen2carbon.com

Infinici AG

Infinici transforms 100% recycled glass and carbon waste streams into a high-performance, price-competitive alternative to conventional glass and carbon fiber materials. This approach can reduce GHG emissions of glass and carbon fiber production by over 90% and saves disposal costs and waste by embracing circular economy principles.

Infinici transforms 100% recycled glass and carbon waste streams into a high-performance, price-competitive alternative to conventional glass and carbon fiber materials. This approach can reduce GHG emissions of glass and carbon fiber production by over 90% and saves disposal costs and waste by embracing circular economy principles.

Contact: Constantin Riess: constantin.riess@infinici.com

Nantong Fuyuan Carbon Fiber Recycling Co.

Nanotong Fuyuan is mainly engaged in the recycling treatment of carbon fiber composite materials waste. Currently, it has the recycling and processing capacity of 1,500 tons of carbon fiber composite materials waste. The company’s solution, ReCFTM recycled carbon fiber, is used to produce everything short rCF “rice,” rCF nonwoven felt and rCF surface felt.

Nanotong Fuyuan is mainly engaged in the recycling treatment of carbon fiber composite materials waste. Currently, it has the recycling and processing capacity of 1,500 tons of carbon fiber composite materials waste. The company’s solution, ReCFTM recycled carbon fiber, is used to produce everything short rCF “rice,” rCF nonwoven felt and rCF surface felt.

Contact: sales@rcffy.com

Nova Carbon

Nova Carbon's mission is to democratize the use of carbon fiber by developing a range of high-performance, semi-finished products made from carbon fiber waste. Through its patented technology, carbon fiber scraps are fed to a machine that unweaves and realigns the composite material (preserving their length up to 300 millimeters). These are then used to create semi-finished Nova-Carbon recycled products.

Nova Carbon's mission is to democratize the use of carbon fiber by developing a range of high-performance, semi-finished products made from carbon fiber waste. Through its patented technology, carbon fiber scraps are fed to a machine that unweaves and realigns the composite material (preserving their length up to 300 millimeters). These are then used to create semi-finished Nova-Carbon recycled products.

Contact: Hugo Cartron, co-founder and CEO: hugo@nova-carbon.com

Phoenix Carbon

Phoenix Carbon’s technology recycles all composite materials without any material property degradation — what the company calls “equivalency.” Phoenix Carbon delivers woven carbon fiber that is said to be 50% cheaper with 96% lower CO2 compared to its virgin counterpart. The company provides the material in the shape and format its clients are using today, a woven roll.

Phoenix Carbon’s technology recycles all composite materials without any material property degradation — what the company calls “equivalency.” Phoenix Carbon delivers woven carbon fiber that is said to be 50% cheaper with 96% lower CO2 compared to its virgin counterpart. The company provides the material in the shape and format its clients are using today, a woven roll.

Contact: Rick Stuart, CEO: rick@phcarbon.com; and Luca Frondoni, founder and CTO: luca@phcarbon.com

Plaswire

Plaswire process polymers. This includes recovering industrial polymers and returning them to the supply chain — PVC, PP, PE, HIPS, ABS, PC, EVA and PET. It does this by repurposing EOL wind turbine blades, aviation interiors and airframes, composites and carbon fiber wastes as a part of its RX Polymer project, diverting polymer wastes from incineration and using the materials to manufacture construction products. Its processes include shredding, granulation, agglomeration, washing and extrusion.

Plaswire process polymers. This includes recovering industrial polymers and returning them to the supply chain — PVC, PP, PE, HIPS, ABS, PC, EVA and PET. It does this by repurposing EOL wind turbine blades, aviation interiors and airframes, composites and carbon fiber wastes as a part of its RX Polymer project, diverting polymer wastes from incineration and using the materials to manufacture construction products. Its processes include shredding, granulation, agglomeration, washing and extrusion.

Procotex France (previously Appy Carbon)

Procotex employs a series of processes (cutting, pulling, garneting, dry milling and so on) to produce a variety of fibers for customers, including flax fibers, as well as natural (including tow and short fiber pellets), synthetic and technical (including carbon fiber and aramid) recycled fibers.

Procotex employs a series of processes (cutting, pulling, garneting, dry milling and so on) to produce a variety of fibers for customers, including flax fibers, as well as natural (including tow and short fiber pellets), synthetic and technical (including carbon fiber and aramid) recycled fibers.

Contact: Dieter Henau, sales manager, R&D textile fibers: info@procotex.com

R&M International Sales Corp.

R&M helps primary producers of raw materials in the textiles and plastics arena repurpose overproduction, substandard or waste materials. These materials are then either recycled, repurposed or traded. Founded in 1977, the company began its U.S. operations when Denys Rawson decided to move his family to the U.S., after transitioning the business from wool to synthetics and plastics over a period of 15 years. Today, the company supplies textiles, plastics and recycling materials to the global community, servicing clients in more than 40 countries

R&M helps primary producers of raw materials in the textiles and plastics arena repurpose overproduction, substandard or waste materials. These materials are then either recycled, repurposed or traded. Founded in 1977, the company began its U.S. operations when Denys Rawson decided to move his family to the U.S., after transitioning the business from wool to synthetics and plastics over a period of 15 years. Today, the company supplies textiles, plastics and recycling materials to the global community, servicing clients in more than 40 countries

Contact: Stephen Rawson, partner: stephen@rmintl.com

Resolve Composites

Resolve Composites was founded in 2023 by boatbuilders with a method for efficient and accessible solvolysis which can be used for large-scale EOL composite products. The company’s initial demonstrator, “The Second Wind Project,” transformed a wind blade section into a custom-built boat, showcasing the capabilities of its novel process, ReceTT. R&D is a large part of the company with a focus on novel resin and solvent technologies and developing the use of ReceTT as a separation tool to maximize recycled material output.

Resolve Composites was founded in 2023 by boatbuilders with a method for efficient and accessible solvolysis which can be used for large-scale EOL composite products. The company’s initial demonstrator, “The Second Wind Project,” transformed a wind blade section into a custom-built boat, showcasing the capabilities of its novel process, ReceTT. R&D is a large part of the company with a focus on novel resin and solvent technologies and developing the use of ReceTT as a separation tool to maximize recycled material output.

Contact: Nick Bigeau, founder and CTO: nickbigeau@resolvecomposites.com

Regen Fiber

Regen Fiber creates 100% recycled reinforcement fibers and additives that enhance the strength and durability of concrete, asphalt and composites. Made from retired wind turbine blades and scrap material, all of Regen Fiber’s products are made in the U.S. using domestic and global materials.

Regen Fiber creates 100% recycled reinforcement fibers and additives that enhance the strength and durability of concrete, asphalt and composites. Made from retired wind turbine blades and scrap material, all of Regen Fiber’s products are made in the U.S. using domestic and global materials.

Contact: Jeff Woods, director - business development: jeffwoods@travero.com

Rymyc Srl

Over the years, Rymyc has focused its R&D in the removal of epoxy resins, binders, sizing and coating from carbon fiber waste. The company also installed a textile plant with 500 tons/year capacity suitable to transform the recycled carbon fiber into nonwovens, which are suitable for impregnation in RTM, vacuum system infusion, hand layup, hot-melt and SMC processes. The company also offers Rymcut, short fibers for filler in thermoplastic, mortar cement based, BMC.

Over the years, Rymyc has focused its R&D in the removal of epoxy resins, binders, sizing and coating from carbon fiber waste. The company also installed a textile plant with 500 tons/year capacity suitable to transform the recycled carbon fiber into nonwovens, which are suitable for impregnation in RTM, vacuum system infusion, hand layup, hot-melt and SMC processes. The company also offers Rymcut, short fibers for filler in thermoplastic, mortar cement based, BMC.

Contact: info@rymyc.it

Shocker Composites

Shocker Composites is a startup out of Wichita State University whose founder, Vamsidhar Patlolla, developed an inline solvolysis process to dissolve CFRP resin to completely remove it from the fiber. The company has demonstrated taking uncured prepreg waste, removing the resin and producing rCF that shows no damage when compared with virgin carbon fiber. Using this reclaimed fiber, Shocker Products produces second-use products that work with injection and compression molding manufacturing methods. Products manufactured with these materials are reported to last up to three times longer than traditional rCF products.

Shocker Composites is a startup out of Wichita State University whose founder, Vamsidhar Patlolla, developed an inline solvolysis process to dissolve CFRP resin to completely remove it from the fiber. The company has demonstrated taking uncured prepreg waste, removing the resin and producing rCF that shows no damage when compared with virgin carbon fiber. Using this reclaimed fiber, Shocker Products produces second-use products that work with injection and compression molding manufacturing methods. Products manufactured with these materials are reported to last up to three times longer than traditional rCF products.

Contact: Vamsi Patlolla: v.patlolla@shockercomposites.com

Spiral Recycled Thermoplastic Composites (RTC)

Spiral Recycled Thermoplastic Composites (RTC) was founded by Hans Luinge, Ph.D., and Winand Kok, MS.c, to take thermoplastic composites from “recyclable materials” to actual “recycled materials.” Spiral RTC collects and combines waste volumes of similar nature to obtain minimum viable quantities for a healthy business case, thereby also avoiding significant CO2 emissions. The company’s approach is to use available and effective recycling technologies and focus on improved efficiency. This means mechanical shredding of sorted waste and using standard compounding techniques to produce injection molding granulates. In parallel, work is done on maturing the low shear mixing technique to produce compression molding compounds containing fiber lengths in orders of magnitude longer than intermediate modulus granulates, thereby retaining more of the inherent mechanical properties of long-fiber composite waste. Spiral RTC currently focuses on recycling composite materials based on engineering polymers such as PA6, PPS, PEI, PEEK, LMPAEK and PEKK.

Spiral Recycled Thermoplastic Composites (RTC) was founded by Hans Luinge, Ph.D., and Winand Kok, MS.c, to take thermoplastic composites from “recyclable materials” to actual “recycled materials.” Spiral RTC collects and combines waste volumes of similar nature to obtain minimum viable quantities for a healthy business case, thereby also avoiding significant CO2 emissions. The company’s approach is to use available and effective recycling technologies and focus on improved efficiency. This means mechanical shredding of sorted waste and using standard compounding techniques to produce injection molding granulates. In parallel, work is done on maturing the low shear mixing technique to produce compression molding compounds containing fiber lengths in orders of magnitude longer than intermediate modulus granulates, thereby retaining more of the inherent mechanical properties of long-fiber composite waste. Spiral RTC currently focuses on recycling composite materials based on engineering polymers such as PA6, PPS, PEI, PEEK, LMPAEK and PEKK.

Contact: Winand Kok: w.kok@spiralrtc.com; Hans Luinge: h.luinge@spiralrtc.com

Teijin Aramid

Teijin Aramid has been pioneering aramid sustainability for many years and has proven that aramid, one of few synthetic fibers, can be produced in a circular way. Teijin Aramid is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, minimizing waste and achieving full circularity before 2050.

Teijin Aramid has been pioneering aramid sustainability for many years and has proven that aramid, one of few synthetic fibers, can be produced in a circular way. Teijin Aramid is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, minimizing waste and achieving full circularity before 2050.

Contact: sustainability@teijinaramid.com

Thermolysis Co. Ltd.

Thermolysis Co. Ltd was established in 2016. The company’s core business is the application and development of microwave heating technology. More recently, the company launched an rCF brand. In addition to rCF materials, the company designs and develops a range of bike accessories — like bottle cages, pads, seats, cycling shoe boards, light stands and fenders — and daily necessities using carbon fiber recycled via the thermolysis process.

Thermolysis Co. Ltd was established in 2016. The company’s core business is the application and development of microwave heating technology. More recently, the company launched an rCF brand. In addition to rCF materials, the company designs and develops a range of bike accessories — like bottle cages, pads, seats, cycling shoe boards, light stands and fenders — and daily necessities using carbon fiber recycled via the thermolysis process.

Contact: James Lin, senior specialist: james.lin@thermolysis-asia.com

Uplift360

Uplift360 is a cleantech company that is transforming how advanced materials are recycled. The company develops sustainable chemical technologies to enable low-temperature and efficient recycling of high-performance materials from EOL products.

Uplift360 is a cleantech company that is transforming how advanced materials are recycled. The company develops sustainable chemical technologies to enable low-temperature and efficient recycling of high-performance materials from EOL products.

Contact: Thryschia Marasigan, marketing and communications coordinator: thryschia.marasigan@uplift360.tech

Vartega

Vartega is making carbon fiber more accessible by solving some of the world’s toughest advanced materials recycling challenges to create circular supply chains, decarbonize transportation and enable a sustainable future. Vartega’s carbon fiber and specialty thermoplastics are used in sporting goods, consumer electronics, additive manufacturing and vehicle lightweighting.

Vartega is making carbon fiber more accessible by solving some of the world’s toughest advanced materials recycling challenges to create circular supply chains, decarbonize transportation and enable a sustainable future. Vartega’s carbon fiber and specialty thermoplastics are used in sporting goods, consumer electronics, additive manufacturing and vehicle lightweighting.

Contact: Doug Mandic: sales@vartega.com

V-Carbon

V-Carbon is an advanced materials technology company that has developed a fully integrated carbon fiber circular economy for use in the aerospace, automotive, wind energy and industrial sectors. The integrated process chain has been developed to deliver advanced materials systems and addresses the whole process chain from fiber and matrix recovery and delivers formulated products that retain their mechanical performance for high-performance, high-value applications across the relevant market segments. All final products are easily integrated into existing manufacturing platforms and provide a CO2-neutral and “zero waste” manufacturing platform for industry.

V-Carbon is an advanced materials technology company that has developed a fully integrated carbon fiber circular economy for use in the aerospace, automotive, wind energy and industrial sectors. The integrated process chain has been developed to deliver advanced materials systems and addresses the whole process chain from fiber and matrix recovery and delivers formulated products that retain their mechanical performance for high-performance, high-value applications across the relevant market segments. All final products are easily integrated into existing manufacturing platforms and provide a CO2-neutral and “zero waste” manufacturing platform for industry.

Contact: Damian Cessario, founder and CEO: damian.cessario@v-carbon.com

WindLoop

WindLoop is an early stage startup that has develop a thermo-chemical treatment that uses microwave-assisted pyrolysis to recycle EOL wind blades. The company is able to recover the fiberglass and epoxy resin. Its team is currently working from a lab in New Haven and looking to build a pilot facility in Texas.

WindLoop is an early stage startup that has develop a thermo-chemical treatment that uses microwave-assisted pyrolysis to recycle EOL wind blades. The company is able to recover the fiberglass and epoxy resin. Its team is currently working from a lab in New Haven and looking to build a pilot facility in Texas.

Contact: Shubh Jain, CEO: shubh.jain@windloop.co

BCA Industries

BCA Industries offers industrial fiberglass shredders for size reduction and material recovery that cater to various industries, including automotive, marine and renewable energy sectors. Its fiberglass shredders are designed to handle various types of fiberglass waste. BCA offers both portable and stationary models, manufactured and assembled at its facility, and tailored to meet the specific needs of a customer’s recycling operation.

BCA Industries offers industrial fiberglass shredders for size reduction and material recovery that cater to various industries, including automotive, marine and renewable energy sectors. Its fiberglass shredders are designed to handle various types of fiberglass waste. BCA offers both portable and stationary models, manufactured and assembled at its facility, and tailored to meet the specific needs of a customer’s recycling operation.

Contact: sales@bca-industries.com

Carbon Cleanup GmbH

Carbon Cleanup’s zero-emissions microfactories transform carbon fiber waste into reusable materials for high-performance industries, including aerospace, automotive and maritime. A key innovation is the company’s AI-powered quality control system, which continuously monitors and optimizes the recycled material’s fiber alignment, length and purity to meet high-performance standards.

Carbon Cleanup’s zero-emissions microfactories transform carbon fiber waste into reusable materials for high-performance industries, including aerospace, automotive and maritime. A key innovation is the company’s AI-powered quality control system, which continuously monitors and optimizes the recycled material’s fiber alignment, length and purity to meet high-performance standards.

Contact: Katharina Herman, partnerships manager: katharina@carbon-cleanup.com

Composite Recycling

Composite Recycling recycles composite waste with a proprietary static thermolysis process and post-treatment, which together maximize the quality, consistency and reusability of the process outputs (fibers, thermolysis oil and gas).

Composite Recycling recycles composite waste with a proprietary static thermolysis process and post-treatment, which together maximize the quality, consistency and reusability of the process outputs (fibers, thermolysis oil and gas).

Contact: Wendy Perben, head of marketing and communications: wendy.perben@composite-recycling.ch

EcoWolf Inc.

EcoWolf has been developing recycled FRP, carbon fiber and prepregs since 1973, in addition to providing its AL-Tool, T-Lam and Seacast products. The company sells its Eco-Wolf recycling system to manufacturing companies, which includes its Eco-Grinding for mechanically reclaiming composite waste (1/8 to 1 inch), and the Eco-Dispensing Macerator that meters and transports material processed by the Eco-Grinder, to pre-existing spray-up equipment.

EcoWolf has been developing recycled FRP, carbon fiber and prepregs since 1973, in addition to providing its AL-Tool, T-Lam and Seacast products. The company sells its Eco-Wolf recycling system to manufacturing companies, which includes its Eco-Grinding for mechanically reclaiming composite waste (1/8 to 1 inch), and the Eco-Dispensing Macerator that meters and transports material processed by the Eco-Grinder, to pre-existing spray-up equipment.

Contact: ecowolfinc@gmail.com

Isodan Engineering ApS

Isodan, among other services, uses its mobile production plants to filter and shred composite materials into sizes that fit client specifications. Isodan also operates in the mechanical processing of cellulose-based materials/fibers (hemp and wood fiber, recycled textile waste, cardboard, paper and sugarcane byproducts) into insulation.

Isodan, among other services, uses its mobile production plants to filter and shred composite materials into sizes that fit client specifications. Isodan also operates in the mechanical processing of cellulose-based materials/fibers (hemp and wood fiber, recycled textile waste, cardboard, paper and sugarcane byproducts) into insulation.

Contact: Morten Nielsen, owner: mn@isodan-engineering.dk

Lineat Composites

Lineat, grown out of the Bristol Composites Institute, aims to close the loop for carbon fiber with its aligned formable fiber technology (AFFT), which produces highly aligned unidirectional (UD) tapes with mechanical properties comparable to continuous fiber composites. The AFFT process can also be used to give rCF a second life. The company also highlights its HiPerDiF system, which enables Lineat to supply highly aligned UD discontinuous fiber tapes, manufactured from both virgin and fully reclaimed carbon fiber.

Lineat, grown out of the Bristol Composites Institute, aims to close the loop for carbon fiber with its aligned formable fiber technology (AFFT), which produces highly aligned unidirectional (UD) tapes with mechanical properties comparable to continuous fiber composites. The AFFT process can also be used to give rCF a second life. The company also highlights its HiPerDiF system, which enables Lineat to supply highly aligned UD discontinuous fiber tapes, manufactured from both virgin and fully reclaimed carbon fiber.

Contact: Gary Owen, CEO: gary.owen@lineat.co.uk; Lourens Blok: lourens.blok@lineat.co.uk

Longworth (B&M Longworth)

Longworth offers professional, reliable and flexible part and component cleaning solutions to a wide range of customers. Longworth also provide precision, bespoke build of the burn-off oven DEECOM, which uses pressolysis (water and pressurized steam) to clean polymers from fiber or metallic components without the use of chemicals. It is proven to reclaim both fiber AND resin polymers for full circularity and reuse at a high quality with zero knockdown.

Longworth offers professional, reliable and flexible part and component cleaning solutions to a wide range of customers. Longworth also provide precision, bespoke build of the burn-off oven DEECOM, which uses pressolysis (water and pressurized steam) to clean polymers from fiber or metallic components without the use of chemicals. It is proven to reclaim both fiber AND resin polymers for full circularity and reuse at a high quality with zero knockdown.

Contact: Jen Hill: jen.hill@bmlongworth.com

Mallinda Inc.

Mallinda offers Vitrimax, a two-part reprocessable polyimine-based thermoset resin (vitrimer). At a composite part’s EOL, cured materials can be depolymerized and separated from fiber under mild conditions, simply by addition of monomer precursors. The monomers themselves reversibly react into the network, and break it down into smaller molecular segments, yielding a liquid resin, which is easily separated from fiber and filler. The recovered resin without modification can be formulated into the next generation of production-grade vitrimer resin.

Mallinda offers Vitrimax, a two-part reprocessable polyimine-based thermoset resin (vitrimer). At a composite part’s EOL, cured materials can be depolymerized and separated from fiber under mild conditions, simply by addition of monomer precursors. The monomers themselves reversibly react into the network, and break it down into smaller molecular segments, yielding a liquid resin, which is easily separated from fiber and filler. The recovered resin without modification can be formulated into the next generation of production-grade vitrimer resin.

Contact: Philip Taynton: philip@mallinda.com

Sonimat

Historically an ultrasonic equipment manufacturer, Sonimat provides assembly, welding, cutting and slicing solutions. This includes solutions that enable automated recycling operations addressing thermoset or thermoplastic applications, consolidated or unconsolidated parts, dry or impregnated fibers, and continuous or discontinuous fibers. Sonimat’s composites recycling machinery are also able to cover the entire process — from automated film removal to manufacturing of new rolls of composite materials.

Historically an ultrasonic equipment manufacturer, Sonimat provides assembly, welding, cutting and slicing solutions. This includes solutions that enable automated recycling operations addressing thermoset or thermoplastic applications, consolidated or unconsolidated parts, dry or impregnated fibers, and continuous or discontinuous fibers. Sonimat’s composites recycling machinery are also able to cover the entire process — from automated film removal to manufacturing of new rolls of composite materials.

Contact: Alexis Feillafeix, VP of sales: A.FEILLAFEIX@europetechnologies.com

Swancor Holding Co. ltd.

Swancor was founded in 1992 as a professional manufacturer of specialty chemicals. Swancor Advanced Materials Co. Ltd. was established in 2000, its main business the R&D, production and sales of environmentally friendly high-performance corrosion-resistant materials, wind turbine blade materials and new composite materials. Primary products include vinyl ester resin, unsaturated polyester resin, hand layup resin, infusion resin, adhesive for wind turbine blades, prepreg resin, pultrusion resin for wind turbine blade girders, environmentally friendly resin and more. The company’s CleaVER technology turns EOL product waste (such as wind blades) into reclaimed glass/carbon fibers and oligomers (a molecule).

Swancor was founded in 1992 as a professional manufacturer of specialty chemicals. Swancor Advanced Materials Co. Ltd. was established in 2000, its main business the R&D, production and sales of environmentally friendly high-performance corrosion-resistant materials, wind turbine blade materials and new composite materials. Primary products include vinyl ester resin, unsaturated polyester resin, hand layup resin, infusion resin, adhesive for wind turbine blades, prepreg resin, pultrusion resin for wind turbine blade girders, environmentally friendly resin and more. The company’s CleaVER technology turns EOL product waste (such as wind blades) into reclaimed glass/carbon fibers and oligomers (a molecule).

Contact: Jackson Lin: NW848@swancor.com; Jessica Weng: Jessica.Weng@swancor.com