Recarbon manufactures and distributes intermediate materials, such as prepregs and organo-sheets, derived from recycled carbon fibers and thermoplastic matrices for high-performance applications in the aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors. The company addresses the environmental impact of carbon fiber waste by transforming manufacturing and end-of-life waste into valuable resources, significantly reducing landfill use and promoting a circular economy.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The disposal of carbon fiber waste, from both manufacturing processes and end-of-life products, poses significant environmental and economic challenges due to landfilling and incineration. Traditional disposal methods lead to economic losses and environmental concerns, highlighting the need for sustainable recycling solutions.
Solution
Recarbon addresses the carbon fiber waste problem by transforming it into valuable, ready-to-use intermediate materials. The company specializes in manufacturing and distributing recycled carbon fiber-based prepregs, organo-sheets and cores using thermoplastic matrices. These materials are targeted for high-performance applications across diverse sectors, including aerospace, automotive, sports & leisure, and industrial applications. By prioritizing carbon fiber recycling, Recarbon promotes a circular economy, reduces landfill waste, and offers sustainable alternatives to virgin carbon fiber materials.
Target Audience
Recarbon's primary customers are manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, industrial, and sporting goods industries seeking sustainable and high-performance composite materials.
Features
- Production of REPLATE, PREPREGS and RECOMB intermediate materials from recycled carbon fiber.
- Utilizes manufacturing waste (prepreg offcuts, obsolete molds, faulty parts) as primary input.
- Production of organo-sheets with recycled carbon fiber and thermoplastic matrices.
- Materials suitable for high-performance applications in aerospace, automotive, sports & leisure, and industrial sectors.
- Focus on developing advanced technologies for carbon fiber recycling.