Toray and Elevated Materials partner to repurpose carbon fiber prepreg waste

Toray Composite Materials America Inc has added Elevated Materials as a provider of repurposing services for its Tacoma, Washington facility.

Upcycling scrap prepreg material
Upcycling scrap prepreg material - Source: Elevated Materials.

Under the three-year agreement, Elevated Materials will repurpose Toray scrap prepreg materials, including slit-edge and full-width prepreg sheets.

Elevated Materials’ mission is to eliminate carbon fiber waste in the aerospace industry. The company has successfully diverted 200,000 pounds of carbon fiber waste through its innovative upcycling process. Elevated Materials transforms this waste into press-cured carbon fiber sheets, plates, and blocks, which have applications in various industries, from sports equipment to manufacturing accessories and drones.

“Collaborating with the Toray team on tough sustainability challenges has been a rewarding experience,” said Ryan Olliges, founder and CEO of Elevated Materials. “Their expertise and collaborative spirit have been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve in sustainable composite materials. Together, we are making significant strides towards a more sustainable future.”

“Our commitment to repurposing waste material underscores our dedication to sustainability and innovation. With this initiative, we are reducing our environmental footprint and setting a new standard for responsible manufacturing,” said Jeff Hawkey, senior vice president of operations at Toray.