Syensqo, a leader in advanced materials, and Vartega, a pioneer in carbon fiber recycling technologies, announce a technical and commercial collaboration to create an ecosystem to foster the use of post-industrial recycled carbon fiber products in high performance applications.

This partnership will leverage Vartega’s process to convert Syensqo’s dry carbon fiber and prepreg waste from its North American sites, into Vartega’s high-quality carbon fiber EasyFeed Bundles™. This recycled material will be integrated into Syensqo’s carbon fiber reinforced specialty polymers ECHO portfolio, which is renowned for its use in high-performance applications in the automotive industry. Typical examples are structural parts, dampening rings and transmission-related applications.

By enabling circularity in carbon fiber usage, this collaboration underscores the ability to combine recycling with exceptional performance. It reflects Syensqo's commitment to sustainability and innovation, demonstrating how advanced materials contribute to a more sustainable future.

“We are thrilled to partner with Vartega to ensure that our carbon fiber waste finds a new life within our own portfolio of products. This collaboration aims at enhancing our group’s product offerings while aligning with our One Planet commitment to transition to a circular economy,” said Gabriel Molina, Composite Materials Sustainable Development Director at Syensqo.

 “Vartega exists to help our customers solve the world’s toughest advanced materials recycling challenges. Syensqo’s leadership in sustainable composites is demonstrated through their efforts to incorporate renewable feedstocks and reduce composites waste as evidenced through this collaboration. Vartega makes this possible by giving composites waste a second life while enabling a significant reduction to the product carbon footprint. We are pleased to collaborate with Syensqo to advance this closed loop model,” said Andrew Maxey, CEO of Vartega.