Toray Partners With Elevated Materials to Repurpose Carbon Fiber Prepreg Waste, Advancing Sustainability Efforts
Toray Partners With Elevated Materials to Repurpose Carbon Fiber Prepreg Waste, Advancing Sustainability Efforts
TACOMA, Wash., July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Toray Composite Materials America, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of carbon fiber and prepreg materials, announces the execution of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) adding Elevated Materials as a provider of repurposing services for its Tacoma, Washington facility. Under the three-year agreement, Elevated Materials will repurpose Toray scrap prepreg materials, including slit-edge and full-width prepreg sheets.
Toray複合材料美國公司是一家領先的碳纖維和預浸料材料製造商和供應商，總部位於華盛頓塔科馬市。該公司簽署了諒解備忘錄（MOU），追加提供再利用服務的合作伙伴Elevated Materials，爲Tacoma工廠提供維修，再加工和回收碎片預浸料材料的服務。協議爲期三年，Elevated Materials將利用Toray廢料預浸材料，包括刀口和全幅預浸片材，進行再利用。
Our commitment to repurposing waste material underscores our dedication to sustainability and innovation. - Jeff Hawkey
我們致力於再次利用廢料材料，這體現了我們對可持續性和創新的承諾。- Jeff Hawkey
Elevated Materials' mission is to eliminate carbon fiber waste in the aerospace industry. Since its founding, 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.
Elevated Materials的使命是消除航空業中的碳纖維廢料。自成立以來，該公司通過其創新的升級工藝成功地轉移了20萬磅的碳纖維廢料。 Elevated Materials將這些廢料轉化爲壓制碳纖維板，板材和塊材，這些材料在各個行業中都有應用，從體育裝備到製造配件和無人機。
The agreement between the two companies is a testament to their shared commitment to prioritize sustainable solutions in response to the planet's growing environmental challenges. Their focused efforts aim to make a positive ecological impact by reducing waste, conserving resources, and decreasing pollution.
兩家公司之間的合作是對他們應對日益增長的環境挑戰優先考慮可持續性解決方案的共同承諾的證明。他們的努力旨在通過減少廢料，節約資源和減少污染來產生積極的生態影響。
"Collaborating with the Toray team on tough sustainability challenges has been a rewarding experience. 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," said Ryan Olliges, founder and CEO of Elevated Materials.
Elevated Materials的創始人兼CEO Ryan Olliges表示:"與Toray團隊在嚴峻的可持續性挑戰上合作是一次令人滿意的經歷。他們的專業知識和合作精神對於推動我們在可持續複合材料方面所能取得的進步至關重要。共同努力，我們正在朝着更可持續的未來邁出重要的一步。"
The MOU is a significant and strategic step towards supporting Toray's sustainability vision. This vision includes achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and managing resources sustainably.
諒解備忘錄是支持Toray可持續發展願景的重要戰略步驟。這個願景包括到2050年實現淨零排放並可持續管理資源。
"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.
"我們致力於再次利用廢棄材料，這體現了我們對可持續性和創新的承諾。通過這項倡議，我們正在減少環境足跡，爲負責任的製造業設立新的標準，" Toray運營高級副總裁Jeff Hawkey表示。
About Toray Composite Materials America, Inc.
Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. (Toray CMA) manufactures and supplies TORAYCA carbon fiber and advanced thermoset prepreg systems. Toray materials are recognized worldwide for their performance, quality, and consistency in processing. With the most carbon fiber and prepreg capacity in North America, Toray CMA serves the needs of aerospace and defense, sports and recreation, automotive, and industrial markets. Toray CMA is a subsidiary of Toray Industries, Inc. (Toray). Toray addresses global challenges by delivering high-value-added products, including fibers and textiles, resins and films, and carbon fiber composite materials. For more information about Toray CMA, visit . For information on Toray Industries, visit .
關於Toray複合材料美國公司
Toray複合材料美國公司（Toray CMA）生產和供應TORAYCA碳纖維和先進的熱固性預浸系統。 Toray材料以其在全球範圍內的性能，質量和加工一致性而獲得認可。作爲北美碳纖維和預浸的總量最多的公司，Toray CMA滿足航空航天，體育娛樂，汽車和工業市場的需求。 Toray CMA是Toray Industries，Inc。 （Toray）的子公司。Toray通過提供包括纖維和紡織品，樹脂和薄膜以及碳纖維複合材料在內的高附加值產品，應對全球性挑戰。有關Toray CMA的更多信息，請訪問。有關Toray Industries的信息，請訪問。
About Elevated Materials
Elevated Materials specializes in repurposing uncured carbon fiber, giving a second life to high-performance materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, they provide eco-friendly, cost-effective solutions for a variety of industries including robotics, sporting goods, and consumer products. Their mission is to reduce environmental impact while delivering superior quality and performance. Elevated Materials stands committed to driving the future of sustainable manufacturing, ensuring that both their planet and their clients' products reach new heights. Join them in elevating materials to a sustainable future. Visit for more information.
關於Elevated Materials
Elevated Materials專門從事再利用未固化碳纖維，使高性能材料得以第二次使用，而不是被送進垃圾填埋場。通過利用尖端技術，他們爲機器人，體育用品和消費品等各種行業提供環保和經濟實惠的解決方案。他們的使命是減少環境影響同時提供優異的質量和性能。 Elevated Materials致力於推動可持續製造業的未來，確保他們的星球和客戶的產品達到新的高度。訪問以了解更多信息。
SOURCE Toray Composite Materials America, Inc.
來源：Toray Composite Materials America，Inc。
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