NEXTCHEM, through its subsidiary MyRemono, has signed a Toll Manufacturing Agreement with Röhm. Under this agreement, Röhm will supply PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate) scrap material to MyRemono.
Using its proprietary NXRe™ technology, MyRemono will process and transform the scrap into ultra-pure monomers with virgin-like quality.
Röhm will then act as the off-taker of the recycled Methyl Methacrylate monomer (rMMA), which will be reused to manufacture new PMMA products. This agreement also includes a processing fee payable to MyRemono.
Leveraging NXRe™ Technology for Advanced Recycling
MyRemono’s recycling process uses NEXTCHEM’s NXRe™ technology, an innovative molten metal depolymerization system. This advanced process ensures continuous and efficient chemical recycling of PMMA scrap. By leveraging NXRe™, MyRemono produces rMMA with a carbon footprint reduced by more than 90% compared to virgin MMA production routes.
Building a Europe-Wide Circularity Network
The agreement of NextChem partners with Röhm builds on an existing Europe-wide PMMA recycling network.
The network includes key partners:
- Röhm: PMMA scrap supplier and rMMA off-taker.
- Pekutherm: Responsible for logistics and sorting of PMMA materials.
- Polyvantis: Managing mechanical recycling of PMMA.
- MyRemono: Overseeing chemical recycling processes.
MyRemono will operate Europe’s first industrial-scale PMMA chemical recycling plant in Italy, supported by the EU Innovation Fund.
The facility is expected to process around 5,000 tons of PMMA scrap annually – equivalent to producing 10 million car taillights.
The substantial capacity demonstrates how recycled materials can effectively replace virgin resources in manufacturing.
Key Milestones and Investments
The development of MyRemono’s recycling technology and industrial-scale plant requires a total investment of €15 million.
The funding primarily comes from a bank loan, alongside a €4 million grant from the EU Innovation Fund.
The plant is set to be completed by 2026, marking a major step forward in advancing PMMA recycling at scale.
Future Opportunities for NXRe™ Technology
NEXTCHEM plans to license its NXRe™ PMMA technology, paving the way for further advancements in chemical depolymerization.
The milestone sets the stage for recycling other high-value materials, such as polystyrene and polyolefins.
Industry Leadership in Circular Solutions
Alessandro Bernini, CEO, MAIRE said, “Our NXRe™ PMMA technology will play a key role in advancing circularity, serving as one of the core pillars of our value proposition for circular solutions and sustainable materials. The implementation of this world-first advanced recycling plant and the creation of this industrial consortium are clear examples of how disruptive technologies address current challenges”.
As per the press release, with this agreement of NextChem partners with Röhm , NEXTCHEM and MyRemono are leading the charge in creating circular solutions for sustainable materials, while significantly reducing environmental impact.
