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PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCT) is a U.S.-based plastics material and resin manufacturer focused on recycling polypropylene plastic waste into PureFive resin using a patented dissolution recycling process licensed from The Procter & Gamble Company. The PureCycle news feed highlights company announcements, operational updates, certifications, partnerships, and capital markets disclosures that relate to this recycling-focused business.
News coverage for PCT often features developments at the company’s Ironton, Ohio dissolution recycling facility, including production milestones for PureFive resin and the expansion of its product portfolio into applications such as food packaging, cups and containers, caps and closures, textiles, and BOPP film. Articles also describe collaborations with partners like Churchill Container, where PureFive resin is used in Run It Back cups and containers, and trials with Brückner Maschinenbau GmbH for BOPP film production.
Investors and industry observers can use this page to follow updates on certifications and regulatory milestones, such as the Association of Plastic Recyclers’ Post-Consumer Resin Certification for PureFive resin and the REACH Certificate of Compliance that allows sales of PureFive resin in the European Union. The news feed also includes information about PureCycle’s international expansion plans, including projects in Thailand and at the port of Antwerp in Belgium, as well as corporate governance changes documented in press releases and related SEC filings.
In addition, PureCycle’s news items may cover financial and corporate updates, such as quarterly corporate update calls, production and commercialization progress, and recognition through industry awards like the U.S. Plastics Pact Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award. Regularly reviewing PCT news can help readers track how the company’s polypropylene recycling technology is being applied across markets and how its projects and partnerships are evolving over time.
PureCycle Technologies (NASDAQ: PCT) has signed a heads of agreement with Mitsui & Co. Ltd. to collaborate on a polypropylene recycling plant in Japan. The project aims to complete by 2026, with an annual capacity of 59,000 metric tons of ultra-pure recycled resin. This partnership highlights the necessity for sustainable solutions to combat plastic waste and aligns with Mitsui's emphasis on sustainability and ESG initiatives. PureCycle's innovative recycling technology is designed to purify polypropylene waste, creating a continuous renewable resource. This project also advances PureCycle’s global growth strategy, complementing its ongoing projects in Europe and South Korea.
PureCycle Technologies (NASDAQ: PCT) has announced a strategic partnership with Formerra, a leading distributor of engineered materials, to distribute PureCycle's ultra-pure recycled polypropylene resin, PureFive™. This partnership aims to enhance Formerra's sustainable materials portfolio and enable a circular economy by transforming polypropylene waste into a reusable resource. PureCycle's patented process is projected to use 79% less energy and release 35% fewer carbon emissions compared to traditional manufacturing. The resin is expected to be available by Q4 2023, supporting both companies' sustainability initiatives.
PureCycle Technologies (NASDAQ: PCT) announced significant updates on March 15, 2023, regarding its flagship facility in Ironton, Ohio. The facility is nearing mechanical completion, with expectations of starting commercial production by the end of April 2023. The company secured a $150 million line of credit for general working capital and reached a limited waiver agreement with bondholders to adjust project milestones. Furthermore, PureCycle has chosen the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium as its first European recycling site, aiming to begin construction in 2024. Financially, the company reported total liquidity of $326.1 million as of December 31, 2022.
PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) will host a conference call on March 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss updates related to its purification facility in Ironton, Ohio. This call will cover recent corporate developments and include a Q&A session. A press release detailing fourth-quarter activities will precede the call. Investors can register for participation through a provided link, with a replay available afterwards until March 15, 2024. PureCycle holds a global license for a patented recycling technology aimed at transforming polypropylene waste into a renewable resource, revolutionizing plastic recycling.
PureCycle Technologies (NASDAQ: PCT) announced a successful collaboration with the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2022 season, where over 100 tons of waste materials, including 40 tons of aluminum and plastic and 60 tons of cardboard, were recycled. The partnership highlights PureCycle's PureZero™ program, aimed at minimizing plastic waste at sporting events. CEO Dustin Olson praised the sustainability efforts of the Bengals, while Rumpke Waste & Recycling noted the potential for increased recycling. PureCycle's patented technology purifies polypropylene plastic, creating a renewable resource for future use.
PureCycle Technologies (NASDAQ: PCT) has been selected to build its first polypropylene recycling facility in Europe, located in the NextGen District at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium. The facility will have an initial capacity of 59,000 metric tons annually, with potential expansion to 240,000 metric tons. Construction is expected to begin in 2024 following permit completion. This project aligns with PureCycle's global growth strategy, creating 65-70 jobs and enhancing the circular economy. The announcement follows an active feedstock sourcing and financial planning effort, with a target for commercial operations upon completion of the first processing line.
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PureCycle Technologies (NASDAQ: PCT) announced a corporate update for Q3 2022, highlighting significant operational progress at its Ironton, Ohio facility. The company has secured offtake agreements for 106 million pounds of ultra-pure recycled resin, exceeding its capacity by 111%. Additionally, a joint venture with SK geo centric for a new facility in South Korea has been finalized. Despite challenges in financing, PureCycle aims to achieve operational revenue in 2023 and expects the Augusta facility's completion by late 2024. Liquidity is currently at $416.1 million, but construction costs have escalated by $10 million due to various external factors.
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PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCT) announced a partnership with the League of Women Voters to recycle over 15,000 political signs in Central Florida after the November 8th elections. The initiative aims to divert 10,000 pounds of plastic waste from landfills and waterways, promoting sustainability. Starting November 9th, volunteers will collect signs for recycling into ultra-pure recycled resin. PureCycle's proprietary technology allows for the transformation of polypropylene waste, aiding environmental cleanliness and creating a renewable resource for future use.