“Recovery and Reintroduction of Carbon Fiber” project by Angeloni Group and its partners Sparco, Herambiente and Carbon Task consists in a completely circular industrial model for the recovery and reintroduction of carbon fiber composites from the production waste from the OEMs.
This project, the first of its kind in Italy, creates a true closed-loop recycling system for composite waste by integrating pyrolysis, needle punching, and impregnation to convert expired prepregs, offcuts, and end-of-life composites into high-quality secondary raw materials. Waste is collected, digitally tracked, and processed in FIB3R’s energy-efficient pyro-gasification plant, which cleanly separates resin from fibers while preserving carbon-fiber properties. Carbon Task performs needle punching, and Angeloni Group handles impregnation, producing regenerated nonwovens and semi-finished products suitable for new automotive, aerospace, and marine applications—far beyond traditional disposal or downcycling approaches.
Project benefits are remarkable:
- 74% saving on energy consumption and CO2 emissions compared to those used in production of virgin fibres
- Reduction of waste disposal in landfills
- Infinite recycling potential
- Recycled material offering performance comparable to virgin carbon fiber.
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