Gen 2 Carbon forms strategic partnership with Deakin University to lead multimillion recycling initiative
19th May 2022

19th May 2022, Coseley, UK – Gen 2 Carbon has established a strategic alliance with Deakin University to promote the development of carbon fibre recycling in Australia. The newly formed enterprise is part of Deakin’s ‘Recycling and Renewable Energy Commercialisation Hub’ (REACH) and builds on the University’s end-to-end manufacturing capabilities in renewable energy and recycling.

Gen 2 Carbon’s contribution to the REACH programme will be the transfer of knowledge in carbon fibre recovery and the conversion into high quality, nonwoven recycled mats. This work will be undertaken at Deakin’s carbon fibre and composite research facility in Geelong, Victoria, where feedstock will be processed from a variety of waste streams throughout Australia. These include a major aerospace manufacturer and Tier 1 automotive supplier.

An artist’s impression of the new REACH building in Geelong, Victoria, Australia

“This is a significant development for Gen 2 Carbon. This joint venture with our partners at Deakin allows us to drive forward the reuse of manufacturing waste to support a truly circular economy. It will also assist in our expansion of our conversion capabilities and extend our sales reach in new regions. We anticipate the recycled carbon fibre converted at Deakin’s Geelong facility will be used predominately for clean energy applications,” comments Frazer Barnes, Chairman and CTO of Gen 2 Carbon.

For further details on the REACH programme and the technical partners involved click here

Media Enquiries

Gen 2 Carbon: Kate Davison, Marketing and Communications Manager
E: kate@hybridpr.co.uk
M: +44 7950 643004
www.gen2carbon.com

Deakin University: Elise Snashall-Woodham, Lead, Communications
E: e.snashallwoodhams@deakin.edu.au
M: + 61 (0) 418 361 890
www.deakin.edu.au

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