{"id":41888,"date":"2025-12-17T21:36:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T14:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=41888"},"modified":"2025-12-17T21:36:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T14:36:00","slug":"nextchem-maire-awarded-a-feasibility-study-by-rohm-for-a-pmma-polymer-chemical-recycling-plant-in-germany-based-on-its-proprietary-nxre-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=41888","title":{"rendered":"NEXTCHEM (MAIRE) AWARDED A FEASIBILITY STUDY BY R\u00d6HM FOR A PMMA-POLYMER CHEMICAL RECYCLING PLANT IN GERMANY BASED ON ITS PROPRIETARY NXRe\u2122 TECHNOLOGY"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2783141\/Maire_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>NEXTCHEM will develop a site-specific feasibility study for a chemical plastic recycling plant, fully integrated within R\u00f6hm&#8217;s existing facilities, processing 5,000 tons p.a. of PMMA <\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>NEXTCHEM&#8217;s proprietary NXRe\u2122 technology is able to reduce the carbon footprint of methyl methacrylate (MMA) and its corresponding polymer PMMA by over 90% compared to conventional methods<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>This project builds on the partnership between\u00a0NEXTCHEM and R\u00f6hm, one of the world&#8217;s leading manufacturers in the field of methacrylate chemistry. The partnership aimed at strengthening the PMMA circularity network in <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, was announced in <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 2024<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">MILAN<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 17, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;<b> MAIRE<\/b> (MAIRE.MI) announces that <b>NEXTCHEM<\/b>, through its subsidiary MyRemono, has been awarded a site-specific feasibility study by R\u00f6hm, one of the world&#8217;s leading manufacturers in the field of methacrylate chemistry with production and research sites across <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">North America<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>, for a plant to chemically recycle polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA<sup>[1]<\/sup>) scraps at R\u00f6hm&#8217;s production site in Worms, South-Western Germany. The undertaking aligns with R\u00f6hm&#8217;s target to completely eliminate incineration and landfill of PMMA-related production waste through recycling by 2030, reaffirming its commitment to advancing circularity and sustainable materials within the PMMA industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This initiative leverages\u00a0NEXTCHEM&#8217;s proprietary <b>NXRe\u2122 technology<\/b>, an advanced and efficient molten metal depolymerization process for the continuous chemical recycling of PMMA. NEXTCHEM&#8217;s proprietary NXRe\u2122 modular technology enables the continuous depolymerization of PMMA scraps \u2013 sourced from both pre- and post-consumer streams \u2013 into ultra-pure recycled methyl methacrylate (r-MMA) with virgin-like quality. The plant is designed for a capacity of 5,000 tons per annum, fully integrated into R\u00f6hm&#8217;s existing PMMA production infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>The recycled MMA produced via NXRe\u2122 technology is expected to reduce the carbon footprint by over 90% compared to current virgin MMA production methods<sup>[2]<\/sup>. This significant reduction is driven by a circular approach where the use of PMMA scraps \u2013 classified as Secondary Raw Material (SRM) \u2013 as feedstock, replaces fossil-based raw materials for virgin MMA production and eliminates emissions associated with their extraction and processing.<\/p>\n<p>This award marks another milestone in establishing the foundation for licensing NXRe\u2122 PMMA technology, while the construction of the first industrial-scale plant in <span class=\"xn-location\">Italy<\/span> is currently under development and expected to be completed in 2026.<\/p>\n<p><b>Fabio Fritelli, Managing Director of NEXTCHEM,<\/b> commented: &#8220;Our NXRe\u2122 PMMA technology is a cornerstone of our strategy for sustainable materials. This feasibility study with R\u00f6hm, a leading manufacturer of PMMA, marks a key step toward industrializing advanced recycling solutions and demonstrates the value of strong partnerships in driving the energy transition. Together, we are strengthening <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe&#8217;s<\/span> PMMA circularity network and driving innovation for a low-carbon future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>MAIRE S.p.A.<\/b>\u00a0is a leading technology and engineering group focused on advancing the Energy Transition. We provide Integrated E&amp;C Solutions for the downstream market and Sustainable Technology Solutions through three business lines: Sustainable Fertilizers, Low-Carbon Energy Vectors, and Circular Solutions. With operations across 50 countries, MAIRE employs nearly 10,500 people, supported by around 50,000 professionals involved in its projects worldwide. MAIRE is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (ticker &#8220;<b>MAIRE<\/b>&#8220;). For further information: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.groupmaire.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.groupmaire.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><sup>[1]\u00a0<\/sup>Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and polymethyl methacrylimid (PMMI)-products from R\u00f6hm are sold on the European, Asian, African and Australian continent under the registered trademarks PLEXIGLAS<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and PLEXIMID<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, in the Americas under the registered trademarks ACRYLITE<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and ACRYMID<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><sup>[2]<\/sup>\u00a0According to the methodology for GHG emission avoidance calculation of the EU Innovation Fund.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2783141\/Maire_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>NEXTCHEM will develop a site-specific feasibility study for a chemical plastic recycling plant, fully integrated within R\u00f6hm&#8217;s existing facilities, processing 5,000 tons p.a. of PMMA <\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>NEXTCHEM&#8217;s proprietary NXRe\u2122 technology is able to reduce the carbon footprint of methyl methacrylate (MMA) and its corresponding polymer PMMA by over 90% compared to conventional methods<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>This project builds on the partnership between\u00a0NEXTCHEM and R\u00f6hm, one of the world&#8217;s leading manufacturers in the field of methacrylate chemistry. The partnership aimed at strengthening the PMMA circularity network in <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, was announced in <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 2024<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">MILAN<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 17, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;<b> MAIRE<\/b> (MAIRE.MI) announces that <b>NEXTCHEM<\/b>, through its subsidiary MyRemono, has been awarded a site-specific feasibility study by R\u00f6hm, one of the world&#8217;s leading manufacturers in the field of methacrylate chemistry with production and research sites across <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">North America<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>, for a plant to chemically recycle polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA<sup>[1]<\/sup>) scraps at R\u00f6hm&#8217;s production site in Worms, South-Western Germany. The undertaking aligns with R\u00f6hm&#8217;s target to completely eliminate incineration and landfill of PMMA-related production waste through recycling by 2030, reaffirming its commitment to advancing circularity and sustainable materials within the PMMA industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This initiative leverages\u00a0NEXTCHEM&#8217;s proprietary <b>NXRe\u2122 technology<\/b>, an advanced and efficient molten metal depolymerization process for the continuous chemical recycling of PMMA. NEXTCHEM&#8217;s proprietary NXRe\u2122 modular technology enables the continuous depolymerization of PMMA scraps \u2013 sourced from both pre- and post-consumer streams \u2013 into ultra-pure recycled methyl methacrylate (r-MMA) with virgin-like quality. The plant is designed for a capacity of 5,000 tons per annum, fully integrated into R\u00f6hm&#8217;s existing PMMA production infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>The recycled MMA produced via NXRe\u2122 technology is expected to reduce the carbon footprint by over 90% compared to current virgin MMA production methods<sup>[2]<\/sup>. This significant reduction is driven by a circular approach where the use of PMMA scraps \u2013 classified as Secondary Raw Material (SRM) \u2013 as feedstock, replaces fossil-based raw materials for virgin MMA production and eliminates emissions associated with their extraction and processing.<\/p>\n<p>This award marks another milestone in establishing the foundation for licensing NXRe\u2122 PMMA technology, while the construction of the first industrial-scale plant in <span class=\"xn-location\">Italy<\/span> is currently under development and expected to be completed in 2026.<\/p>\n<p><b>Fabio Fritelli, Managing Director of NEXTCHEM,<\/b> commented: &#8220;Our NXRe\u2122 PMMA technology is a cornerstone of our strategy for sustainable materials. This feasibility study with R\u00f6hm, a leading manufacturer of PMMA, marks a key step toward industrializing advanced recycling solutions and demonstrates the value of strong partnerships in driving the energy transition. Together, we are strengthening <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe&#8217;s<\/span> PMMA circularity network and driving innovation for a low-carbon future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>MAIRE S.p.A.<\/b>\u00a0is a leading technology and engineering group focused on advancing the Energy Transition. We provide Integrated E&amp;C Solutions for the downstream market and Sustainable Technology Solutions through three business lines: Sustainable Fertilizers, Low-Carbon Energy Vectors, and Circular Solutions. With operations across 50 countries, MAIRE employs nearly 10,500 people, supported by around 50,000 professionals involved in its projects worldwide. MAIRE is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (ticker &#8220;<b>MAIRE<\/b>&#8220;). For further information: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.groupmaire.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.groupmaire.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><sup>[1]\u00a0<\/sup>Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and polymethyl methacrylimid (PMMI)-products from R\u00f6hm are sold on the European, Asian, African and Australian continent under the registered trademarks PLEXIGLAS<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and PLEXIMID<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, in the Americas under the registered trademarks ACRYLITE<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and ACRYMID<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><sup>[2]<\/sup>\u00a0According to the methodology for GHG emission avoidance calculation of the EU Innovation Fund.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-41888","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41888","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=41888"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41888\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=41888"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=41888"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=41888"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}