MAIRE has announced that NEXTCHEM, via its subsidiary MyRemono, has secured a site-specific feasibility study from Röhm, a global leader in methacrylate chemistry, for a chemical recycling plant at Röhm’s Worms production site in South-Western Germany.

 

The project supports Röhm’s ambitious goal to eliminate incineration and landfill of PMMA-related production waste by 2030, advancing circularity and sustainable materials in the PMMA industry.

 

The plant will deploy NEXTCHEM’s proprietary NXRe technology, a molten metal depolymerization process capable of continuously converting PMMA scraps—from both pre- and post-consumer streams—into ultra-pure recycled methyl methacrylate (r-MMA) with virgin-like quality. The facility is designed for an annual capacity of 5,000 tons and will integrate fully into Röhm’s existing PMMA production infrastructure.

 

According to MAIRE, recycled MMA produced via NXRe could slash the carbon footprint by over 90% compared to traditional virgin MMA production, using PMMA scraps as Secondary Raw Material (SRM) and avoiding emissions from fossil-based extraction and processing.

 

The award also strengthens NEXTCHEM’s path toward licensing NXRe PMMA technology. Construction of the company’s first industrial-scale plant in Italy is underway, with completion expected in 2026.

 

Fabio Fritelli, Managing Director of NEXTCHEM, said: “Our NXRe PMMA technology is a cornerstone of our strategy for sustainable materials. This feasibility study with Röhm, 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 Europe’s PMMA circularity network and driving innovation for a low-carbon future.”