MALVERN,
Pa., May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeolyst
International, an Ecovyst Inc. (NYSE: ECVT) joint venture that is a
leading producer of zeolites ("Zeolyst"), is proud to announce the
successful commissioning of its new laboratory scale thermal
pyrolysis reactor and cutting-edge analytical equipment for
advanced recycling of plastic waste applications.
In November 2023, Ecovyst held its
investor day announcing the highly anticipated launch of Zeolyst's
Opal Infinity™ zeolite products for plastic
recycling. The new thermal pyrolysis reactor mimics the
process for advanced plastic recycling, enabling the Zeolyst team
to develop and optimize zeolite-based advanced materials to improve
the efficiency and effectiveness of plastic recycling.
The investment is located at Ecovyst's technical center at
Conshohocken, PA, where
approximately 45 scientists and technicians specialize in
partnering with customers to develop advanced materials and
catalysts based on zeolites and silicas. The site already
houses laboratories and pilot demonstration units along with
polymerization testing equipment for Ecovyst's AlphaPol™
polyethylene catalysts.
"With growing consumer demand for plastics, addressing plastic
pollution is crucial for a healthier planet. Zeolyst
International has been at the forefront of innovation for over 35
years. Advanced recycling technologies play a pivotal role in
solving this challenge and contribute to a sustainable future,"
said Kurt Bitting, Chief Executive
Officer of Ecovyst. "This new investment reinforces Zeolyst's
commitment to plastic circularity and is a key enabler for the
continued development of the Opal Infinity™ zeolite product
portfolio," Mr. Bitting added.
Lucy Innes, General Manager for
Zeolyst International, highlighted "We work closely with customers
to develop new zeolite-based advanced materials and catalysts,
moving from lab to pilot to full scale production with quality,
value and speed as our key focus. Advancements are needed to
improve the cost effectiveness of plastic recycling, and we are in
a unique position to develop solutions with our customers.
Our Opal Infinity™ zeolites improve the
efficiency of thermal processes and have the ability to fine tune
product distributions generated in downstream processes, thereby
creating significant value for the processors of plastic
wastes."
ABOUT ECOVYST INC. AND ZEOLYST INTERNATIONAL
Ecovyst Inc. and subsidiaries is a leading integrated and
innovative global provider of advanced materials, specialty
catalysts and services. We support customers globally through our
strategically located network of manufacturing facilities. We
believe that our products and services contribute to improving the
sustainability of the environment.
We have two uniquely positioned specialty businesses:
Ecoservices provides sulfuric acid recycling to the North
American refining industry for the production of alkylate and
provides on-purpose virgin sulfuric acid for water treatment,
mining, and industrial applications; and Advanced Materials
& Catalysts provides finished silica catalysts, catalyst
supports and functionalized silicas necessary to produce high
performing plastics and to enable sustainable chemistry, and
through its Zeolyst joint venture, innovates and supplies specialty
zeolites used in catalysts that support the production of renewable
fuels, remove nitrogen oxides from diesel engine emissions, and
that are broadly applied in refining and petrochemical
processes.
For more information, see the Ecovyst website at
https://www.ecovyst.com and the Zeolyst website at
https://www.zeolyst.com.
Ecovyst Investor Contact:
Gene Shiels
(484) 617 1225
gene.shiels@ecovyst.com
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