To inspire and grow the global composite recycling community through innovation in technology and manufacturing, that transforms carbon fiber scrap into products that positively impact people’s lives and our environment.

OUR MISSION

LIVING OUR MISSION

As stewards of our global community, we are dedicated to giving back through collaborative teamwork, service, and the development of impactful products.

Composite Recycling Technology Center was founded in Port Angeles, Washington in 2015 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit manufacturing organization with a clear mission:

Keep aerospace-grade carbon fiber out of landfills and transform it into high-performance products.

The Olympic Peninsula has a strong aerospace manufacturing presence, and large amounts of excess or end-of-life carbon fiber are being discarded. CRTC was created to solve that problem by reclaiming this advanced material and giving it new life. In 2024, CRTC Ranks Among Highest Scoring Businesses on Inc.’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2024.

GIVING BACK

18th Street Clean Up

The Composite Recycling Technology Center has partnered with 4PA to clean up and maintain 18th St.

As part of our commitment to community involvement, CRTC sends two team members to the Port Angeles Food Bank to serve and support wherever needed.

Local Food Bank

The core of who we are is to make a positive impact on our environment and our community. Stewarding 18th Street is one way we can give back to our community and be the change we wish to see in the world.
— Joel Lippold, CRTC's first employee

CRTC & MAKAH TRIBE

CRTC PARTNERS WITH MAKAH TRIBE IN CUTTING EDGE LUMBER VENTURE

“PORT ANGELES – Composite Recycle Technology Center (CRTC) recently got approval from the Port of Port Angeles for a major expansion, which will nearly double the size of their operation near the airport…”

“The Composite Recycling Technology Center, originally formed to create products from recycled carbon fiber, embarked on a completely different project that didn't involve carbon fiber: constructing new cabinets for the Port Angeles Salvation Army…” - Peninsula Daily News

The Trident Bench was launched as part of a remodel project completed by the Shore Aquatic Center (SAC) in Port Angeles, WA. SAC purchased over 400 lineal feet of the Trident Bench™ for crowd seating in the pool area as well as in all the locker rooms.

Shore Aquatic Center Project

Port Angeles Salvation Army

Pennies For Quarters

Fremont Housing Center

The Composite Recycling Technology Center and Pennies for Quarters have teamed up to build two dozen tiny homes using CRTC’s advanced cross-laminated timber system, it was announced this week.

The Fremont, CA Housing Navigation Center utilizes 19 Olympus Benches from the CRTC to combat homelessness.