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Reju Unveils Research and Development Center in Pennsylvania

On July 1, 2026, Reju, a leader in textile regeneration through the textile-to-textile model, announced the inauguration of its first research and development (R&D) center in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. This groundbreaking facility is Reju's first dedicated R&D site in North America and aims to accelerate the company's advancements in recycling technologies and the development of next-generation circular solutions.

Located within Technip Energies' existing Advanced Materials and Catalysts research center, this new laboratory is set to enhance Reju's scientific capabilities, bridging innovative research with commercially scalable solutions. Gregory Breyta, Reju's Director of Research and Development, stated, "I am thrilled to join such an innovative company and to be part of a team pushing this technology toward industrialization while supporting the infrastructure for real, large-scale textile recycling."

The opening of the R&D center signifies a strategic shift as Reju transitions its main research team from the IBM Almaden Research Center in San Jose, California. This move marks an important milestone as it relocates the pioneering team behind Reju's Volcat depolymerization technology, a method that chemically recycles polyester into reusable feedstock.

The Conshohocken facility will focus on a wide spectrum of development activities, ranging from early feasibility analyses to kilogram-scale production. Key areas of research will include polyester recycling, solutions for blended fabrics, and new pathways in circular chemistry, which will facilitate rapid iterations and expedite the transition from conceptual designs to industrial reality.

Moreover, the R&D center will play an essential role in developing and validating technologies intended for future Regeneration Hubs—Reju's planned facilities across the globe dedicated to textile regeneration. By situating its center within Technip Energies' infrastructure, Reju gains direct access to extensive expertise in catalysis, process development, technology integration, and industrial scaling.

The establishment of this R&D hub is part of Reju's broader strategy to build a closed-loop recycling ecosystem that transforms worn-out textiles back into high-quality products. This center joins Reju's expanding global infrastructure, which includes its first textile-to-textile site, Regeneration Hub Zero, in Frankfurt, Germany, as well as upcoming hubs in Sittard, Netherlands; Lacq, France; and Rochester, New York, USA.

Together, these facilities will create a replicable global circular infrastructure, designed to convert today's textile waste into tomorrow's resources, Breyta emphasized.

Reju is dedicated to innovating solutions for the regeneration of polyester textiles and PET plastic waste, driven by a mission to unlock infinite possibilities within a world of limited resources. With its parent company Technip Energies, Reju is set to create a global textile recycling system that facilitates the regeneration and reintegration of polyester textiles into the market. More information about the company can be found at Reju's Website.

Technip Energies, a global leader in technology and engineering, plays a crucial role in developing key markets related to energy, decarbonization, and circular economy efforts. With a workforce of over 18,000 employees across 35 countries, Technip aims to align prosperity with sustainability for a long-lasting world. In 2025, Technip Energies reported revenues of €7.2 billion and is publicly listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange. Additional information can be accessed at Technip's Website.