NEXTCHEM Commissioned by Röhm for Feasibility Study on a PMMA Chemical Recycling Plant in Germany

• NEXTCHEM will develop a specific site feasibility study for a chemical plastics recycling plant, fully integrated into Röhm's existing site, to process 5,000 tons of PMMA annually.

• Compared to conventional methods, NEXTCHEM's proprietary NXRe™ technology can reduce the carbon footprint of methyl methacrylate (MMA) and its corresponding polymer PMMA by over 90%.

• This project builds on the strategic partnership between NEXTCHEM and Röhm. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of methacrylate chemicals, Röhm and NEXTCHEM officially announced their cooperation in December 2024, aiming to jointly strengthen the PMMA circularity system in Europe.

December 19, 2025 - MAIRE announced that MyRemono, part of its subsidiary NEXTCHEM, has been awarded a feasibility study project by Röhm, a global leader in methacrylate chemicals. Röhm operates production and R&D sites in Europe, North America, and China. The project envisages the construction of a plant for the chemical recycling of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) waste at Röhm's production site in Worms, southwestern Germany. This initiative aligns with Röhm's goal to completely eliminate the landfilling and incineration of PMMA-related production waste by 2030, further demonstrating its commitment to advancing the circular economy in the PMMA industry and sustainable material innovation.

The planned facility will utilize NEXTCHEM's proprietary NXRe™ technology, an advanced and efficient molten metal depolymerization process for the continuous chemical recycling of PMMA. NEXTCHEM's proprietary, modular NXRe™ technology continuously depolymerizes PMMA waste (from pre- and post-consumer streams) into ultra-pure recycled methyl methacrylate (r-MMA) of virgin quality. The plant is designed for a capacity of 5,000 tons per year and will be fully integrated into Röhm's existing PMMA production infrastructure.

Compared to current methods for virgin MMA production, the recycled MMA produced via the NXRe™ technology is expected to reduce the carbon footprint by more than 90%. This significant reduction is driven by the circular approach, where PMMA waste (classified as Secondary Raw Material (SRM)) is used as feedstock, replacing fossil-based feedstock for virgin MMA production and eliminating emissions associated with its extraction and processing.

This project marks another milestone in laying the groundwork for licensing the NXRe™ PMMA technology, while the construction of the first industrial-scale plant in Italy is currently underway and expected to be completed in 2026.

"We are thrilled to contribute to Röhm's ambitious sustainability targets with our cutting-edge NXRe™ PMMA technology," said Fabio Fritelli, General Manager of NEXTCHEM. "This feasibility study for a fully integrated chemical recycling plant in Germany represents a significant step forward in scaling advanced recycling solutions and underscores the pivotal role of strategic cooperation in driving the energy transition. By working together, we are enhancing the circularity system for PMMA in Europe, supporting a lower carbon future."

MAIRE S.p.A. is a leading technology and engineering group focused on driving the energy transition. It provides integrated Engineering & Construction (E&C) solutions for the downstream market and offers sustainable technology solutions through three business segments: Sustainable Fertilizers, Low-Carbon Energy Carriers, and Circular Solutions. MAIRE operates in about 50 countries, with approximately 10,500 employees, supported by around 50,000 professionals engaged in its projects worldwide.