Westlake(US:WLK) ZACKS·2025-06-16 14:35Core Insights - Westlake Corporation's Epoxy unit has partnered with Alpha Recyclage Composites to enhance recycling capacity for carbon fiber composite materials [1][8] - The partnership aims to support Westlake's composite customers in developing circular options by recovering carbon fibers for reuse in new applications [1][3] Group 1 - Alpha Recyclage Composites will utilize its patented steam pyrolysis process to recycle carbon-fiber-reinforced composites while maintaining their performance qualities [2][3] - The company plans to expand its batch unit to a semi-continuous operation, targeting a recycling capacity of 1,000 metric tons of waste carbon fiber composites annually by 2027 [2][3] Group 2 - This initiative aligns with sustainability goals and will complement Westlake's EpoVIVE portfolio of resin grades [3][8] - The partnership is expected to provide additional circularity options for the composites value chain, enhancing profitability for Alpha Recyclage Composites [3][8]