Core Insights - Ecolomondo Corporation has appointed Mario Mantaci as Chief Technology Officer to lead technology development and optimization, focusing on the ramp-up of the Hawkesbury TDP facility [1][5][7] Company Overview - Ecolomondo has developed its proprietary Thermal Decomposition Process (TDP) over 25 years, investing over $52 million in its first commercial facility in Hawkesbury, Ontario [2][10] - The company aims to be a leader in sustainable tire recycling and the circular economy, producing reusable commodities from scrap tires [11][14] Technology and Operations - The Hawkesbury facility is designed to process approximately 1 million scrap tires annually, producing around 4,000 MT of recovered carbon black, 5,000 MT of pyrolysis oil, 2,000 MT of steel, and 1,200 MT of process gas [12] - Ecolomondo's TDP technology is more advanced than most pyrolysis technologies, addressing various operational challenges [19] Environmental Impact - The TDP process is expected to reduce GHG emissions by 90% compared to virgin carbon black production, with annual CO2 reductions of 15,000 tons from the Hawkesbury facility and 45,000 tons from the upcoming Shamrock facility [20] Future Plans - Ecolomondo plans to expand its TDP facilities, with the Shamrock facility projected to process 5 million tires per year, yielding significantly higher outputs than the Hawkesbury plant [13][15] - The company is also focused on achieving ISCC certification and implementing ESG initiatives to enhance operational protocols and sustainability [6][16][18]