Composite Recycling Technology Center

What Composite Recycling Technology Center does

Composite Recycling Technology Center (CRTC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit manufacturing organization founded in 2015 and headquartered in Port Angeles, Washington. The company operates two distinct material technology programs: a carbon fiber recycling operation that reclaims aerospace-grade scrap and converts it into finished composite products, and a forest products operation that thermally modifies Coastal Western Hemlock sourced from the Makah Tribe into construction-grade lumber and panels.

CRTC's carbon fiber product line includes the SwiftNet portable pickleball net featuring a patented Boom carbon-fiber tension system, the Trident and Olympus carbon fiber benches designed for aquatic and public environments, custom OEM manufacturing for Selkirk pickleball nets and Fabtech orthopedic springs, and 100% recycled marine cables for aquaculture operators. The forest products operation uses Maspell Kiln technology to thermally modify lumber at 400°F under vacuum conditions, producing Advanced Cross-Laminated Timber (ACLT) panels used in BOLEH (Built On Lot Engineered Homes) and rapid-deployment military barracks. Patented technologies include the Boom tension system and CarbonCoat coating.

CRTC generates revenue through direct-to-consumer e-commerce (SwiftNet.pro), B2B contract manufacturing for Selkirk and Fabtech, government contracts for military barracks, and quote-based sales of forest products. The company maintains a vertically integrated operation spanning raw material sourcing, thermal modification, cross-lamination, and final assembly. Customer segments span pickleball equipment manufacturers, prosthetics, military/defense, aquatic facilities, tribal housing, and aquaculture, with named enterprise customers including Selkirk, Fabtech Systems, the U.S. Army (Fort Leonard Wood and Fort Greely), the Makah Tribe, and various seaweed farmers from Washington state to New Zealand.

Name

Composite Recycling Technology Center

Legal name

Composite Recycling Technology Center

Website

https://compositerecycling.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Composite Recycling Technology Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit manufacturer in Port Angeles, WA that converts aerospace-grade carbon fiber scrap and undervalued Coastal Western Hemlock into composite products, military barracks, and affordable housing for pickleball, defense, healthcare, and tribal customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Carbon Fiber Products Sales: Manufacturing and selling carbon fiber products including SwiftNet portable pickleball nets, Trident Bench, Olympus Bench, and orthopedic springs. Products are sold directly to consumers (e-commerce) and through B2B partnerships.
2. Forest Products Sales: Selling thermally modified and unmodified lumber including Sitka Spruce, ACLT offcuts, and cross-laminated timber panels. Products sold through the forest product shop and direct inquiry.
3. Contract Manufacturing Services: Providing custom carbon fiber manufacturing services for partners including Selkirk (pickleball nets) and Fabtech (orthopedic springs). Services include prototyping, product development, and manufacturing using carbon fiber.
4. Thermal Modification Services: Modifying lumber provided by clients, accounting for species-specific mass loss during thermal modification to ensure final products meet performance requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CRTC manufactures advanced composite products from two undervalued raw material streams: reclaimed aerospace-grade carbon fiber and thermally modified Coastal Western Hemlock. Core sellable offerings include the SwiftNet portable pickleball net, Trident Bench and Olympus Bench (recycled carbon fiber sports/utility benches), contract-manufactured carbon fiber components for Selkirk pickleball nets and Fabtech orthopedic springs, thermally modified lumber and ACLT panels, military rapid-deployment barracks, and BOLEH engineered housing kits developed with the Makah Tribe.

Product overview

CRTC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit manufacturing organization founded in 2015 in Port Angeles, Washington, that transforms aerospace-grade carbon fiber and undervalued Coastal Western Hemlock wood into advanced composite products. The portfolio centers on two core material streams: (1) Carbon Fiber Products including the SwiftNet® portable pickleball net, Trident Bench, and Olympus Bench (consumer/commercial benches), plus OEM manufacturing for Selkirk and orthopedic springs for Fabtech; (2) Forest Products including thermally modified lumber, ACLT panels, and engineered housing kits (BOLEH and Military Barracks) developed with the Makah Tribe. Services include thermal modification and ACLT processing. The company positions itself as operating at the intersection of material science innovation and sustainable manufacturing, converting waste streams into high-performance products for the pickleball, aquatic facilities, healthcare/mobility, aquaculture, and military/housing sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SwiftNet: High-performance portable pickleball net with patented carbon-fiber tension system.
• Trident Bench
• Olympus Bench
• BOLEH
• Military Barracks
• ACLT

Products and services

• SwiftNet® Portable Pickleball Net A high-performance portable pickleball net engineered for regulation height with a patented carbon fiber tension system (Boom). Weighs 17 lbs with 3-minute single-person setup. Sold direct-to-consumer and to commercial pickleball facilities.
• Trident Bench The world's first carbon fiber sports bench, constructed from recycled aerospace carbon fiber with modular components, CarbonCoat UV-protective finish, and resistance to chlorine and saltwater. Expected lifespan of 50+ years. Available in Single Arm and Bleacher Seat configurations for aquatic centers and public facilities.
• Olympus Bench Carbon fiber bench made with recycled materials and vitrified pigments for long-lasting color. Features graffiti-resistant finish, termite-proof, withstands saltwater and chlorine environments. Weighs 77 lbs with 25-year warranty. Available in 20\" and 26\" seat widths.
• Military Barracks (Rapid Deployment Unit) Rapid deployment military housing units built to standard shipping container dimensions using ACLT and thermal modification. Two-container configuration deployable by 12 workers in 24 hours without cranes. Tested at Fort Leonard Wood, MO (extreme heat) and Fort Greely, AK (Arctic conditions).
• BOLEH (Built On Lot Engineered Homes) Sustainable housing kit program developed with the Makah Tribe, transforming Coastal Western Hemlock into cross-laminated timber home components designed for assembly without cranes. First two-bedroom, one-bath model expected 2026.
• Orthopedic Springs (Fabtech OEM) Carbon fiber orthopedic springs manufactured for Fabtech Systems, integrated into foot and leg braces. Available in over 40 different sizes and thicknesses to support individuals who have lost limb function. Interchangeable design allows spring swaps without replacing the entire brace.
• Marine Cables (Recycled Carbon Fiber) 100% recycled carbon fiber marine cables for aquaculture operations, designed to eliminate microplastics and marine entanglement risks. Customizable systems for kelp and seaweed cultivation from Washington state to New Zealand.
• Selkirk Semi-Permanent Pro Pickleball Net (OEM) OEM-manufactured 100% carbon fiber frame pickleball net for Selkirk. Features regulation dimensions, semi-permanent design with permanent net play characteristics, omnidirectional fold-flat wheels, and wheeled trolley bag. Weighs 85 lbs. Designed and manufactured in Port Angeles.
• Selkirk Labs 001 Pro Net (OEM) OEM-manufactured 100% non-corroding carbon fiber frame portable pickleball net for Selkirk Labs. Maintains regulation height at sidelines and center with taut top cord for permanent-net performance. Total weight 85 lbs with setup time under 30 minutes.
• Thermally Modified Sitka Spruce Thermally modified lumber processed at 400°F using Maspell Kiln technology, priced at $3.25 per board foot with 5,000 board feet available. Enhanced durability, decay resistance, and dimensional stability.
• Unmodified Sitka Spruce Raw Sitka Spruce lumber priced at $1.35 per board foot with 62,000 board feet available. In-store pickup only at Port Angeles.
• ACLT Offcuts & End Cuts Bulk mix of 3-inch thick thermally modified hemlock ACLT offcuts and end cuts, varying in length and width. Quote-based pricing per pallet.
• Mix Grade Thermally Modified Lumber Mixed grade thermally modified planks with varying amounts and wood types; quote-based pricing.
• Thermal Modification & ACLT Processing Services Wood processing services using Maspell Kiln technology to thermally modify lumber at 400°F under vacuum conditions, creating Advanced Cross-Laminated Timber (ACLT) panels with enhanced decay resistance, dimensional stability, and 25-year estimated lifespan.

Quantifiable outcome

• Diverted millions of pounds of carbon fiber from landfills
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Makah TribecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2024CRTC partners with the Makah Tribe in a cutting-edge lumber venture. The tribe manages 30,000 acres of Coastal Western Hemlock timberland near Neah Bay, WA. CRTC built a sawmill for the tribe and purchases 80% of the harvested hemlock for thermal modification and cross-lamination. The partnership aims to create jobs for tribal members and provide affordable housing opportunities. CRTC received Recompete grant funding to support this partnership for creating new jobs and housing.
• SelkirkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSelkirk is a family-run pickleball company that employs over 100 people in the Pacific Northwest. CRTC manufactures their Semi-Permanent Pickleball Net and Selkirk Labs 001 Pro Net. Products are designed and manufactured in Port Angeles, WA, with regular shipments to Selkirk. Selkirk promotes the growth of pickleball while highlighting family-oriented community values.
• FabtechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFabtech is a people-first prosthetic and orthotic central fabricator, distributor, and product development company. CRTC manufactures over 40 different sizes and thicknesses of carbon fiber springs for Fabtech's foot and leg braces that support individuals who have lost limb function. Springs are interchangeable within braces, eliminating need for entire device replacement.
• Port of Port AngelesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRTC received approval from the Port of Port Angeles for a major expansion that nearly doubled the size of their operation near the airport.
• 4PA (18th Street Cleanup)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCRTC partnered with 4PA to clean up and maintain 18th Street in Port Angeles as part of community involvement and giving back initiatives.
• Pennies for QuartersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRTC partnered with Pennies for Quarters to build two dozen tiny homes using CRTC's advanced cross-laminated timber system for the Fremont Housing Navigation Center.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kebony: Norwegian producer of thermally modified softwood for decking, cladding, and structural applications. Closely comparable thermal modification technology and go-to-market.
• Thermory: Estonian manufacturer of thermally modified wood products for construction and exterior applications. Closest peer for CRTC's Maspell Kiln thermal modification and ACLT process.
• Mallinda: U.S. company developing recycled carbon fiber composite parts. Comparable in using reclaimed aerospace-grade carbon fiber to manufacture finished structural products.
• Carbon Conversions: U.S. recycler of carbon fiber composites into reusable products for industrial markets. Comparable recycling-based carbon fiber manufacturing model.
• Accsys Technologies (Accoya): Public company producing Accoya acetylated wood with enhanced durability and dimensional stability. Comparable modified-wood technology and outdoor construction applications.
• SmartLam: U.S. manufacturer of cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels for commercial and residential construction. Comparable CLT/structural engineered wood product line to CRTC's ACLT.
• ELG Carbon Fibre: UK-based recycler of aerospace-grade carbon fiber scrap into reusable products and intermediates. Most directly comparable to CRTC's carbon fiber reclamation and conversion business.
• Vartega: U.S. recycler of carbon fiber scrap into reusable feedstock for composites. Closely comparable upstream carbon fiber reclamation technology and end-product conversion.

Regional players

• DR Johnson Wood Innovations: Oregon-based CLT and glulam manufacturer serving U.S. West Coast construction markets. Regionally comparable engineered wood manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest.

Emerging players

• Selkirk Sport: CRTC's largest pickleball OEM customer and a leading pickleball equipment brand. Comparable as a pickleball net manufacturer using CRTC's carbon fiber; relevant for understanding the addressable market for SwiftNet.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crtcwa
• Facebookfacebook.com/compositeswa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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