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, that operates two distinct product verticals. In carbon fiber, CRTC redirects discarded aerospace-grade carbon fiber from landfills and converts it into branded consumer products (the SwiftNet portable pickleball net, Trident and Olympus carbon fiber sports benches), OEM goods manufactured for partners (Selkirk's Semi-Permanent Pro Net and Selkirk Labs 001 Pro Net, orthopedic carbon fiber springs produced exclusively for Fabtech Systems), custom marine cables for aquaculture, and engineering services for clients needing carbon fiber prototypes or production runs. In forest products, CRTC runs the Building Innovation Center (BIC), where it operates proprietary Maspell Kiln thermal modification technology (vacuum-sealed treatment at up to 400°F) to transform Coastal Western Hemlock sourced from the Makah Tribe into durable, decay-resistant lumber and Advanced Cross-Laminated Timber (ACLT) panels used for rapid-deployment military barracks and the BOLEH affordable housing line.

The company generates revenue through a mix of direct-to-consumer e-commerce (swiftnet.pro for SwiftNet), OEM/contract manufacturing for enterprise partners (Selkirk, Fabtech), direct sales of thermally modified lumber and ACLT offcuts at unit prices such as $3.25/board foot (modified) and $1.35/board foot (unmodified), custom manufacturing services quoted via scope-of-work consultations, and government contracts (U.S. Department of Defense for ACLT barracks deployed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in July 2025 and Fort Greely, Alaska in February 2026). Distribution combines owned e-commerce, third-party resellers (PickleballCentral), and direct enterprise sales. Named customers span recreational sports (Selkirk, PickleballCentral, pickleball players globally), medical devices (Fabtech Systems for prosthetics and orthotics), government (Fort Leonard Wood, Fort Greely, Shore Aquatic Center, Fremont Housing Center), and nonprofit/community channels (Pennies for Quarters, Port Angeles Salvation Army, the Makah Tribe).

CRTC is governed by an independent board (Chair Stephen Van Dyck, Treasurer Rahul Shendure, and others) and led by CEO Dave Walter, with approximately 30-40+ named team members across engineering, production, finance, and customer-facing roles. Operations are supported by a 91.2 kW solar array commissioned in July 2016 that offsets roughly 20% of facility power consumption and has avoided an estimated 531 tons of CO₂ to date. Recent strategic moves include a Port of Port Angeles-approved facility expansion that will nearly double operational footprint, integration with the Makah Tribe sawmill and 80% offtake of harvested hemlock, and a $437,000 Recompete grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce awarded in September 2024.

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

CRTC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit manufacturer in Port Angeles, Washington that converts recycled aerospace-grade carbon fiber into consumer and OEM products (SwiftNet pickleball nets, Trident and Olympus benches, orthopedic springs for Fabtech) and thermally modifies Coastal Western Hemlock from the Makah Tribe into ACLT panels for military barracks and affordable housing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Composite Manufacturing

NAICS

Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (3212)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) Manufacturing (IMAMACAF)

Keywords

• Carbon fiber recycling
• Thermally modified lumber
• Composite manufacturing services
• Cross-laminated timber panels
• Advanced composite products

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

Revenue model

1. Carbon Fiber Product Sales: Sale of finished products manufactured from recycled aerospace-grade carbon fiber including SwiftNet portable pickleball nets, Trident Bench, Olympus Bench systems, and custom plate products for medical and sports industries.
2. Thermally Modified Lumber and ACLT Sales: Sale of thermally modified wood products including Sitka Spruce at $3.25/board foot and unmodified Sitka Spruce at $1.35/board foot, plus ACLT offcuts and end cuts. Products sourced from Makah Tribe partnership.
3. Custom Manufacturing Services: Engineering and manufacturing services for clients with carbon fiber prototype needs or established products requiring manufacturing. Collaboration begins with phone consultation, includes brainstorming, and results in detailed scope of work and custom quotations for engineering and tooling expenses.
4. OEM/Contract Manufacturing: Manufacturing products for established brands under white-label arrangements. CRTC manufactures Selkirk's Semi-Permanent Pro Pickleball Net and Selkirk Labs 001 Pro Net, as well as orthopedic springs exclusively for Fabtech Systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CRTC is a nonprofit advanced composites manufacturer that intercepts millions of pounds of discarded aerospace-grade carbon fiber and undervalued Coastal Western Hemlock, then transforms these inputs into high-performance products. Its portfolio spans consumer carbon fiber goods (SwiftNet portable pickleball nets, Trident and Olympus benches), OEM contract manufacturing for brands such as Selkirk and Fabtech Systems (orthopedic springs, pickleball nets), thermally modified lumber and Advanced Cross-Laminated Timber (ACLT) panels produced via the proprietary Maspell Kiln process, and engineered building solutions including rapid-deployment Military Barracks and BOLEH affordable housing kits.

Product overview

CRTC is a nonprofit manufacturing organization offering advanced composite products made from recycled aerospace carbon fiber and thermally modified wood materials. The product portfolio includes carbon fiber consumer products (SwiftNet® portable pickleball nets, Trident Bench™ and Olympus Bench™ carbon fiber sports benches, orthopedic springs for Fabtech, and marine cables), manufactured OEM products (Selkirk pickleball nets), engineered wood products (thermal modification services, ACLT panels), and housing solutions (Military Barracks rapid deployment units, BOLEH engineered homes). The company operates a Building Innovation Center (BIC) in Port Angeles, Washington, and partners with the Makah Tribe for sustainably sourced Coastal Western Hemlock.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SwiftNet: High-performance portable pickleball net engineered for perfect regulation height, robust top tape tension, and effortless setup. Features a patented carbon-fiber tension system called the Boom.
• Trident Bench
• Olympus Bench
• BOLEH
• BIC

Products and services

• SwiftNet Portable Pickleball Net High-performance portable pickleball net engineered for regulation height and tension, featuring a patented Boom carbon-fiber tension system, corrosion-resistant anodized aluminum legs, and reinforced vinyl netting; weighs 17 lbs and sets up in 3 minutes by one person. Targeted at recreational and competitive pickleball players seeking a regulation-compliant portable net.
• Trident Bench World's first carbon fiber sports bench featuring modular components, chlorine and saltwater resistance, and CarbonCoat thermally fused polymer coating; delivers 50+ year performance and is targeted at aquatic centers, public facilities, and locker rooms needing corrosion-resistant, easy-to-sanitize seating.
• Olympus Bench Carbon fiber bench built from recycled carbon fiber with vitrified pigments for durable color, graffiti resistance, and resistance to saltwater and chlorine; weighs 77 lbs and carries a 25-year warranty. Used by public facilities, housing navigation centers, and community spaces.
• Carbon Fiber Orthopedic Springs Over 40 sizes and thicknesses of carbon fiber orthopedic springs manufactured exclusively for Fabtech Systems for integration into foot and leg braces supporting individuals who have lost limb function. Delivered as a contract-manufactured component for the medical/prosthetic device industry.
• Carbon Fiber Marine Cables 100% recycled carbon fiber marine cables engineered for kelp and seaweed aquaculture operations; designed to be microplastic-free, eliminate marine entanglement hazards, and enable narrower row spacing for higher crop yields. Supplied to seaweed and kelp farmers.
• Selkirk Semi-Permanent Pro Pickleball Net (OEM) 100% carbon fiber frame pickleball net with regulation dimensions (36"-34"-36" by 22 feet wide), weighing 85 lbs, manufactured by CRTC for Selkirk under an OEM arrangement. Designed for high-level competitive play at clubs and tournament facilities.
• Selkirk Labs 001 Pro Net (OEM) Portable pickleball net with a 100% non-corroding carbon fiber frame, semi-permanent design with under-30-minute setup and a wheeled transport bag; manufactured by CRTC for Selkirk under an OEM arrangement.
• Rapid Deployment Military Barracks (ACLT) Rapid deployment military barracks constructed from ACLT panels, built to standard shipping container dimensions and shipped as a two-container configuration. Twelve workers can assemble the unit in 24 working hours without heavy machinery; deployed at Fort Leonard Wood, MO (July 2025, 100°F heat test) and Fort Greely, AK (February 2026, -25°F cold test) by the U.S. Department of Defense.
• BOLEH (Built On Lot Engineered Homes) Sustainable housing kits fabricated from thermally modified Coastal Western Hemlock ACLT panels, designed to be assembled on-lot without cranes so that tribal members and homeowners can self-build. First two-bedroom, one-bath model targeted for completion in 2026 in partnership with the Makah Tribe.
• Thermal Modification Services Contract thermal wood modification service using the proprietary Maspell Kiln process at temperatures up to 400°F in a vacuum-sealed environment; produces lumber with decay resistance, termite resistance, water resistance, and dimensional stability without chemicals. Offered to builders, contractors, and wood-product companies.
• Advanced Cross-Laminated Timber (ACLT) Panels Structural cross-laminated timber panels produced from thermally modified Coastal Western Hemlock sourced from the Makah Tribe; used for building applications including barracks, housing, and specialty construction requiring enhanced durability and resistance.
• Thermally Modified Sitka Spruce Lumber Thermally modified Sitka Spruce lumber sold at $3.25 per board foot (approximately 5,000 board feet available), providing enhanced durability, decay resistance, and dimensional stability through 400°F heat treatment. Available for in-store pickup at the Port Angeles facility for builders, woodworkers, and contractors.
• Unmodified Sitka Spruce Lumber Standard untreated Sitka Spruce lumber sold at $1.35 per board foot with approximately 62,000 board feet available, supplied in bulk for construction, cabinetry, and general building applications.
• ACLT Offcuts and End Cuts Bulk mix of 3-inch thick thermally modified hemlock ACLT offcuts and end cuts, varying in length and width, sold quote-based per pallet for secondary construction use, furniture, or creative builds.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17 lbs portable pickleball net - lightest and strongest available, sets up in 3 minutes by one person
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Port of Port AngelescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2024Port of Port Angeles approved CRTC's major expansion that will nearly double the size of their operation near the airport. Expansion enables increased manufacturing capacity for ACLT products and carbon fiber recycling operations.
• Makah TribecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic partnership with Makah Tribe for sustainable timber sourcing and housing development. CRTC partnered with Makah Tribe managing 30,000 acres of Coastal Western Hemlock timberland. CRTC built a sawmill for the tribe and purchases 80% of harvested hemlock for thermal modification and ACLT processing. Partnership aims to transform undervalued hemlock into sustainable housing for tribal communities, including the BOLEH (Built On Lot Engineered Homes) initiative expected to complete first two-bedroom model in 2026.
• SelkirkcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCRTC manufactures Selkirk Semi-Permanent Pro Pickleball Net and Selkirk Labs 001 Pro Net under OEM arrangement. Selkirk is a family-run company employing over 100 people in the Pacific Northwest. CRTC ships pallets regularly to Selkirk for distribution. The net features 100% carbon fiber frame, regulation dimensions, and is trusted by professionals for high-level competitive play.
• Fabtech SystemscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCRTC exclusively manufactures carbon fiber orthopedic springs for Fabtech Systems. Fabtech is a prosthetic and orthotic central fabricator, distributor, and product development company providing adaptable mobility solutions. CRTC manufactures over 40 different sizes and thicknesses of springs for integration into foot and leg braces supporting individuals who have lost limb function.
• PickleballCentralminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPickleballCentral is a distributor for SwiftNet portable pickleball nets, committed to the best service and best selection in online pickleball equipment and apparel. They care about the positive impact pickleball brings to people's lives.
• Makah Saw MillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSawmill built by CRTC for the Makah Tribe in Neah Bay, WA where the tribe harvests and dries Coastal Western Hemlock. The sawmill enables the tribe to process timber from their 30,000 acres of timberland before selling to CRTC.
• Pennies for QuarterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between CRTC and Pennies for Quarters to build two dozen tiny homes using CRTC's advanced cross-laminated timber system. This addresses affordable housing needs through innovative construction materials.
• Local FarmsminorOthersCRTC partnered with local farms to ensure wood waste is responsibly managed, avoiding contributions to landfills. Partnership supports sustainability and resource efficiency in wood product operations.
• Fremont Housing CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFremont, CA Housing Navigation Center utilizes 19 Olympus Benches from CRTC to combat homelessness. The benches provide durable, graffiti-resistant seating for the facility.
• 4PA (18th Street Cleanup)minorOthersCRTC partnered with 4PA to clean up and maintain 18th Street as part of community involvement commitment. CRTC sends two team members to Port Angeles Food Bank monthly to serve and support.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SmartLam NA: One of North America's largest manufacturers of cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam beams, serving commercial, multifamily, and mass-timber construction. Directly comparable to CRTC's ACLT panel production using Coastal Western Hemlock.
• Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation: Canadian mass-timber manufacturer producing CLT, glulam, and engineered wood for commercial and institutional construction. Closely comparable to CRTC's ACLT offering and end-markets in low-rise and rapid-deployment building applications.
• Sterling Structural: U.S. manufacturer of CLT and structural engineered wood products serving commercial and residential construction. Comparable to CRTC's ACLT panel business with substantially larger production capacity.
• Martco (RoyOMartin): U.S. forest products manufacturer producing plywood, OSB, and engineered wood panels. Comparable to CRTC's thermally modified lumber and ACLT panel manufacturing on a broader scale, with vertically integrated timber sourcing.

Broad incumbents

• Binderholz: Austrian family-owned mass-timber producer (CLT, glulam, BBS) and broad forest-products company. Comparable as a larger, established incumbent in the same engineered-wood space where CRTC competes via ACLT.
• Stora Enso: Major Nordic forest products and biomaterials company with a global CLT and mass-timber business (Stora Enso Wood Products). Comparable as a broad incumbent with established CLT distribution that competes for the same end-uses as CRTC's ACLT.
• Boise Cascade Company: U.S. manufacturer and distributor of engineered wood products (I-joists, LVL) and plywood. Adjacent to CRTC's forest products business, with overlapping customers in residential and commercial construction and broader distribution reach.
• Hexcel Corporation: Global manufacturer of advanced composites including carbon fiber reinforcements and prepregs for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Broad incumbent adjacent to CRTC's recycled-carbon-fiber composites business, with substantially larger scale and aerospace certifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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