Apply Carbon invests in a new site in Plouay (56)

Since its acquisition in 2011 by the Belgian group Procotex, Apply Carbon has witnessed strong development. Specializing in cutting and grinding technical fibers (carbon, aramid), the Breton site is positioned in a niche market. New processes have been introduced to expand its expertise and open up to new markets. The firm has invested in technology that converts ground carbon fibers into pellets or flakes. Used to strengthen thermoplastics, in the composition of seals, coatings or even brake pads, these granules give products unprecedented levels of resistance and longevity.

To double production capacities, more than €10 million  was invested in a new building housing around ten highly automated production lines. Currently, in addition to the 56 permanent staff, Apply Carbon relies on around thirty temporary workers to support its operations. In 2023, seven permanent contracts were created, and 10 others are planned for 2024.

“The group has invested heavily in the new Plouay site (Bretagne/Brittany), as part of its development strategy. Apply Carbon benefited from aid of nearly €65,000 from the Brittany region and it also received support from Breizh Fab as part of the “optimize my production” individual challenge. This first finalized investment phase positions us among the global leaders in our field. Today, we want to continue our development to recycle composite parts. The funding and subsidies currently being researched will be entirely dedicated to a technical recycling solution, which also meets the expectations of local stakeholders, within the framework of the Lorient Composite Valley.”

Hervé Cayuela - Chief Executive Officer at Apply Carbon.