Catack-H and Lineat Partnered on Regenerated Carbon Fiber
The two firms signed an agreement to develop and distribute high-performance recycled composite materials.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Materials Science
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Catack-H and Lineat have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-develop regenerated carbon fiber materials. The partnership focuses on creating unidirectional prepreg tapes for the automotive, aerospace, electronics, and sports equipment industries.
Why it matters
This collaboration aims to address the performance disparity between recycled materials and virgin carbon fiber. By localizing supply chains, the companies intend to improve the commercial viability of sustainable composites for industrial applications.
The process integrates regenerated carbon fibers with fiber alignment and tape manufacturing technology to produce unidirectional prepreg tapes. This method seeks to match the structural characteristics of virgin carbon fiber at a scale suitable for industrial deployment.
The players
Catack-H
A Hwaseong-based company specializing in composite materials and manufacturing.
Lineat
A Chepstow-based firm focused on fiber alignment and tape manufacturing technology.
The details
The partnership uses fiber alignment techniques to organize reclaimed material, which is then processed through tape manufacturing machinery. By integrating these regenerated fibers into unidirectional prepreg tapes—sheets of reinforcement material pre-impregnated with a resin system—the firms aim to create composites that function as direct replacements for standard carbon fiber. Initial activities will focus on product validation and early deployment within the Asia-Pacific region.
Timeline
September 2026: Catack-H and Lineat signed the memorandum of understanding.
Immediately: Joint initiatives under the partnership officially began.
The Tech Race
This collaboration follows the broader industry trend of adopting circular economy principles to reduce raw material reliance in high-performance manufacturing. It positions the companies against established producers of virgin carbon fiber who currently dominate the aerospace and automotive supply chains.
The partnership aims to scale production of these composite solutions for markets including automotive and electronics. While current deployment is focused on the Asia-Pacific region, the companies plan to expand their distribution network globally.
The takeaway
The success of this collaboration will be measured by the ability to scale production while maintaining the structural integrity required by the aerospace and sports equipment sectors. Interested observers should monitor future announcements regarding initial market validation results in the Asia-Pacific region.
Further reading
For broader trends in structural engineering and sustainable material development, visit Materials Science.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Compositesworld.
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