Sustainable Materials Lehigh Technologies produces micronized rubber powders (MRP) from end-of-life rubber using cryogenic turbo mill technology, offering a sustainable raw material that can reduce costs by up to 50%, presenting a compelling value proposition for tire manufacturers, rubber product producers, and OEMs focused on circular economy and cost reduction.
Largest Capacity With a capacity of over 140 million pounds per year and the backing of Michelin, Lehigh holds the largest known capacity in its niche, enabling reliable supply to large tire and rubber component producers and potential to scale for growing demand.
Strategic Partnerships Michelin acquired Lehigh in 2017 and has since collaborated to advance sustainability goals, suggesting strong adoption potential among major tire and mobility players seeking integrated MRPs and long-term supplier relationships.
Innovation Center Lehigh operates a state-of-the-art Applications & Development Center to optimize formulations and testing with customers, offering co-development opportunities for new MRPs tailored to specific products, markets, or performance criteria.
Awards & Recognition Recognition as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer and Bloomberg New Energy Pioneer, along with sustainability awards, enhances credibility and can be leveraged in outreach to sustainability-focused procurement teams and corporate buyers prioritizing innovative, eco-friendly materials.