Apr 30, 2025
New AI integration set to triple processing output and set new standards for efficiency and transparency in converter recycling.
Gastonia, NC – May 1, 2025 — PMR USA is proud to announce a $6 million investment in a new 25,000-square-foot facility just outside Charlotte, in Gastonia, North Carolina. This move reinforces PMR’s long-term growth strategy and commitment to advancing innovation and operational excellence in the catalytic converter processing industry.
Scheduled to open in early 2026, the new facility will feature custom-engineered, AI-integrated machinery—developed in-house—to enable seamless, “one-touch” processing. This “one-touch” processing system, will reduce material handling, increase security, and triple the output of traditional systems – all while enabling real time mass balancing. These advancements will significantly boost efficiency and provide industry-leading transparency within converter processing.
"Our approach is simple—we’re building something new, engineered to exceed what came before. In a space where margins are tight, evolving our operations is essential to securing our future. We’re proud to be the first converter processor to integrate AI technology into our processing lines, making our operations more future-ready and efficient,” said Christian Thibault, CEO of PMR USA.
The project marks a major regional investment and highlights PMR’s continued confidence in the future of catalytic converter recycling across North America.
About PMRWith over 25 years of industry experience, PMR is a trusted catalytic converter processor that helps recyclers unlock more value through transparency, innovation, and data-driven insights. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and rapid settlements, PMR offers the most complete package in the industry. Learn more at www.pmrcc.com.
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