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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Cyclic Materials Plans Mesa, Arizona, Recycling Operations

04/26/2025
Advanced recycling company Cyclic Materials plans to establish operations in Mesa, Arizona. The $20 million project is expected to create 30 jobs.

The new facility will be focused on the mechanical separation of permanent magnets from end-of-life products previously not recovered, using the company’s proprietary MagCycle? process. Operations are scheduled to begin in early 2026.

“We are excited to begin commercial operations in the U.S. in early 2026,” said Ahmad Ghahreman, CEO and co-founder of Cyclic Materials. “We have chosen the vibrant Southwest for our first U.S. and global site to be close to feedstock that will support our mission to address the global supply-demand imbalance for rare earth materials. By developing circular supply chains, we can reduce dependence on overseas sources and secure a more stable REE supply for the future.”

Cyclic Materials’ proprietary technologies are capable of economically and sustainably recovering critical raw materials from end-of-life electric vehicle motors, wind turbines, MRI machines, and data center electronic waste. The company has forged strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Solvay, Vattenfall, Synetiq, and VACUUMSCHMELZE to recycle magnets containing REEs and establish a circular supply chain.

“Cyclic Materials’ facility showcases Arizona’s global attractiveness for high-tech industries,” noted Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “With this state-of-the-art facility, Cyclic Materials will strengthen Arizona’s renewable energy ecosystem and further our leadership in emerging technologies.”

“Investing in the circular economy is vital for Greater Phoenix to continue its development as a world-class region for companies and people,” added Chris Camacho, President and CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council. "Cyclic Materials compliments the strong presence of data centers and EV manufacturers in the region, creating a more sustainable supply chain while strengthening the domestic availability of rare earth elements and other critical resources."

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