PMR USA invests $6M in AI-enabled facility near Charlotte, NC

PMR USA has announced a $6 million investment in a new 25,000-square-foot facility just outside Charlotte, North Carolina, in Gastonia, reinforcing what it says is its long-term growth strategy and commitment to advancing innovation and operational excellence in the catalytic converter processing industry.

PMR, which is headquartered in Quebec, with U.S. operations in North Las Vegas, Nevada, says the project marks a major regional investment and highlights its continued confidence in the future of catalytic converter recycling across North America.

Scheduled to open in early 2026, the new facility will feature custom-engineered, artificial intelligence- (AI-) integrated machinery. The machinery, which PMR developed in-house, will enable seamless, “one-touch” processing, according to the company, reducing material handling, increasing security and tripling the output of traditional systems while enabling real-time mass balancing. PMR says these advancements will boost efficiency significantly and provide transparency into converter processing. 

"Our approach is simple—we’re building something new, engineered to exceed what came before,” Christian Thibault, CEO of PMR USA, says. “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.”