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wbjournal.com | April 6, 2026 | Worcester Business Journal 21 MANUFACTURING F O C U S Industry subsector: Recycling and materials recovery Founded: 2012 Employees: 38 Top executives: Dan Nguyen, founder; Joe Nguyen, vice president; Jason Greenlaw, director of project management Primary product: Mattress, e-waste, and furniture recycling LRP Recycling manages large-scale recycling projects for mattresses, furniture, and electronic waste, serving clients such as hotels, universities, military bases, and municipalities. e Holliston company oversees the full process, including on-site removal, transportation, and material breakdown. Its operations depend on coordination with logistics partners, recycling processors, and manufac- turers that reuse recovered materials. Materials such as steel, wood, foam, and textiles are separated and sent to downstream users for incorporation into new products, requiring consis- tent communication across multiple partners to meet quality standards. Since its founding, LRP has com- pleted more than 4,300 projects and diverted 17,694 truckloads of material from landfills. In the past year, the company handled more than 250 projects and diverted more than 700 tractor-trailer loads, while building processes to man- age high-volume work across multiple materials. Its operations are structured to handle projects across multiple sites while maintaining consistent execution and material recovery. COLLABORATION IN MANUFACTURING LRP Recycling, in Holliston Total locations: Three Industry subsector: Metal powder and advanced materials manufacturing Founded: 2024 Employees: 16 Top executives: Brad Richards, co- founder and CEO; Joe Heelan, co- founder, chief operating officer, and chief technology officer Primary product: Additive manufacturing powder feedstock Founded two years ago, Powders on Demand produces engineered metal powders used in additive manufactur- ing and repair applications, supplying materials to aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. e company focuses on designing powders at the microstructural level, tailoring materials to meet specific performance requirements and reduce the time customers spend testing and qualifying them for use. In 2025, Powders on Demand received a $200,000 state grant to sup- port development of a new manufac- turing line for ultra-high-temperature powders. e project includes plans for a plasma arc melting furnace to produce high-purity metal ingots from materials such as tungsten, tantalum, and titanium. e company has shipped 40,000 pounds of powder while expanding operations across three Central Massa- chusetts locations. Its materials are oen used in repair applications, where small amounts of powder can extend the life of larger components, reducing the need for replacement. RISING STAR Powders on Demand, in Worcester and Leominster W W Working in Central MA to support English language and skills development for a stronger workforce masshirecentral.com peakmedicalacademy.com MassHire Central Region Workforce Board is an EEO Employer. Auxiliary aids or services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. MassHire Programs & Services are funded in part by US Department of Labor (USDOL) Employment and Training Administration grants as well as non-federal funded grants. (Additional details furnished upon request.) MassHire North Central Workforce Board and Career Center provides comprehensive no-cost employment and training services for employers and jobseekers. www.masshirenorthcentralwb.com MassHire North Central Workforce Board is an EEO Employer. Auxiliary aids or services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. MassHire Programs & Services are funded in part by US Department of Labor (USDOL) Employment and Training Administration grants as well as non-federal funded grants. (Additional details furnished upon request.)