Paul Downey

Paul Downey is a global inventor and commercializer with 25 patents, each one backed not just by intellectual creativity but by his ability to bring innovation to market. He has built offices worldwide and unified his teams under a common culture of fairness, equity, and respect. The fire that fuels both his leadership and inventions is simple: “Find a way to overcome hurdles in business and life, and don’t stop until you do.” Under his leadership, Pliteq has become one of the world’s leading recyclers of tires into new products, operating a zero-waste facility and delivering materials that replace virgin rubber and reduce carbon impact across more than 15,000 projects worldwide. Let’s connect. For those in environmental services, sustainability, or construction that are seeking scalable, science-backed recycling solutions, Pliteq is building the future of performance and responsibility. Reach out here: pdowney@pliteq.com