UBQ Materials converts household waste into circular raw material
UBQ Materials has established a production facility in Bergen op Zoom, bringing an innovative waste-recycling technology to Brabant. The company uses a proprietary process to convert up to 95 percent of household waste into a composite material that can be used as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics.
Unlike traditional recycling methods, the technology processes mixed municipal waste streams, including plastics, paper and organic materials such as food residues and soiled cardboard. The resulting composite material can be applied in a wide range of products, including automotive components, furniture, construction materials and consumer goods. The production process does not require added chemicals, water or high temperatures.
The Bergen op Zoom facility plays a central role in the company’s international operations. UBQ Materials positions the site as a large-scale example of how circular manufacturing can be integrated into an existing industrial environment. The location aligns with the broader transition of Brabant’s chemical and industrial sector towards more sustainable and circular production methods.
“We are happy to contribute to the renewal of the region”, says Albert Douer, CEO of UBQ Materials. “We feel at home and firmly rooted here in Bergen op Zoom. We see the factory here as an example for the rest of the world, proving that a circular economy is possible on a large scale.”
UBQ Materials considers the knowledge and experience gained in Bergen op Zoom to be globally applicable. For the upcoming years, the company focuses on the international deployment of its technology, with Brabant serving as a key reference location for future production sites.