SUSPACC
Green and circular SME's

Further developing the green chemical sector is one of their main drivers, as well as strengthening mutual relationships. SUSPACC does this by co-developing a yearly updated R&D agenda together with the local government and knowledge institutes; which in turn results in a more cohesive & innovative industrial ecosystem and maintaining future talents.

Gaining a stronger international position

Many large industrial firms are very capable of putting in the work that is required to get a hold of large European (R&D) funds. What we are seeing is that SMEs have less clout and that is precisely what this network provides for. Joining forces gives us a stronger position in the market and contributes positively to the profiling and visibility of the members individually. Together we can make larger steps towards a greener chemical industry.

Accelerated R&D activities

Within the business network of SUSPACC there is a close collaboration with the Taskforce Green Chemistry. The main objective of this taskforce is to support and accelerate industrial innovation in Southeast Drenthe. Expertise are in the area of: Business development, R&D, national and internationally lobbying, material knowledge on polymers and composites, and much more. A major advantage of the collaboration with the taskforce is that it allows for SUSPACC members to receive support in the areas such as project- & product development, business development, accelerated development of test/demo/pilot sites. These activities are often very time-extensive and requires capabilities which an average SME does not have. This way, members can continue to do their business and through SUSPACC get the support that takes them a step further towards sustainability/circularity.

Current SUSPACC Members

• BASF Forward AM – 3Dprinting & filament manufacturer
• Cumapol – upgrading of virgin and recycled polyesters for high demanding technical applications
• CuRe Technology – low-energy molecular polyester recycling
• H&P moulding – high-tech precision injection moulding
• Machine Fabriek Emmen / Fiby Products – development of biocomposites, infrastructure solutions
• Morssinkhof Plastics – plastic recycling & high-end, transparent rPET production
• Nedcam Solutions: Manufacturer of production moulds for the composites industry. Main markets: yacht-, wind- and automotive sector
• Paques Biomaterials: Production of PHA (biodegradable plastics) from wastewater
• Senbis Polymer Innovations – Research & Development service provider for biopolymers and products
• SPIC – Emmen: R&D facility for the development and testing of sustainable plastics located in Emmen
• TRH Recycling: Specialized in the recycling of PVC and PE waste. TRH also produces recycled plastic products
• Vepa (previously Drentea) – factory of circular and biobased furniture products
• VDL Wientjes: Injection- & sheet moulding of technical and consumer plastics (also glass fibre reinforced)

Do you want to join?

Are you an SME located in the Northern Netherlands, and active in the circular polymer sector? Do you want to benefit from this cooperation to accelerate your R&D process and to gain a stronger international position? You are welcome to join! Contact us for more information.

New Director SUSPACC: René van Bremen

René van Bremen will start as the new director of SUSPACC on September 1st. René says, “Entrepreneurs want to be successful now, but also in the future. All their energy and time are often required for day-to-day operations. In my opinion, that’s where the strength of SUSPACC lies. We take the burden off entrepreneurs when it comes to future business, allowing them to focus on current operations. Within SUSPACC, we work together to develop new business opportunities in the field of sustainable plastics.”