Conference

From Recyclable to Reliable: Scaling Circular Thermoplastic Composites

A cross-border event on the circular future of thermoplastic composites, where industry and research share insights on reuse, recycling and upscaling within a European context.

Driving circularity in composites: Agoria, Brightlands & Sirris host a new cross-border expert event.

Circular thermoplastic composites and fibre-reinforced plastics are essential for the sustainable industry of tomorrow. During this first cross-border edition, experts from the sector will share insights and innovations to scale up the reuse and recycling of these materials. Discover technological solutions, regulations and practical examples that make the transition to a circular value chain a reality.

For whom?

Companies active in composites and plastics
Technology and material developers
Research institutes and knowledge partners
Industry and policy representatives

Key takeaways

During this event, you will discover:

Insights into recycling fibre-reinforced thermoplastics
Inspiration from the thermosetting plastics industry
Ways to strengthen a cross-border circular ecosystem
The basis for an annual Belgian-Dutch initiative

Programme

During the event, you will hear contributions from:

Thomas Wegman (EuCIA) – European Circular Composites Alliance
Veerle Van Steen (Agoria) – Waste legislation in Belgium & ELV Directive
Hans Luinge (SpiralRTC) – Innovative recycling technologies
Michaël Callens (Rein4ced) – Incorporating recycled materials in high-performance applications
Sandeep Kulkarni (SABIC) – Thermoplastics & circular material solutions
Thorsten Friedrich (Auto Recycling Nederland) – Circular value chains in practice

The programme combines lectures by experts, interactive discussions and a moderated panel session exploring concrete opportunities for circular value chains for thermoplastic composite materials (including use cases for recycling in the automotive sector).