TripleW, a global leader in circular biochemistry technology, has announced the relocation of its demonstration facility to the NextGen District in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. As the first company to establish operations in this hub for sustainable industry, TripleW is setting a new benchmark for innovation, circularity, and waste valorisation.

Through its pioneering process, TripleW transforms food waste into high-value lactic acid, a critical feedstock for biodegradable plastics and an essential ingredient for applications in the food, homecare, and cosmetics industries. This relocation highlights the company’s commitment to scaling sustainable solutions and demonstrating the adaptability of its technology. The facility is co-financed by the Flemish Agency for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO) and the European CBE-JU program under Horizon 2020, further cementing its role as a key disruptor in the bio-based economy.

To celebrate this milestone, TripleW is hosting the “Making Waste History” event on February 7, 2025, at the iconic Havenhuis in Antwerp. The event will convene industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability pioneers to discuss circular chemistry’s role in transforming global industries. Keynote speakers will highlight the significance of companies like TripleW in positioning the Port of Antwerp-Bruges as an international innovation hub and advancing sustainable industry in Europe.

TripleW has already made significant strides in Belgium’s innovation ecosystem, investing over €10 million in its local operations and building a highly skilled team. The company is now preparing to expand its operations from a 10-ton per day capacity to a commercial-scale 300-ton per day flagship installation. This transition marks a major step in redefining industrial waste management, reducing emissions, and creating sustainable products.

With the support of industry partners such as Vandemoortele, Friesland Campina, Looop, and Ecover, TripleW is developing a circular supply chain that transforms waste streams into valuable resources. The NextGen District, designed as a hub for circular economy leaders, offers the ideal environment to drive systemic change and scale innovation in industrial production.

Jacques Vandermeiren, CEO of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, emphasised the district’s role in fostering industrial transformation: “With the opening of TripleW’s demo plant at NextGen Demo, we are taking another significant step towards a sustainable future in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. Our port and the NextGen District are ready to play a pioneering role in the new industry and chemistry sector. We are proud that an innovative and growing company like TripleW has chosen to further develop and expand its activities here. This demo plant is just the beginning—plans for a large-scale factory within the district show that TripleW is already working on the next phase of its growth trajectory.”

Johan Klaps, Port Alderman for the City of Antwerp, highlighted the company’s impact: “TripleW is the first player to establish itself in NextGen Demo, paving the way for a series of innovative experiments that tackle climate and nature conservation challenges with great dedication. We look forward with great interest to their scaling and refinement process.”

Tal Shapira, CEO of TripleW, reinforced the significance of the expansion: “The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is not just a location for us—it is the foundation of our European operations and a key enabler of our vision. Our expansion here proves that industrial-scale sustainability is possible and that circular chemistry is a viable and profitable path forward.”

With its new demonstration facility, TripleW is driving the transition to a circular bioeconomy, demonstrating that waste can be a valuable resource while leading the way towards a more sustainable future.

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