About
Plastic Pool Europe
Our Vision
“The Art of Mobile Recycling”
We constantly aspire to create a positive impact at every stage of people’s lives. By that, we mean all people connected to PPE: employees, customers, suppliers, partners, communities, and society.
Many products in our daily surroundings that improve our quality of life are made possible thanks to the materials and services that PPE provides. This means everything you touch (crate, wheelie bin, plastic pallet, etc.), PPE has already touched the materials of. We are truly at the heart of every aspect of your life.
A trusted partner
We are the partner of choice because of our long-term vision and loyal relationships, as well as our global reach, industry knowledge, and our recognition of each partner in the value chain.
Our Mission
“Committed to our partners to create and deliver the most indispensable materials and services.”
We create and deliver. We are a one-stop shop for our partner’s needs. The core markets that we provide are beverage-, recycling and injection molding industry with long-term expertise in recycling. We offer state-of-the-art recycling through an efficient supply chain, technical expertise, and business services.
The values that define us
During its evolution, PPE has always emphasized its values: human focus, professionalism, entrepreneurship, and humility.
These are not just buzzwords but the company’s core principles that define who we are, what we stand for, and how we want to be perceived. For us, staying loyal to who we are is crucial. Not only because this was our vision for the company but because it has proven to be the foundation of PPE’s success and because it will define our future.
HUMAN FOCUS
Our human focus involves a respectful and thoughtful approach toward people internally and externally. Every employee contributes to creating a trusted, safe, and collaborative environment that incorporates ethical behavior, caring for each other’s well-being, and respect for all aspects of diversity. The personal approach toward employees and other stakeholders enables the long-term relationships on which the company is built.
PROFESSIONALISM
Through our professional values, we combine sharp and entrepreneurial decision-making by not compromising our structure and professional attitude towards colleagues and essential stakeholders. Professionalism implies holding yourself accountable for your actions, words, and thoughts, and never jeopardizing your moral compass. This value is one of the foundations for long-term partnerships.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Our entrepreneurial value is based on the opportunity for each employee to create value for the company. Employees should be able to take the initiative and go beyond their assigned scope to improve their professional environment and feel empowered to do so. For entrepreneurship to work, failures should be viewed as learning opportunities in the professional scope. We only fail if we don’t try.
HUMILITY
Humility is based on two interconnected principles: external discretion and internal pride. PPE’s below-the-radar strategy is not only a personal choice of our founding family but also a strategic decision. This value recognizes internal successes and initiatives and encourages an environment where our people can thrive. PPE’s business is based on long-term partnerships, which means everyone should welcome others’ opinions and perspectives, where successes are celebrated together.
Our History
In 2000,
The company, initially founded in 1994, was renamed to Plastic Pool Europe (hereafter “PPE”) and integrated into a Holding called Industrial Recyclers Holding (hereafter “IRH”).
In the same period,
Heineken, assigned PPE a major contract to renew the complete parc of Heineken- and Amstel crates. About 10 million crates were reground during a period of 2 years.
In 2005,
Industrial Recyclers Property (hereafter “IRP”) was incorporated. A first stationary recycling plant was acquired, and all other Industrial Assets were transferred to IRP.
In 2007,
PPE was rewarded in by AB!nBev South America with an important contract to renew their complete parc of crates. About 20 million crates were reground during a period of 3 years. Two mobile washing plants were ordered to wash all regrind produced.
In 2010,
IRP started the construction of a 5.500 square meter warehouse for its use and completed the acquisition as well of two properties for rent.
In 2012,
PPE decided to recycle also trash bins in addition to the recycling of crates by buying two mobile shredders installations.
In 2018,
Due to considering business growth and increasing operational requirements, PPE bought 10 hectares of land, situated in Manhay, the Belgian Province of Luxembourg to lift all space restrictions and by this be perfectly equipped to extend our recycling activity as well as approach our customers for the logistics services. This new workplace is situated in the middle of a nature reserve called “Natura 2000”.
With eight (8) mobile grinder units, six (6) of which are mobile, two (2) mobile shredder units, two (2) mobile washing plants including a fixed Eloy water treatment installation, one (1) homogenizer and one (1) agglomeration unit, PPE is perfectly armed for the future.
In 2024,
A park with solar panels will be installed on an area of 3.5 hectares, to which PPE will connect. This will cover PPE's entire electrical supply needs!
Facts and Figures
Today, the PPE group represents over 19,051 metric tons of annual polymer production, more than 150 active partners through many locations across more than 27+ countries worldwide. PPE’s production competence consists of 10+ mechanical recycling plants in Europe. This all would not have been possible without the help of its 30+ employees.