MATCO CHEMICALS is an all-round service & solutions provider to the chemical industry. We are the undisputed leader in tailormade latex formulation solutions in Europe and the Middle East. Additionally, we offer offers services for sourcing & trading of chemicals, valorization of overdue / off-spec chemicals, tailor-made production of compounds & adhesives and (in Belgium only) the collection & management of (hazardous) chemical waste.
€90 million
sales revenue 2023
BV Capital Partners
Privately owned
80
full-time employees
4 manufacturing sites
Locations
Waregem (HQ)
Belgium
Textielstraat 26
B-8790 Waregem
Oss
Netherlands
Ijsselstraat 41
5347 KG Oss
Hasselt
Netherlands
Randweg 16
8061 RW Hasselt
Cairo
Egypt
Industrial Zone 1-B
10th of Ramadan City, Sharkiya
MATCO Manufacturing
- MATCO is an European market leader in chemicals for the flooring and artificial grass market. Leader in specialty latex compounds and complimentary additives.
- Centrally located in the heart of Europe and its chemical industry and this within a close proximity to 80% of the European flooring and artificial grass market and ideally located to serve the fast growing EMEA markets.
- Four well-invested, highly automated and strategically located manufacturing plants (one in Belgium, 2 in the Netherlands and one in Egypt). Actual production of +80k tons p.a. and having a total production capacity of 200k+ tons.
- Increased focus on specialty milling capabilities such as curing pastes, antioxidants, coagulants, alternative polymer compounds with applications in a wide range of industries such as bedding, footwear, technical textiles, medical gloves etc.
- Health & safety is a constant priority for Matco Chemicals. Our environmentally friendly production facilities aim to be state-of-the-art and future proof.
- A strong focus on sustainability and recyclability, ideally cradle-to- cradle, through R&D efforts and strategic partnerships with major leading players in the chemical industry.
Our Capabilities
200.000T automated production capacity
Storage capacity 2000T bulk and 12.000 pallets
Efficient Logistics
Delivery time: 4h – 24h
Repackaging & blending capabilities
A strong focus on R&D
R&D focused on sustainability and recyclability (raw materials and end product) is key ! MATCO Chemicals wants to be on the forefront….
MATCO always works in close cooperation with its customers to develop tailormade solutions.
The group has 18 people with a university degree in chemistry on board…with a combined experience of over 400 years in the chemical industry and over 300 years in the carpet/grass backing business.
MATCO has two fully equipped labs, including a lab coater
MATCO possesses very good network with universities, research centers, trade organizations (ESTC, BACD,…) and governmental support (Vlaio, WBSO,…)
Core focus areas of R&D:
– New & sustainable latex products (e.g. removable latex Zipper)
– Recyclable alternatives for latex dispersions (e.g. PE and polyester based)
Environmental sustainability – Next generation proof
Fully spill containment (“enclosed bunds”) and gutter system.
Permit for different types of (hazardous) chemicals to store chemical waste with dedicated ADR and chemical waste areas
Sprinkler & foam installation
Mobility improvement
Recycling of rainwater and cleaning installation for waste water
Protection of ground water level through drainage
Solar panels
Geothermal power
Smart Led lighting technology
Systematic sourcing of biodegradable and recycable solutions
HISTORY
- 1983 – Establishment of MATCO pvba – specialised in trade and recycling of damaged chemical substances and rubber.
- 1990 – MATCO obtains an operating licence (hazardous waste products) for the Brussels and Walloon regions..
- 1991 – The company becomes a plc: Matco nv.
- 2005 – MATCO moves to a larger location (11,000m²) in Waregem (B).
- 2005 – Mid 2005 MATCO is acquired by BV Capital Partners.
- 2006 – MATCO takes a 100% participation in Adhesys nv and starts with the production of adhesives in Waregem.
- 2013 – MATCO becomes an agent for Aquapharm in the Benelux and northern France.
- 2014 – MATCO starts the production of backings for the industrial grass industry.
- 2018 – On December 19th, a fire destroys the entire company.
- 2020 – MATCO Belgium makes a fresh start with the opening of its new site with state of the art production and storage facilities.
- 2024 – MATCO acquires the latex compounding operations of Synthomer plc
