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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.
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€90 million
sales revenue 2024
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BV Capital Partners
Privately owned
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80
full-time employees
4 manufacturing sites
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Locations
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Waregem (HQ)
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Belgium
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Textielstraat 26
B-8790 Waregem
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Oss
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Netherlands
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Ijsselstraat 41
5347 KG Oss
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Hasselt
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Netherlands
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Randweg 16
8061 RW Hasselt
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Cairo
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Egypt
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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.
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- 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
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200.000T automated production capacity
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Storage capacity 2000T bulk and 12.000 pallets
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Efficient Logistics
Delivery time: 4h – 24h
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Repackaging & blending capabilities
A strong focus on R&D
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R&D focused on sustainability and recyclability (raw materials and end product) is key ! MATCO Chemicals wants to be on the forefront….
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MATCO always works in close cooperation with its customers to develop tailormade solutions.
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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.
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MATCO has two fully equipped labs, including a lab coater
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MATCO possesses very good network with universities, research centers, trade organizations (ESTC, BACD,…) and governmental support (Vlaio, WBSO,…)
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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
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Fully spill containment (“enclosed bunds”) and gutter system.
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Permit for different types of (hazardous) chemicals to store chemical waste with dedicated ADR and chemical waste areas
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Sprinkler & foam installation
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Mobility improvement
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Recycling of rainwater and cleaning installation for waste water
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Protection of ground water level through drainage
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Solar panels
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Geothermal power
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Smart Led lighting technology
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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
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