Everox showcases first commercial-scale concrete upcycling plant

Everox pilot plant demonstration in Rotterdam and visit to first commercial-scale site in ’s-Gravendeel took place during Open Days 2026

Developed in the Netherlands in joint venture with Dura Vermeer, the facility in ’s-Gravendeel is permitted to process 100,000 tonnes of demolition concrete annually.

Everox says its patented process separates demolition concrete and recovers gravel, sand and cement fractions for reuse in new concrete and cement.

During a recent open day, it demonstrated the technology at industrial scale and invited industry and investment partners to visit the first commercial plant currently under construction.

According to Everox, the event attracted representatives from leading construction companies, recycling businesses, concrete and cement manufacturers, as well as global investors, which it said reflects the growing international interest in creating an entirely new market by making concrete fully circular.

Experts presented the scientific and commercial foundations of the company’s patented process, which recovers all fractions from concrete waste, transforming them into four circular construction materials.

The technology allows Activated Cement Paste (ACP) – a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) – to replace up to 30% of cement used in new concrete, delivering “significantly greater value and CO₂ savings,” said the company.

By processing concrete waste close to urban centres, where both the feedstock and demand for construction materials are concentrated, Everox’s goal is to enable the creation of local circular value chains that reduce transport requirements and keep valuable resources in supply where they are needed most.

“We are phasing out virgin materials in concrete, making concrete truly circular for the first time. Together with investors and industry partners, we are turning one of the world’s largest waste streams into a resource for new construction materials,” said CEO Thomas Petithuguenin.

With plans to develop additional facilities across Europe, the United Kingdom, North America, the Middle East and Asia, the company is working with partners and investors to accelerate international growth.

It plans a second funding round in early 2027, having secured €10 million in the first financing round as well as a European Innovation Council (EIC) grant of €2.5 million.