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From trader to manufacturer

A transformation built step by step since 2017.
Each phase validated on the ground before moving to the next.

Key Figures

2017

Establishment

5

Languages

4

Products in launch phase
Jean-Marc Vandekerchove
Biography
Jean-Marc Vandekerchove

23 years of experience in extinguishing agents, powders, and liquids. Pioneer of industrial ABC powder recycling in Europe.

Today
Founder & CEO — Circle Chemicals
ABC powder recycling, PFAS-free liquids, global distribution
2010 – 2019
Founder & CEO — UNITEQ
Finalist for Company of the Year 2014, co-creation of INCENDIN in 2015
2003 – 2009
CEO ORCHIDÉE France <br> (formerly TOTAL Chimie)
Extinguishing powders and liquids
Operational Structure

An industrial company capable of providing you with the products of tomorrow

Logistics
Forward and reverse logistics.
Global distribution.
Production
Automated line. 1,600 m² in Heppignies.
Integrated ERP.
R&D
Design of experiments and statistical modeling.
SMF Project.
Administration
5 languages. Integrated ERP.
Certifications provided with every delivery.

“The greatest strength of Circle Chemicals is having identified and anticipated societal changes, translating them into a dual business proposition that brings meaning and value to our clients and partners. This is precisely where Circle Chemicals operates.”

— Jean-Marc Vandekerchove • Founder & CEO
Roadmap

The milestones shaping
our future

01
2017

Trading

Market testing, product knowledge, 100% trading

02
2020

Design

Technology selection, industrial testing, customer validation

03
2024

Industrial Construction

EN 615 & EN 3.7 approval, first deliveries

04
2026

Acceleration

New industrial site in Strépy, liquid capacity

Production Site

Dive into the heart of our
production facility

Partners

Europe and Wallonia
are committed here

Construction of an innovative and smart industrial facility for recycling extinguishing powders.

This project will contribute directly to environmental objectives through the implementation of a circular economy and the production of responsible extinguishing agents certified according to current European standards.
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