From Vision to Vanguard
Our Journey Through Time: The Futerro Story
The story of Futerro S.A. is a tale of vision, innovation, and unwavering commitment to sustainability. It began in 1992, when a small group of forward-thinkers recognized the potential of bioplastics and embarked on a mission to transform the industry. What started as a bold idea from a small kitchen in a Brussels café has now become a company with a global presence in Europe and Asia and providing solutions around the globe.
1992
Launch of Galactic
1994
LA Pilot-plant
(capacity of 1 ktpa)
1997
Industrial LA plant
(capacity of 1 ktpa) (initial capacity of 6ktpa)
2004
PLA lab project
2004
JV with BBCA
& launch of 30 ktpa LA plant 
2005
Lactic derivates facility
2007
Launch of PLA pilot-plant
(1,5 ktpa)
2009
Launch of R&D project for PLA
mechanical and chemical recycling
2012
Launch of LOOPLA pilot-plant
2021
First commercial sales of PLA
2022
Capacity expansion of LA and PLA
to reach 200 ktpa and 100 ktpa respectively
2028
Upcoming New plant
for the production of LA, LD and PLA (75 ktpa capacity), and the recycling of PLA in Europe