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
1992
1994
LA Pilot-plant
Capacity of 1 ktpa
1994
1997
Industrial LA plant
Initial capacity of 6ktpa
1997
2004
PLA lab project
2004
2004
JV with BBCA
& launch of 30 ktpa LA plant
2004
2005
Lactic derivates facility
2005
2007
Launch of PLA pilot-plant
1,5 ktpa
2007
2009
Launch of R&D project for PLA
Mechanical and chemical recycling
2009
2012
Launch of LOOPLA pilot-plant
2012
2021
First commercial sales of PLA
2021
2022
Capacity expansion of LA and PLA
to reach 200 ktpa and 100 ktpa respectively
2022
2028
Upcoming New plant
For the production of LA, LD and PLA (75 ktpa capacity), and the recycling of PLA in Europe
2028