Act&Sorb is a fast growing, innovative start-up, based on a unique recycling solution that addresses the growing problem of non-recyclable MDF waste. Since our inception in 2016 as SME, we have put in place a management team that between them have over 70 years of experience in chemical engineering and project management. Each team member brings with him his own skills set necessary for the successful scale-up of our business.
Dr. Ing. Kenny Vanreppelen MSc
CEO (gedelegeerd bestuurder) & Founder
Kenny holds an MSc in Industrial Engineering and Nuclear Technology. He wrote his thesis on ‘Flash pyrolysis of waste and by-products from the brewing industry’. His PhD research focused on innovative and multidisciplinary research for the development of renewable products from industrial waste. During his last year as PhD researcher, he developed his ground breaking MDF waste recycling process into a start-up: Act&Sorb. Besides his in-depth knowledge of pyrolysis and activated carbon, Kenny has a deep understanding of technology based business development. His know-how and skills have convinced investors of the power of Act&Sorb’s concept.
Jozef Peuters
Director & co-founder
From prevention advisor at Sylvania Tienen, to head of the safety department at Tessenderlo Group, to QSE-HR manager at Sadepan Chimica where he assisted with the grass roots development of a new chemical plant. Jef was appointed QESH manager at Tigro Industries in 2013. He also coaches young engineers in the area of inspection and maintenance and project & process engineering. From 2012 through to 2017 he was chairman of the board of Prebes, a Belgian network association of more then 6,000 prevention advisors.
Operational Team Members
Rik Wuyts
Engineer
Tom Remans
Engineer
Silke Janssens
Engineer
Tom Haeldermans
Engineer, PhD-student
Board Members
Dr. Ing. Kenny Vanreppelen MSc
CEO (gedelegeerd bestuurder) & Founder
Jozef Peuters
Director & co-founder
Ilse Kenis
EVP, Glass and Performance Materials, Sibelco Group
Bart Van Herck
Country Manager Belgium, Sibelco Group
Benny loix
EVP Mergers & Acquisitions
Shareholders
Sibelco Group
Dr. Ing. Kenny Vanreppelen MSc
Jozef Peuters
Uwe Prade
Students
Universities & colleges
Students from Belgian and European universities and colleges work at Act & Sorb on various studies and projects.
Would you like to join our mission?
We welcome partnerships with innovative technology partners, as well as waste producers and collectors, raw materials and activated carbon partners, …