
A family business with passion
Our passion for innovation to maximise reuse has been passed down from generation to generation since 1946. Our history of always looking to the future has brought us to where we are today.
Looking ahead requires a clear vision
And our vision is crystal clear. We sort and process used materials to generate as many high-quality new raw materials as possible. This way, we help our customers collect and recycle their waste streams and provide them with new circular raw materials from which they can make new products.

Why do we do what we do?
By reducing CO2 emissions and contributing to a circular economy, we are making the future a little brighter every day. When Harry Kempenaars founded the company in 1946, he was well ahead of his time. He was already engaged in reuse—trading old paper, metals, and mole and rabbit skins—and thus in the circular economy. Now, almost 80 years later, reuse is one of the most critical factors in today’s economy.

Sustainability
Innovative approach
To achieve qualitative improvements.
Fewer CO2 emissions
To contribute to (environmental) goals by reducing CO2 emissions.
Use of recycled raw materials
To reduce the need for scarce primary raw materials by using secondary raw materials.
The Kempenaars Group through the years
Establishment of Kempenaars Recycling B.V.
The company was founded by Harry Kempenaars, focusing on the trade of waste paper, metals, and mole and rabbit skins. Over time, he became increasingly involved in the collection, sorting and trading of waste paper.

Son Bert takes over
In 1977, Bert Kempenaars took over the company from his father. His generosity towards local club life was one of the things that set him apart. He built a large network and the company experienced a healthy growth during his time. Bert passed away in 2007.

Sons Eric and Michel take over
With sons Eric and Michel, the 3rd generation is now at the helm. They focus on solid growth and high-quality secondary raw materials

Establishment of Kempenaars Plastic Recycling B.V.
Since February 2011, Kempenaars Plastic Recycling B.V. has been a separate company.

Relocation of Kempenaars Recycling B.V.
In April 2011, Kempenaars Recycling B.V. moved from Oud-Gastel to the Bosstraat in Roosendaal.

Relocation of Kempenaars Plastic Recycling B.V.
Following the relocation of Kempenaars Recycling B.V., Kempenaars Plastic Recycling B.V. also moved from Oud-Gastel to the Bosstraat in Roosendaal in May 2014.

Establishment of SK Polymers B.V.
SK Polymers B.V. was founded in February 2017. The company is a joint venture between SUEZ Netherlands and Kempenaars, and together they build a fully automated sorting line for mixed hard plastics.

New building at Borchwerf
In 2019, the neighbouring property was purchased to expand the Kempenaars Group business park. The current size of the business park comprises approx. 43,000 m2, where approx. 60 employees work to make a difference every day.

Automated paper sorting line
The expansion also enabled the commissioning of the fully automated paper sorting line in the same year.

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