Our vision
This corresponds to a 2.5% reduction in annual greenhouse gas emissions in the waste management sector.
This corresponds to 8% of all plastic waste incinerated in the EU.
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We save waste from incineration and close the recycling gap for waste that cannot be mechanically recycled.
The most sustainable solution
Europe-wide systems
Close to the waste
From the idea to innovation
December 2019
Foundation
It was already clear during his studies that the recycling of plastic urgently needed to be revolutionized. A precise plan is formed from many ideas, which leads to the founding of the company. The vision: to promote recycling and strengthen sustainability in the plastics industry.
October 2020
First funding and development of demonstrator
AES secures its first financing and invests in development. After several laboratory-scale systems, the first demonstrator is built.
2021
Pilot plant at 3DComposite
After the demonstrator, the first functional pilot plant is built in a container at 3DComposite, where the first oil is produced. The foundation stone for further developments is laid.
May 2023
Relocation to Merzenich and optimization
AES’s plans call for more space. The move to the factory building in Merzenich enables AES to better optimize and set up several test systems.
2023
Further development to fully continuous FLUKS
The semi-continuous system was developed into a fully continuous system. Efficiency and throughput have been successfully increased. The system is ready for industrial use.
2024
Commissioning of the first industrial plant
AES’s system concept is convincing and two systems are put into operation. AES also wins the Digiress II funding call and is thus able to further strengthen its research and development.
2026-2027
Construction of the first plant park
AES is looking for new investors in a seed round to build large industrial plants.
2026-2027
Construction of the first plant park
The plan for the next two years is in place. A fully continuous plant is to save 1,000 tons of plastic waste from incineration and produce high-quality recycled oil.
