UBQ Materials is recruiting 140 employees for its bio-based thermoplastic production facility in the Netherlands. The company aims to reduce CO2 emissions, save resources, and promote a circular economy. The facility will have a capacity of 80,000 tons annually, contributing to the region's transition to clean technology.
Cleantech pioneer UBQ Materials is starting a recruitment campaign for 140 employees for its production facility in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands.
UBQ Materials is the developer of the world's first bio-based thermoplastic made from organic and non-recyclable household waste. This easy-to-use alternative to plastic saves scarce resources, reduces CO2 emissions from incinerators, and provides a climate-positive solution for a circular economy.
Following the pilot facility in Israel, the company began construction of the state-of-the-art production facility in the Netherlands last year, including a research and development laboratory and an experience center. UBQ Materials will hire 140 new employees for this facility, including 80 in operator positions. The factory is currently being commissioned and is scheduled to be operational later in 2023. On Thursday, March 23, UBQ Materials will host a company presentation in Bergen op Zoom to recruit potential employees.
UBQ Materials provides both growth and stability in terms of employment for production and office staff in the emerging green tech industry. This is in line with UBQ Materials' Triple Impact Plan for the region, which aims for positive effects in terms of waste management, economic activity, and the production of sustainable materials. Employees will thus contribute concretely to a positive impact on the climate and the region's sustainability goals.
“West Brabant wants to be a leader in the transition to the new economy. When it comes to the resource transition, UBQ is an excellent example of a leading company that is driving this transition and is an asset to Bergen op Zoom in terms of circularity,” says Dominique Hopmans, alderman for Economic Affairs in Bergen op Zoom.
UBQ Materials' location is in a region that is home to a number of companies that produce or process plastic, in addition to other chemical and manufacturing companies. The factory will have an annual production capacity of 80,000 tons of UBQ™, requiring the processing of 104,600 tons of waste annually. This is roughly equivalent to all of the household waste that a city like Eindhoven produces on an annual basis. With the support of the municipality and the input of the research and development laboratory, UBQ's factory will contribute to transforming the region into a hub for clean technology on an industrial scale.
“The manufacturing industry has the opportunity to change the world for the better by transforming to a new standard for sustainable materials and becoming a driving force for the circular economy,” emphasizes Jack Bigio, co-founder and co-CEO of UBQ Materials. “The Brabant region is known for its leadership in innovation. We therefore invite professionals to share their knowledge and experience with UBQ and be part of a future where sustainable production is central.”
UBQ Materials works with globally renowned companies in various sectors, such as Mercedes Benz, PepsiCo, Anheuser Busch, and McDonald's. By providing climate-positive material instead of conventional plastic, UBQ Materials helps to reduce the CO2 footprint of supply chains. The company thus supports the transition to a circular economy.
UBQ Materials has been a certified B Corporation since 2018. The company meets the highest standards for verified environmental and social performance, legal accountability, and public transparency to balance purpose and profit.