Posts by Adrien Tuffery

Fantastic Yoann Richomme, 2nd in the Vendée Globe !   Yoann Richomme has just crossed the finish line in 2nd place in the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe, with an almost 10-day lead over the previous world record. The skipper of Paprec delivers a fantastic second place to the French leader in recycling, a…

The inauguration of the large waste recovery facility by Paprec Energies in La Réunion   Today saw the inauguration of the largest waste recovery hub in the Overseas Territories, an ambitious project led by Paprec Energies. Located in Pierrefonds, near Saint-Pierre, this facility is the result of a collaboration between Paprec Energies and ILEVA, the…

Paprec will design and build the new waste-to-energy plant for Nantes Métropole Nantes Métropole has chosen Paprec Engineering for the design and construction of its new waste-to-energy plant, one of the largest units to be built in France, with a capacity of 270,000 tons per year.   A plant above European standards Philippe Cattieuw, the…

Renaissance: A Film that is Reborn for the Future Renaissance immerses us in a profound reflection on the cycle of life, drawing parallels between three essential realms for our future: the beauty of recycling materials, energy recovery, and the return to the earth. This poetic work establishes a fascinating link between these processes and our…

Paprec in Action Against Floods in Spain: A Rapid and Supportive Response   In the face of the devastating floods that struck Spain, Paprec quickly mobilized its teams to support local authorities and affected communities. Through a collective and coordinated effort, several companies within the group provided assistance. CTR, a specialist in waste treatment, deployed…

SME Recyclage: At the heart of deconstruction   Integrated into the Paprec Group in December 2023, SME Recyclage is a family-owned business that has successfully combined tradition and innovation since its creation in 1969. Specializing in railway deconstruction, asbestos removal, and the recycling of scrap metal and metals, SME Recyclage plays a key role in…

Four Rock, excellence in industrial ecology services   Early March, two “Rock” furnaces were shipped simultaneously from the Lemarchand Group’s factory, now renowned for its XXL industrial boiler-making. These furnaces required 30,000 hours of work from the teams of this family business. They will be installed at energy recovery units located in Sète, in Occitania,…

Paprec has been commissioned to build and operate a methanisation plant for food waste produced in Île-de-France. The contract awarded to the French number three in waste and energy recovery by Syctom, the syndicate responsible for managing household waste in the Ile-de-France region, and Sigeif, the largest energy syndicate in France, provides for the design,…

In Pontenx-les-Forges, France, the energy recovery unit (ERU) operated by Tiru, a subsidiary of Paprec Energies, directly supplies renewable energy to an environmentally friendly greenhouse where tomatoes are grown. “This energy recovery unit provides 80% of the energy needed to heat the greenhouse” The waste heat recovery unit in Pontenx-les-Forges, France, makes it possible to…

The news sent shock waves through the sector! Recovered and sorted cardboard is no longer considered as waste in France! This highly awaited decree was published in late December. This marks a crucial step forward for our business: our raw materials produced from recycled products are now viewed as resources and not as waste. And…