The journey to circularity: official opening of new graft line Van Zutven Group and AquaMinerals

During this celebratory event on September 12, we took our guests on a time travel along the impressive developments around circular calcite. We showed how this sustainable material – derived from the softening reactors of drinking water companies – is increasingly finding applications in sectors such as food, animal feed, cosmetics and high-end industrial applications. There was also plenty of opportunity to reflect on our shared successes with supply chain partners and stakeholders.

What began in 2010 as an exploration of calcite as an alternative graft material in water softening, has grown into the realization of a full-scale plant, where sand-free calcite granules are processed into customized raw materials for a variety of applications. The plant was recently expanded to include a production line that produces graft material for drinking water companies, making the chain fully circular. Thanks to the commitment and cooperation of many, we have achieved the scale we envisioned. The number of applications for calcite continues to grow, and what we have achieved so far shows not only the progress but also the enormous potential for the future.

During the event, the new name for the calcite line was proudly introduced: Qualitycal. This name perfectly reflects what the product stands for: quality – in every link of our circular chain.

Together we continue to build a sustainable future!