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Tridea

MaterialsTournai, BelgiumFounded 2015· One of 931 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Transforms plastic waste into 100% recycled PET 3D printing filament and other recycled materials, enabling circular economy solutions for industrial and consumer applications.

CEO / Founder
Philippe Merillet
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Active

Technology & Products

Key Products

Recycled PET 3D printing filament; Recycled plastic materials; Recycled steel; Plastic board material; Recycled glass; Activated carbon

Technological Advantage

Proprietary recycling process that converts end-of-life PET materials into high-quality 3D printing filament, creating a closed-loop system for plastic waste in the AM industry.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Provides 100% recycled PET filament that reduces environmental impact of 3D printing by repurposing post-consumer plastic waste, offering a sustainable alternative to virgin materials while maintaining print quality.

How They Differentiate

Focuses exclusively on 100% recycled PET filament from post-consumer waste, unlike competitors who offer various virgin or partially recycled materials; operates as a recycling business first with deep waste processing expertise.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

3D printing filament manufacturers, sustainability-focused businesses, plastic waste processors

Industry Verticals

3D Printing; Recycling; Manufacturing; Sustainability

Competitors

Filamentive; ColorFabb; Formfutura

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Tridea partnered with Filamentive to launch ONE PET, a 100% recycled plastic filament made from post-consumer PET plastic bottle waste, announced in February 2019.

Major Milestones

Developed first 100% recycled PET filament in Europe (2019); Partnership with Filamentive for ONE PET filament launch

Notable Customers

Filamentive