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NEWS about the Japanese knotweed

The Japanese knotweed is an invasive plant species causing serious problems worldwide. Different control methods exist (including herbicides, excavation, and burial), but they come with risks and limitations. At Haemers Technologies, we've developed an innovative thermal treatment method that targets the knotweed's rhizomes. Working with KU Leuven, Thermal Clean Shift, and Plantengezondheidsdienst, we heat the soil to 50-60°C for a few days, effectively disabling the rhizomes and preventing regrowth. Our approach is characterized by a very short treatment duration that is highly...

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We are delighted to announce that Joelle Mulders has been appointed Chair of the Board of Haemers Technologies! Joëlle will bring her experience and knowledge to guide our company in the right direction. Being a member of our Board for several years, she has gained good knowledge of the company’s vision and is determined to provide further guidance to support the company’s growth. We are confident that Joëlle’s background will be benificial to Haemers Technologies and we look forward to working with her...

SITE UPDATE : BASTIA, France

We have started the treatment of our second batch on our site in Bastia, France! The origin of the contamination is from the old power plant of Lucciana and we are applying In-Situ Thermal Desorption (ISTD) with remote flame to remediate the soil contaminated with COHV (Volatile Organic Halogenated Compounds). The desired treatment temperature is 85°C and 51 burners are heated to treat 3 200m³ of soil. We are collaborating with Englobe France on this site remediation.

NEW BELGIAN PATENT : Procédé de lutte contre les plantes invasives par traitement thermique conductif

Haemers Technologies has been once again granted a new belgian patent application ! One of our latest idea consists in a heating system for controlling invasive plants and sterilizing contaminated soils. Our specialized units target invasive plant networks and effectively eliminate pathogenic micro-organisms. This patent solidifies our company's intellectual property and empowers us to further enhance our technology, ultimately increasing its competitiveness and efficiency. Shoutout to our amazing inventors : Jan Haemers & Aline Jordens !

NEW BELGIAN PATENT : Conteneur à plaques chauffantes pour traitement des déchets recyclables

Haemers Technologies has been granted a new belgian patent application ! It describes an innovative thermal treatment system in a container for the recycling of contaminated materials. Obtaining this patent reinforces our company's intellectual property and allows us to continue improving our technology, making it more competitive and efficient for the benefit of all our partners Shoutout to our amazing inventors : Jan Haemers & Hatem Saadaoui !

EVENTS AND FAIRS: Intersol’ 23

We are delighted to announce that Jean Rhoné is currently attending the International Conference-Exhibition on Soils, Sediments & Water in Lille! Intersol is a unique platform to meet the best experts, companies and decision makers in the environmental management industry and we are proud to have Jean represent our company at this prestigious event. Feel free to come and chat with him about your soil remediation needs, share your ideas and explore new opportunities for your business development.

BACK TO THE FUTURE

Since we finished our project in Świętochłowice (Poland), a lot has changed and we are happy to show you today what the place has become. BEFORE The Kalina reservoir was contaminated with PAH and BTEX, caused by a chemical plant next door, and the pond as well as the surroundings cannot be use. NOW The cleared area is being transformed into a recreational area for the local community, with walking trails, sports infrastructures and a playground with artificial grass. Our company is committed to providing...

EVENTS AND FAIRS: National Engagement Event on the EU Soil Mission

Yesterday, Aline Jordens participated in a Belgian info and engagement session around the Soil Mission In the framework of the Horizon Europe Program for Research and Innovation, the European Commission launched the mission “A Soil Deal for Europe”, aiming to drive the transition to healthy soils by 2030 During the event, they explored the value of soil and the challenges for soil restoration in Belgium The Soil Mission is a great opportunity for all Belgian entities engaged in or willing to contribute to the transition...

EVENTS AND FAIRS: 32nd Annual International Conference on Soil, Water, Energy and Air

We are proud to announce that Jan Haemers, Miles Stumbaugh and John Sankey are currently attending the Conference in San Diego! We had the opportunity yesterday to participate in a session where we presented our case study on Ex-Situ Thermal Desorption Treatment of Dioxin-impacted soils at Bien Hoa Airbase (Vietnam) Feel free to come and chat with us at our booth, and come see our poster that focuses on a new method to skim LNAPL, the Dynamic Skimming We are delighted to have this opportunity...

3000 followers on Linkedln !

We are delighted to announce that Haemers Technologies has reached a new milestone on LinkedIn: we now have over 3000 followers! We would like to thank each of you for your support and commitment to our company. Your confidence in our soil remediation expertise and innovation inspires us every day to continue to provide sustainable and effective solutions for soil remediation. We are proud to be part of such a vibrant and passionate community, and we look forward to sharing our latest innovations,...