Turfkade 13
7602 PA Almelo
Netherlands
May 4 to 7, 2026
Holland Paviljoen
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In today’s circular economy, we want to reuse residual materials as much as possible instead of depleting finite supplies of raw materials. We want to reuse, refurbish, and recycle existing materials and products for as long as possible. In this economic and industrial system, it is becoming increasingly important to consider sustainable options. Visit the world’s largest trade fair and step into the future at IFAT Munich. Find the solutions of the future here, such as the DESPRAY recycling system.
IFAT Munich welcomes you to the future
IFAT is the trade fair for environmental technologies with participants from all over the world. If you are looking for solutions to future challenges, you may find answers at this leading trade fair. As the largest platform for water, sewage, waste, and resource management, IFAT brings the industry from around the world together for the future. Find efficient solutions for the use of water, secondary raw materials, and recycling at this fair. IFAT participants.
DESPRAY recycling system
DESPRAY Environmental is part of the Osse Equipment Manufacturing Group and has launched a fully self-developed recycling system. With the DESPRAY system, 100% of aerosol cans can be recycled safely and profitably. This offers benefits for the environment and for the DESPRAY user. DESPRAY’s patented aerosol recycling technology enables manufacturers, recycling facilities, and municipal waste management sites, for example, to recycle aerosols and recover 100% of their liquid, gas, and metal content in a way that is not only safe and sustainable but also profitable.
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DESPRAY’s developments are not standing still. As more and more waste is being recycled, DESPRAY has no choice but to evolve, and we strive to prepare as best as possible for potential trends, problems, and solutions. In the future, not only can aerosols be recycled, but gases emitted from the installation can also be purified, for example.
We would be happy to tell you more during the IFAT trade fair in Munich in 2026.
We look forward to seeing you in Munich!
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While many people talk about sustainability and CO2 reduction, DESPRAY and Aerosol Recycling Twente have simply done it. With a so-called ‘closed-loop’ innovation, they not only reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 100 ton per year using the captured gas from waste aerosol cans. This means 100% reusable gas. Waste = energy!
At Aerosol Recycling Twente, 6 to 10 million (10,000,000!) aerosol cans are recycled annually into metal bricks, liquids, and gas. This captured gas will now be used directly with a DESPRAY recycling machine to heat a large part of the production facility in Almelo. This translates to an annual savings of approximately €30,000 on normal annual gas consumption.
Waste aerosol cans as raw material
The DESPRAY patented aerosol recycling technology has been around for quite some time. The machines not only recycle precious metals, liquids, and gases but also do so 100%. Numerous installations have been installed worldwide and have already recycled nearly 700,000,000 aerosol cans.
“Now that we’ve proven that this system works perfectly, safely, and easily, and contributes to CO2 targets, we expect it to be not just a nice story for our current and future customers, but also a product available for many more applications in global industries,” says Eelco.
Hooray! DESPRAY Environmental♻️ DESPRAY Environmental ♻️ has won the Start-up of the Year 2025 award and can call itself the most innovative company in the region!
As CEO Eelco Osse stated in his acceptance speech: “We are incredibly proud of this fantastic recognition. Thanks to our fantastic DESPRAY team, which continues to develop with passion and dedication in the world of aerosol can recycling. Of course, we also want to thank the organizers and jury of TOM’s Business Event for this wonderful evening and award. This award will be given pride of place! Together, we will continue to devise solutions for a cleaner environment and economic and technical opportunities!”
The TOM’s Business Event took place in the Almelounge. Erve Asito, and Bram Moszkowicz was a speaker, along with Helligen Hendrik, among others, were on the program. DESPRAY joins a distinguished list of previous winners of this Start-up Prize, including Moneybird, InnoValor Advies, Lipocoat, Moovd and OneThird.
Hi, my name is Pavankumar Mylapalli, but everyone calls me Pavan here for obvious reasons… I’m a master student in Environmental and Recycling Technology from Hochschule Nordhausen University in Germany, a colleague at DESPRAY Environmental in Almelo, the Netherlands, and an enthusiast in the field of circular economy and AI in sustainability.
When did you start at DESPRAY?
Officially in June 2025, after which I completed a three-month internship, and since then, I’ve also been working on my thesis from August to February 2026. I’ve worked throughout Europe on projects that connect technology and sustainability, and I currently have this great workspace here in Almelo.
And how were the first 100 days?
The start was a bit difficult for me, because I had to take care of basic necessities. Fortunately, Jos van de Horst and Eelco Osse helped me with local accommodation and transportation within 14 days, but honestly, it took some getting used to at first. But now I’m completely settled!
What did you want to be when you were young?
I wanted to be a lot of things! At 18 or 19, I knew for sure: okay, I want to be an engineer. After graduating in Mechanical Engineering, I noticed that recycling was really booming, and I decided to pursue a master’s degree in something related to recycling. During that time, I followed DESPRAY the Managing Director, Mike MacKay, on LinkedIn for about three months before contacting him. I proactively reached out to Mike via cold email and a LinkedIn message I introduced my background, stated my specific passion for the recycling world, and inquired about any potential opportunities. It took a while, but in January 2025, Mike contacted me, and we talked about the opportunities at DESPRAY and what I wanted. Initially, we discussed a lot of different things, and after a while, Mike introduced me to Eelco Osse, also CEO of DESPRAY, and they offered me the position at DESPRAY.
What does a typical workday look like for you?
I start every day with a cup of coffee in the morning and then my to-do list. The coffee here is a little different than what I’m used to at home. There, I drink coffee with sugar and milk; we call it coffee chai. Then, of course, I check my email and work on my thesis until 2:00 PM. After lunch, I switch to my DESPRAY activities. Working here is certainly different from working in India, but I’m very happy and grateful for my position here, my colleagues, and the opportunities I’m given. A big difference from home is that in India there’s constant control, stress, and hierarchy in the workplace. Here, it’s much easier to express yourself.
Have you made your first mistake yet?
Oh yes, I have! I don’t have much experience with large companies, but I wanted to prove myself, so I posted something on LinkedIn without consulting my manager. Mike called me the next day and pointed out something I shouldn’t have done. Luckily, he didn’t make a big deal about it, but hey, I learned something from it and deleted the post immediately after the conversation.
Can you tell us something about your thesis? What’s it about?
Yes, I’ve already posted several messages on LinkedIn, and yes, with approval, ha-ha! We currently recycle aerosols 100% into metal blocks, gases, and liquids. My master’s thesis is carried out under the supervision of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Rutz and Mr. Mike MacKay from DESPRAY Environmental. It focuses on how DESPRAY can also recycle aluminum aerosols, since European manufacturers produce about 50% metal and 50% aluminum aerosols. In addition, there’s plastic contamination in the metal blocks that we want to completely remove. How much is there, how can we separate it, and is it economically feasible?
What are your biggest challenges?
To get truly accurate results and data, I need to conduct research and testing. These experiments are quite expensive for various reasons. My biggest challenge is to collect as much good data as possible to support my dissertation with the resources available for research and testing.
What do you do privately after work?
After work, I often call my mom or dad, and then, of course, I have to cook for myself. Good food is something I really miss now that I’m here. The closest thing I get to what I like, like seasonal dishes, is a restaurant in Hengelo called Bombay Spice. Unfortunately, it’s more Pakistani than Indian. During the week I train and at the weekends I often play a cricket match at a great club nearby, get to know more people and get to visit many different places in the Netherlands too.
What makes you laugh, happy, or when do you feel good?
Oh, that’s easy, when I can do everything, I want to do during a workday. In my free time, I love watching stand-up comedy, and my favorite video series are also comedy.
How would you define success?
I would define success in terms of what we can learn and how we can apply it in daily life. Also, a good work life, self-love, and of course, good health. Having all of these things is true success for me. If I had to rate my success on a scale of 1 to 5, it would definitely be a 4. I’m very happy with where I am in life now and know that more opportunities and challenges will come my way.
What does your future look like?
First, I’m finishing my thesis and my master’s degree in recycling technology. I have to defend my thesis, and I hope Mike can be there, but I don’t know if he’ll be in the Netherlands during that time. After that, I’m looking for a good job, probably in aerosol recycling. DESPRAY has fantastic technology, and I think my education, knowledge, and skills would be a good fit for me. If DESPRAY were to offer me a job as a recycling engineer, I would love to pursue it!
Pavan, thanks for your time and this interview.
October 7-10, 2025
Dutch Pavilion
Stand H4-E016
Lyon, France
Pollutec Lyon is Europe’s leading trade fair for environmental and sustainable solutions.
Together with other innovative Dutch companies, we’ll showcase our contributions to:
- Water management
- Circular economy
- Energy
- Waste processing
At DESPRAY, we’re proud to lead the world in aerosol recycling technology. Our systems safely recover 100% of metals, liquids, and gases, featuring 27 integrated safety measures and Lloyd’s-certified explosion-proof design. With more than 560 million cans recycled globally, DESPRAY sets the benchmark for safety, efficiency, and true circularity.
Book a meeting
To book a meeting or visit the NL Pavilion, reach out via LinkedIn or email: s.oosthof@nbso-lyon.fr
Let’s connect
1. Meet our team directly, Eelco Osse will be on site.
2. Learn more on our DESPRAY website
3. Visit the NL Pavilion on Pollutec’s website
4. Explore all participants in the official booklet
Let’s connect in Lyon and explore how together we can accelerate sustainable solutions across Europe.
What do Machinefabriek Boessenkool, DESPRAY Environmental, Drone4, and e-Horse have in common? They’re all part of the Osse Equipment Manufacturing Group: a group of innovative industrial companies focused on the circular economy through recycling, renewable energy, and e-motion.
Making employees realize they can design and create something great is one thing. Motivating them to play their part in something they might not initially fully support is another. Their results motivate them and make them proud of their shared achievements. And that, that’s truly the most important thing within the Osse Equipment Manufacturing Group.
We work hard every day for the best solutions for a better world. – DESPRAY: 100% Aerosol can recycling – e-Horse: 100% Electric tractor – Drone4: FireFighting, Emergency, Logistics, Agro – Boessenkool: Think Big. Work Smart.
Read more about our vision here. Read the interview with Eelco Osse, CEO of the Osse Equipment Manufacturing group.
We at Osse Equipment Manufacturing Group and DESPRAY Environmental were honoured by and welcomed the Nigerian delegation including Freee Recycle Limited.
Ifedolapo Runsewe and Eelco Osse signed a MoU to introduce DESPRAY Aerosolcan recycling technology to Nigeria. Introducing the FoodFuel programm by means of reusing the propellant as a fuel for cooking, saving thousands of acres of forest and saving millions of lives from toxication. A big applouse for Ifedolapo Runsewe for choosing DESPRAY and for her entrepeneural vision.
Also a big thank you to Freek van Eijk, Holland Circular Hotspot and Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development for organising this visit.
What began as a chance connection at IFAT Munich in May 2024 thanks to the UNIDO ITPO Germany Africa delegation has now taken shape in something tangible.
Freee Recycle Limited, Recycle Limited, Recycle Limited and DESPRAY Environmental formalized our partnership with the signing of an MoU. This marks the next phase in our shared mission to address one of the trickiest waste streams: aerosol cans. In collaboration with the Netherlands in Nigeria, we’ve laid the groundwork for FREEE Despray Aerosol Recycle Limited, a joint venture that will set up a dedicated aerosol recycling facility within FREEE Recycle’s Integrated Recycling and Manufacturing hub in Ibadan.
This isn’t just about infrastructure. DESPRAY brings precision engineering and a globally proven, closed-loop system. Along with deep experience in circular solutions and a rooted understanding of local environmental and economic dynamics. Together, we aim to turn a persistent waste problem into a circular success story. This partnership will push boundaries creating green jobs, protecting our environment, and setting a new standard for aerosol recycling in West Africa.
The WasteExpo 2025 is your key to staying ahead in the waste and recycling industry. DESPRAY will also connect with other interessed recycling partners who are present and showcase the latest developments in DESPRAY’s aerosol can recycling solutions such as these.
May 5-8, 2025
WasteExpo 2025
Las Vegas Convention Center
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Whether you are from a private or public waste management company, a manufacturer/supplier from the U.S. or abroad, you can count on WasteExpo to bring the entire industry together under one roof for the premier waste event of the year!
With 100+ expert-led sessions, you’ll gain insights into:
- Recycling & sustainability
- Landfills & waste management
- Emerging technology & regulations
Join 14,000+ industry professionals and explore innovations from 550+ exhibitors. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and shape the future of waste management. This is the place to be where industry professionals gain the knowledge to drive success.
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For the past decade, DESPRAY Environmental has led the way in making aerosol recycling safer, more efficient, and fully sustainable. Since the founding in 2015, DESPRAY have addressed the industry’s biggest challenge—safety—by engineering a patented system with 29 safety features, making aerosol recycling not only possible but in particular practical on a global scale.
With over 27 years of expertise, Co-founder and Managing Director Mike MacKay has been a driving force in aerosol recycling, and alongside Eelco Osse, CEO DESPRAY and Osse Equipment Manufacturing Group. With his world-class business and engineering leadership, DESPRAY has grown exponentially. The success is built on innovation, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to making aerosol recycling 100% safe and 100% effective.
Mike MacKay: “For too long, safety has been the barrier to true aerosol recycling. We set out to change that—and we did. Over the past decade, DESPRAY has proven that full-circle aerosol recycling isn’t just possible, it’s profitable, it’s scalable, and it’s environmentally essential. We’re not just keeping up with sustainability goals; we’re defining them.”
Over the years, DESPRAY systems have recycled more than half a billion aerosol cans, preventing millions of tons of hazardous waste from entering landfills. With a full range of scalable solutions, from the compact DS500 Micro to the high-capacity DS5000F, DESPRAY continues to provide waste management companies and environmental leaders with the most advanced aerosol recycling technology available.
Eelco Osse: “DESPRAY’s technology didn’t just enter the market—it redefined it. Our approach has set the global benchmark for aerosol recycling, and we continue to lead the industry with innovations that others are only now starting to understand. The next decade will prove that DESPRAY isn’t just ahead of the curve—we are the curve.”
Looking to the future, DESPRAY Environmental remains committed to pushing the boundaries of sustainability, safety, and efficiency. With new projects on the horizon and growing global adoption, the next decade promises even greater advancements in aerosol recycling.
You can follow DESPRAY on LinkedIn, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates.
You can join DESPRAY in shaping the future of aerosol sustainability: despray.com.
The world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining technology, and construction equipment is back. DESPRAY will also connect with other interessed recycling partners who are present at bauma 2025 and showcase the latest developments in DESPRAY aerosol can recycling solutions.
April 7-13, 2025
bauma 2025
Trade Fair Center Messe Munich, Germany
See you in Munich, Germany!
Bauma’s five key topics:
- Climate neutrality
- Sustainable construction
- Networked construction
- Mining Challenge
- Alternative drive concepts
Other highlights of the supporting program are the Bauma FORUM, the Start-up Area and de Science Hub. It’s more than an exhibition – it’s an experience with power, progress, and game-changing moments at Bauma 2025.
More info & program: bauma.de
As part of the ongoing commitment to sustainability there is also a GoGreen Ticket available. With a surcharge on the regular ticket price Bauma enable visitors and exhibitors to voluntarily support climate projects. Learn more.
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