"Enabling the circular economy and energy transition with disruptive technologies and supply of services to the Advanced Chemical Recycling Industry"
Founded in Ireland in 2012, FRE is an advanced recycling company based in Delfzijl in the Netherlands. Under the leadership of CEO Gavin Duffy, the company has developed the FREcycling, the next generation technology to convert waste plastic, previously destined for incineration or landfill, into feedstock to produce petrochemicals and plastics, more cost effective than from fossil oil.
FRE Technologies aim to implement a sustainable and scalable strategy to ensure the circularity of plastic is achieved. FRE Technologies chemically recycles plastic that cannot be mechanically recycled, into high value chemical products that are essential to society. FRE’s process has been specifically designed and engineered to ensure its products can be used in the manufacturing of new plastics enabling the circularity of plastic.
About Us
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Gavin Duffy
Founder & CEO
Gavin is a seasoned leader in the energy and recycling sectors, with extensive experience in the design and commercialisation of innovative waste-to-energy and advanced recycling technologies. He has played a key role in the development of three advanced recycling plants and has successfully led the design and commercialization of three waste-to-energy projects.
With a strong background in project management, Gavin has overseen numerous large-scale projects across the energy, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors, managing budgets exceeding €30 million. His expertise in driving complex projects from conception to execution has positioned him as a leader in sustainable technology development.
Daniel Ahern
COO
Daniel brings over 10 years of experience in mechanical and process design, with a diverse background spanning the pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries, as well as military service. His expertise includes project management, performance reporting, and problem-solving, ensuring the successful execution of complex engineering initiatives.
In addition to his technical expertise, Daniel has extensive experience in leading and managing teams within engineering and design environments. His leadership and strategic approach drive operational excellence, fostering innovation and efficiency across projects.
Luke Duffy
CTO
Luke has a strong background in organic chemistry and process design, bringing deep technical expertise to the development of innovative chemical solutions.
He previously served as Design Lead at an engineering consultancy, where he played a key role in delivering chemical and pharmaceutical projects. As a process design specialist, Luke excels in optimising systems for efficiency, scalability, and sustainability, driving innovation in the industry.
Dr. Peter Nieuwenhuizen
Fundraising Manager
Peter holds a PhD in chemistry from Leiden University. He started his career in AkzoNobel, the coatings & chemicals company, where he held positions in R&D sales & marketing, supply chain, as CTO, and in sustainability. Peter also worked as a strategy consultant for Arthur D. Little, and was co-founder of ECBF, the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund.