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The history of Colubris

Colubris has been working on solutions that contribute to progress and sustainability since 1984. This timeline shows the most important milestones in our history. Moments when we set the direction for innovation and collaboration. Together, they show how we have grown to where we are today.

1984

The foundation of production company 'Redes Machinebouw & Constructie'. 
  1984 1984

2001

The foundation of Redox Water Technology by G.W. van den Hurk, K. Pos and W. Riggelink. A global supplier of water and wastewater treatment systems.
  2001 2001

2001

The foundation of Redox Waste Recycling, a specialist and supplier of advanced and highly qualified recycling systems. 
  2001 2001

2007

The company Ingenieursbureau Schneider in Terborg of Joop and Antoinette Schneider was taken over by the parent company Redes Beheer. Schneider has over 40 years of experience in water purification in the food sector.
  2007 2007

2008

UCY Waste-Water to Energy was founded by G.W. van den Hurk from a project to generate energy from a wastewater process. This project was in collaboration with Johan Verink of UCI.

  2008 2008

2009

25th anniversary of the parent company Redes Beheer B.V. The parent company changed her name to 'Colubris Environment B.V.' 
  2009 2009

2009

Later that year, the company K-Pack Water Technology from Maarssen was taken over. This company is a worldwide supplier of wastewater purification systems, that later moved to Amersfoort. 
  2009 2009

2018

The parent company changed her name in Colubris Cleantech. 
At this moment Colubris Cleantech consists of five brands, each specialized in their own field of cleantech solutions:
  • Redox Water Technology
  • Redox Waste Recycling
  • Ingenieursbureau Schneider
  • K-Pack Water Technology
  • UCY Waste-Water to Energy 
All our products are designed and manufactured in our factory Colubris Technologies. 2018

2019

Colubris Cleantech opened new sales offices in Amersfoort, Budapest and Muscat. The organization sees this as an important strategic step to expand its leading position in the world.
  2019 2019

2020

In order to be a strong and recognisable player in the global marketplace and to better serve our customers, suppliers, professional organisations and third parties, we have merged our activities from the individual businesses within Colubris Cleantech. We will enter the market together as Colubris.
 
  • Redox Water Technology B.V., K-pack Water Technology B.V. & Ingenieursbureau Schneider B.V. will continue under the name: Colubris Water Solutions B.V.
  • Redox Waste Recycling B.V. will continue from October 1st, 2020 as: Colubris Waste Solutions B.V.
  • Our Bioresource activities will continue from October 1st, 2020 as Colubris Bioresource Solutions B.V.
2020

2022

Colubris acquires BLUE-tec from Wageningen, a specialist in membrane technology.
  2022 2022

2024

In May 2024, Colubris celebrated its 40th anniversary. It was a special occasion where we reflected on four decades of collaboration, growth, and success together with our valued customers, partners, and colleagues.
  2024 2024

2024

5 July | The passing of our founder Gertie van den Hurk. In 1984, he started his own company, which is now known as Colubris. His vision laid the foundation for the growth and success of our sustainable company.

  2024 2024

2025

The introduction of the new brand identity.
  2025 2025
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