Realco
Realco is a Belgian biotech company specializing in green chemistry-based hygiene solutions. With over 30 years of expertise, the company focuses on innovation, sustainability, and high-performance solutions for sectors including food, healthcare, and household products. It invests over 15% of its sales in R&D and has a global presence with subsidiaries in the US and Italy. Committed to ecological transition, safety, and quality, Realco actively participates in SDGs and sustainability initiatives, emphasizing continuous improvement, quality management (ISO 9001), and open innovation through collaborations like Co-Lab.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Realco
Avenue Albert Einstein, 15, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Patents
Products
Industrial enzyme-based cleaning formulations
High-performance enzyme formulations for deep cleaning, biofilm disruption and routine hygiene in food, catering and healthcare environments.
Multi-enzymatic anti-biofilm formulations
Patented multi-enzyme formulations designed to break down protective biofilm matrices on equipment and surfaces.
Enzymatic membrane-cleaning solutions
Formulations and protocols intended for cleaning and restoring membrane filtration units to improve flux and reduce fouling.
Consumer enzyme-based cleaning products
Household enzyme-based cleaners formulated from naturally derived ingredients for domestic multi-surface cleaning; some consumer products have undergone independent low-emission testing.
Tailored wastewater treatment packages
Customized enzyme-based packages to assist operators in pre-purification and biodegradation of organic loads in wastewater streams.
Industrial enzyme-based cleaning formulations
High-performance enzyme formulations for deep cleaning, biofilm disruption and routine hygiene in food, catering and healthcare environments.
Multi-enzymatic anti-biofilm formulations
Patented multi-enzyme formulations designed to break down protective biofilm matrices on equipment and surfaces.
Enzymatic membrane-cleaning solutions
Formulations and protocols intended for cleaning and restoring membrane filtration units to improve flux and reduce fouling.
Consumer enzyme-based cleaning products
Household enzyme-based cleaners formulated from naturally derived ingredients for domestic multi-surface cleaning; some consumer products have undergone independent low-emission testing.
Tailored wastewater treatment packages
Customized enzyme-based packages to assist operators in pre-purification and biodegradation of organic loads in wastewater streams.
Services
On-site audits to assess biological contamination risks, filtration fouling and to recommend remediation protocols.
Technical audits and tailored support to improve membrane filter throughput, reduce fouling and extend membrane life.
Training and awareness programs to educate clients and partners on hygiene best practices and implementation of enzyme-based protocols.
Ongoing technical assistance, audit follow-up and monitoring services to ensure protocol adherence and sustained performance.
Partnership-based co-development projects with external stakeholders to innovate on hygiene technologies and applications.
Automated distribution and hosted access to safety data sheets and technical documents for purchased product references.
On-site audits to assess biological contamination risks, filtration fouling and to recommend remediation protocols.
Technical audits and tailored support to improve membrane filter throughput, reduce fouling and extend membrane life.
Training and awareness programs to educate clients and partners on hygiene best practices and implementation of enzyme-based protocols.
Ongoing technical assistance, audit follow-up and monitoring services to ensure protocol adherence and sustained performance.
Partnership-based co-development projects with external stakeholders to innovate on hygiene technologies and applications.
Automated distribution and hosted access to safety data sheets and technical documents for purchased product references.
Expertise Areas
- Biosafety and biofilm control
- Enzymatic formulation development
- Membrane filtration cleaning and optimisation
- Wastewater treatment and effluent pre-treatment
Key Technologies
- Enzyme-based cleaning formulations
- Multi-enzymatic anti-biofilm systems
- Green-chemistry formulation methods
- Membrane cleaning and flux recovery protocols
News & Updates
Construction of New Production Facility
Construction starts on a new, efficient, flexible, and ecological production plant.
Sale of Pool & Spa Business
Sale of swimming pool and spa brands to Fluidra to focus on green chemistry.
Biofilm Expert Study Publication
Research confirming the extension of food product shelf life through enzymatic cleaning.
Green Deal Signing
Signing of the Green Deal for sustainable canteens.
Fire at Production Site
Fire incident at the production site in January 2020.
Ecocert Certification Launch
Launch of Ecocert certified products as part of sustainability strategy.
Construction of New Production Facility
Construction starts on a new, efficient, flexible, and ecological production plant.
Sale of Pool & Spa Business
Sale of swimming pool and spa brands to Fluidra to focus on green chemistry.
Biofilm Expert Study Publication
Research confirming the extension of food product shelf life through enzymatic cleaning.
Green Deal Signing
Signing of the Green Deal for sustainable canteens.
Fire at Production Site
Fire incident at the production site in January 2020.
Ecocert Certification Launch
Launch of Ecocert certified products as part of sustainability strategy.