CTP (Centre Terre et Pierre asbl)

What we do: The Centre Terre et Pierre (CTP) is a Belgian accredited research and development center specializing in mineral processing and the valorization of natural resources and solid waste. With over 25 years of expertise, CTP provides innovative and economically viable solutions for transforming minerals, industrial by-products, and post-consumer waste into high-value secondary raw materials. Serving companies in environmental and materials sectors, CTP offers a broad range of services including research, technical studies, analyses, tests, and expert consultancy to support sustainable circular economy initiatives.

Where we are located: CTP is headquartered at Chaussée d’Antoing 55, 7500 Tournai, Belgium. This location houses its advanced research platform IMPRoVE and pilot facilities.

Short history: Founded over 25 years ago, CTP has established itself as the only accredited research center in Belgium dedicated to mineral processing. Throughout its history, it has expanded its expertise from mineral resource exploration to urban mining and recycling of industrial and post-consumer waste, continuously innovating to create new materials and support sustainable development.

Organization & culture: The company employs around 40 passionate and highly qualified professionals who foster a culture of innovation, excellence, and collaboration. CTP values teamwork and knowledge sharing, emphasizing research and development as key to addressing environmental challenges. Its unique IMPRoVE platform enables cutting-edge applied research and process optimization tailored to industrial partners.

Recent developments: CTP continues to strengthen its position as a leader in circular economy research by advancing its technical capabilities and maintaining strong partnerships with industry and regional innovation programs. It supports projects funded by the Walloon Region and collaborates internationally, including with French companies through its Research Tax Credit accreditation.