AVR - VAN GANSEWINKELis a major participant in the waste collection and treatment market. In 2007 the company processed more than 10 million metric tons of waste and posted net sales of more than €1.2 billion.

THE GROUP’S 6,500 EMPLOYEES are specialists in collection, storage, recycling and processing of all types of waste. They are constantly seeking to offer waste treatment solutions to companies and local authorities.

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In the context of its expansion, AVR - Van Gansewinkel acquired De Sutter in Belgium, Semler, based in Son en Breugel, Netherlands and the container specialist J. Eiland in Emst, Netherlands.