The City of Venlo was selected to locate the new ECOR Circular Economy R&D Facility, after conducting a disciplined global search, which represents a significant win for the region and further solidifies the Netherland's reputation as the world's preeminent location for circular economy enabling technologies and commercial use.

This project was a complex and demanding site selection effort involving the simultaneous coordination of several public and private economic development agencies, with special help from Van Houtum and other strategic regional partners.