RAMPF ECO SOLUTIONS GMBH & CO. KG

Their core work

RAMPF Eco Solutions is the sustainability-focused arm of the RAMPF Group, a German chemical and materials company. They develop bio-based resins, adhesives, and insulation foams derived from renewable feedstocks like lignocellulose, lignin, and tannins — specifically targeting the construction sector. Their work sits at the intersection of green chemistry and circular construction, turning agricultural and forestry waste streams into functional building products. They also bring expertise in recycling and valorization of bulky construction and demolition waste.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

RAMPF Eco Solutions entered H2020 in 2016 with two parallel tracks: recycling urban bulky waste (URBANREC) and converting agroforestry waste into bio-based construction materials (REHAP). By 2020, their focus sharpened toward digitally-enabled circular construction through ICEBERG, adding BIM-based audits and smart material tracing to their portfolio. The trajectory shows a clear shift from raw material processing toward integrated circular building systems that combine bio-based products with digital lifecycle tracking.

Moving from chemistry-only contributions toward integrated circular construction solutions that combine bio-based materials with digital tracking — positioning them for the EU's push toward whole-lifecycle building sustainability.

How they like to work

RAMPF Eco Solutions operates exclusively as a participant, never leading consortia — consistent with a materials company contributing specialized chemical and formulation expertise to larger demonstration projects. Despite only three projects, they have worked with 77 unique partners across 12 countries, indicating they join large, diverse Innovation Action consortia rather than small research teams. This suggests they are a reliable industrial partner who can deliver on pilot-scale material production within multi-partner demonstrations.

With 77 consortium partners across 12 countries from just 3 projects, RAMPF Eco Solutions has a broad European network concentrated in large Innovation Action consortia. Their partnerships span the full construction value chain — from raw material suppliers to digital technology providers and end-use demonstrators.

What sets them apart

RAMPF Eco Solutions occupies a rare niche: an industrial chemical company that can formulate and scale up bio-based resins, adhesives, and foams specifically for construction applications. While many research groups study lignin valorization in the lab, RAMPF brings the process engineering capability to move from bench to pilot scale. Their combination of green chemistry know-how with growing digital circular construction expertise makes them a strong partner for anyone building a consortium around sustainable building materials or construction waste circularity.

Highlights from their portfolio

• REHAP
  Largest funded project (EUR 325K) tackling the full chain from lignocellulose waste to market-ready bioresins, bioadhesives, and bio-insulation foam for construction.
• ICEBERG
  Most recent project bridging physical materials recovery with digital tools (BIM audits, RFID/QR tracing), signaling RAMPF's evolution toward smart circular construction.