ECOR becomes SAM Panels
ECOR has a new name. The innovative and sustainable panel material continues under the name SAM Panels. Like ECOR, SAM Panels produces sustainable and non-toxic panel materials made from 100% recycled paper fibres and agricultural residual streams such as grass, hemp and even cow manure.
SAM Panels continues to innovate and improve its panels and processes where needed. SAM Panels remains the most environmentally friendly alternative to traditional panel materials. SAM Panels are ready for the future. Are you?
ECOR: pioneer in circular panels
ECOR was known as a pioneer in circular panels made entirely from reused raw materials. ECOR panels consisted of 100% recycled materials and were themselves fully recyclable. These panels found their way into a wide range of applications, from furniture and packaging to displays and building materials.
No harmful substances were used in the ECOR production process. Using only water, pressure, heat and cellulose fibres from waste streams, strong panel materials were pressed. Thanks to this innovative technique, ECOR panels could replace traditional wood products such as plywood, MDF and chipboard, completely without toxic adhesives or resins. ECOR proved that waste fibres can deliver high-quality and healthy building materials within a fully circular model.
Why the name change to SAM Panels?
In 2023 it was decided to allow the Dutch ECOR organisation to continue growing independently under a new name: SAM Panels. The abbreviation SAM stands for Sustainable Advanced Materials, a name that reflects the core of our sustainable mission.
The name change went hand in hand with the transfer of the company to the local management in the Netherlands, including a licence to continue using the ECOR technology locally. In other words, the trusted team in Venlo now operates under the name SAM Panels and continues to produce the same innovative panels.
According to John Smits, Managing Director of SAM Panels, this step offers the opportunity to “build SAM on Dutch soil”. It gives strong confidence in the future, supported by the broad commitment to the circular economy in the Netherlands.
The same sustainable quality under a different name
For customers and partners, nothing changes in substance. SAM Panels seamlessly continues the sustainable quality of ECOR. The panels retain the properties that make them so distinctive:
100% biobased & circular
Made from fully renewable and recycled organic fibres.
Healthy & non-toxic
No binders such as adhesives or resins are used in production. The panels therefore contain no formaldehyde or other harmful substances. Good for people and the environment.
Locally produced
Developed and manufactured in the Netherlands using sustainable and Dutch raw materials. This supports the local economy and guarantees long-term and consistent quality.
Versatile & strong
Suitable for a wide range of sectors, from furniture and interior design to retail fit-outs, building materials and packaging.
Water-resistant & lightweight
Certain SAM panels offer water resistance and sound insulation, while being significantly lighter than conventional materials.
Feel free to contact us
Would you like to know more about the transition from ECOR to SAM Panels? Or are you interested in our sustainable panels? Please feel free to contact us. More information can also be found on the SAM Panels website.
