New spatial implementation plan (SIP) Aurubis Beerse

The local authority of Beerse is working on a new Spatial Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Aurubis Beerse company site.

Onno Van Der Putten (53), Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Meet Onno! As Continuous Improvement Coordinator, he helps teams improve processes and find sustainable solutions. It’s a role that brings him into contact with various departments within the company.

Jonas Walbers (35) & Ben Leysen (38) at Aurubis Richmond

Jonas Walbers and Ben Leysen worked for years at Aurubis Beerse. In the summer of 2024, they were assigned to Aurubis Richmond, our new secondary smelter in the United States. There, they are putting their knowledge and expertise from Beerse into practice, actively contributing to the development of the production facility, and growing professionally within an international Aurubis context.

Aurubis donates over 400 laptops and computers to Digital for Youth

Multimetal producer Aurubis, based in Olen and Beerse, is strengthening digital inclusion through its collaboration with Digital for Youth. In 2025, the company donated more than 400 laptops and computers to the non-profit organization, which in turn ensures that the devices reach children and young people in need of digital resources.

Robbe Wouters (32), Foundry Operator

Robbe werkt als Foundry Operator bij Aurubis Beerse en staat mee in voor het Gieterij proces: van insmelten, slakken gieten tot het leegtappen van ovens en het verplaatsen van materiaal. De combinatie van techniek, afwisseling en verantwoordelijkheid zorgt ervoor dat hij hier helemaal op zijn plek zit.

Karel Docker (40), HSE & Sustainability Director

Almost twenty years ago, Karel Docker began his career at Aurubis in Olen. Today, he is HSE & Sustainability Director, leading our teams responsible for safety, health, environment, and sustainability at the Belgian Aurubis sites in Beerse and Olen.

Milan Laureyssen (20), Maintenance Mechanic

Milan is Maintenance Mechanic bij Aurubis Beerse en zorgt er samen met zijn collega’s voor dat de machines en installaties veilig en vlot blijven draaien. Hij voert onderhoud uit, lost storingen op en vervangt onderdelen waar nodig. Een technische job vol variatie en uitdaging!

Copper Cathodes

In its refined stage after electrolysis, copper cathodes are used as feed material for the production of wire rods, tubes, sheets & foils.

Lead Ingots

Lead can be found in (electric) vehicle batteries, as well as in batteries operating emergency power supplies.