Our history From idea to success
2001
Idea
Researcher Andrzej Kałamarz, assisted by a scientific team, visits universities across Europe, the USA and Asia, giving lectures on the positive effects of consuming chicken eggshells.
2002
First production line
The first production line is launched under the banner of ALVANA, founded a year earlier. Beyond working with eggshells, the company developed deodorant formulas and effective methods for organic waste management.
2005
Expansion to the West
The company’s mission of pursuing innovative solutions gained recognition, while its products attracted the first European clients.
2010
Eco-Complex
New investments and market exploration created new opportunities for the company. Now operating as Eco-Complex, the company entered a new stage of development.
2011
New factory
An increased scale of production required relocating the production line and expanding the factory.
From this moment on, the Eco-Complex became a permanent presence in the Opole region.
2020
European Funds
The Eco-Complex received funding through Action 2.3.2 of the Smart Growth Operational Programme.
2021
Alvanaeko
The increase in capital and expansion of management led to the creation of Alvanaeko.
In the same year, the company celebrated the distribution of its first 100,000 tonnes of processed eggshells.
2023
Expansion
Today, Alvanaeko’s sales team effectively reaches clients all around the world, delivering eco-friendly raw materials and Private Label services.
2024
Further expansion of key raw material production
Continued growth, investments and relocation of the company to the Masovian Voivodeship.