Directa Plus CEO on Q1 revenue jump on new contracts in Romania and textile market recovery

Directa Plus CEO Giulio Cesareo talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strong start to 2025 and the strategic impact of its environmental operations. Cesareo shared that the company saw a 40% rise in first-quarter revenue to approximately €2 million, driven by new contracts in Romania and a recovering textile market in Italy. “We have a significant contract with Midia International,” Cesareo explained, adding that work on oil recovery from drilling platforms resumed after a slowdown in 2024 due to the war in the Black Sea. The full acquisition of Setcar, a Romanian environmental service company, plays a central role in the company’s strategy. Cesareo highlighted that Setcar not only holds a full suite of environmental certifications but also occupies a “geopolitical significant position” as a potential gateway to Ukraine’s reconstruction. Environmental applications remain a key focus for Directa Plus, especially the use of its graphene materials to decontaminate water and soil. In collaboration with OMV Petrom, the company successfully decontaminated 44,000 cubic meters of water, recovering 10,000 barrels of crude oil. Research and development are also advancing. Directa Plus is working with Nant G Power on battery materials and refocusing on opportunities in sectors like tyres and PFAS filtration. Cesareo stated, “There are significant opportunities, despite the actual crisis, that can be captured by our innovative material.” With €4 million in cash and a burn rate that extends funding through to August 2026, Cesareo believes the company is well-positioned for the year ahead. For more exclusive interviews and updates, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe, and enable notifications to stay up to date. #DirectaPlus #GrapheneTechnology #EnvironmentalSolutions #Setcar #OilRecovery #PFAS #CleanTech #NantGPower #UkraineReconstruction #TextileInnovation #BatteryMaterials #Q12025 #InvestingInGraphene #ProactiveInvestors