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SUNFLOWER PLASTIC COMPOUND
Raising PP compounding capacity in Germany and eastern Europe / Sunflower seed hull natural fibres for use as filling materials
25.11.2016
SHOWA DENKO
Biopolyester production ceased amid declining market prices
22.11.2016
CORBION
Joining hands with Total in PLA joint venture / Construction of new plant in Thailand kicks off / Double-digit growth forecast to 2025
21.11.2016
REVERDIA
China partnerships boost “Biosuccinium” / Agreements for PU foams and packaging applications
18.11.2016
BIO-FED
Febo appointed exclusive distributor for Italy / Southern Europe as “strategically important market” for biopolymers
08.11.2016
NOVAMONT
Renewable BDO plant starts up at Bottrighe / Output 70% higher than planned / Products claimed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 56% / Genomatica technology
11.10.2016
BASF
Joint venture with Avantium for FDCA and PEF / Synvina to develop markets for PEF films and bottles / Technology to be licensed
11.10.2016
CARBIOS
Development of enzyme technology for biodegradable polymers / Joint venture with Limagrain and Bpifrance
22.09.2016
IKEA
Bioplastics project with Finnish chemistry company Neste / Swedish consumer goods retailer seeks more sustainable portfolio
19.09.2016
BIOAMBER SARNIA
New succinic acid plant meets bank loan performance criteria
07.09.2016
METABOLIX
Binding letter of intent with South Korea's CJ CheilJedang for biopolymers slate / USD 10m deal to close by mid-September / Refocus on crop yield activities
24.08.2016
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
New study commissioned by Symphony finds recyclate containing oxo-degradable plastic and UV stabiliser suitable for outdoor products / BPF warns that oxo-degradable plastics could disrupt the recycling stream
15.08.2016
METABOLIX
Latest restructuring plan to cost 45 jobs / Biopolymers still up for sale
28.07.2016
CARBIOS
Development of one-step process for producing PLA / Move to pre-pilot scale production
13.07.2016
EVONIK
Studying biodegradable composites for use in medical implants / Significant need for high strength devices / Goal to make polymers suited to 3D printing
12.07.2016
BIESTERFELD PLASTIC
Distribution deal with Nurel for “Inzea” biopolymers extended to France
11.07.2016
CATHAY INDUSTRIAL BIOTECH
Production of bio-based polyamides increased / Strong demand from customers and new markets
29.06.2016
SOLVAY
Purchase of Eastman's stake in Primester joint venture completed
16.06.2016
SYMPHONY
Pakistan International Airways agrees to use “d2w” technology in its plastic packaging / Business Dynamics signs deal to introduce oxo-biodegradable bags
13.06.2016
METABOLIX
Discussing potential sale of biopolymers business / “Yield10” bioscience activities could be spun out too / Dire financial straits / “Substantial doubt about ability to continue as a going concern”
10.06.2016
KURARAY
Raising EVOH capacity in the US / Expansion in Antwerp to come on stream by the end of this year
31.05.2016
EASTMAN
Stake in Primester acetate flake joint venture to be sold to Solvay / Supply agreement sealed
30.05.2016
ETB CATALYTIC TECHNOLOGIES
Funding for bio-butadiene pilot plant / Commercialisation expected within three years / Plans to license process globally
02.05.2016
PERSTORP
New application lab in Sweden will enhance formulation capacity / Distribution pact with Nexeo
13.04.2016
METABOLIX
Non-binding MoU with South Korea's CJ CheilJedang for commercial PHA production / Proposed deal would include offtake agreement
01.04.2016
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