Milan court favored Novamont’s claim against Kromabatch

Novamont, the Italian Biotech Firm has been ruled in favor by the Milan’s Court against Kromabatch Srl, producer of Masterbatch. Kromabatch claimed that conventional plastics involving d2w could be counted under biodegradable as per the European standard UNI EN13432. Kromabatch is supplier of oxo-biodegradable plastic additives in Italy which is introduced to possess the property of controlled life plastic technology by it’s marketers. Novamont, the developer of biopolymer Mater-Bi claimed that the company is representing it’s product with information that gives rise to unfair competition as well as misguide customers.

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Through investigation the court concluded that the product bear an additive, inclusion of which in the product increases it’s degradability more than conventional plastic. Only this factor cannot justify a plastic material to be suitable for attaining a good level of biodegradability. Further, court founded that it is responsibility of every entrepreneur to check accuracy of commercial information being conveyed to customers during marketing.

Commercial Director of Novamont, Alessandro Ferlito stated that issue of introducing a product with information regarding biodegradability is an important decision as it supports various companies to pave new ways with vision of biodegradability.

Novamont represented its new bio-petrochemical plant during the 9th annual conference of European Bioplastics

European Bioplastics organized an international conference in Brussels to discuss with leaders of the industry about participation of bioplastics to strengthen the European economy. The 9th Annual conference of the company was held with the title, ‘Bioplastics – Driving a Resource Efficient Europe’, the conference was begun with Helmut Maurer’s Speech on role of bioplastics for development of a circular economy. He is Directorate General of the European Commission. Moreover, Axel Singhofen, European Free Alliance’s MP at the European Parliament’s Environment Committee represented issues of EU legislation having goal to decrease the use of conventional plastic bags.

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Stefano Facco, Head of New business department of Novamont represented the idea of integrating bio-refineries in local regions to set up a circular economy where land, research, agriculture and industrial deals develop innovative sustainable products and environment together. Matrica, the joint venture of Versalis and Novamont developed a petrochemical plant in Sardinia working n a proprietary technology. The biorefinery in which the plant has been set up have an integrated agriculture supply chain. The company works on all what can create a safe and low pollution impact on environment. Use of azelaic acid in Matrica is an example of utilization of renewable resources for development of bioplastics.

Release of compostable thermoformed bioplastic polymer by Novamont expecting new heights

Ecomondo Exhibition held at Italy recently saw the release of new and exceptional heat-resistant compostable polymer by Novamont, an Italian bioplastics firm which can be used in the thermoform manufacturing processes such as plastic plates.

This company has included this new release in the category of Mater-BiA bioplastics range which usually involves the primary food service sector comprising of straws, glasses, plates, cutlery and bowls. Although this product is still under the phase of development, it is certainly going to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions and unwanted waste because of anaerobic decomposition possibility.

As mentioned on http://www.waste-management-world.com/topics/device/mobile/t/98947954/novamont-launches-compostable-thermoformed-bioplastic-products-at-ecomondo-waste-management-world.htm?m_n=true, this product will make use of the highly renewable and compostable plant materials like thistles so that performance of the tableware items remain intact as far as the internal features related to production, thermomechanical, aesthetics and mechanical fields are concerned.

This very polymer will contain cellulose-paper coat on one side and the other side will be water and grease repellent due to fabrication of Mater-BiA layer. It has been manufactured by Eurocartex.

It should be noted here that such kind of paper wrappers used in the food service are separate than the other popular wrappers commonly used in the industry because these can be recycled and transformed easily into reusable compost as cited on http://www.waste-management-world.com/topics/device/mobile/t/98947954/novamont-launches-compostable-thermoformed-bioplastic-products-at-ecomondo-waste-management-world.htm?m_n=true.

Matrica, the joint venture of Novamont and Versalis planned the international open day

The joint venture of Versalis and Novamont, Matrica in Porto Torres hosted the International open day last week. The 3rd bio-economy conference took place in Turin so that the European stakeholders can have an opportunity of utilizing the modern technologies and edible oils for better developmental projects. In the entire program planned for Porto Torres project, various factors like the polymers, esterification facilities and rubbers additive plants have been planned to go on during coming few weeks.

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In 2011, this project was started with the goal of conversion of petrochemical plant into the totally new and integrated eco friendly industrial project on international level. Matrica, the owner of this project has reached the world class level bio-monomer unit bearing 7 pilot units. Now, the company owns about 3 plants having full capacity of about 70K tons per annum; the venture represents investment of about 180 millions Euro. A wide range of products are manufactured by the company including bio-lubricants, cosmetic formulas, plasticizers and tyres etc.

The international open day of the company had been hosted by the chairman Daniele Ferrari, Deputy Head of Biotechnologies Unit, Barend Verachtert and CEO of the company Catia Bastioli; all of them offered the chance of looking over the pioneer approach for representation of the project.

Novamont acquires majority shares in Mater Biopolymer

Mater Biopolymer srl, a manufacturing unit of PET resin production group in Italy has offered a majority stake to Novamont, the Bioplastic firm. That’s how; Novamont is enjoying bearing an alternate to shop the remainder of Mater Biopolymer till 2016. According to the spokesperson of the company, the Italy based plant is called as the Patrica plant. It has become too smaller to maintain economical status of large scale of PET production but the size of this plant is suitable for Novamont. With some technological conversion along with the second line production, this plant will be perfectly ideal for large scale production of Origio-Bi. Discover full story on the same here - http://www.plasticsnews.com/article/20140303/NEWS/140309988/novamont-buys-majority-stake-in-mater-biopolymer-venture

By purchasing this part of Mater Biopolymer, Novamont will possess about 78 percent of the company including 83 employees Patrica Plant. The one line production PET for M&G will take place exclusively for Novamont now. Another line of production will be based upon the manufacturing of Origio-Bi which has been modified enough during last four years. This time it will be subjected for improvement of features of the biodegradable and compostable plastics by Novamont.

Biodegradable products by Novamont are employed for the production of film and foam and also for manufacturing of injection molded products. On the other hand, Mater-Bi comprises of industrial applications in agriculture, organic food packaging and additives in rubber.