Solegear and Ex-tech signed partnership for increasing reach to the US bioplastic market

Solegear Bioplastics situated in Vancouver has signed a partnership with Ex-Tech for manufacturing and distribution of it’s next generation TF bioplastic. This kind of bioplastic is good for high performance in rigid packing application; it is also good as it can resist high thermal shipping conditions. In the agreement, both the companies agreed for sharing profit percentage from market strategies, business opportunities and technology. The companies have decided to put all their efforts for promoting the market of Traverse bioplastic.

Read more about this matter here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150311Solegear-partners-ExTech.php

According to the statement given by Toby Reid, the CEO of Solegear, the company is pleased to become partner of Ex-Tech as it is a reputed leader in the bioplastic sheet extrusion. Ex-Tech has not only track record of ultimately high standard of quality but also fulfill customers’ demand in every possible manner. Solegear is believed to reach new customers of Traverse bioplastics through this partnership as Ex-Tech will definitely catch lots of possibilities with it’s capacity of scaling order fulfillment with great perfection.

The traverse TF bioplastic has been designed for replacement of Polyethylene terephthalate packaging applications. It has been composed of about 45 percent bio-content and fulfills all the global shipping requirements.

European Bioplastics Conference to celebrate its aluminium anniversary

European Bioplastics is going to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year during the gathering in Berlin. The occasion will be held at Maritim Prorate Hotel for the European Bioplastics Conference on 5th and 6th November. During the conference, about 40 companies will represent their innovative products and projects under the bioplastics product exhibition. Various social networking events will also be organized during the occasion. Gala dinner will be on limelight during the conference.

Read more about this matter here – http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150226_EUBP.php

European Bioplastics is committed for representation of interests of stakeholders regarding the whole value chain as it is one of the leading industrial associations in the field of bioplastics production. Call for papers and registration of delegates will be published shortly. The event involves political, global and European non private sects too. One more thing to make the event special is diversity of delegations. European Bioplastics is the European association having members that manufacture, refine and distribute bioplastics which are compostable. The company is known for production of bioplastics which are sometimes both, bio-based and compostable. The diversity of delegation is probably strong and expected to move forward towards growth. This will definitely set a new trend in the pan industry.

Highly thermo-resistant PLA to be launched by Natureplast

Production of PLA is being taken under consideration by many world class bioplastic developers nowadays. The demand of 100 percent bio-based material is going higher with the requirement of sustainability. PLA can be processed easily on every standard of processing equipment and is the best product for packaging of food materials and cosmetics. Still. Some drawbacks in the product such as brittleness, low impact resistance, poor thermal properties are there to be resolved. These limitations in PLA resist it’s utilization for high end applications.

Read more about this news here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150218-Natureplast-new-heat-resistant-PLA.php

Research of Natureplast is successful for introduction of two new PLAs, PLHT 201 and PLHT 202. Both of these brands have been characterized with improvement in thermal and mechanical properties in comparison to standard PL. Also, progress in productivity has been expected through these PLAs at competitive price. As per the statement of Natureplast, the characteristics of PLHT 202 are superior than other PLA. These products has been claimed to be used for replacement of traditional high impact PS. By offering more than 40 percent impact strength, these brands have secured special place in the list of available PLAs.
Automotive industry, electronic production and similar fields are the leading areas where these bioplastic brands will be utilized. 

Biotec signed a joint development agreement with Kaneka on biopolymers project

Agreements and planning for development of biopolymers is being taken under consideration by all the leading Biotech companies around the world. In this direction, Biotec GmbH & Co. KG has signed a joint development agreement plan with Kaneka Corporation for application of biopolymers. The company is right now working on projects for development of degradable and sustainable compounds called as Bioplast. On the other hand, Kaneka is engaged in production of Aonilex, an innovative PHBH polymer. Both of these companies have signed an agreement to work together in the field of packaging solutions, pharmaceutical capsules and different kind of rigid and flexible films.

This collaboration is expected for generation of a spark in development of bioplastics as well as for maximizing the product development skills of both the companies. On the basis of new applications, these companies focus on contribution of significant production of biobased plastics that should also be eco-friendly.

Read more about this agreement here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150219-BioTec-and-Kaneka-join-forces.php

According to John Persenda, the Chairman of Advisory Board of Biotec, the company is happy to sign the agreement that widens innovative product development. This special position when both of the companies will work together is definitely good for extension of a broad range of application. 

Plantic has received take off grant by the Dutch Technology Foundation

Plantic has received a valorization grant from the Dutch Technology Foundation (STW). The company with University of Amsterdam introduces an innovative bioplastic to the market. Gadi Rothenberg, the professor of the Research Priority Area Sustainable Chemistry has been awarded with the grant. Rothenberg is one among inventors who have intention of smoothening the way to new bioplastic towards the market. Two companies, PlanticsBV and University of Amsterdam are working in collaboration on this project. Aiding scientific start-ups for introduction of innovative bioplastics is the main objective of this project. Under the leadership of Albert Alberts and Helias Andriessen, Plantics discovered biodegradable polymer in 2011 during the research of catalytic biomass conversion.

Read more about this project here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150212-Take-off-grant-for-Plantics.php

This accidental discovery has introduced a non-hazardous and non-toxic plastic made up of totally biomaterial. Also, it is very cheap for replacement of polyurethane. Now, Plantics BV the spin-off company has been set up for introducing this material to the market. Rothernberg states that Amsterdam is a great opportunity for regional bio-based companies. Further he states that only eco-frienldy feature in bioplastic is not sufficient but it also should be of economical benefit for the company. So, sustainability and economic viability are the two most important factors an advance bioplastic is expected with.

DSM made Announcement to invest in sustainable Resins Projects

Royal DSM, the international Life Science and Material Sciences Company has made an announcement of substantial investment in Wilmington for development of sustainable resins. DSM is planning to upgrade the facility of manufacturing waterborne resins for coatings and ink. The whole idea is based upon the promise of eco friendly and sustainability projects. Patrick Niels, the President of DSM states that the company will transform the coatings market for eco-friendly and sustainable solutions along with their industry partners. On the other hand, Rijoy Putatunda, the president of DSM Coating Resins in the ground breaking ceremony in Wilmington states that the company’s sustainable investment in the new project represents their commitment for offering sustainable waterborne urethane capabilities to customers. Also, their investment for this purpose in Wilmington shows their trust on the North American Market.

Read more about this deal here at –
http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150203DSM.php

Global leadership of the company in the direction of developing urethane technologies helps customers to meet the environment challenges without making any compromise with the quality and performance of resins. The sustainability resins have a wide range application in construction, packaging, automotives, adhesives, textiles and industrial segments. Some already developed resins in this direction are NewRez, NeoPac and NeoRad.

The first piezoelectric fabrics has been developed by the Kansai University, Teijin

According to the latest announcement by the Kansai University, the first piezoelectric fabrics has been manufactured by their research team. Prof. Yoshiro Tajistu, faculty of engineering science at the University has developed this fabric for wearable devices using polylactic acid fiber and carbon fiber. Earlier, the Kansai University manufactured a flexible, transparent piezoelectric film with alternate lamination of PLLA and PDLA. The piezoelectric fabric is the newest application of this technology. As this fabric bear the ability of generating an electric charge in response to mechanical stress and vice versa, it will be effective for both, actuators and sensors. The interesting part of this invention is that twilled and satin weave version of the fabric has also been produced apart from the plain one for different applications. Plain, satin and twill weave detects bending, twisting and three dimensional motion, respectively. Moreover, the twilled version also detects shear, bending and twisting.

Read more about this invention here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150122Tejin-PLA-piezoelectric-fabric.php


This piezoelectric fabric will be applied for elaboration of monitoring human actions simply through clothing they wear. This kind of application works by contributing to the evolution of lots of things in the field of surgery, elderly care, space exploration and so on.

An Advance Biobased Plasticizer to be represented by Vertellus in NPE2015’s Startup Garage

NPE 2015 is going to launch a startup garage in Orlando, Florida in March. In this program, Vertellus, the leading global suppliers of additives to plastics and polymers based in Indiana made an announcement for representing they will represent a series of bio-based plasticizers in NPE 2015. Earlier they have launched their high performance co-polymers for glass fiber sizing and technically developed plastic compounding.

Read more about this news here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150120vertellus-at-NPE2015.php

Currently, the company is manufacturing and marketing a variety of eco friendly plasticizers based upon castor oil, citric acid and stearic acid. Apart from the outstanding performance of the technologies utilized by Vertellus, the company keeps a sharp eye on international demand of next generation sustainable solutions in automotive, mobile, wire and medical industry. Apart from the eco-friendly plasticizers, Vertellus will feature special anti-oxidant for styerenics, PVC for automotive wire and engineered plastics. This is on which the technical experts and managers of the company will discuss and address key trends of the industry regarding this matter. Good performance, cost effectiveness and more sustainability are the three main factors for a product to be important for becoming the next generation trend. 

DibbioPack, a project is being done by researchers for modification of ORMOCER

Bioplastics production is the fastest growing industry in the modern time. Many leading companies are working for development of eco-friendly plastic for packaging industry. Bioplastic films which are made for packaging of products are facing challenges as they are not odor resistant and lead to contamination due to weak humidity resistant property.

In order to achieve biodegradability of the hybrid ORMOCER as the concept of integration of biopolymers developed and for bonding the ORMOCER precursor.  Researchers work extensively for chemical modification of biopolymers like Chitosan and celluloses. These products are subjected for bonding to an inorganic scaffold of silicon dioxide in order to impart better barrier properties to the product.

Read more about the deal here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150113-bioOrmocer.php

But the scaffold used is not completely biodegradable and some of the small remnants remain same even after degradation. Work upon an EU project called as Dibbiopack is being done by a team of researchers. This project has been planned for developing the bio-based type of ORMORCER® in order to overcome the current shortcomings.  The product will be useful for manufacturing of domestic containers and packaging films.

Marco Adem, the founder of AK Inovex has developed cost effective method for plastic processing

Conventional plastic recycling process includes lots of water. Avoiding this waste is possible now through an innovative green technology that needs no any inclusion of water; developed by the Mexico based AK Inovex, this process has capacity of processing materials such as polystyrene, Styrofoam and ABS. for this purpose, a customizable series of devices is being applied. Marco Adame, the developer of this technology states that the process is able to process over 90 percent plastic without any inclusion of water and decreases the manufacturing cost up to 50 percent. One more thing to notice here is that the quality of the stuff does not ever decrease with the cost of production. During the entire processing, various stages with different temperatures are avoided.

Read more about the deal here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20150106-AK-Inovex.php

Marco further states that the actual process of getting recycled beads include washing and further grinding plastic containers. But the AK Inovex’s technology is feasible as it needs lesser space in comparison to the traditional process, resulting in better quality stuff. The foremost advantage of this process is that it is capable of processing all kind of plastics. This is how; recycling can be made more beneficial. During the next year, company plans for changing its policy and will add an eco friendly washing device for plastic products.

Biocolen, the Latest PLA Product works as masterbatch for improved performance

The demand of PLA in the international bioplastic market is going higher day by day. The new masterbatch from Grafe is something to meet aesthetic and functional requirement in Germany regarding advanced polymers. The latest PLA product under name Biocolen, Grafe states that the latest PLA product is good for environment protection and eco-friendly deals. Addressing environmental concerns becomes easier by replacing conventional plastics from the latest bioplastics one. Biocolen is an awesome product to work as the masterbatch totally developed for enhanced performance for packaging producers.  But this product is not suitable for bioplastic coloring.

Read more about this new product here - http://www.europeanplasticsnews.com/subscriber/headlines2.html?cat=1&id=5393

The main thing to know about this masterbatch is that it has been developed during the deep drawing process for thermal stability. Optimization of the material only for cooling and reheating is an important thing while packaging of microwave meals has become one of the important applications of biobased plastics. Enhancement in durable approach and flexibility along with reduction in brittleness in the final product are the main things for manufacturers to keep on mind.

Grafe further states that the packaging product has become easy to develop and process now because of the advance material composition. Also, the process has become short.

Tecnaro GmbH to use lignin for the production of Arboform bioplastics

Tecnaro GmbH has laid platform for a new site at the end of 2014. The new building has taken investment of about 5 million EUR where the company has planned to move till summer 2015. The area of this new site is about 2,500 mt. sq. which will be used for manufacturing, storage and official units. The newly planned site has more area than the current site of the company; located in the Auenstein district, Tecnaro is planning the production of Arboform, the wood waste lignin thermoplastics. Apart from this extensive thermoplastic, the company is also indulged in the manufacturing of biodegradable compounds and blends i.e. Arbofill and Arboblend. With its 30 employees, Tecnaro has become manufacturer of high quality thermoplastics from renewable resources.

Read more about the deal here - http://www.kunststoffweb.de/ki_ticker/Tecnaro_Hersteller_von_Biokunststoffen_baut_groesseres_Werk_t229994

The all what is done by the company is mixing lignin with natural fibers to develop high quality thermoplastics. Lignin is the next important natural polymer present abundantly to be used as raw material for development of bioplastics. Lignin is basically known as a byproduct in the pulp industry and being used for bioplastics production due to its degradable properties. About 50 million tons lignin arises every year which is subjected for development of processed bioplastics.

Biodegradable properties and packaging features of PLA makes it outstanding and successful among all other bioplastics. The popularity of the product is going higher day by day and estimated to reach up to a megaton per annum by 2020. The popularity of this bio-based plastic is going higher day by day. ETH Zurich, the leading international university for technology has discovered a new method for production of PLA monomers named as lactic acid. The recently developed process is cost effective, far productive and eco friendly in comparison to sugar fermentation. The most beneficial point to know here is that this process involves utilization of glycerol, a waste feedstock. In this process, conversion of glycerol into dihydroxyacetone takes place with the help of an enzyme. The processing of this intermediate into lactic acid is carried out through a heterogeneous catalyst.

Read more about this new process more here - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/20141216ETH-PLA-glycerol.php

Merten Morales, a research scholar in the safety and Environment technology group states that nobody knew that how to utilize the immensely waste amount of glycerol. Generally, glycerol needs to go through waste water treatment; many companies dispose glycerol in water bodies. This can be harmful for animals and environment, that’s why, proper disposal of glycerol is important.

NatureWorks and Northern Technologies International Corp announced collaboration on sales and marketing

An announcement by NatureWorks and Northern Technologies International Corp revealed that both of these companies are going to collaborate on sales and marketing of Ingeo in India and neighbor countries. Ingeo is an advance bioplastic hosting commercial utilization including flexible and strong packaging, personal care productions, textiles and appliances and electronics. The recent discovery regarding the use of this natural bioplastic is 3D printing. 

Initial sales and marketing deals are mainly focused on flexible packaging for food items and paper based packaging. NatureWorks and NatureTec will together work on projects leading to waste decrease projects with regulatory agencies.

Read more about the deal here – http://www.biomassmagazine.com/11305/natureworks-and-nature-tec-begin-sales-of-ingeo-in-india  

Northern Technologies is engaged in production and marketing of various kinds of biobased and degradable films, engineered plastics and rigid injection molded materials while Nature-Tech Pvt. Ltd. is leading sales and marketing of International Northern Technologies in India.

According to the Asia-Pacific Commercial Director of NatureWorks, selection of the best commercial partner only can bring success in a diverse and complicate market and in order to market Ingeo Products in India, respecting local customers and sharing same for own is the most important thing. Vineet Dalal, Vice President and Director of the Northern Technologies International’s Global Market Development agree with Rich.

PLAPACK project completed with much sustainable and biodegradable plastic

With successful completion of the PLAPACK project which is being funded by Direct Innovation Line CDTI, has leaded to development a new bioplastic with higher performance and greater flexibility that can be easily used in food packaging, disposable household and clothes hanger. This project has been completed with the active and successful participation of AIMPLAS which has really modified the usual polylactic acid or PLA into a new product which has less impact on the environment.

http://www.fdbusiness.com/2014/11/new-bioplastics-more-flexible-and-with-low-migration-suitable-for-food-and-textile-sector/ further explains how improved mechanisms of injection molding and extrusion have been applied to plastic development properties.

It should be noted here that different types of plastic products have been developed from this compostable material such as UV-resistant clothes hangers, temperature & impact-resistant food packages along with some forms of glasses.

Competitive costs can be turned down by developing multi-layer structures which will enhance both aesthetic and functional properties of this new biodegradable plastic.

It is needless to say that AIMPLAS has been greatly involved with technical and strategic partnership with plastic-development companies that offer customized solutions to the next generation plastic, as sourced from http://www.fdbusiness.com/2014/11/new-bioplastics-more-flexible-and-with-low-migration-suitable-for-food-and-textile-sector/. This will definitely trigger a set of new changes and modifications to the world of bioplastics, leaving comparatively lesser footprints on the environment to make it sustainable.

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.

US Energy Department offers $2.5 million grant for the joint venture of Calysta Inc. and NatureWorks

Leading companies of the world are enjoying good attention by the US Energy Department as they award bio-based producers with grant for continuing their programs in eco friendly deals. Solegear Bioplastics Inc. and Natureworks LLC have got new funds for their renewable product project. In order to offer the chance for continuing the joint venture between Calysta Inc. and NatureWorks, the $2.5 million grant by the U.S. Energy Department is being offered. This joint venture has been planned for turning natural methane biogas into lactic acid so that the Ingeo-brand polylactic acid resin of NatureWorks can be produced.

Read more about the deal here at – http://www.plasticsnews.com/article/20141103/NEWS/141109989/bioplastics-firms-win-new-funding

This project will utilize gas to chemical technology of Calysta whereas methane can be an optional feedstock according to the company’s official. According to the NatureWorks executive Ken Williams, methane to lactic acid conversion technology out of this revolution is good enough for offering an optional feedstock for Ingeo production.

The finance being offered by the U.S. Energy Department is supportive for growth in sales and marketing of the bio-plastic composting project. Officials further state that Solegear is working for production of polysole-brand bioplastic which is completely compostable and bio-based. This will make bioplastic industry developed and advance.

Corbion Purac announced to set up a new PLA production plant with the investment of EUR 60 million capex

Corbion Purac is known well all over in the world for it’s active participation in innovative biotechnological strategies. Recently, the company has represented one more example to show its thirst to stretch chances in Biotechnology arena. With the announcement of its intention of developing a 75kTpa PLA production plant, the company is planning to set up its new venture in the field of PLA production. That’s how; the company will introduce new biodegradation solutions to the plastic industry, raising the efficiency of PLA production through the new plant. With this planning revealed by the company, a rough idea about the business strategy of the company for coming 3-4 years has been highlighted.

Read more about this deal here at – http://www.4-traders.com/CORBION-14683517/news/Corbion--Purac-intends-to-construct-a-75kTpa-PLA-production-plant-19311101/"http://www.4-traders.com/CORBION-14683517/news/Corbion--Purac-intends-to-construct-a-75kTpa-PLA-production-plant-19311101/

According to the statement of Tjerk de Ruiter, CEO of the company, our strategy is based upon the day by day increasing demand of PLA that can strengthen our position in the international market. As the company is good for its high heat technology, market demand and availability of lactic acid, it can be directed forward to become a PLA producer from lactide supplier. The estimated investment for the new PLA plant is EUR 60 million capex in Thailand. Company now requires suitable strategic alliances to promote the PLA growth strategy.

CO2 to be applied in the latest process of biodegradable plastic development

Bio-based plastics are in trend nowadays for their eco-friendly property. Actually, these plastics are developed through plant based raw materials that can be digested by micro-organisms easily; production of bio-plastics takes place through a technique using CO2. Degradation of bio-plastics intro water and CO2 is really a better idea than the process of degradation takes place in conventional plastic. As per the announcement done during the last week of October by the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, a team of researchers from Ajou University has introduced the technique of bio-plastics production utilizing CO2.

Lee Boon Yeol, the leader of this research team states that this new method is good from the economy point of view as it is efficient enough to lower the cost of polymers during maintenance of mechanical and thermal properties. The best thing to know about the modern polymers is that they are awesome for production of bio-plastics as well as for development of bio-films, bio-packaging materials and medical devices too.


Read full story about the method of bio-plastic production here at - http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/article/6952/biodegradable-plastics-korean-research-team-develops-tech-make-biodegradable-plastics


Another important thing to notice here is that the advance method is highly sophisticated for production of bio-plastics within short time period. These bio-plastics are useful for resolving the problems affiliated with solid waste management.

Singapore’s Scientists to produce bio-plastics better over the traditional plastics

In Singapore, a team of scientists has devised an amazing way for production of bio-plastics which better over the conventional plastic. The best thing to know about bio-based plastic is that it is feasible to prepare and more cost effective. In Newcastle University International Singapore, the development of this protein based plastics has been derived from natural resources involved with eco-friendly deals. Addition of lignin in this product makes it’s performance better which is nothing but an organic polymer generally found in wood. According to Dr. Nasir Al-Lagtah, a researcher of NUIS bio-plastics has various potential applications to implement in comparison to the traditional plastics. Whether you talk about the industrial region or about domestic applications, use of bio-plastics is beneficial in every field from price and quality point of view.

Read full story here at - http://www.bioplasticsmagazine.com/en/news/meldungen/Singapore-scientists-troubleshoot-protein-based-bioplastics.php

Being a breakthrough in technology, the plant based plastics has set up a milestone on the way to environment friendly deals and realistic support for good impacts. Apart from being used as packaging products, this kind of plastic is good for development of carry bags, containers and bottles. This well performing bio-based plastic is good for being used for the production of disposable and non-disposable plastics equally. Lignin is good for making the product rigid and stiff as well as hydrophobic.