bioplastics
Teknor Apex Rescues Danimer Scientific in Strategic Bioplastics Acquisition
June 12, 2025 – In a landmark deal reshaping the bioplastics landscape, Rhode Island-based materials giant Teknor Apex has acquired the assets of struggling biopolymer pioneer Danimer Scientific through bankruptcy proceedings. The transaction marks a strategic expansion for the century-old compounder into sustainable materials. The acquisition gives Teknor immediate access to Danimer’s proprietary PHA fermentation…
Chengdu’s Foreign Investment Surges: Indoray Group Adds $30M to $2B Portfolio with New Biodegradable Plastics Venture
June 4, 2025 – Chengdu’s bioplastics industry landscape has gained a significant boost with a major foreign investment project announced by Indonesia’s Indoray Group. During a recent visit to the city, Executive Director Goh Boon Seng revealed plans to establish a biodegradable plastics production hub in Chengdu, marking a pivotal strategic move for the group’s…
From Wheat to Wonders: Normandy Bioplastics Venture to Produce PLA, Antimicrobials, and Eco-Solvents
May 29, 2025 – A groundbreaking advancement has emerged in Europe’s bioplastics sector as Belgium-based Futerro partners with Yinhe Group to establish an integrated production hub in Normandy, France, dedicated to bioplastics manufacturing and high-value chemical development. The ambitious project, valued at €500 million, aims to create a comprehensive supply chain from agricultural feedstocks to…
Bioplastics in Australia: Navigating Challenges for a Sustainable Future
April 10, 2025 – The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia has recently released a report titled “The State of Bioplastics in Australia”. This report comprehensively and deeply analyzes the overall situation of the Australian bioplastics system, elaborating on the current development trends, opportunities, and challenges of bioplastics. Looking at the current…
Bioplastics: A Rising Star in the Plastic Industry
The bioplastics industry, though long-established, experienced a downturn in the 2010s. Companies in this sector faced bankruptcy or abandonment, and the industry’s development stagnated. This predicament was attributed to over-optimistic initial investments that backfired, coupled with severe bottlenecks in the expansion of commercial production. Moreover, the relatively high prices of bioplastics, compared to the then-cheap…