DSM-TGBS to develop bio-based performance materials

05 Mar '08

3 min read

This will help to meet the growing market needs for eco-friendly solutions in a range of applications. As PHA is produced through fermentation by micro-organisms, it also offers the opportunity for DSM to extend its competencies both in Life Sciences and Material Sciences to a new family of biopolymers."

"The investment in Tianjin Green Bio-Science is a further confirmation of DSM's global venturing strategy, in which China is one of the core regions.

Moreover, it shows the company's commitment and dedication to actively promoting China's sustainable development initiatives, as one of the important elements in building a strong business position in China," said Weiming Jiang, President DSM China.

"The transition from petroleum-based materials to bio-based materials is a major global trend. With our expertise in biotechnology and in performance materials DSM is excellently positioned to facilitate this transition."

Mr. Lu Weichuan, General Manager of Tianjin Green Bio-Science Co Ltd expressed full confidence in the partnership and said, "Through years of research and development, Tianjin Green Bio-Science has reached a leadership position within China for the production, extraction, processing and application of PHA.

In addition to its financial investment in this partnership, DSM will also bring its international experience in life science and materials science. This cooperation will definitely speed up our growth and production of world-class biorenewable plastic products."

The plant's construction will commence in Q2 2008, and is expected to start production in early 2009. It will have an annual production capacity of 10,000 tons of PHA.

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