Covation Biomaterials, US’ bio-based solutions company, has launched as an independent business, after the acquisition of DuPont Biomaterials by the Huafon group. Combining world-class science and engineering expertise with new investment and manufacturing capabilities, Covation Biomaterials is creating the sustainable building blocks for customers.

The company helps customers to make innovative and high-performance, bio-based products accessible globally. Covation Biomaterials improves product performance, protects the environment, and partners to turn passion into progress. Together, Covation Biomaterials and its customers find new ways to use science and engineering to meet the growing global demand for sustainable materials today and in the future, the company said in a media statement.

The company builds on a decade-long legacy and successful suite of products currently available in the market, including Sorona, a partially bio-based polymer that answers the global call for sustainably sourced carpets and fabrics, bridging the personal and societal at a defining moment in the ecological stewardship. Sorona is ideal for creating attractive, high-performance apparel and soft, durable carpeting.

Susterra is a 100 per cent plant-based, high-performance building block that reduces the need for petroleum-based components while enhancing end-product attributes. Its applications range from footwear and outdoor apparel to coatings, inks, and functional fluids. Zemea is a plant-based and biodegradable material that helps brands reach sustainability goals without compromising quality or performance. Available in multiple formulations, Zemea meets exacting standards in a variety of high-volume markets, from personal care and home care, to pharmaceuticals, to enhancing flavours and foods, according to Covation Biomaterials.

“As a supplier of bio-based materials solutions, we are an important gateway into a more circular economy. Sustainable supply chains must begin with sustainable materials and our science allows our customers to end their overreliance on petroleum. By collaborating with forward-thinking value chain partners and brands globally, we will continue to push the boundaries of innovation and sustainability to deliver high-performance biomaterials at scale. We are thrilled to be joining the Huafon group, a highly successful materials company that is uniquely positioned to expand the reach of our current products and help us accelerate the introduction of new offerings and technologies to the market,” Michael Saltzberg, CEO of Covation Biomaterials, said in a media statement.

“We have long admired the work by this team of biomaterials scientists and developers, who are developing industry-leading, sustainable materials available at scale. The addition of Covation Biomaterials to the Huafon group will bring bio-based materials to an even larger global customer base and drive the materials sector toward a sustainable future. We are excited for the bright future of this business,” Feifeng You, vice president, the Huafon group and chairman of the board, Covation, said.