Our Principals are some of the World’s leading companies manufacturing Bio-based materials, Compostable BioPolymers / BioPlastics.
TotalEnergies-Corbion
Netherlands, Thailand, Worldwide
TotalEnergies Corbion is a global leader in the bioplastics industry, primarily known for producing Polylactic Acid (PLA). Established as a 50/50 joint venture between the French energy major TotalEnergies and the Dutch sustainable ingredients specialist Corbion, the company has become a central figure in the shift toward biobased and circular materials.
Core Operations & InfrastructureFlagship Plant: Their primary production facility is located in Rayong, Thailand, with a capacity of 75,000 tonnes per year. This plant is strategically integrated with a lactide plant (the monomer for PLA) which has a capacity of 100,000 tonnes.European Expansion: The company has plans for a second PLA plant in Grandpuits, France, intended to be the first of its kind in Europe with an expected capacity of 100,000 tonnes.Headquarters: Gorinchem, Netherlands.
The Luminy® PortfolioThe company markets its PLA under the brand name Luminy®. These resins are derived from non-GMO sugarcane and are categorized into several types:High Heat PLA: Engineered for demanding applications that require temperature resistance.Standard & Low Heat PLA: Used for general-purpose packaging and seal layers.rPLA (Recycled PLA): A significant recent focus, offering grades with 30% to 100% recycled content. The 100% rPLA grade is notable for having a negative carbon footprint due to biogenic carbon capture.PDLA: Used as a nucleating agent to enhance the properties of standard PLA compounds.
Recent Innovations (2025–2026)Circular Design: In early 2026, the company unveiled an embossed, label-free PLA bottle for the South Korean market (in partnership with Sansu). By removing the plastic label, the bottle is more easily processed through chemical recycling (hydrolysis) back into lactic acid.Sustainable Packaging: They recently redesigned their own product packaging (Big Bags) to include 30% Post-Industrial Recycled (PIR) content.Regional Growth: In late 2025, they appointed Vichem as an official distributor in Vietnam to support that country’s national strategy for reducing single-use plastics.
Market Applications :
Luminy® PLA is utilized across a broad spectrum of industries:
Packaging: Fresh fruit containers, food serviceware, and tea bags.
Consumer Goods: Electronics, toys, and office supplies.
Fibers: Non-wovens for hygiene products and apparel.
3D Printing: One of the most popular filaments due to its ease of use and low warp.
Strategic SustainabilityTotalEnergies Corbion positions PLA as a “circular” material. Unlike traditional petroleum-based plastics, it offers multiple end-of-life options:
1. Mechanical Recycling: Re-melting and re-processing.
2. Chemical Recycling: Breaking it back down into the lactic acid building blocks.
3. Composting: Industrially compostable (certified to EN13432 and ASTM D6400 standards).
More about TotalEnergies-Corbion :
https://totalenergies-corbion.com/
CJ BioMaterials
South Korea, USA & Worldwide
As part of the global CJ Group, Korea & USA and its CJ BIO division, we have the core technology platforms across four continents that are necessary to implement PHA-based solutions at scale.
Established in 1964, CJ CheilJedang has 13 global manufacturing facilities Worldwide.
CJ Biomaterials has expertise in four platforms to achieve these goals: biotechnology, chemical engineering, materials innovation and consumer applications development.
CJ Biomaterials develops meaningful solutions that positively affect our planet and human health and well-being by addressing the challenges posed by fossil fuel-based technologies – including plastic waste. CJ Biomaterials invents and manufactures bio-based chemicals and biopolymers as part of a long-term vision to create a more sustainable future by offering circular solutions that replace many non-recyclable, non-reusable and fossil fuel-based plastics and chemicals.
Investing in the future of our planet and our lives.
At CJ Biomaterials, we invent and manufacture biopolymers and bio-based chemicals. We do it because we have a long-term vision to introduce technologies that will help create a more sustainable future, offering true circular solutions to replace many non-recyclable, non-reusable and fossil fuel-based plastics and chemicals.
We have the technology to address our challenges
How we create and manage plastic waste today affects virtually every facet of our lives. It contributes to greenhouse gases and climate change. Plastic waste affects our quality of life – from global animal health to our use of land and waterways. Plastic waste is also a human health issue as new science points to its adverse effects on our bodies.
CJ Biomaterials is a global leader in the manufacture of PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) – both polymers and related chemistries. PHAs are a family of biobased and biodegradable polyesters made by bacterial fermentation. Our brand for our biopolymers is PHACT™. PHACT stands for PHA+ACTION.
Our PHAs replace fossil fuel-based polymers, delivering high-performing biomaterials with multiple end of life solutions.
Decoupling plastics from fossil feedstocks
PHACT biopolymers are plant-based and feature a sustainable manufacturing process. Alone or when blended with other polymers, they dramatically improve environmental characteristics while enhancing physical properties in a broad range of consumer applications. They are certified biodegradable under industrial compost, soil (ambient), and marine environments. They are also TUV-certified home compostable, offering a range of end-of-life solutions.
A World of Applications
No matter what industry you’re coming from or which types of products you’re developing, CJ Biomaterials wants to talk about how we can enhance your sustainability. We have dedicated teams in South Korea and the United States who focus on developing manufacturing solutions using PHA and other polymers. Together, we can create ‘tunable solutions’ that meet your needs in anything from flexible and rigid packaging, serviceware, 3D printing and agricultural films to coatings, personal care, and healthcare.
More about CJ BioMaterials
https://cjbiomaterials.com/
Emirates Biotech
United Arab Emirates
Emirates Biotech combines a passion for technology with a care for nature. As your partner of choice in achieving your commercial and sustainability goals, we use only the best-in-class technologies across all our processes.
- We are a company set to market and manufacture PLA biopolymers. We are committed to develop and grow the market for sustainable biopolymers.
- We are based in the United Arab Emirates and are the first of our kind in the Middle East & India region; we’re perfectly located to capitalise on rapidly growing markets for sustainable products.
- We are fully aligned with all circular economy and waste reduction regulations within the region.
- Our biodegradable PLA substitutes fossil plastics that possess a higher carbon footprint.
- Our manufacturing process will be state-of-the-art and highly sustainable.
Emirates Biotech is setting up the World’s largest Polylactic Acid (PLA) production plant in the United Arab Emirates. The facility will be constructed in two phases, each with an annual capacity of 80,000 tonnes, resulting in a total production capacity of 160,000 tonnes per annum.
Once completed, it will be the largest PLA production facility in the World !
Supporting regional and global efforts to combat plastic pollution and climate change, this volume of bioplastic material is enough to replace approximately 3.2 billion plastic bottles and will reduce CO2 emissions by over 300,000 ton annually.
The facility will also use a plant-based feedstock to produce high-quality PLA bioplastics at scale, positioning the Middle East as a key player in the bioplastics industry.
PLA offers a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics. It is widely used in applications such as packaging, disposable utensils, helping to reduce reliance on single-use plastics across the globe. Emirates Biotech will manage all production steps from a single location, including lactide production, purification and polymerization.
As the global demand for PLA continues to rise, driven by environmental concerns and the shift towards sustainable materials, this facility will position the Middle East as a key player in the bioplastics industry, supporting regional and global efforts to combat plastic pollution.
More about Emirates BioTech
https://emiratesbiotech.com/
Natur-Tec
USA, India, China & Worldwide
Natur-Tec® researches and develops biobased and compostable formulations, compounds, and products in the United States, Europe, and Asia. We conceptualize, create, and improve our products based on changing market demands and needs, legislation, and our commitment to provide the highest performing products.
Our team has years of experience working in collaboration with global brand owners to develop and commercialize advanced technology.
Our world-class labs, located in the United States, India, and China, use the most modern technology to research and develop biobased and compostable performance based formulations. Our engineers utilize in-house technology to produce and test our products and their applications.
More about Natur-Tec
https://www.naturtec.com/
FKuR Kunststoff GmbH
Germany & Worldwide
FKuR Kunststoff GmbH is a major German player in the bioplastics sector, primarily known for its expertise in compounding—the process of mixing raw biopolymers with additives to create “ready-to-use” materials for manufacturers.
As of 2026, the company has pivoted strongly toward the Circular Economy, blending its traditional focus on bio-based materials with high-performance recyclates.
Key Product Pillars (2026 Update)
FKuR’s portfolio is divided into several specialized “families” that address different environmental and technical needs:
- Bio-Flex® (Compostable Blends): Their most widely used product line. These are PLA-based blends designed for flexible applications like films, bags, and food packaging.
New for 2026: The Bio-Flex® N series, which is specifically certified for soil biodegradability (TÜV “OK biodegradable SOIL”). These are critical for agriculture (mulch films, plant clips) because they break down in the field without leaving persistent microplastics.
– Terralene® (Bio-PE & Hybrids): Bio-based polyethylene compounds.The “Hybrid” Trend: FKuR now offers Terralene rPP, which combines bio-based raw materials with recycled plastics (PCR/PIR). These materials are fully recyclable in existing polyethylene streams.
– Biograde® (Cellulose-based): Used for rigid injection-molded parts. It has high heat resistance and is often used for items like high-end cosmetic jars or even writing utensils (e.g., Ritter-Pen).Terraprene® (Bio-TPE): A bio-based alternative to PVC or traditional rubbers, used for “soft-touch” handles, sports equipment, and toys.
– Strategic Distribution & Partnerships
FKuR acts as a “one-stop-shop” by distributing major global bio-resins alongside their own compounds:Braskem Partnership: They are the primary European distributor for I’m green™ Bio-based PE (sugarcane-based).
–Recycling Expansion: In late 2025/2026, they added Paluren to their catalog—an LDPE recyclate derived from beverage cartons (PolyAl) that features a unique aesthetic due to tiny aluminum flakes.
– Manufacturing Advantage:
The core value of FKuR Kunststoff is processability. Most biopolymers (like pure PLA) are brittle or difficult to process on standard machinery. FKuR’s compounds are engineered to be “drop-in” solutions, meaning a factory that currently uses fossil-based PE or PP can usually switch to an FKuR material with minimal adjustments to their existing blown film or injection molding lines.
More about FKuR
https://fkur.com/en/