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CARBIOS and Zhink Group: Partnership for PET biorecycling in China (c) CARBIOS
03.07.2024

CARBIOS and Zhink Group: Partnership for PET biorecycling in China

CARBIOS and Zhink Group, specializing in two global industries, PET and textiles, announce the signing of a joint Letter of Intent to build a biorecycling plant in China using CARBIOS’ revolutionary enzymatic depolymerization technology to serve the global market. This agreement officializes collaboration towards a long-term partnership in view of a first licensing contract to build a plant with a minimum annual processing capacity of 50k tons of prepared PET waste and would contribute to accelerating a circular economy for plastic and textiles. China is a key market for CARBIOS, and this agreement would establish a presence in this dominant market.

With 67 million tons of PET produced annually, representing 61% of global production[1], China is the world's largest PET producer. With regional and global demand for recycled PET growing, China also has the potential to take the lead in recycled PET (r-PET) production. In 2021, 58% of the world’s r-PET was consumed in Asia (with 38% in China[2]) underscoring this region’s importance both as a major producer and consumer.

CARBIOS and Zhink Group, specializing in two global industries, PET and textiles, announce the signing of a joint Letter of Intent to build a biorecycling plant in China using CARBIOS’ revolutionary enzymatic depolymerization technology to serve the global market. This agreement officializes collaboration towards a long-term partnership in view of a first licensing contract to build a plant with a minimum annual processing capacity of 50k tons of prepared PET waste and would contribute to accelerating a circular economy for plastic and textiles. China is a key market for CARBIOS, and this agreement would establish a presence in this dominant market.

With 67 million tons of PET produced annually, representing 61% of global production[1], China is the world's largest PET producer. With regional and global demand for recycled PET growing, China also has the potential to take the lead in recycled PET (r-PET) production. In 2021, 58% of the world’s r-PET was consumed in Asia (with 38% in China[2]) underscoring this region’s importance both as a major producer and consumer.

Furthermore, China is a key transformer of PET into resins and fibers used in numerous applications in the packaging and textile industries.  Most notably, China is the primary country for transforming PET into fiber, representing 78% of all PET fiber transformation in the world[3].

For Zhink, the strategic focus is on the development of two global industries, PET and textiles, and to be a leader with sustainable competitiveness. Zhink is a major actor within the PET market with an annual production of 3 million tons of PET, serving domestic and global markets. CARBIOS has developed a enzymatic depolymerization technology that enables efficient and solvent-free recycling of PET plastic and textile waste into virgin-like products. The initial agreement between the two groups would allow Zhink to increase its recycled PET capacities and meet its sustainable competitiveness objectives by offering r-PET from enzymatic recycling: a circular recycling solution that can process all types of PET waste including hard-to-recycle waste (such as opaque and colored bottles, multilayer food trays and textile waste) while reducing CO2 emissions by 57%[4] compared with virgin PET production. For CARBIOS, this agreement marks a significant step in the deployment of its technology worldwide and roll-out of its licensing model to achieve its ambition to become a leading technology provider in the recycling of PET by 2035. This Asia-based plant under license by Zhink would come in addition to the world’s first industrial-scale enzymatic PET recycling plant which is currently under construction in Longlaville, France.

[1] HIS Markit 2021, Market Research Future 2021
[2] HIS Markit 2021, Market Research Future 2021
[3] HIS Markit 2021, Market Research Future 2021
[4] Database ecoinvent 3.8; French scenario, taking into account the detour of 50% of PET waste from conventional end-of-life. Virgin PET: 2.53 kg CO2/kg (cradle to gate)

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CARBIOS: Groundbreaking of PET biorecycling plant (c) CARBIOS
26.04.2024

CARBIOS: Groundbreaking of PET biorecycling plant

CARBIOS celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for its PET biorecycling plant in the presence of representatives of local authorities, partner brands and industrial partners who all make up CARBIOS’ ecosystem. Located in Longlaville, in the Grand-Est region of France, CARBIOS' first commercial plant will play a key role in the fight against plastic pollution, offering an industrial-scale solution for the enzymatic depolymerization of PET waste in order to accelerate a circular economy for plastic and textiles. The plant will have a processing capacity of 50kt/year of prepared waste when operating at full capacity. Work is progressing on schedule with significant quantities delivered to customers in 2026.

CARBIOS celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for its PET biorecycling plant in the presence of representatives of local authorities, partner brands and industrial partners who all make up CARBIOS’ ecosystem. Located in Longlaville, in the Grand-Est region of France, CARBIOS' first commercial plant will play a key role in the fight against plastic pollution, offering an industrial-scale solution for the enzymatic depolymerization of PET waste in order to accelerate a circular economy for plastic and textiles. The plant will have a processing capacity of 50kt/year of prepared waste when operating at full capacity. Work is progressing on schedule with significant quantities delivered to customers in 2026.

CARBIOS' technology enables PET circularity and provides an alternative raw material to fossil-based monomers, giving PET producers, waste management companies, public bodies and brands an effective solution to meet regulatory requirements and their own commitments to sustainable development. The plant will have the capacity to process 50,000 tons of prepared PET waste per year (equivalent to 2 billion colored bottles, 2.5 billion food trays or 300 million T-shirts). The plant will create 150 direct and indirect jobs in the region. In October 2023, CARBIOS obtained the building and operating permits for the site. The factory is currently under construction on land officially acquired from Indorama Ventures on 14 February 2024. In February 2024, CARBIOS and De Smet Engineers & Contractors (DSEC) announced their collaboration to manage construction. Several feedstock supply agreements, notably with CITEO and Landbell Group, will secure the vast majority of the raw materials required.  Close to the borders with Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg, the plant's location is strategic for access to nearby waste supplies

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Carbios France PET recycling
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CARBIOS wins "So French So Innovative" award Photo: CARBIOS
Dr. Bruno LANGLOIS, Technologies & Institutional Partnerships Director for CARBIOS (center), receiving the « So French So Innovative » Award on behalf of CARBIOS at InnoEX 2024, Hong Kong.
17.04.2024

CARBIOS wins "So French So Innovative" award

CARBIOS was awarded 1st prize in the "So French So Innovative" Award organized by Business France, the Hong Kong Committee of French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCEF), La French Tech and its partners at InnoEX 2024 (taking place in Hong Kong from 13 to 16 April). The award recognizes French innovation to promote and support French Tech in the Asia-Pacific region. The final awards ceremony was held on the French pavilion in the presence of members of the Hong Kong Government and Christile Drulhe, Consul General of France in Hong Kong.

Emmanuel Ladent, CEO of CARBIOS: "Asia-Pacific is a key market for our PET biorecycling solution, and the 'So French So Innovative' Award is a recognition that supports CARBIOS’ prospection and commercial deployment in the region. CARBIOS' technology is generating a lot of interest, leading to promising discussions and the exploration of commercial agreements to support the sustainability commitments and international operations of current and future partners."

CARBIOS was awarded 1st prize in the "So French So Innovative" Award organized by Business France, the Hong Kong Committee of French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCEF), La French Tech and its partners at InnoEX 2024 (taking place in Hong Kong from 13 to 16 April). The award recognizes French innovation to promote and support French Tech in the Asia-Pacific region. The final awards ceremony was held on the French pavilion in the presence of members of the Hong Kong Government and Christile Drulhe, Consul General of France in Hong Kong.

Emmanuel Ladent, CEO of CARBIOS: "Asia-Pacific is a key market for our PET biorecycling solution, and the 'So French So Innovative' Award is a recognition that supports CARBIOS’ prospection and commercial deployment in the region. CARBIOS' technology is generating a lot of interest, leading to promising discussions and the exploration of commercial agreements to support the sustainability commitments and international operations of current and future partners."

CARBIOS' global presence
In a dynamic global PET market, where the share of recycled PET will increase, CARBIOS' ambition is to become a leading r-PET player by 2035. CARBIOS has extended its international reach to boost its commercial deployment worldwide. Teams in place in key markets are dedicated to identifying business opportunities and establishing commercial partnerships for PET biorecycling technology, with first agreements expected in 2024. To date, CARBIOS is represented in three regions: Europe, North America (including Canada) and Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and soon India).

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Carbios Awards PET recycling
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19.02.2024

CARBIOS and De Smet Engineers & Contractors: Partnership for construction of PET biorecycling plant

CARBIOS and De Smet Engineers & Contractors (DSEC), a provider of Engineering, Procurement and Construction services in the biotech’s and agro-processing industries, announce their collaboration to spearhead the construction of the world's first PET biorecycling plant. Under the agreement, De Smet has been entrusted with the project management and detailed engineering, including procurement assistance and CARBIOS partners’ management, to ensure the execution of the plant's construction in Longlaville, France, due for commissioning in 2025.  CARBIOS’ first commercial facility will play a key role in the fight against plastic pollution by offering an industrial-scale solution for the enzymatic depolymerization of PET waste to accelerate a circular economy for plastic and textiles.

With over 70 members of De Smet's expert team dedicated to the project and working alongside CARBIOS teams, the collaboration aims to guarantee the project timeline and budget while upholding quality, safety, health, and environmental standards. Construction is currently underway and on schedule.

CARBIOS and De Smet Engineers & Contractors (DSEC), a provider of Engineering, Procurement and Construction services in the biotech’s and agro-processing industries, announce their collaboration to spearhead the construction of the world's first PET biorecycling plant. Under the agreement, De Smet has been entrusted with the project management and detailed engineering, including procurement assistance and CARBIOS partners’ management, to ensure the execution of the plant's construction in Longlaville, France, due for commissioning in 2025.  CARBIOS’ first commercial facility will play a key role in the fight against plastic pollution by offering an industrial-scale solution for the enzymatic depolymerization of PET waste to accelerate a circular economy for plastic and textiles.

With over 70 members of De Smet's expert team dedicated to the project and working alongside CARBIOS teams, the collaboration aims to guarantee the project timeline and budget while upholding quality, safety, health, and environmental standards. Construction is currently underway and on schedule.

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CARBIOS

Foto: EREMA/Wakolbinger
Manfred Hackl, CEO EREMA Group GmbH
28.04.2023

EREMA Gruppe schließt Geschäftsjahr 2022/23 ab

Rund 355 Mio. Euro Gesamtumsatz, 350 ausgelieferte Extruder und damit eine zusätzlich geschaffene Recyclingkapazität von insgesamt 1,6 Mio. Tonnen Regranulat – mit diesen Zahlen konnte die EREMA Gruppe im März das Geschäftsjahr 2022/23 beenden.

„Bei anhaltend hoher Nachfrage nach recycelten Kunststoffen mussten wir im abgelaufenen Geschäftsjahr mit sehr herausfordernden Begleitumständen zurechtkommen“, sagt Manfred Hackl, CEO der EREMA Group GmbH. Gemeint sind damit anhaltende Verzögerungen in der Lieferkette sowie ungeplante Ausfälle von Lieferanten. Logistik- und Produktionsprozesse mussten deshalb mehrmals adaptiert werden. Die Lage hat sich aufgrund dieser Maßnahmen und stabilerer Lieferketten inzwischen wieder deutlich verbessert.

Rund 355 Mio. Euro Gesamtumsatz, 350 ausgelieferte Extruder und damit eine zusätzlich geschaffene Recyclingkapazität von insgesamt 1,6 Mio. Tonnen Regranulat – mit diesen Zahlen konnte die EREMA Gruppe im März das Geschäftsjahr 2022/23 beenden.

„Bei anhaltend hoher Nachfrage nach recycelten Kunststoffen mussten wir im abgelaufenen Geschäftsjahr mit sehr herausfordernden Begleitumständen zurechtkommen“, sagt Manfred Hackl, CEO der EREMA Group GmbH. Gemeint sind damit anhaltende Verzögerungen in der Lieferkette sowie ungeplante Ausfälle von Lieferanten. Logistik- und Produktionsprozesse mussten deshalb mehrmals adaptiert werden. Die Lage hat sich aufgrund dieser Maßnahmen und stabilerer Lieferketten inzwischen wieder deutlich verbessert.

In den Produktionsstandorten in Österreich wurden 270 Extruder gefertigt und an Kunden rund um den Globus ausgeliefert. Konzernweit betrachtet steigt diese Zahl inklusive der Extruder von PLASMAC, dem italienischen Tochterunternehmen, auf 350 Stück. Die Regranulat-Produktionskapazität aller im Geschäftsjahr 2022/23 ausgelieferten Extrusionssysteme beläuft sich auf 1,6 Millionen Tonnen jährlich. Dazu kommen in der Bilanz noch rund 130 Einzelkomponenten und Module wie Filtersysteme oder die ReFresher Anti-Geruch-Technologie.

Recyclinginnovationen für hochwertiges Regranulat
Das Veranstaltungshighlight des abgelaufenen Geschäftsjahres - die K 2022 - nutzte die EREMA Gruppe für die Markteinführung von sieben neuen Recyclingsystemen und Komponenten. Dazu zählten u.a. die neue INTAREMA® TVEplus® DuaFil® Compact Recyclinganlage sowie die ebenfalls neu entwickelte EcoGentle® Plastifiziereinheit. Beide Extrusions-Innovationen erzielen dank schonender Polymerbehandlung und wesentlich geringerer Massetemperatur effektive Vorteile für die Qualität von Schmelze, Regranulat und Endprodukt und bestechen in den Anwendungsbereichen Post Consumer und PET-Recycling auch in punkto Energie-Effizienz. Die Bedeutung dieser Neuheiten für das Kunststoffrecycling wird durch die Nominierung der DuaFil® Compact Technologie für einen der diesjährigen Plastics Recycling Awards Europe in der Kategorie Recycling Machinery Innovation of the Year untermauert.
Gleiches gilt für die auf Lager produzierte READYMAC 1109 TVE Maschine der EREMA Group Tochter UMAC, sowie im Inhouse Recycling Segment für die neue ALPHA XS Randstreifen-Recyclingmaschine von PLASMAC. Erfolgreich verlief auch die Markteinführung der auf der K vom EREMA Gruppe Unternehmen KEYCYLCE präsentierten Deinking-Anlage mit einer Durchsatzleistung von 1.200 Kilogramm pro Stunde und der Inbetriebnahme einer weiteren an eine Folienhersteller verkauften Anlage.

40 Jahre EREMA
Der Beginn des neuen Geschäftsjahres fällt fast auf den Tag genau auf den 40. Geburtstag des Recyclingmaschinenherstellers. Am 14. April 1983 gründeten Helmut Bacher, Helmuth Schulz und Georg Wendelin die EREMA Engineering Recycling Maschinen und Anlagen GesmbH und legten damit den Grundstein für die 40-jährige Erfolgsgeschichte. EREMA lädt so am 1. Juni zum Discovery Day in die Firmenzentrale ein. Im Zuge dieser Infoveranstaltung mit Live-Einblicken in die neuersten Post Consumer und PET Recycling Technologien wird auch das neu errichtete Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum eröffnet.

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EREMA Group GmbH