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Total Corbion PLA to expand capacity with a new unit in France

07/10/2020
生物塑料
Total Corbion PLA Plant France
Total Corbion PLA, a 50/50 joint venture (JV) between Total and Corbion, announced a plan to build its second PLA unit with a capacity ramping up to 100,000 tons per annum. The new facility would be located on a Total site in Grandpuits, France, and is scheduled to be operational in 2024. The total investment in this project is expected to be around euro 200 million. Corbion would continue as a supplier of lactic acid.
This expansion would potentially make Total Corbion PLA a global market leader in PLA. The JV would be strongly positioned to cater to the rapidly growing demand for Luminy® PLA resins. Luminy® PLA resins are bio-based and made from annually renewable resources that offer a reduced carbon footprint as compared to several traditional plastics.
At the end of its useful life, PLA products could be mechanically or chemically recycled. The bio-degradable and compostable functionalities of PLA make it the material of choice for a wide range of markets and applications, including fresh fruit packaging, food service ware, durable consumer goods, toys, and 3D printing.
The new plant in France would be the company’s second plant within two years of beginning commercial production at its first plant in Thailand. Stéphane Dion, CEO of Total Corbion PLA, remarked, “It demonstrates our commitment of developing PLA bioplastics and our ambition to become the world leader in PLA. We are proud to be the first company launching a commercial scale Lactic Acid to PLA plant in Europe.”
Bernard Pinatel, President refining & chemicals at Total stated, “This is fully in line with our strategy to innovate and grow in circular economy solutions.” Bioplastics are a great complement to meet the rising demand for polymers while contributing towards reducing end-of-life concerns, noted Bernard. Olivier Rigaud, CEO of Corbion observed that PLA is increasingly finding its place as a bioplastic that enables acceleration towards a circular economy.
According to the press statement released by Total Corbion PLA, the project remains subject to the information and consultation process of the relevant employee representative bodies in accordance with applicable laws.
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Total Corbion PLA to expand capacity with a new unit in France

07/10/2020
生物塑料
Total Corbion PLA Plant France
Total Corbion PLA, a 50/50 joint venture (JV) between Total and Corbion, announced a plan to build its second PLA unit with a capacity ramping up to 100,000 tons per annum. The new facility would be located on a Total site in Grandpuits, France, and is scheduled to be operational in 2024. The total investment in this project is expected to be around euro 200 million. Corbion would continue as a supplier of lactic acid.
This expansion would potentially make Total Corbion PLA a global market leader in PLA. The JV would be strongly positioned to cater to the rapidly growing demand for Luminy® PLA resins. Luminy® PLA resins are bio-based and made from annually renewable resources that offer a reduced carbon footprint as compared to several traditional plastics.
At the end of its useful life, PLA products could be mechanically or chemically recycled. The bio-degradable and compostable functionalities of PLA make it the material of choice for a wide range of markets and applications, including fresh fruit packaging, food service ware, durable consumer goods, toys, and 3D printing.
The new plant in France would be the company’s second plant within two years of beginning commercial production at its first plant in Thailand. Stéphane Dion, CEO of Total Corbion PLA, remarked, “It demonstrates our commitment of developing PLA bioplastics and our ambition to become the world leader in PLA. We are proud to be the first company launching a commercial scale Lactic Acid to PLA plant in Europe.”
Bernard Pinatel, President refining & chemicals at Total stated, “This is fully in line with our strategy to innovate and grow in circular economy solutions.” Bioplastics are a great complement to meet the rising demand for polymers while contributing towards reducing end-of-life concerns, noted Bernard. Olivier Rigaud, CEO of Corbion observed that PLA is increasingly finding its place as a bioplastic that enables acceleration towards a circular economy.
According to the press statement released by Total Corbion PLA, the project remains subject to the information and consultation process of the relevant employee representative bodies in accordance with applicable laws.
Gianeco Gianeco