In Dubai, Emirates Biotech has introduced a range of polylactic acid biopolymers, with pre-marketing beginning for customers throughout the Middle East. Dubbed Embio, the early volumes will make it easier for regional converters, brand owners, and packaging manufacturers to begin application development.
The Embio portfolio PLA grades suitable for rigid and flexible packaging, coated paperboard, fibers, nonwovens, and 3D printing.
“Our decision to maintain local inventory was driven by the need for greater flexibility and faster response times for our customers,” Prashant Lohade, Sales Development Manager at Emirates Biotech, said in a press statement. “With Embio grades now available in the UAE, customers can access PLA in smaller volumes and benefit from shorter lead times.”