The bioplastics will be used in food packaging, molded goods and textile fibers production. Sulzer will also provide “extensive service support” to ensure a seamless start. Financial terms of the license were not disclosed.
“By investing in Sulzer’s PLA solutions, we are taking key, strategic steps to advance our competitiveness in the booming biopolymer industry and drive the use of greener plastics,” Shi Congliang, President of Jindan New Biomaterial says in a press statement. “Thanks to its comprehensive expertise in the PLA value chain and all the stages involved, Sulzer Chemtech is an extremely valuable partner. We look forward to installing the equipment and starting-up our enhanced operations.”