Avantium and Mitsui to commercialize 100% biobased chemicals FDCA and PEF in Asia

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In the middle Tom van Aken, Ceo Avantium, selected by Cleantech Group as European Cleantech Company of the Decade

Avantium, a Dutch scale-up renewable chemicals company that develops and commercializes a next generation biobased chemicals and bioplastic, signed an agreement with Mitsui & Co. to commercialize 100% biobased chemicals FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) and PEF (polyethylene furandicarboxylate) in Asia. As part of this agreement, Mitsui has been granted a right to pu rchase a sizable volume of FDCA from the first commercial FDCA plant to be constructed by Avantium.

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Avantium sells its crystallization systems business to Technobis

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Avantium and Coca-Cola together to produce bio-based bottles

Avantium, a leading technology company specialized in the area of advanced catalytic research and renewable chemistry, announces today the successful sale of its crystallization systems business to the Technobis Group, a group of companies providing development and supply of high-tech instruments and modules for companies worldwide.

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Avantium recognised in the Global Cleantech 100 list and awarded as company of the year in Europe

Avantium and Coca-Cola together to produce bio-based bottles
Avantium and Coca-Cola together to produce bio-based bottles

Avantium was recognised in the distinguished Global Cleantech 100 list and awarded as company of the year in Europe and Israel.  The company, which is a spin-out from Royal Dutch Shell and is headquartered in The Netherlands, was among a number of bio-based organisations, clearly demonstrating the power of innovation in the renewable chemical sector. The annual selection of 100 top cleantech companies is made from 6,000 companies from 60 countries.

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