In Belgium, Stora Enso announced that the launch of a new bioplastics pilot plant in the Flanders region will enable a new bioplastics production technology, ready for implementation at industrial scale.
In December 2019, Stora Enso announced an investment of $8.78 million to build a pilot facility enabling the production of bioplastics. The objective is to test FuraCore, Stora Enso’s technology to produce furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), a major building block of bioplastic PEF (PolyEthylene Furanoate). The firm noted that the construction of the plant has been completed, and the commissioning is well underway. Initial production will start by the end of 2022.
Stora Enso also said it will work with partners and potential customers on validating the FuraCore products in a range of applications.
“We’ll soon have our pilot fully up and running, producing material for testing,” said Stora Enso’s VP emerging business, Dirk den Ouden.
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