10 October 20244 October 2024 A.P. Moller Holding launches Vioneo to pioneer fossil-free plastics production A.P. Moller Holding has launched Vioneo, a new venture dedicated to transforming plastics production. Vioneo will manufacture fossil-free plastic resins and significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with plastics production
7 November 20232 November 2023 Perstorp strengthens its sustainable offerings with 100% renewable based 2-Ethylhexanol The new product grade is the world’s first 2-EH partly based on renewable raw materials, meeting the growing demand for more sustainable alternatives in various applications
17 October 202312 October 2023 Partnering with IKEA and the LEGO Group regarding mass balance Proposal for an EU definition of mass balance
8 May 20233 May 2023 Perstorp strengthens its sustainable offerings with world’s first 100% renewable-based polyols with negative carbon footprint Leading specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp has launched new grades for two base polyols that are now available with 100% renewable, mass-balanced carbon content
Polyole mit negativem CO2-Fußabdruck Perstorp bringt 100% erneuerbare Polyole mit negativem CO2-Fußabdruck auf den Markt. Polyole sind ein wichtiger Baustein für Polyurethan
30 January 202327 January 2023 Project Air to receive EUR 97 million under agreement with Innovation Fund The European Union is supporting carbon-neutrality for the European chemicals industry
Project Air wird vom Innovationsfonds mit 97 Mio. EUR gefördert EU fördert kohlenstoffneutrale Chemieindustrie
26 July 202220 July 2022 Significant next step in developing sustainable methanol for chemical industry Consortium "Project Air" with Perstorp, Fortum and Uniper aims to move the chemical industry from using fossil raw materials to recycled and bio-based feedstock
25 July 202219 July 2022 Circular Economy: Beyond recycle, reuse & reduce Within the chemical supply chain, the concept of a circular economy is growing in significance as Businesses are increasingly promoting green credentials to eco-conscious consumers
6 July 20221 July 2022 The chemicals companies decarbonising with bio-feedstocks Organic feedstocks are essential in decarbonising the chemicals sector. We identify key trends and opportunities for a biobased transition in this key industry
24 June 202217 June 2022 Perstorp introduces the world’s first 2-Ethylhexanol partly based on renewables The new product grade is the world’s first 2-EH partly based on renewable raw materials, reinforcing Perstorp’s position as a sustainable solutions provider meeting the growing demand for more sustainable alternatives in various applications
21 June 202214 June 2022 Perstorp makes major increase in production of Pro-Environment Polyols From 2023, all fossil versions of the base polyols produced at the Perstorp plant will be replaced by Pro-Environment grades with partly renewable or recycled origin, based on a traceable mass-balance concept
Perstorp: Alle Polyole aus nachhaltigen Quellen Perstorp setzt sich das Ziel, ab 2023 für die Produktion von Polyolen am Standort Perstorp ausschließlich nachhaltige Rohstoffe zu beziehen
15 March 20229 March 2022 Perstorp and Project Air renew EU application for major green chemistry investment Thanks to an innovative usage of biogas, hydrogen from electrolysis and residue streams, as well as carbon dioxide recovered from Perstorp’s own facilities, to produce the methanol, the project will utilize carbon atoms that otherwise become CO2 emissions
28 May 202116 June 2021 Perstorp launches Emoltene™ 100 Pro: a durable DPHP plasticizer based on renewable material Users can expect the same performance as Perstorp’s existing Emoltene™ 100 plasticizer, with the added benefit of a lower carbon footprint
16 April 20219 September 2021 Positive feedback for Project AIR for sustainable methanol production from EU Innovation Fund World’s largest Carbon Capture and Utilization Unit on Perstorp’s site in Stenungsund, Sweden
4 December 20209 September 2021 Perstorp plan to reduce carbon emission with half million tons by producing sustainable methanol Project AIR will build a first-of-a-kind, large scale, commercial Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) unit to produce sustainable methanol
20 October 202015 October 2020 Perstorp introducing world’s first renewable Oxo products With 2-EHA Pro and Valeric Acid Pro there is now a renewable alternative to help users lower their carbon footprint
8 September 20203 September 2020 Industry representatives outline key credibility principles for new sustainability standard Perstorp together with three leading industry representatives has outlined some key principles the new ISO standard needs to embrace for maximum credibility
28 July 20209 September 2021 Mass Balance accounting is here. The next step is a new standard A real option for a change, supporting the development of recycled and renewable raw materials, and the production processes needed
9 July 20194 July 2019 Perstorp: Neuer phthalatfreier Weichmacher auf der Basis von erneuerbarem Polyolester Pevalen Pro wird zunächst mit bis zu 40% nachwachsenden Rohstoffen erhältlich sein
5 July 20193 July 2019 New Pevalen™ Pro plasticizer gives flexible PVC an environmental boost Renewably-sourced Pevalen Pro will be initially available with up to 40% renewable content
27 March 201927 March 2019 Facilitating the shift to sustainable solutions Perstorp is extending its lead by announcing several new renewable product families at the European Coating Show 2019
18 December 201813 December 2018 Perstorp: The sale of Capa™ to unlock significant value Group to focus its business opportunities and future growth prospects on its Polyol, Oxo and Feed businesses
Perstorp: Schweden verkaufen Caprolacton-Sparte an Ingevity Übernahme beinhaltet die Produktionseinheit in Fredrikstad, Norwegen, während der Betrieb in Stenungsund, Schweden, in Perstorp’s Besitz verbleibt
3 December 20182 December 2018 Perstorp announces sale of its BioProducts business The sale includes the production site in Fredrikstad, Norway, while the production site in Stenungsund, Sweden, will remain under Perstorp’s ownership
22 November 201720 November 2017 Perstorp launches world’s first portfolio of renewable polyols One more step towards Finite Material Neutral by 2030
12 September 201712 September 2017 Stepping up commitment to Caprolactone market by upgrading Capa™ plant in Warrington, UK The new investment will future proof the production and even further increase security of supply
26 July 201724 July 2017 Perstorp: Capa™ grades given food contact approval in US Company can now offer a higher molecular weight product to give customers more choices and flexibility
16 January 201715 January 2017 Here’s a New Year’s resolution we should all make – take “The Challenge”! Perstorp launched its Time to Act campaign at the recent European Bioplastics conference in Berlin
7 December 20165 December 2016 Rethinking Plastics – Einblicke in die Biokunststoffmaterialien der Zukunft 11. European Bioplastics Konferenz in Berlin zieht 300 Experten aus aller Welt an
‘Rethinking Plastics’ – Insights into the bioplastic materials of the future 11th European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin attracts 300 experts from around the world
2 December 201630 November 2016 Perstorp says “it’s time to act!” We are all responsible for the plastics we consume
25 January 20169 September 2021 Carbon dioxide-to-methanol catalyst ignites ‘fuel from air’ debate Initial step towards realising the vision of making fuel from nothing but gases from the air
1 December 201528 November 2015 Biobased materials embrace improvements Quick overview into big players achievements in the bioplastics and biochemicals sector
20 November 201519 November 2015 European Bioplastics Conference – Day 1 (Nov 5) The most important takeaways of the first day
17 November 201516 November 2015 World’s first renewable Capa™ for Bioplastics Perstorp's optimized biopolymer enhancer certified as bio-based by Vinçotte
11 November 201510 November 2015 Bioplastics are key to unlock Europe’s potential for a ressource-efficient economy 10th European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin attracts more than 350 experts from around the world
EU: Biokunststoffe sind Schlüsseltechnologie für eine ressourcen-effiziente Wirtschaft 10. European Bioplastics Konferenz zieht mehr als 350 Experten aus aller Welt an
29 October 201526 October 2015 Butanol and The Case of a Global Sustainable Society To Be, or Not to Be… By Dr Kapil S Lokare, Special to The Digest
15 September 201512 September 2015 Preliminary programme of this year’s European Bioplastics Conference announced 10th edition of the conference will take place on 5/6 November 2015 in Berlin
11 September 201510 September 2015 Corbion and Perstorp launch jointly developed lactide caprolactone co-polymer for hot melt adhesives Unique long-term partnership brings more sustainable materials to the adhesives market and beyond
8 September 20157 September 2015 Nordmann, Rassmann/Perstorp: Verarbeitungshilfsmittel für Biokunststoffe Gemeinsamer Messestand auf der Fakuma stellt Produktfolio vor
30 April 201529 April 2015 Perstorp: Neue Serie Lactidpolyole für nachhaltige Hochleistungspolyurethane Konzern stellt vier neue Typen niederviskose Flüssigprodukte mit erhöhter Löslichkeit auf der European Coatings Show vor
22 April 201521 April 2015 Perstorp launches Capa™ Lactide 8000 Series polyols for high-performance sustainable polyurethanes at UTECH Europe 2015 All four new high performance polyols are liquids at room temperature with improved solubility
23 February 201523 February 2015 Laufen auf bio-basiertem Polyurethan Perstorp stellt auf der Polyurethanmesse Utech 2015 den Erfolg seiner bio-basierten Caprolacton-Polyole ins Rampenlicht.
8 December 201415 February 2018 Effiziente Ressourcennutzung und optimierte Entsorgung mit Biokunststoffen Über 320 Teilnehmer bei 9. European Bioplastics Konferenz in Brüssel
Bioplastics – efficient in use of resources and waste management 9th European Bioplastics Conference connects more than 320 participants in Brussels
11 November 201410 November 2014 Perstorp: Weitere Investitionen bei Biokunststoffen – Pilotanlage in britischem Warrington Fokus auf Papierbeschichtungen, Beutel & Folien und Verpackungen