30 January 202327 January 2023Project Air to receive EUR 97 million under agreement with Innovation FundThe European Union is supporting carbon-neutrality for the European chemicals industry
Project Air wird vom Innovationsfonds mit 97 Mio. EUR gefördertEU fördert kohlenstoffneutrale Chemieindustrie
26 July 202220 July 2022Significant next step in developing sustainable methanol for chemical industryConsortium "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 2022Circular Economy: Beyond recycle, reuse & reduceWithin 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 2022The chemicals companies decarbonising with bio-feedstocksOrganic 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 2022Perstorp introduces the world’s first 2-Ethylhexanol partly based on renewablesThe 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 2022Perstorp makes major increase in production of Pro-Environment PolyolsFrom 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 QuellenPerstorp setzt sich das Ziel, ab 2023 für die Produktion von Polyolen am Standort Perstorp ausschließlich nachhaltige Rohstoffe zu beziehen
15 March 20229 March 2022Perstorp and Project Air renew EU application for major green chemistry investmentThanks 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 2021Perstorp launches Emoltene™ 100 Pro: a durable DPHP plasticizer based on renewable materialUsers 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 2021Positive feedback for Project AIR for sustainable methanol production from EU Innovation FundWorld’s largest Carbon Capture and Utilization Unit on Perstorp’s site in Stenungsund, Sweden
4 December 20209 September 2021Perstorp plan to reduce carbon emission with half million tons by producing sustainable methanolProject 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 2020Perstorp introducing world’s first renewable Oxo productsWith 2-EHA Pro and Valeric Acid Pro there is now a renewable alternative to help users lower their carbon footprint
8 September 20203 September 2020Industry representatives outline key credibility principles for new sustainability standardPerstorp 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 2021Mass Balance accounting is here. The next step is a new standardA real option for a change, supporting the development of recycled and renewable raw materials, and the production processes needed
9 July 20194 July 2019Perstorp: Neuer phthalatfreier Weichmacher auf der Basis von erneuerbarem PolyolesterPevalen Pro wird zunächst mit bis zu 40% nachwachsenden Rohstoffen erhältlich sein
5 July 20193 July 2019New Pevalen™ Pro plasticizer gives flexible PVC an environmental boostRenewably-sourced Pevalen Pro will be initially available with up to 40% renewable content
27 March 201927 March 2019Facilitating the shift to sustainable solutionsPerstorp is extending its lead by announcing several new renewable product families at the European Coating Show 2019
18 December 201813 December 2018Perstorp: The sale of Capa™ to unlock significant valueGroup to focus its business opportunities and future growth prospects on its Polyol, Oxo and Feed businesses
Perstorp: Schweden verkaufen Caprolacton-Sparte an IngevityÜbernahme beinhaltet die Produktionseinheit in Fredrikstad, Norwegen, während der Betrieb in Stenungsund, Schweden, in Perstorp’s Besitz verbleibt
3 December 20182 December 2018Perstorp announces sale of its BioProducts businessThe 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 2017Perstorp launches world’s first portfolio of renewable polyolsOne more step towards Finite Material Neutral by 2030
12 September 201712 September 2017Stepping up commitment to Caprolactone market by upgrading Capa™ plant in Warrington, UKThe new investment will future proof the production and even further increase security of supply
26 July 201724 July 2017Perstorp: Capa™ grades given food contact approval in USCompany can now offer a higher molecular weight product to give customers more choices and flexibility
16 January 201715 January 2017Here’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 2016Rethinking Plastics – Einblicke in die Biokunststoffmaterialien der Zukunft11. European Bioplastics Konferenz in Berlin zieht 300 Experten aus aller Welt an
‘Rethinking Plastics’ – Insights into the bioplastic materials of the future11th European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin attracts 300 experts from around the world
2 December 201630 November 2016Perstorp says “it’s time to act!”We are all responsible for the plastics we consume
25 January 20169 September 2021Carbon dioxide-to-methanol catalyst ignites ‘fuel from air’ debateInitial step towards realising the vision of making fuel from nothing but gases from the air
1 December 201528 November 2015Biobased materials embrace improvementsQuick overview into big players achievements in the bioplastics and biochemicals sector
20 November 201519 November 2015European Bioplastics Conference – Day 1 (Nov 5)The most important takeaways of the first day
17 November 201516 November 2015World’s first renewable Capa™ for BioplasticsPerstorp's optimized biopolymer enhancer certified as bio-based by Vinçotte
11 November 201510 November 2015Bioplastics are key to unlock Europe’s potential for a ressource-efficient economy10th European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin attracts more than 350 experts from around the world
EU: Biokunststoffe sind Schlüsseltechnologie für eine ressourcen-effiziente Wirtschaft10. European Bioplastics Konferenz zieht mehr als 350 Experten aus aller Welt an
29 October 201526 October 2015Butanol and The Case of a Global Sustainable SocietyTo Be, or Not to Be… By Dr Kapil S Lokare, Special to The Digest
15 September 201512 September 2015Preliminary programme of this year’s European Bioplastics Conference announced10th edition of the conference will take place on 5/6 November 2015 in Berlin
11 September 201510 September 2015Corbion and Perstorp launch jointly developed lactide caprolactone co-polymer for hot melt adhesivesUnique long-term partnership brings more sustainable materials to the adhesives market and beyond
8 September 20157 September 2015Nordmann, Rassmann/Perstorp: Verarbeitungshilfsmittel für BiokunststoffeGemeinsamer Messestand auf der Fakuma stellt Produktfolio vor
30 April 201529 April 2015Perstorp: Neue Serie Lactidpolyole für nachhaltige HochleistungspolyurethaneKonzern stellt vier neue Typen niederviskose Flüssigprodukte mit erhöhter Löslichkeit auf der European Coatings Show vor
22 April 201521 April 2015Perstorp launches Capa™ Lactide 8000 Series polyols for high-performance sustainable polyurethanes at UTECH Europe 2015All four new high performance polyols are liquids at room temperature with improved solubility
23 February 201523 February 2015Laufen auf bio-basiertem PolyurethanPerstorp stellt auf der Polyurethanmesse Utech 2015 den Erfolg seiner bio-basierten Caprolacton-Polyole ins Rampenlicht.
8 December 201415 February 2018Effiziente Ressourcennutzung und optimierte Entsorgung mit BiokunststoffenÜber 320 Teilnehmer bei 9. European Bioplastics Konferenz in Brüssel
Bioplastics – efficient in use of resources and waste management9th European Bioplastics Conference connects more than 320 participants in Brussels
11 November 201410 November 2014Perstorp: Weitere Investitionen bei Biokunststoffen – Pilotanlage in britischem WarringtonFokus auf Papierbeschichtungen, Beutel & Folien und Verpackungen
Perstorp steps up its bioplastics competitivenessCompany to make substantial new investments in the development of bioplastics and bio products
20 June 201423 June 2014Biodegradable & stable in use – now also food contact approvedPerstorp granted food contact approval for Capa technology
24 October 201324 October 2013Perstorp investing in the dynamic plastic materials marketFour new star products to be unveiled at K Fair
4 July 2013Capa™ significantly enhances biodegradability & bioplastic performancePerstorp to launch perfect polyester for bioplastics blends at K Fair 2013
14 March 2013Purac and Perstorp in partnership to develop caprolactone lactide co-productModification of existing resins with biobased PURALACT® lactide adds value to any production chain