{"id":169594,"date":"2025-10-29T07:23:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T06:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=169594"},"modified":"2025-10-23T14:22:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T12:22:54","slug":"algenesis-labs-partners-with-safic-alcan-to-bring-soleic-sustainable-materials-to-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/algenesis-labs-partners-with-safic-alcan-to-bring-soleic-sustainable-materials-to-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Algenesis Labs Partners with Safic-Alcan to Bring Soleic\u00ae Sustainable Materials to Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-14.18.01-1024x364.png\" alt=\"Soleic\u00ae TPU Pellets\" class=\"wp-image-169611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-14.18.01-1024x364.png 1024w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-14.18.01-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-14.18.01-150x53.png 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-14.18.01-768x273.png 768w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-14.18.01-400x142.png 400w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-14.18.01.png 1275w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Soleic\u00ae TPU Pellets \u00a9 Algenesis Labs<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Algenesis Labs, a leader in plant-based, fully biodegradable polyurethanes (PU) designed to lower carbon footprint and prevent microplastic pollution, has announced a strategic partnership with Safic-Alcan, a top global distributor of specialty chemicals. The collaboration will bring Algenesis&#8217;s Soleic\u00ae technology to Europe, giving brands and processors access to high-performance, circular materials for footwear, consumer products, and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soleic\u00ae by Algenesis is a groundbreaking bio-based material designed for end-of-life biodegradability without compromising durability during use. This partnership with Safic-Alcan ensures that European companies can now integrate Soleic\u00ae into their products, achieving sustainability goals while maintaining the performance standards consumers expect.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-14.17.20-1024x633.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-169610\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.617693522906793;width:669px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-14.17.20-1024x633.png 1024w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-14.17.20-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-14.17.20-150x93.png 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-14.17.20-768x475.png 768w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-14.17.20-400x247.png 400w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-14.17.20.png 1083w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Soleic\u00ae TPU Pellets \u00a9 Algenesis Labs<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;This partnership with Safic-Alcan is an exciting step towards making Soleic\u00ae available to European brands and manufacturers seeking high-performance, sustainable materials,&#8221; said <strong>Nick Sandland, Chief Business Officer at Algenesis Labs<\/strong>. &#8220;By offering a biobased solution that both eliminates persistent microplastics and reduces carbon footprint, we&#8217;re helping companies create products that are truly circular and responsible from production to end of life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>By partnering with Safic-Alcan, Soleic\u00ae will be available across the European market, leveraging Safic-Alcan&#8217;s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strong presence in the&nbsp;PU and engineering thermoplastics (ETP) markets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Established position in the footwear market through their&nbsp;PU and ETP businesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sales teams focused on highlighting technical value and product performance, beyond basic commercial considerations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple locations and sales teams across key European territories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local warehousing, sales support, and logistics infrastructure to streamline product availability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Algenesis&#8217;s Soleic\u00ae technology is a perfect complement to our existing portfolio,&#8221; said <strong>Kamil Antos, Business Development Director for Plastics &amp; Polyurethanes at Safic-Alcan<\/strong>. &#8220;We are excited to add Soleic\u00ae products to our growing portfolio of sustainable, high-performance materials, enabling European manufacturers and brands to meet growing consumer and regulatory demands for circular solutions. This addition complements Safic-Alcan&#8217;s existing portfolio, offering customers a broader range of solutions to address evolving regulatory and consumer demands for eco-friendly materials.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>With its strong European presence, Safic-Alcan offers an effective platform for distributing Soleic\u00ae, advancing Algenesis&#8217;s goal of replacing persistent plastics with high-performance, sustainable alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Safic-Alcan<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Safic-Alcan is a global specialty chemicals distributor serving markets in polymers, rubbers, coatings, pharmaceuticals, and more. With a strong technical focus, broad geographic reach, and robust supply chain network, Safic-Alcan delivers value-added solutions that help customers innovate and grow sustainably. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safic-alcan.com\/\">https:\/\/www.safic-alcan.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Algenesis Labs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Algenesis leads the way in sustainable materials, using cutting-edge science to deliver durable, accessible, and biodegradable plant-based polymers that empower customers to reduce plastic pollution. Rooted in research from the University of California San Diego, the company&#8217;s Soleic\u00ae materials enable real-world circularity and sustainable design across industries. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.algenesislabs.com\/\">https:\/\/www.algenesislabs.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Algenesis Labs, a leader in plant-based, fully biodegradable polyurethanes (PU) designed to lower carbon footprint and prevent microplastic pollution, has announced a strategic partnership with Safic-Alcan, a top global distributor of specialty chemicals. 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