{"id":183106,"date":"2026-11-02T07:29:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T06:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=183106"},"modified":"2026-11-02T10:27:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T09:27:23","slug":"next-generation-resins-michelin-resicare-establishes-its-first-production-line-for-a-new-bio-based-molecule-in-nesle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/next-generation-resins-michelin-resicare-establishes-its-first-production-line-for-a-new-bio-based-molecule-in-nesle\/","title":{"rendered":"Next-generation resins: Michelin ResiCare establishes its first production line for a new bio-based molecule in Nesle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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\u00a9 Michelin<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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  • Michelin ResiCare is investing in a new industrial production line for a strategic bio-based molecule as part of its DragonFly project, located at Ajinomoto\u2019s industrial site in Nesle, France.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • A major new industrial milestone : France is becoming a pioneer in bio-based production through the technology developed by the DragonFly project.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • With commissioning scheduled for the beginning of the second quarter of 2027, Michelin ResiCare is taking a further step toward safer and more sustainable chemistry in Europe.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Michelin ResiCare is taking a new step forward in the industrialization of its bio-based resins by announcing the installation of a first industrial production line for its DragonFly project at Ajinomoto\u2019s industrial site in Nesle (Somme, France).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Following Cerisea, which aims to establish Europe\u2019s first 5-HMF production value chain, the DragonFly project will secure a second strategic pillar essential to the production and industrialization of bio-based molecules. DragonFly\u2019s objective is to industrialize the fermentation-based production of a bio-based aromatic monomer, intended for use in the resins developed by Michelin ResiCare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The partnership between Michelin ResiCare and Ajinomoto, signed last April, marks the operational launch of this new phase of the project. Construction began in may 2026 at the Nesle site, with a key milestone ahead: the commissioning of the industrial production line, scheduled for the beginning of the second quarter of 2027. This facility will validate the technology under real-world operating conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A major industrial breakthrough for bio-based chemistry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    \u00a9 Michelin<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

    Thanks to the technology developed through the DragonFly project, France will, for the first time, have a competitive industrial value chain unique in the world and capable of producing this strategic molecule from bio-based feedstocks, rather than petrochemical sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The fermentation process relies on a microorganism strain developed in collaboration with Alderys (a Givaudan Group company), one of the project’s key technological building blocks. Its performance was validated at industrial scale through a previous initiative, BioImpulse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Work carried out to date indicates the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of this molecule by up to 96% compared with its fossil-based equivalent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    These bio-based resins will serve a wide range of applications, including construction and furniture, composites, electronics, automotive and transportation, aerospace, and space industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The selection of Ajinomoto\u2019s site in Nesle is based both on the opportunity to leverage existing industrial infrastructure and on Ajinomoto\u2019s recognized expertise in developing and operating industrial fermentation processes to produce high-value-added molecules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A key step toward safer and more sustainable chemistry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    DragonFly is a key enabler for the industrialization of the solutions developed by Michelin ResiCare. Combined with the CERISEA project dedicated to bio-based 5-HMF, it helps secure the supply of two strategic monomers used in the company\u2019s next-generation resins, while strengthening European industrial sovereignty over critical raw materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    We are proud to welcome the DragonFly industrial unit to our site in Nesle. This partnership reinforces our diversification strategy and marks a key milestone in the expansion of our industrial-scale fermentation services. It demonstrates the confidence that a leading partner places in us to support the industrialization and production of innovative bio-based solutions, and to foster the development of new industrial value chains.” – Yves Duquesnoy, Managing Director of Ajinomoto Foods Europe.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Establishing DragonFly in Nesle, within Ajinomoto\u2019s existing infrastructure, demonstrates our ability to transform years of research and development into a tangible industrial project. We are now ready to meet future customer demand with resins that combine performance, competitiveness, and sustainability.” – Laurent Lemonnier, CEO of Michelin ResiCare.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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    About Michelin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. A pioneer in materials science for more than 130 years. Michelin draws on unique expertise to make a significant contribution to human progress and a more sustainable world. Through its unrivalled mastery of polymer composites, Michelin constantly innovates to manufacture high-quality tyres and critical components for demanding sectors including mobility, construction, aeronautics. low-carbon energies and healthcare. Its attention to product quality and deep understanding of uses enable Michelin to provide customers with exceptional experiences, from data- and artificial intelligence-based solutions for professional fleets to discovering outstanding restaurants and hotels recommended by the MICHELIN Guide. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin operates in 175 countries and employs 122, 600 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    About Ajinomoto<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Ajinomoto Foods Europe (AFE) is a leading player in the bioproduction of ingredients through fermentation and in solutions for the food industry. Since 2022, the company has been offering large-scale industrial fermentation services (>100 m\u00b3), supported by recognized expertise in precision fermentation and purification processes. AFE supports its partners in the industrialization and production of molecules for a wide range of applications, including food, cosmetics, specialty chemicals, agriculture, and biomaterials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    DragonFly<\/strong> is a project funded by the French Government as part of the France 2030 investment plan, managed by ADEME (the French Agency for Ecological Transition).

    BioImpulse<\/strong> is a project that was funded by the French Government under the Investments for the Future Programme (Programme d\u2019Investissements d\u2019Avenir), managed by ADEME (the French Agency for Ecological Transition).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Cerisea<\/strong> is a project funded by the French Government as part of the France 2030 investment plan, managed by ADEME (the French Agency for Ecological Transition), and supported by the Circular Bio-based Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) and its members.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Michelin ResiCare is taking a new step forward in the industrialization of its bio-based resins by announcing the installation of a first industrial production line for its DragonFly project at Ajinomoto\u2019s industrial site in Nesle (Somme, France). Following Cerisea, which aims to establish Europe\u2019s first 5-HMF production value chain, the DragonFly project will secure a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":183127,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","nova_meta_subtitle":"Michelin ResiCare Reaches a new milestone in the industrialization of its innovative bio-based resins with the establishment of a first Industrial production line for Its DragonFly project in Nesle","footnotes":""},"categories":[5572],"tags":[16380,22614,12251,16171,10408,11615],"supplier":[25089,9149,2906],"class_list":["post-183106","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bio-based","tag-biobased","tag-biofeedstocks","tag-bioresins","tag-fermentation","tag-greenchemistry","tag-microorganisms","supplier-ajinomoto-group","supplier-french-government","supplier-michelin"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183106","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/59"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=183106"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183106\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":183314,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183106\/revisions\/183314"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/183127"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=183106"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=183106"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=183106"},{"taxonomy":"supplier","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/supplier?post=183106"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}