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Recupero Etico Sostenibile S.p.A. (RES) has acquired a unique European polylactic acid (PLA) production facility in Italy to strengthen its vertically integrated circular economy operations.

Belgian bioplastics producer Futerro has postponed the operational launch of its vertically integrated PLA biorefinery in Normandy to 2029 amidst broader European industrial headwinds.

Balrampur Chini Mills achieves a commercial milestone by securing its first institutional order for sugarcane-derived PLA products from the Lucknow Cantonment Board.

Balrampur Chini Mills Limited has finalized its first commercial institutional order for its new Polylactic Acid manufacturing division, marking a major milestone in its diversification strategy.

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved Balrampur Chini Mills Limited’s proposal to establish India’s first industrial-scale Polylactic Acid manufacturing facility, utilizing sugar-based feedstock for sustainable plastic production.

TotalEnergies Corbion has selected Vichem as the official distributor for its Luminy PLA resins in Vietnam to expand the reach of biobased materials in the region.

thyssenkrupp Uhde and Praj Industries Ltd. have announced a strategic partnership to deliver an integrated, end-to-end technology for Polylactic Acid (PLA) production, aiming to transform the bioplastics sector and advance the circular bioeconomy.

Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd has secured ₹450 crore to expand its Polylactic Acid (PLA) bioplastics production and invest in a new lactogypsum processing facility.