thyssenkrupp Uhde’s polymer specialists Uhde Inventa-Fischer, a subsidiary of the global leader in chemical engineering and construction, and Praj Industries Limited, a global leader in industrial biotechnology solutions, announced a strategic partnership to jointly offer an end-to-end integrated technology for the production of Polylactic Acid (PLA).

Representatives from Uhde Inventa-Fischer and Praj Industries.

As a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics, polylactic acid holds significant potential in advancing a circular bioeconomy. To meet this global need, the two companies are leveraging their combined expertise in industrial biotechnology and chemical engineering to enhance PLA technology, ensuring efficient, cost-effective and sustainable production processes.

“We see a perfect match of two world-leading technologies: Uhde’s PLAneo process can now be offered as an integrated solution with Praj Industries’ lactic acid production,” said Nadja Håkansson, CEO of thyssenkrupp Uhde.

“With our award-winning proprietary PLANERA-technology and this collaboration, we aim to tackle the challenges posed by fossil-based plastics and contribute to a more sustainable planet with innovative, bio-based solutions.” added Dr. Pramod Chaudhari, Founder Chairman at Praj Industries.

The partnership will be able to offer an end-to-end integrated technology, covering the entire PLA production process from feedstock conversion to polymer production. Different grades of Lactic acid can be produced from this technology which find applications in food and industrial sectors. A broad range of PLA grades can be produced, addressing the diverse requirements of various industries such as packaging, textiles, and hygiene supplies.

Praj recently inaugurated India’s first-of-its-kind 'Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers' near Pune, India, where it is producing lactic acid and lactide. This facility will serve as a crucial platform for testing and validating the joint offering, enabling the partners to showcase the potential of PLA and accelerate its commercialization.

Both companies have a strong global presence, enabling them to deliver innovative solutions to customers worldwide and adapt to practically any agricultural feedstock containing either starch or sugar, including second generation feedstocks based on non-food raw materials.

thyssenkrupp Uhde’s polymer specialists Uhde Inventa-Fischer, a subsidiary of the global leader in chemical engineering and construction, and Praj Industries Limited, a global leader in industrial biotechnology solutions, announced a strategic partnership to jointly offer an end-to-end integrated technology for the production of Polylactic Acid (PLA).

Representatives from Uhde Inventa-Fischer and Praj Industries.

As a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics, polylactic acid holds significant potential in advancing a circular bioeconomy. To meet this global need, the two companies are leveraging their combined expertise in industrial biotechnology and chemical engineering to enhance PLA technology, ensuring efficient, cost-effective and sustainable production processes.

“We see a perfect match of two world-leading technologies: Uhde’s PLAneo process can now be offered as an integrated solution with Praj Industries’ lactic acid production,” said Nadja Håkansson, CEO of thyssenkrupp Uhde.

“With our award-winning proprietary PLANERA-technology and this collaboration, we aim to tackle the challenges posed by fossil-based plastics and contribute to a more sustainable planet with innovative, bio-based solutions.” added Dr. Pramod Chaudhari, Founder Chairman at Praj Industries.

The partnership will be able to offer an end-to-end integrated technology, covering the entire PLA production process from feedstock conversion to polymer production. Different grades of Lactic acid can be produced from this technology which find applications in food and industrial sectors. A broad range of PLA grades can be produced, addressing the diverse requirements of various industries such as packaging, textiles, and hygiene supplies.

Praj recently inaugurated India’s first-of-its-kind 'Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers' near Pune, India, where it is producing lactic acid and lactide. This facility will serve as a crucial platform for testing and validating the joint offering, enabling the partners to showcase the potential of PLA and accelerate its commercialization.

Both companies have a strong global presence, enabling them to deliver innovative solutions to customers worldwide and adapt to practically any agricultural feedstock containing either starch or sugar, including second generation feedstocks based on non-food raw materials.