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NatureWorks Appoints Erik Ripple New President and CEO
November 28, 2023
Ripple joins NatureWorks as it continues market-leading growth and innovation with construction of new 75kta Ingeo biopolymer manufacturing facility underway in Thailand.
NatureWorks公司任命Erik Ripple先生为新总裁兼首席执行官
November 28, 2023
Ripple加入NatureWorks公司，让泰国在建的年产能7.5万吨Ingeo生物聚合物工厂继续保持其市场领先的增长和创新能力。
ネイチャーワークス社、新社長兼CEOにErik Ripple（エリック・リップル）を任命
November 28, 2023
市場をリードする成長とイノベーションを継続し、タイにおいて75ktaの生産能力を持つ新たなIngeo（インジオ）バイオポリマー製造拠点の建設を進めているネイチャーワークス社の新社長にErik Ripple（エリック・リップル）が就任
네이처웍스, Erik Ripple을 신임 사장 겸 CEO로 임명
November 28, 2023
Ripple은 태국 내 새로운 75kta Ingeo 바이오폴리머 제조 시설의 건설을 통해 시장의 성장과 혁신을 선도하고 있는 NatureWorks에 합류했습니다.
NatureWorks公司任命Erik Ripple為新總裁兼首席執行長
November 28, 2023
Ripple加入NatureWorks公司，讓泰國興建中年產能7.5萬噸的Ingeo生物聚合物工廠繼續保持其市場領先的增長和創新能力。
Compostable Coffee Capsules Made with NatureWorks’ Ingeo Biopolymer Score Highest Sustainability Marks in New Study by Wageningen University & Research
November 15, 2023
The study concludes that compostable coffee capsules are the most sustainable option when considering both greenhouse emissions and material circularity.
Ingeo News: November 2023
November 1, 2023
Next construction phase is underway for NatureWorks’ Thailand facility, PFNonwovens develops Ingeo-based nonwovens with improved softness, Compostable by Design platform has launched in Europe, New Ingeo distributor for US & Canada: Channel Prime Alliance, and more.
네이처웍스, 태국 내 새로운 완전통합 Ingeo™️ PLA 바이오폴리머 제조시설 건설의 다음 단계 를 발표하다
October 18, 2023
저탄소 폴리락틱애시드 (PLA) 바이오폴리머 분야의 선도적인 제조업체가 2025년 완전 가동으로 기대되는 최신 제조 시설의 건설을 완성해 나가고 있다
ネイチャーワークス社、タイにおける新たな完全統合型 Ingeo™️ PLAバイオポリマー製造施設建設の次期フェーズを発表
October 18, 2023
低カーボンポリ乳酸（PLA）バイオポリマーで世界をリードする同社は、2025年にフル生産開始が予定される最新製造施設の建設を順調に進める
เนเชอร์เวิร์คส์ ประกาศความคืบหน้าของโครงการก่อสร้างโรงงานผลิตพลาสติกชีวภาพ Ingeo™️ แบบครบวงจรแห่งใหม่ในประเทศไทยในเฟสต่อไป
October 18, 2023
ผู้นำการผลิตพลาสติกชีวภาพ พอลิแลคติคแอซิดคาร์บอนต่ำ(PLA) กําลังดําเนินการก่อสร้างโรงงานผลิตแห่งใหม่โดยคาดว่าจะแล้วเสร็จและผลิตเต็มรูปแบบได้ในภายในปี 2568
NatureWorks 公司宣佈 在泰國的全新一體化Ingeo™️PLA聚乳酸生物聚合物工廠施工進度
October 18, 2023
世界領先的低碳聚乳酸（PLA）生物聚合物製造商預計如期完成其泰國新工廠的建設，並將於2025年全面投產
NatureWorks 公司宣布在泰国的全新一体化 Ingeo™️PLA聚乳酸生物聚合物工厂的施工进度
October 18, 2023
世界领先的低碳聚乳酸（PLA）生物聚合物制造商预计如期完成其泰国新工厂的建设，并将于2025年全面投产
NatureWorks Announces Next Phase of Construction on New Fully Integrated Ingeo™️ PLA Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility in Thailand
October 18, 2023
The leading manufacturer of low-carbon polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers is on track to complete construction on their newest manufacturing facility with full production anticipated in 2025.
NatureWorks 公司宣佈 在泰國的全新一體化Ingeo™️PLA聚乳酸生物聚合物工廠施工進度
October 18, 2023
世界領先的低碳聚乳酸（PLA）生物聚合物製造商預計如期完成其泰國新工廠的建設，並將於2025年全面投產
เนเชอร์เวิร์คส์ ประกาศความคืบหน้าของโครงการก่อสร้างโรงงานผลิตพลาสติกชีวภาพ Ingeo™️ แบบครบวงจรแห่งใหม่ในประเทศไทยในเฟสต่อไป
October 18, 2023
ผู้นำการผลิตพลาสติกชีวภาพ พอลิแลคติคแอซิดคาร์บอนต่ำ(PLA) กําลังดําเนินการก่อสร้างโรงงานผลิตแห่งใหม่โดยคาดว่าจะแล้วเสร็จและผลิตเต็มรูปแบบได้ในภายในปี 2568
NatureWorks 公司宣布在泰国的全新一体化 Ingeo™️PLA聚乳酸生物聚合物工厂的施工进度
October 18, 2023
世界领先的低碳聚乳酸（PLA）生物聚合物制造商预计如期完成其泰国新工厂的建设，并将于2025年全面投产
네이처웍스, 태국 내 새로운 완전통합 Ingeo™️ PLA 바이오폴리머 제조시설 건설의 다음 단계 를 발표하다
October 18, 2023
저탄소 폴리락틱애시드 (PLA) 바이오폴리머 분야의 선도적인 제조업체가 2025년 완전 가동으로 기대되는 최신 제조 시설의 건설을 완성해 나가고 있다
ネイチャーワークス社、タイにおける新たな完全統合型 Ingeo™️ PLAバイオポリマー製造施設建設の次期フェーズを発表
October 18, 2023
低カーボンポリ乳酸（PLA）バイオポリマーで世界をリードする同社は、2025年にフル生産開始が予定される最新製造施設の建設を順調に進める
Ingeo News: September 2023
September 1, 2023
Sustainability strides made at a PGA TOUR tournament, Ingeo-based floral foam takes home a sustainability award at Interflora, Households with access to food waste collection for composting grew by 47%, Summer shows: TCT Asia and the first-ever BPI Summit, and more.
NatureWorks and Jabil Collaborate to Offer New Ingeo PLA-based Powder for Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printing Platforms
April 26, 2023
Renewably sourced biomaterials and lower sintering temperature result in a more sustainable substrate for powder bed fusion technologies requiring less energy use and a carbon footprint 89% smaller than PA-12.
NatureWorks and Jabil Collaborate to Offer New Ingeo PLA-based Powder for Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printing Platforms
April 26, 2023
Renewably sourced biomaterials and lower sintering temperature result in a more sustainable substrate for powder bed fusion technologies requiring less energy use and a carbon footprint 89% smaller than PA-12.
NatureWorks introduces new Ingeo biopolymer solution for improved softness and strength in biobased nonwovens for hygiene applications
April 12, 2023
Delivering enhanced fluid management, improved tensile strength and up to 40% increase in softness offering a better performing spunbond nonwoven that minimizes converting challenges while providing a 62% smaller carbon footprint.
NatureWorks introduces new Ingeo biopolymer solution for improved softness and strength in biobased nonwovens for hygiene applications
April 12, 2023
Delivering enhanced fluid management, improved tensile strength and up to 40% increase in softness offering a better performing spunbond nonwoven that minimizes converting challenges while providing a 62% smaller carbon footprint.
NatureWorks Celebrates Construction Milestone for New Fully Integrated Ingeo™️ PLA Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility in Thailand
February 2, 2023
NatureWorks hosted a cornerstone laying ceremony to celebrate construction of their new Ingeo™️ PLA manufacturing complex in Thailand. The ceremony which took place on February 1st, 2023 commemorated the progress made to date on the new fully integrated biopolymer facility.
NatureWorks Celebrates Construction Milestone for New Fully Integrated Ingeo™️ PLA Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility in Thailand
February 2, 2023
NatureWorks hosted a cornerstone laying ceremony to celebrate construction of their new Ingeo™️ PLA manufacturing complex in Thailand. The ceremony which took place on February 1st, 2023 commemorated the progress made to date on the new fully integrated biopolymer facility.
CJ Biomaterials and NatureWorks Sign Master Collaboration Agreement, Solidifying Relationship to Commercialize Novel Biopolymer Solutions
November 15, 2022
CJ Biomaterials and NatureWorks have signed a Master Collaboration Agreement (MCA) that calls for the two organizations to collaborate on the development of sustainable materials solutions based on CJ Biomaterials’ PHACT™ Biodegradable Polymers and NatureWorks’ Ingeo™ biopolymers.
NatureWorks Selects General Contractor for New Fully Integrated Ingeo™️ PLA Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility in Thailand
November 9, 2022
Early-works construction on the new biopolymer manufacturing site began in June 2022 with expected completion of the facility on schedule for the second half of 2024.
CJ BIO and NatureWorks Working Towards a Master Collaboration Agreement to Commercialize Novel Biopolymer Solutions
May 24, 2022
Companies announce signed letter of intent to collaborate on creating advanced products based on industry-leading Ingeo™ PLA and PHACT® PHA technologies to meet growing demand for sustainable materials across wide array of markets.
NatureWorks and IMA accelerate on testing phase of the compostable coffee pod
February 22, 2022
Initial filling tests at IMA COFFEE Lab on K-Cup compatible compostable coffee pods based on NatureWorks’ low-carbon Ingeo™️ PLA biopolymers accelerate based on promising results.
NatureWorks to Open New Headquarters and Advanced Biopolymers Research and Development Facility
January 20, 2022
Located in Plymouth, MN, USA, the new R&D center will include state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to fermentation research and development of new applications using Ingeo™️ PLA biopolymer.
NatureWorks Passes Final Authorization Milestone for New Fully Integrated Ingeo PLA Manufacturing Plant in Thailand
August 9, 2021
Parent companies, Cargill and GC, have authorized NatureWorks to invest in excess of $600 million in the new fully integrated 75,000 ton per year facility, which includes lactic acid, lactide, and polymer manufacturing sites planned for construction beginning in the second quarter of 2022.
NatureWorks welcomes PGA Tour Winner, Brendon Todd, as first golf ambassador
June 16, 2021
NatureWorks, the world’s leading manufacturer of low-carbon PLA biopolymers made from renewable resources, announced today its sponsorship of PGA Tour winner Brendon Todd.
Ingeo 3D700, a newly developed PLA grade for large-format additive manufacturing, provides significant reduction in warping, minimizes print failures
April 15, 2021
Testing by NatureWorks’ global partners demonstrates a shrink rate less than 0.25% in printed parts and obtainable lower print temperatures due to optimized melt viscosity & microstructure.
NatureWorks announces additional lactide monomer purification technology to expand the availability of Ingeo biopolymer from Blair facility
September 22, 2020
The manufacturing upgrades increase NatureWorks' responsiveness to rapidly evolving market dynamics and high demand for Ingeo™️ (PLA) biomaterials.
NatureWorks partners with Nonwovens Institute to support production of 10 million N95 masks for healthcare workers fighting COVID-19
April 22, 2020
NatureWorks has donated the Ingeo™️ biopolymer needed to produce as many as 2 million reusable N95 masks per
week from a new spunbond nonwoven structure.
Green Innovation and Zero Waste for Flo
October 16, 2019
At Host 2019 Flo will present GEA Calix: a Nespresso compatible coffee capsule with up to 100% biobased content, compostable with food waste. Flo’s new developments will be presented in a unique 3D printed stand made using post-production remnants.
Turning Greenhouse Gases Into Ingeo™ PLA for Your 3D Filaments NatureWorks RAPID + TCT Booth #144
May 20, 2019
At RAPID + TCT 2019, NatureWorks and our partners will showcase new, innovative Ingeo PLA biomaterials that demonstrate how Ingeo can be tailored to enhance performance attributes critical to the 3D market like heat and impact resistance or clean incineration for foundry applications all while retai...
NatureWorks Develops New Ingeo PLA Formulation for 3D Printing Break-Away Support on Dual Extrusion Printers
March 26, 2019
Ingeo 3D450 offers a clean break-away of support structures while delivering excellent precision and printability suitable for complex, professional parts.
From Energy Savings to Zero Waste, High Performance, Naturally Advanced Materials from NatureWorks are Driving Innovation in Applications Showcased at Chinaplas 2019
March 12, 2019
From coffee capsules to food serviceware and appliances to 3D printing, NatureWorks has been leading applications innovation for biomaterials since 1989. At Chinaplas 2019 and along with its customers and supply chain partners, NatureWorks will showcase new, innovative Ingeo-based applications acros...
Farrel Pomini and NatureWorks Publish White Paper on the Advantages of Continuous Mixing Technology on Molecular Weight Retention for Processing Highly Filled PLA
March 5, 2019
FARREL POMINI and NatureWorks conducted joint research to compare the processing of Ingeo™ polylactide (PLA) compounds on the Twin Screw Extruder and the Farrel Continuous Mixer (FCM™). The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects on molecular weight loss in PLA while adding a talc mineral...
ネイチャーワークス社、2020年までに原料の100%を 第三者認証を受けた持続可能性原料にすることを発表
February 14, 2019
インジオバイオポリマーの農業原料はISCCシステムによる
環境的ならびに社会的持続可能性の認証を受ける
NatureWorks Announces 100 Percent Third-Party Certified Sustainable Feedstock by 2020
February 14, 2019
A new initiative at NatureWorks will ensure that by 2020 100 percent of the agricultural feedstock for Ingeo™ biopolymers and Vercet™ performance chemicals will be certified by the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification System (ISCC) to the ISCC PLUS standard of best practices in agric...
Full Innovation Takes Root Program Released Featuring New Speakers for September 2018 Conference
August 13, 2018
Speakers from Electrolux and PepsiCo join an already stellar lineup that demonstrates how this forum draws broad interest from brand owners to NGOs, to manufacturers who will set the direction for future Ingeo advanced materials innovation.
Goodbye Petroleum, Hello Bio
June 6, 2018
Bio-based multilayer transparent barrier films are now reality.
Flo Presents Gea, a New Generation of Coffee Capsules Developed with NatureWorks
May 16, 2018
The new capsule is the first in the world that combines compostability, oxygen barrier, and an improved taste and aroma experience for the consumer.
NatureWorks Showcases at NPE 2018 Naturally Advanced Biomaterials that Drive Product and Manufacturing Innovations Across Dozens of Industries
May 3, 2018
A first-of-its-kind refrigerator liner will be on display, showing how biomaterial barrier properties can increase the energy efficiency of refrigerators by 7-15 percent annually over the life of the appliance. (NatureWorks NPE 2018 Booth # S28147)
Registration Now Open for the 6th Innovation Takes Root - The NatureWorks Advanced Biomaterials Forum
May 3, 2018
Leading consumer products companies Unilever and Danone as well as international thought leaders representing the Ellen MacArthur Foundation will be speaking at the upcoming conference.
NatureWorks Names Richard Altice New President and CEO
April 24, 2018
NatureWorks’ board of directors named Richard Altice as the company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Marc Verbruggen, who led the company from 2008 to his retirement in 2017. Altice joins company as it continues market-leading growth and innovation.
High performance, naturally advanced materials from NatureWorks are driving material change in new applications showcased at Chinaplas 2018
April 24, 2018
At Chinaplas 2018 and, along with its customers and supply chain partners, NatureWorks will showcase new, innovative Ingeo-based applications across a spectrum of industries.
ネイチャーワークス社、新社長兼CEOに Richard Altice（リチャード・アルティス）を任命
April 24, 2018
ネイチャーワークス社の取締役会は、同社の新しい社長兼CEOとして、2008年から同社を率いて2017年に引退したMarc Verbruggen（マーク･フェルブルーゲン）に代わり、Richard Altice（リチャード・アルティス）を任命しました。