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SINGAPORE, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MojiaBio, a fast-growing biomanufacturing company specializing in the sustainable production of feed additives and bio-based materials, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ramon Gonzalez as its Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Gonzalez brings extensive expertise in industrial microbiology and novel pathway engineering. His addition to the team will accelerate MojiaBio's demand-driven innovation and commitment to advancing sustainable chemical manufacturing. Before joining MojiaBio, Dr. Gonzalez held esteemed positions as a Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University and Professor and Florida World Class Scholar at the University of South Florida. Over two decades, he made significant contributions to the field through his innovative research, particularly in developing novel enzymatic pathways utilized in industrial biomanufacturing for the sustainable production of chemicals and materials. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and numerous prestigious awards, Dr. Gonzalez is widely recognized within the biomanufacturing community. "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Gonzalez to MojiaBio," said Dr. Kevin Li, Board Chairperson at MojiaBio. "His profound expertise in metabolic engineering and biomanufacturing, exceptional creativity, influence, energy, and dedication to sustainability, make him an ideal addition to our team. We eagerly anticipate working with Dr. Gonzalez to drive forward our mission of utilizing environmentally friendly biomanufacturing to produce high-performance bio-based products." Dr. Gonzalez expressed his excitement about joining MojiaBio, stating, "I am excited to be part of this talented cross-disciplinary team at MojiaBio and contribute to its demand-driven innovations for cutting-edge biomanufacturing solutions. MojiaBio has demonstrated the power and versatility of the OrthBioTM platform in its multipurpose manufacturing plant. The potential of this and other paradigm-shifting ideas we are developing at MojiaBio is immense. I am eager to be at the forefront of this effort." As Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Gonzalez will lead the company's biology research and development efforts, oversee external collaborations, identify new product opportunities, and drive the overall scientific strategy. Dr. Ramon Gonzalez's Biography Dr. Ramon Gonzalez currently serves as the Chief Scientific Officer at MojiaBio. He was recently elected as President of the Society for Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology (SIMB) and has been the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology (JIMB) since 2015. In addition, Dr. Gonzalez is an elected Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). Before joining MojiaBio, Dr. Gonzalez's career spanned the academic, private, and government sectors. Most of his academic work was conducted at Rice University, where he led the laboratory for Metabolic Engineering and Biomanufacturing, rose through the ranks from Assistant Professor to Full Professor, and still serves as Adjunct Professor. While at Rice, he was the founding director of the Advanced Biomanufacturing Initiative and Director of the Energy and Environment Initiative. More recently, Dr. Gonzalez was appointed Professor and Florida World Class Scholar at the University of South Florida. Dr. Gonzalez has also served as Program Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) with the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. National Science Foundation, and on the Board of Directors of SIMB. Dr. Gonzalez has published widely in prestigious scientific journals and generated several highly coveted IP portfolios that have been commercialized through his own start-ups or third-party licenses. He has advised major industrial bio and Fortune 500 companies and is currently on the advisory boards of Conagen Inc. and Lanzatech Inc. About MojiaBio MojiaBio is a fast-growing, product-focused biomanufacturing company committed to sustainability and a circular bioeconomy. MojiaBio develops and implements sustainable chemical manufacturing technologies using renewable carbon sources and green processes. Its product portfolio encompasses food ingredients and a range of bio-based materials. MojiaBio has its operating headquarter in Singapore, R&D activities in China, Singapore and the US, and manufacturing sites in China. For further information, please visit www.mojia.bio.
BANGKOK, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuraray Co., Ltd. is partnering with PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) and Sumitomo Corporation to open a manufacturing plant under the name of Kuraray GC Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. and Kuraray Advanced Chemicals (Thailand) Limited. This manufacturing plant is designed to upgrade and develop competitiveness in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) region, with the opening ceremony, held at WHA Eastern Industrial Estate in Rayong province, presided over by the Deputy Governor of Rayong province. Kuraray is partnering with GC and Sumitomo Corporation to open a highly engineered plastic manufacturing plant to develop Thailand’s industrial capabilities in the EEC region Acting Sub-Lieutenant Pirun Hemarak, the Deputy Governor of Rayong province, expressed his pleasure at having the honor of chairing the opening ceremony for the Kuraray GC Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. and Kuraray GC Chemicals (Thailand) Co., Ltd. project, explaining that this manufacturing plant will support government policy of promoting the Eastern Economic Corridor development to accommodate industrial progress, which is a key foundation for the country's own economic development. Rayong province already has the infrastructure to accommodate investment, having built confidence in the industry, and promoted economic progress throughout Rayong province and Thailand for quite some time already. He stated that he is confident that this project, equipped as it is with modern technology and environmentally friendly innovations, will create exciting opportunities for the local community, while enhancing living standards in parallel with ensuring the country's economic growth. Mr. Hitoshi Kawahara, Representative Director and President of Kuraray Co., Ltd., stated that the construction of the Kuraray GC Advanced Materials manufacturing plant has been successfully completed and commercial production has begun due to the excellent support and cooperation of all parties, including government agencies, as well as our reliable partners: GC and Sumitomo. The isoprene business is expected to be one of the pillars of Kuraray GC's growth, the backbone of which is the reinforcement of the global supply chain system in response to increasing demand worldwide. Dr. Kongkrapan Intarajang, CEO and President of PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), stated that GC's role as a leader in the global chemical industry, means it has a commitment to sustainable business practices, balancing environmental, social, and economic factors in its journey toward a low carbon business model to enable business growth while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This latest project aligns well with the company's long-term sustainable development strategy, which aims to expand the high-end petrochemical business to meet the growing demand from the automobile, electronics, and electrical industries. Additionally, this project supports the government's policy to promote investment in environmentally friendly and high-tech industries in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), creating high value products, employment opportunities, and income to elevate Thailand's standing in the industrial sector. "This manufacturing plant is the result of a collaboration between partners with strong bonds, so we are confident that KGC will be one of the leaders in high-value product manufacturing, and be able to compete in the global market," Dr. Intarajang remarked. Mr. Yoshiyuki Sakamoto, Senior Executive Officer of Sumitomo Corporation, stated that the collaboration of these three companies aligns with Sumitomo Corporation's business policy of creating value and sustainability. The strengthening of the partnership with Kuraray and GC is sure to play a key role in improving living standards and making the world a better place. Sumitomo Corporation will strive to ensure the success of this project. Kuraray GC Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. is a joint investment of three companies with access to cutting-edge technology and expertise: Kuraray Co., Ltd., GC, and Sumitomo Corporation. Kuraray Co., Ltd. owns the advanced technology for producing Super Engineering Plastic Polyamide 9T (PA9T) under the brand 'GENESTAR' and Hydrogenated Styrenic Block Co-Polymer (HSBC) under the brand 'SEPTON', while GC provides the raw materials and public utilities for the project, and Sumitomo Corporation has a global marketing network to expand the market worldwide. Kuraray GC Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. is located in the WHA Eastern Industrial Estate, Muang District, Rayong Province, in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) of Thailand. The manufacturing plant has a PA9T manufacturing capacity of 13,000 tons per year, and 16,000 tons per year for HSBC. Commercial operations began in February 2023, and the manufacturing plant has been responsible for creating job opportunities and generating income for the people of Rayong Province, with over 60% of the workforce from the local community.
-Building an energy science system based on materials science and digital science HEFEI, China, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Gotion High-tech signed strategic cooperation agreements with Siemens Digital Industrial Software and BASF respectively. Siemens is a leading global supplier of digital industrial software, while BASF is a global chemical and materials giant. Mr. Li Zhen, the Chairman of Gotion, stated that the signings of contracts with Siemens and BASF are strategic collaborations for Gotion in Building an energy science system based on materials science and digital science. According to the agreement between Gotion High-tech and Siemens, both parties will utilize AI industrial control system technology to jointly build a closed-loop digital R&D, manufacturing, and management platform. Building upon Siemens' innovative and digital solutions, the goal is to establish a new engine for Gotion High-Tech's digital transformation, construction, and development. This partnership will further strengthen Gotion's foundation in intelligent manufacturing and pave the way for its future digital development. In the cooperation between Gotion High-tech and BASF, both parties will further expand their cooperation based on the existing partnership to jointly develop and promote the application of relevant chemical materials in the field of batteries, leveraging their strong core technologies. Both parties expect that through this deepened collaboration, they can collectively drive technological innovation and advance material science in the battery industry.
The esteemed initiative equips early-career scientists with leadership training and networking opportunities COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society (ACS) specializing in scientific knowledge management, is excited to announce the participants in the 2025 CAS Future Leaders™ program. The new cohort features 35 early-career scientists from 12 countries, conducting research in fields such as nanotechnology, computational chemistry, materials science, green chemistry, and more. “Congratulations Class of 2025” During the in-person program, which will take place in August, participants will attend leadership and career development workshops, learn about mentorship from industry leaders, participate in science discourse, and forge connections with fellow scientists. "We are proud to equip early-career scientists with leadership and communication skills that enable them to have an even greater impact in their areas of expertise. The record number of applicants this year shows that scientists appreciate the program's purpose to help them grow as leaders," said Peter Carlton, CAS Future Leaders program director. The 2025 CAS Future Leaders: Farbod Amirghasemi, University of Southern California Carla Arnau del Valle, Universitat Politècnica de València Ridwan T. Ayinla, Mississippi State University Kazuho Ban, Osaka University Shivali Banerjee, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Alexandra Barth, North Carolina State University Hudson de Aguiar Bicalho, Concordia University Dorothea Böken, University of Cambridge Karen de la Vega Hernández, Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) Fábio Godoy Delolo, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais Jingshan S. Du, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Dmitry Eremin, California Institute of Technology Alexis Gabbey, University of Toronto Wenhao Gao, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Reginaldo J. Gomes, University of Chicago Jesse Gordon, Harvard University Sophie Gutenthaler-Tietze, Heinrich Heine University Nia Harmon, Yale University Sejun Kim, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Tamra (Blue) Mbeuh Lahom Lot, Pennsylvania State University Yuanwei Li, Stanford University Zhi Lin, University of California, San Francisco Raul A. Marquez-Montes, University of Texas at Austin Eva J. Meeus, ETH Zürich Daniel Reddy, Queen's University at Kingston Meg Shieh, Brown University Great C. Umenweke, University of Kentucky M. Iqbal Bakti Utama, Northwestern University Vyshnavi Vennelakanti, Princeton University M. Shaharyar Wani, Princeton University Allison Wong, University of Minnesota Zuping Xiong, Zhejiang University Francisco Yarur Villanueva, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Max Yavitt, University of Otago Yan Zhang, California Institute of Technology "I am honored to be selected for the 2025 CAS Future Leaders program alongside other exceptional scientists. This experience will strengthen my leadership skills for a career as an independent investigator, and I am excited to learn how to communicate my passion for science with greater impact," said Dr. Alexandra Barth from North Carolina State University. The two-week program will also offer participants exclusive insight into CAS operations and how the organization provides leading innovators with access to and analysis of published scientific information from around the globe. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to present their research at the ACS Fall 2025 conference in Washington, DC, and will receive a three-year ACS membership. Beyond the 35 in-person participants, CAS will again this year extend virtual programming and additional career support to 65 more exceptional candidates through the CAS Future Leaders Top 100 initiative. For more details about the 2025 CAS Future Leaders program and this year's class, visit www.cas.org/about/futureleaders. About CAS CAS connects the world's scientific knowledge to accelerate breakthroughs that improve lives. We empower global innovators to efficiently navigate today's complex data landscape and make confident decisions in each phase of the innovation journey. As a specialist in scientific knowledge management, our team builds the largest authoritative collection of human-curated scientific data in the world and provides essential information solutions, services, and expertise. Scientists, patent professionals, and business leaders across industries rely on CAS to help them uncover opportunities, mitigate risks, and unlock shared knowledge so they can get from inspiration to innovation faster. CAS is a division of the American Chemical Society. Connect with us at cas.org.
Accelerating Depolymerization Technology Commercialization through Comprehensive Recycling Solution Center Integrated with Existing Production Infrastructure Validating Waste Resource Material Conversion and Building Complete Resource Circulation System with Various Industries SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SK chemicals, the first company in the world to successfully mass-produce chemically recycled materials, has embarked on establishing a comprehensive plastic recycling solution center in Korea. This center will encompass the production of circular recyclable raw materials, demonstration research, and material production. Aerial view of SK chemicals' Ulsan plant where the Recycle Innovation Center will be constructed The company announced on February 18 (KST) that it will establish a Recycle Innovation Center (RIC) at its Ulsan plant where eco-friendly chemical materials are produced. The company will invest in new pilot facilities for the chemical decomposition of waste plastics to produce recycled BHET (r-BHET), linking them with existing commercial copolyester production facilities. This marks SK chemicals' first depolymerization technology-based recycling center in Korea. The newly constructed depolymerization pilot facility will produce recyclable plastic raw materials (r-BHET) from waste plastics. This facility will validate commercialization technology for various types of low-quality waste plastics that were previously difficult to recycle using conventional methods, expanding beyond typical transparent bottles to include fibers, films, and automotive parts. In particular, the recycling of textiles is known to be highly challenging field due to the diverse forms and types of materials mixed in a single garment. This includes not only polyester yarn but also other fibers such as cotton, as well as various accessories like buttons. The depolymerization pilot facility is scheduled to begin operations in 2026 with an annual production capacity of 50 tons. BHET(r-BHET), an intermediate raw material for polyester-based materials such as PET and copolyester, is integral to SK chemicals' chemical recycling technology. With the construction of the RIC, SK chemicals will establish an integrated research and production system at its Ulsan plant, covering everything from circular recycled raw materials (r-BHET) to circular recycled materials. All processes from depolymerization to demonstration research, polymerization, and mass production will be organically integrated at one location. This is supported by a polymerization pilot that produces a circular recycled PET and a commercial production facility capable of mass-producing circular recycled copolyester. SK chemicals explained, "Since different industries such as automotive, electronics, and fashion have varying types of waste plastics and require different plastic qualities and properties, it is crucial to have the technology and capability to quickly validate and commercialize depolymerization and material production processes tailored to each industry. With the establishment of the RIC, we will be able to provide faster and more flexible solutions to the complex challenges demanded by various industries based on our foundational technology." Completion of RIC is expected to accelerate implementation of SK chemicals' Closed Loop solution. Closed Loop refers to a complete circulation system where waste plastics previously destined for landfills or incineration are subjected to collection, crushing, cleaning, depolymerization, and polymerization to be reproduced in a form identical to petroleum-based plastics, which are then used to manufacture products such as electronics and beverage containers. While recycled plastics from collected waste PET bottles are primarily repurposed into fibers for initial recycling, most fiber products currently end up being incinerated or landfilled after use. Depolymerization-based circular recycled materials are recognized as a technology capable of achieving a complete circulation structure. Depolymerization-based technology breaks down waste plastics at the molecular level to achieve properties and quality identical to petroleum-based materials. This enables water bottles to be recycled back into water bottles and waste electronic plastics back into electronic products. By leveraging RIC, SK chemicals strengthens its cooperation with the beverage, cosmetics, electronics, and automotive sectors to secure waste plastic resource circulation infrastructure and stable waste resource supply chains. The company is strategically developing industry-optimized depolymerization technology and expertise to establish a foundation for large-scale production facilities. Ahn Jae-hyun, CEO of SK chemicals, stated, "Establishing an integrated research and production system from recycled raw materials to recycled plastics will be a crucial turning point in accelerating innovation in the plastic ecosystem's circular recycling. Through close cooperation with companies in food and beverage, automotive, electronics, and fashion sectors, we will develop comprehensive resource circulation systems for each industry." SK chemicals has a strong track record of innovation in recycling: It was the first globally to commercialize circular recycled copolyester using chemically recycled raw materials (2021); the first in Korea to supply circular recycled PET (2022); and has established a solid production base for recycled waste plastic business by acquiring a stake in the Chinese company Shuye Environmental Technology and establishing SK chemicals Shantou.
A GLOBAL LEADER IN UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESINS, VINYL ESTER RESINS AND GELCOATS NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KPS Capital Partners, LP ("KPS") announced today that, through a newly formed affiliate, it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire INEOS Composites (the "Company") from INEOS Enterprises Holdings II Ltd ("INEOS Enterprises") for an estimated consideration of approximately €1.7bn at completion. Completion of the transaction is expected in the first half of 2025 subject to regulatory approvals and consultation processes (in particular, with respect to the French business, for which the parties have entered into exclusive negotiations). INEOS Composites is a leading global manufacturer of unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins and gelcoats used in the production of plastic composites for a wide range of applications across large global end-markets, including building materials, recreation, transportation and wind energy, among others. INEOS Composites sells a broad range of resins that allow customers to optimize certain characteristics of their products, including corrosion resistance, fire retardance, ultraviolet resistance, water and chemical resistance, thermal and electrical insulation, impact and scratch resistance, and high strength-to-weight ratios. Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, and Barcelona, Spain, INEOS Composites has approximately 900 employees and operates 17 manufacturing facilities and three technology centers across North and South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Raquel Vargas Palmer, Managing Partner of KPS, said, "We are thrilled to acquire INEOS Composites, a leading global manufacturer of specialty composite resins. The Company's leading market position and long-tenured customer base is a testament to its differentiated product quality, reliability and strong technical service capabilities. We will leverage KPS' successful, multi-decade experience of investing in process industries, along with our commitment to manufacturing excellence and global network, to drive profitability and create an entrepreneurial culture centered on innovation, continuous improvement and superior customer experience. We look forward to partnering with Chief Executive Officer Andrew Miller and the INEOS Composites team to accelerate the Company's value creation opportunities." Andrew Miller, Chief Executive Officer of INEOS Composites, said, "We are excited for our future as an independent company under KPS' ownership. KPS is an ideal partner, given its demonstrated track record of establishing and growing world-class industrial companies. KPS' commitment to manufacturing excellence, capital investment, and research and development, accompanied by its global platform and significant capital resources, will elevate our ability to provide customers with industry-leading products and superior service." Ashley Reed, Chairman of INEOS Enterprises said, "Composites has been part of INEOS Enterprises for the past five years, during which time it has achieved significant improvements in safety and financial performance. Furthermore, it has solidified its market position through enhanced product quality, consistency, and strengthened operational and commercial capabilities, ensuring a strong foundation for further future growth." Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as legal counsel to KPS. Piper Sandler served as financial advisor and Slaughter and May acted as legal counsel to INEOS Enterprises. Committed debt financing to support the transaction has been provided by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Barclays, Citi, Intesa Sanpaolo – IMI CIB Division and MUFG Bank. About INEOS CompositesINEOS Composites is a leading global manufacturer of unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins and gelcoats used in the production of plastic composites for a wide range of applications across large global end-markets including building materials, recreation, transportation and wind energy, among others. INEOS Composites sells a broad range of resins that allow customers to optimize certain characteristics of their products, including corrosion resistance, fire retardance, ultraviolet resistance, water and chemical resistance, thermal and electrical insulation, impact and scratch resistance, and high strength-to-weight ratios. For more information about INEOS Composites, visit www.ineoscomposites.com. About KPS Capital Partners, LPKPS, through its affiliated management entities, is the manager of the KPS Special Situations Funds, a family of investment funds with approximately $21.4 billion of assets under management (as of September 30, 2024). For over three decades, the Partners of KPS have worked exclusively to realize significant capital appreciation by making controlling equity investments in manufacturing and industrial companies across a diverse array of industries, including basic materials, branded consumer, healthcare and luxury products, automotive parts, capital equipment, and general manufacturing. KPS creates value for its investors by working constructively with talented management teams to make businesses better and generates investment returns by structurally improving the strategic position, competitiveness, and profitability of its portfolio companies, rather than primarily relying on financial leverage. The KPS Funds' portfolio companies currently generate aggregate annual revenues of approximately $23.7 billion, operate 251 manufacturing facilities in 30 countries, and have approximately 65,000 employees, directly and through joint ventures worldwide (as of September 30, 2024, pro forma for recent acquisitions). The KPS investment strategy and portfolio companies are described in detail at www.kpsfund.com. About INEOS EnterprisesINEOS Enterprises comprises a portfolio of businesses manufacturing chemical products in Northern Europe, the USA and Canada, with sales of €2.7bn around the world. The business is focused on the developing needs of its customers and rapid growth through investment in new products and manufacturing facilities or by acquisition. It employs c. 3,100 people across sites in the UK, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada and the USA. INEOS Enterprises is not part of the INEOS Group Holdings bank group. Visit www.ineosenterprises.com to learn more.
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