Start of construction of PHA extraction pilot
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A memorable day for Paques Biomaterials. Today, Willem Hummel, Project Manager of Vicoma, hands over the Basic Engineering Package to Jan Peter Borger, our Project Director. A big step for Paques Biomaterials. Now, construction can start, which will be executed by Eekels Technology.
A visit from the Minister of Economy and Climate
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Today, Micky Adriaanse, the Minister of Economy and Climate visited the Northern Netherlands region.
Finals Government Innovation Awards
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We are in the Government Innovation of the Year Award 2023 finals!
Handing over the first kilos of Caleyda for production to Maan Group
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This week, the first kilos of the natural plastic substitute Caleyda were handed over to Sjoerd Jansen of Maan Group. Maan will research whether they can use this to make their grow pots for plants.
MoU with Emmen Municipality
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Vandaag tekenden wij een MoU met Gemeente Emmen en Getec Park Emmen om onze demo-installatie te laten bouwen voor de extractie van PHA.
Paques Biomaterials and Senbis Polymer Innovations agreed to collaborate in developing applications for PHA biopolymer Caleyda
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Paques Biomaterials and Senbis Polymer Innovations have partnered strategically to develop new applications for PHA biopolymer Caleyda with all the advantages of plastics but without its disadvantages.
MOU with Kolon Group for PHA production from food waste
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Paques Biomaterials signs memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Kolon Group in South Korea to accelerate large-scale production of PHA from food waste.