- NextChem awarded contract for Front-End Engineering Design of 100,000 tons per annum PLA plant.
- The plant in Grandpuits, France, will be operational in 2024.
- Total Corbion PLA aims to lead the global PLA market with Luminy® PLA resins.
- Luminy® PLA resins are biobased, recyclable, and compostable.
Contract Award
Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. announced that its subsidiary NextChem has been awarded a contract by Total Corbion PLA to carry out a Front-End Engineering Design for a 100,000 tons per annum Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) plant in Grandpuits, France.
Operational Timeline
The plant is scheduled to be operational in 2024 and will be the first of its kind in Europe, positioning Total Corbion PLA as a global market leader in PLA production.
Technological Expertise
Maire Tecnimont Group's experience in polymerization of traditional plastics, combined with NextChem's innovative solutions for green chemistry, provides the necessary expertise to manage this industrial initiative.
Environmental Impact
Luminy® PLA resins, produced at the new plant, are biobased and made from annually renewable resources. They offer a reduced carbon footprint compared to many traditional plastics and can be mechanically or chemically recycled. The biodegradable and compostable properties of PLA make it suitable for various applications, including fresh fruit packaging, food service ware, durable consumer goods, toys, and 3D printing.
