Polylactic acid producer TotalEnergies Corbion and French compounder Benvic are partnering to expand the use of Luminy PLA-based materials in in durable applications such as automotive, health care and medical, cosmetics packaging, appliances, and electric and electronics.
Benvic will incorporate TotalEnergies Corbion’s Luminy PLA to its Plantura portfolio of bio-based plastics, compounding it with other bio-based materials. For durable applications, the solutions provide alternatives with lower carbon footprint than fossil-based ABS, polystyrene and polypropylene.
“Benvic has managed a continuous focus in terms of engineering and production capabilities on Plantura because we believe in a bio-based future,” said Eric Grange, marketing director at Benvic. “With the support of TotalEnergies Corbion, we are poised to unlock new opportunities, strengthen our presence in the market, and deliver high-performance sustainable materials to our customers.”
While Benvic has traditionally been a leader in PVC compounds for construction, the company is now extending its expertise to new materials and sectors, including the consumer goods, electrical and electronics, and automotive industries.
“We are excited to collaborate with Benvic in extending the usage of sustainable PLA compounds,” said Hao Ding, global marketing director at TotalEnergies Corbion. “With our strong network of brand owners and deep understanding of the PLA and the market, we are confident that together we can accelerate adoption in key industries, demonstrating the versatility and benefits of PLA far beyond packaging and foodserviceware.”
By working together on product optimization and customer engagement, the two companies aim to position PLA compounds as innovative, scalable solutions for durable goods OEMs and brand-owners, particularly in automotive and electronics.
TotalEnergies Corbion is headquartered in the Netherlands and operates a 75,000 tons per year PLA production facility in Rayong, Thailand. Its Luminy PLA portfolio, which includes both high heat and standard PLA grades, is used in a wide range of markets from packaging to consumer goods, fibers and automotive. The biodegradable and compostable functionalities of PLA make it the material of choice for a wide range of markets and applications including fresh fruit packaging, food service ware, durable consumer goods, toys and 3D printing. The company also chemically recycles its internal waste from virgin Luminity PLA production through a hydrolysis depolymerization process at its Rayong plant.