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International Conferenceon Bio-based Materials8–10 April 2014, Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany

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Organiser

www.biotec.de www.infraserv-knapsack.de

Silver Sponsors of the ConferenceIn Cooperation with

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The Biological Materials Group

Gold Sponsor Innovation Award

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■ Full Programme of the Conference■ Abstracts of the presentations■ Bio-based Material of the Year 2014 –

seven nominations■ Market Study on WPC and NFC■ Partners and Exhibitors

more than a Conference Journal

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Table of Contents

Your Conference Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Open-Bio Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

KBBPPS & Open-Bio Advisory Workshop Programme . . . . . 6

Conference Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Abstracts | 1st Day, 8 April 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Abstracts | 2nd Day, 9 April 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Abstracts | 3rd Day, 10 April 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Innovation Award | “Bio-based Material of the Year 2014” . . 28

Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Gold Sponsor Innovation Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Silver Sponsors of the Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Partners of the Start-ups & Science day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Media Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

WPC/NFC Market Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

VenueMaternushaus Cologne Kardinal-Frings-Str. 1– 350668 Cologne, Germany+49 (0) 221 16 [email protected]

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PrefaceTable of Contents

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

Welcome to our 7th International Conference on Bio-based Materials in Cologne!

This conference aims to provide major players from the European bio-based chemicals, plastics and composite industries with an opportunity to present and discuss their latest developments and strategies. Representatives of political bodies and associations will also have their say alongside leading companies. As a new aspect, the third day of the conference will focus not only on science, but also on small-scale innovation in the form of start-up companies – bringing them in contact with investors and industry.

The highlights of the conference will be: The presentation of the first few running European biorefineries and state-of-the-art Industrial Biotechnology, a high level discussion about the right strategies for building and promoting the bio-based economy and the vote for the winners of the Award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2014”.

It is one of the biggest conferences on this topic with almost 200 participants from all over the world. Enjoy your networking, find new ideas and partners, let yourself be inspired by the open atmosphere of the city of Cologne!

Michael Carus and the nova team

Many thanks to our sponsors Coperion, BIOTEC and InfraServ Knapsack!

Michael Carus, CEO nova-Institute GmbH

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Your Conference Team

New FieldCO2 Economy

Bio-based EconomyIndustrial Biotechnology

Biorefi neries • Bio-based ChemistryBio-based Plastics & Composites

Sustainability

Technology & Markets

EnvironmentalEvaluation

Life Cycle Assessments (LCA)Life Cycle Inventories

Meta-Analyses of LCAs

Raw Material SupplyAvailability & Prices

Sustainability

Market ResearchCompetition Analysis

Feasibility andPotential Studies

Marketing Strategies

Techno-Economic Evaluation (TEE)

Process EconomicsTarget Costing Analysis

DisseminationB2B communication

Conferences & WorkshopsWeb 2.0 Applications

Political Framework & Strategy

System AnalysisStrategic Consulting

Michael CarusCEO nova-Institute GmbH

Achim RaschkaProgramme Tel.: +49 (0) 2233 48 14-51 [email protected]

Prof. Dr. Jörg MüssigUniversity of Applied Sciences Bremen, Programme Tel.: +49 (0) 421 59 05 27 47 [email protected]

Dominik VogtExhibition, Partners,Media partners, SponsorsTel.: +49 (0) 2233 48 14-49 [email protected]

Florence AeschelmannInnovation AwardTel.: +49 (0) 2233 48 14-48 [email protected]

Jutta MillichPartners, Media partnersTel.: +49 (0) 561 50 35 80-44 [email protected]

Ina HellgeContact, Registration, Organisation Tel.: +49 (0) 2233 48 14-40 [email protected]

You can find all conferences and information of the nova-Institute at: www.bio-based.eu

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Your Conference Team

Expert survey on bio-based products in support of the European Commission’s bioeconomy strategy.

Please share your expertise with us!To help promote a bioeconomy in Europe, the European Commission is supporting the development of standards, labels and certifications and is promoting the public procurement of bio-based products. To ensure that these measures respond to real needs in the market, the FP7 project “Open-Bio” is conducting a survey of professionals in the field of bio-based products and materials. The results will directly feed into ongoing policy and standardization processes.

Enclosed in the conference materials, you will find the survey as well as a short overview of the Open-Bio project.

Please support this effort by filling out our survey and submitting the completed survey form to the Open-Bio booth at Booth N°5 of the exhibition. As a thank you, all respondents will receive a small token of appreciation.

This project is funded by the European Commission’s Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development under Grant Agreement N° 613677.

Open-Bio Survey

KBBPPS & Open-Bio Advisory Workshop Programme

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K B B P P SPre-Standardization Research for

Bio-based Products

KBBPPS & Open-Bio Advisory Workshop, 7 April 2014

What are the projects about? This workshop is a combined stakeholders event for the two FP7 projects KBBPPS and Open-Bio. Both are concerned with standardization research on bio-based products, labelling, sustainability issues and market uptake, with Open-Bio being the follow-up project of KBBPPS, further developing the results of the first project in terms of implementation and market application.For more information about the projects, please visit www.kbbpps.eu and www.open-bio.eu

What is the workshop about?The event will present halfway results of KBBPPS and the planning of Open-Bio. It is intended for stakeholders from industry, policy, standardization organisations, consumer representation or other interested parties. You will hear about the intermediate research results and give ideas on next steps. Open-Bio research plans will be presented and put up for discussion. We are looking for input with a view on usability of the results, inclusion of controversial issues or prioritization. Since international outreach is a central point of these projects, we are looking forward to welcoming participants from many different countries!

Don‘t miss this opportunity to receive first-hand information on the recent standardization research in the EU!

You will find more information about the Advisory Workshop including the programme atwww.bio-based.eu/advisory-workshop

10:30 The Netherlands Standardization Institute Ortwin CostenobleWelcome – Goal of the Workshop

10:40 The Netherlands Standardization Institute Ortwin CostenobleProjects overviews – scopes and research goals The differences and the overlaps

BIO-BASED CONTENT AND SUSTAINABILITY METHODOLOGIES11:00 The Energy Research Centre

of the Netherlands Jaap HooijmansKBBPPS WP3: Bio-based carbon content – Status quo of research and standards; planned work ahead

11:20 University of York, Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence James SherwoodKBBPPS WP4: Biomass content – Novel treatment methods, updates on direct and indirect measuring methods

11:40 University of York, Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence Tom Farmer Open-Bio WP3: Definition of renewable elements and molecules

11:50 The Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands Jaap Hooijmans Open-Bio WP3: Bio-based content methods and sustainability impacts

12:10 Open discussionQuestions and feedback on research results and ideas regarding future steps

12:45 Lunch break

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Bio-based Products

BIO-BASED PRODUCT FUNCTIONALITY AND ITS IMPACTS13:30 nova-Institut GmbH

Dr. Asta Eder & Michael Carus The Netherlands Standardization Institute Ortwin CostenobleKBBPPS WP5: Barriers for bio-based products in standards and norms

13:45 Wageningen UR Karin MolenveldOpen-Bio WP4: Product functionality – research plans and intentions

14:05 Open discussionQuestions and feedback on research results and ideas

END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS14:20 Organic Waste Systems

Nike Mortier KBBPPS WP6: Status quo of research on biodegradability of bio-based lubricants in freshwater and soilOpen-Bio WP5: In-situ biodegradation of bio-based products in freshwater and soil – next steps

14:40 Agricultural University of Athens Antonis MistrotisOpen-Bio WP5: Marine biodegradation testing – research plans and intentions

15:00 Organic Waste Systems Nike Mortier Open-Bio WP6: Industrial/home compostability, biodegradation in biogasification plants and recyclability of bio-based products – research plans and intentions

15:20 Open discussionQuestions and feedback on research results and ideas regarding future steps

15:45 Tea & coffee break

COMMUNICATING BIO-BASED PRODUCTS16:00 nova-Institut GmbH

Lara DammerOpen-Bio WP7: Labelling of bio-based products – research plans and intentions

16:20 Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe Martin Behrens Open-Bio WP8: Product information list – research plans, with special focus on overview of existing lists

16:40 Wageningen UR Marieke MeeusenOpen-Bio WP9: Social acceptance – research plans, with special focus on methodology and first results

17:00 Open discussion on research results and plans

17:25 The Netherlands Standardization Institute Ortwin Costenoble Short conclusion of the day and next project workshops

These projects have received funding from the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration under grant agreement no.s 312060 & 613677.

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Conference Programme

1st Day, 8 April 2014 – POLICY & INDUSTRY

09:00 Registration and welcome coffee

09:30 Conference Openingnova-Institut GmbH Michael Carus

POLICY & STRATEGY FOR A BIO-BASED ECONOMY09:30 Moderator: Director, ret.

EU-Comission, Advisor and Member of the 1st German Bioeconomy Council Dr. Dr. h.c. Christian PatermannBio-based economy: The most recent developments in Brussels

09:45 European Commission, DG Enterprise and Industry, Unit F.2 – Chemical Industry Reinhard BüscherTowards a European bio-economy: The need for a systemic industry policy approach

10:15 Federal Ministry of Education and Research of Germany Henk van LiemptIndustrial bioeconomy and public funding strategy in Germany

10:45 Coffee break

11:15 nova-Institut GmbH Michael CarusImproved political framework for bio-based economy – A reform proposal for the Renewable Energy Directive

11:45 STYRON Europe GmbH Rafael CayuelaThe Future of Chemical Industry and especially the role of bio-based Chemistry

12:15 Lunch break

13:30 Aachen-Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials Dr. Stefaan de WildemanDecentralized biopolymer production based on many new building blocks

14:00 Assobiotec – Italian Association for the development of Biotechnology Mario BonaccorsoBio-based economy: An opportunity for Italy to return to growth

14:30 Panel discussion & press conference

BIOREFINERIES IN EUROPE

Moderator:Corbion N.V. (formerly PURAC) François de Bie

15:00 Novamont S.p.A. Stefano FaccoSuccessful story of Novamont biorefinery in Italy

15:30 Borregaard ASA Gudbrand RødsrudBorregaard’s biorefinery concepts

16:00 Coffee break

16:30 Arizona Chemical LTD Anna HolmbergBio-based specialty chemicals – Creating a profitable business by combining green innovation with performance


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17:00 ARD SA Yvon Le HenaffDevelopment of Biorefinery, from various plants to several market segments

INNOVATION AWARD (7 PRESENTATIONS) “BIO-BASED MATERIAL OF THE YEAR 2014”

Moderators: nova-Institut GmbH Michael Carus and Florence Aeschelmann

17:30 Sponsor: Coperion GmbH Peter von HoffmannCoperion and compounding of bio-based materials

Arkema SA Dr. René-Paul EustachePebax® Rnew 80R53: The new high-performance thermoplastic elastomer for ski boots application

fischerwerke GmbH & Co. KG Dr. Martin VogelFIS Green 300 T: The first bio-based injection mortar

Hemp Eco Systems SA Jorgen HempelHES-mix: The hemp-based building insulation

Qmilch Deutschland GmbH Leonie Völsgen / Felix PullerQmilk: The fiber made of milk

Witasek Pflanzenschutz GmbH Peter WitasekBioWit®-Tube: The biodegradable tree protector tube

ZIEHL-ABEGG SE Dr. Walter AngelisBionic Bio-Fan: The Bio-Fan inspired by the nature

ZinCo GmbH Dieter SchenkNatureline: Green roofing for the 21st Century

19:00 Dinner buffet & Innovation Award Ceremony


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BIO-BASED BUILDING BLOCKS & POLYMERS

Moderator: nova-Institut GmbH Michael Carus

09:00 SEKAB BioFuels & Chemicals AB Ylwa AlwarsdotterTowards the Cellulosic Technology Platform – Enabling the bio-based economy

09:30 Novozymes A/S Dr. Graeme PullenRenewable building blocks, oleochemicals and routes to bio-based polymers and additives

10:00 Global Bioenergies SA Dr. Frederic PâquesDirect fermentation for Isobutene, Butadiene and Propylene production – A highway to renewable plastics, synthetic rubber and fuels

10:30 Coffee break

Moderator:BIOTEC GmbH & Co. KG Dr. Christoph Heß

11:00 nova-Institut GmbH Roland EsselPlastic microparticle in the environment: An increasing problem – Are biodegradable plastics a solution?

11:30 Corbion N.V. (formerly PURAC) François de BiePLA technology of Corbion and new fields of applications

12:00 Reverdia Richard JanssenBiosucciniumTM: Sense and Sustainability in biobased succinic acid development

12:30 Succinity GmbH (A Joint Venture of BASF and Purac) Markus HummelsbergerBio-based succinic acid – Lessons learnt and Outlook

13:00 Lunch break

Moderator:Novamont S.p.A. Stefano Facco

14:00 Myriant Corporation Dr. Arne P. DussSuccessful Commercialization of a Renewable Platform Molecule

14:30 Avantium Chemicals B.V. Ed de JongPEF: Opportunities and challenges bringing a technical superior bulk polyester to the market

15:00 Arkema SA Jean-Luc DuboisDevelopments in bio-based Polyamides by Arkema

15:30 SOPREMA SAS Rémi PerrinBio based hydrophobic and durable thermoplastic elastomers for building construction materials

16:00 Coffee break

2nd Day, 9 April 2014 – INDUSTRY

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BIO-BASED COMPOSITES

Moderator:University of Applied Sciences Bremen Prof. Dr. Jörg Müssig

16:30 Asta Eder Composite Consulting nova-Institut GmbH Dr. Asta Eder / Michael CarusWood-Plastic Composites (WPC) and Natural-Fibre Composites (NFC): European and Global Markets 2012 and Future Trends

17:00 EcoTechnilin SAS Karim BehlouliInnovative non-woven products and composites made from natural fibers

17:30 Public Research Center Henri Tudor Dr. Youssef HabibiNanocelluloses: Between hype and reality

18:00 advanced compounding Rudolstadt GmbH Dr. Eduard KernNature long fiber-based compounds for injection molding

18:30 Panel discussion

19:00 Networking snack


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09:00 Moderator: BCNP Consultants GmbH Tobias Kirchhoff

09:10 Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP Dr. Gunnar EngelmannLignin from domestic black liquor for the production of fibre reinforced thermosets

09:40 Biopolymer Consultant Dr. Jan RavenstijnPHA … Is it here to stay? – The role of start-ups for the PHA production worldwide

10:10 Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant Dr. Hendrik WaegemanBio Base Europe: An instrument for start-ups to bridge the gap between laboratory research and industrial production

10:40 Coffee break

11:10 Qmilch Deutschland GmbH Leonie Völsgen / Felix PullerQmilk, the fiber made of milk

11:40 Biométhodes SA Gilles AmsallemOptimized lignocellulosic process for biotech industries

12:10 Lunch break

START-UPS FROM CLIB202113:30 Moderator:

CLIB2021 Dr. Vera HayeStart-ups and the Cluster Industrial Biotechnology

13:50 Corvay GmbH Dr. Albrecht LäuferRenewChem – Invest into Process Development for Lowest Cost L-Lactid Acid Production from Lignocellulosic Biomass

14:20 SenseUp Georg SchendzielorzHigh-throughput strain development for bio-based material production

14:50 peP2Xpress Dr. Christian SchwarzBio-based technologies – From chemical to affordable peptides

15:20 PS Biotech GmbH Sebastian SelzerPolymer based fed-batch feeding (Feed Plate®) systems for early bioprocess development

15:50 Networking snack

PARTNERS OF THE START-UPS & SCIENCE DAY

3rd Day, 10 April 2014 – START-UPS & SCIENCE

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Abstracts | 1st Day, 8 April 2014

POLICY & INDUSTRYPOLICY & STRATEGY FOR A BIO-BASED ECONOMY

Dr. Stefaan de WildemanAachen-Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials Decentralized biopolymer production based on many new building blocks

Greening the plastic world: how to do?Most nowadays developments in biobased materials show an imbalance between synthesis and application driving forces. New biobased building blocks that are evident from nature are explored heavily to make them fit for materials applications – a challenge that often compares to making a weak horse strong. From the other side, strong desire to green blockbuster building blocks such as terephthalic acid and adipic acid with proven track record in materials, often ask for exhaustive synthesis efforts because there is no evident link to renewable sources.Recently, the search for a more subtle balance between synthesis and application has been settled in new Institutes on one of Europe’s largest chemical production sites “Chemelot”: the Aachen-Maastricht Institute for BioBased Materials (AMIBM) and Institute for Science and Technology (InSciTe BioBased/BioMedical). “Would it be possible to come up with newly designed biobased building blocks that at the same time are connected to renewable sources via a few (surprising) (bio)chemical steps, while contributing to performance or even outperformance in materials?”Bringing together industrial experts grown up in leading (bio)chemical companies (such as DSM, Teijin, Agfa-Gevaert and Fraunhofer) in Maastricht University, RWTH Aachen and Maastricht University join forces in AMIBM to organize world-class R&D programs towards new biobased polymers all along the value chain of (bio)synthesis, polymerization and material application development. Maastricht University is also founding father of InSciTe, where drop-in and new biobased building blocks and processes will be piloted.Biocatalysis is one of the enablers and differentiators in accessing such new biobased building blocks: often those blocks were never in the hands of materials experts because they were not or hardly (low-cost) accessible from fossil resources.Hot spots for such new biobased building blocks were meanwhile identified, opening new horizons for new biobased materials adding functionality in their applications.This lecture will give a taste and pinpoint to biocatalytic challenges of this young balancing act between historically splitted worlds: (bio)catalysis converting Nature’s products into new BioBased Building Blocks, polymerization of these blocks into polymers, followed by application development to address specific unmet needs in the market.

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Mario BonaccorsoAssobiotec – Italian Association for the development of Biotechnology Bio-based economy: An opportunity for Italy to return to growth

Set up in October 1986 within the Italian Federation of the Chemical Industry (Federchimica), Assobiotec is the Italian Association for the Development of Biotechnology, representing more than 140 companies and science & technology parks operating in Italy and involved in various biotech-related fields – pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, agro-food, fine chemicals, environment, processing industry and equipment. They include emerging biotech companies and small to medium enterprises, as well as the biotech divisions of big corporations. Assobiotec is co-founder member of EuropaBio, the European Association for Bioindustries, created in 1996.

BIOREFINERIES IN EUROPE

Stefano FaccoNovamont S.p.A. Successful story of Novamont biorefinery in Italy

Novamont is an industrial company headquartered in Novara (Italy), worldwide leader in the production of bioplastics and compostable materials. It has its roots in the Montedison School of Materials Science and was set up in 1989 with a view to implementing the ambitious project of integrating chemistry, agriculture and the environment. Ever since its foundation, Novamont has been encouraging a new model of sustainable development, through the use of renewable resources for the production of bioplastics for specific applications with low environmental impact.Novamont’s mission is to develop materials and bio-chemicals by starting up third-generation biorefineries, providing application solutions that ensure an efficient use of resources throughout their entire life cycle, with advantages for the social, economic and environmental system. Under the brand Mater-Bi®, it produces and markets a broad family of innovative bioplastics obtained thanks to proprietary technologies in the field of starch, cellulose, vegetable oils and their combinations. Mater-Bi® properties and characteristics of use are very similar to those of traditional plastics, but at the same time, they are biodegradable and compostable according to the European standard UNI EN 13432.

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Abstracts | 1st Day, 8 April 2014

Gudbrand RødsrudBorregaard ASA Borregaard’s biorefinery concepts

Learning points from 50 years operation of a biorefinery producing chemicals from wood and how to expand this in the futureBorregaard has been operating a biorefinery based on spruce for more than 50 years. The product line encompass specialty cellulose, lignin performance chemicals, vanillin and lignocellulosic ethanol. Over time, the product range has been very dynamic, new product lines developed and others stopped because of fierce competition from petrochemical substitutes and new markets opening up. Such dynamics one must also expect for biorefineries in the future. Long term sustainability will depend on the flexibility and development potentials in the chosen technologies. At Borregaard, the R&D intensity is at above 3% of net revenue and 9% of employees are working within innovation. Some of the more important development strategies for the future and major projects will be presented. The presentation will focus on learning points from this history.

Anna HolmbergArizona Chemical LTD Bio-based specialty chemicals – Creating a profitable business by combining green innovation with performance

Established in 1930, Arizona Chemical is the world’s leading bio-refiner of pine chemicals. We provide natural pine-based materials to our customers in many diverse markets including adhesives, roads & construction, tires, lubricants, fuel additives, and mining. We refine and upgrade Crude Tall Oil (CTO) and Crude Sulphate Turpentine (CST), both of which are co-products of the wood pulping process to produce paper. CTO and CST are sustainable and biodegradable raw materials that originate from the pine tree.We are a forerunner in bio-refining, we strongly believe in value creating innovation and we advocate intelligent use of resources. With more than 80 years of experience, we have a solid track record of sustainable bio-economy business. Our turnover amounts to approx. USD 1 billion and we presently employ more than 1,100 around the world. Our organization encompasses 10 manufacturing facilities, over 60 sales offices, and research and technical support facilities on three continents.

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INNOVATION AWARD “BIO-BASED MATERIAL OF THE YEAR 2014”

Peter von HoffmannCoperion GmbH Coperion and compounding of bio-based materials

Integrated system solutions – unique process engineering know-how – global presence.In Coperion you have a partner on hand to provide the optimum solution to every compounding task. This ranges from special applications on laboratory scale to industrial-scale production extruders.As pioneers in the development of the closely intermeshing, co-rotating twin screw extruder, we have unique expertise and experience in this field. Since the 1950s, Coperion has continued to set new standards in processing machinery and plant design for compounding technology. We plan and implement compounding systems for the plastics, chemicals and food industries which are designed precisely to our customers’ applications. Over 10,000 compounding systems delivered all over the world are proof of our unique system and process competence.

Processing of biobased and biodegradable products makes very high demands on the compounding process because of the variety of possible base polymers and the great differences in the formulation mixtures. Every process step in a processing plant must be adapted exactly to the desired mechanical properties of the end product. We have built up a comprehensive know-how for the processing of biobased and biodegradable products. Our specialists benefit from our years of experience in the fields of cooking extrusion and plastic compounding which we gathered under our former name Werner & Pfleiderer.

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Abstracts | 2nd Day, 9 April 2014

INDUSTRYBIO-BASED BUILDING BLOCKS & POLYMERS

Ylwa AlwarsdotterSEKAB BioFuels & Chemicals AB Towards the Cellulosic Technology Platform – Enabling the bio-based economy

SEKAB – one of Europe’s leading producers of key enabling technologies for bio-based products and bio-based replacement of fossil diesel fuel.In the northern part of Sweden, lies the cradle of the Swedish chemical industry. This is where SEKAB has its roots. The first drops of cellulosic bioethanol were produced in this area as early as in 1909 and it is still produced. It is a forest area with excellent logistics due to a deep sea harbors.

Only producer in Europe of bio-based acetaldehydeSEKAB is producing and supplying bio-based building blocks for the chemical industry in Europe. The acetaldehyde based on sustainable bioethanol plays an increasingly important role for the innovative bio-based chemistry that is developing in Europe. Acetaldehyde is an important precursor to pyridine derivatives, pentaerythritol, crotonaldehyde and to many other products. SEKAB also produces a bio-based solvent ethyl acetate. We offer cellulose based bioethanol for technical applications and fuel use.

Bio-based replacement for diesel in heavy enginesOur biofuel ED95 is an ethanol based fuel for adapted diesel engines. It consists of 95 percent bioethanol. ED95 reduces the impact on climate and provides as good energy efficiency as diesel. SEKAB has developed the E85 market in Sweden. No other country in Europe has conducted such large and consistent efforts to make bioethanol fuels available to everyone.

Unique technology for production of cellulosic platform In the Biorefinery Demo Plant in Örnsköldsvik we have developed commercial technology platforms for sugar and lignin. Also for bioethanol, Bio-gas and bio-based carbon from many kinds of raw materials, including wood chips, straw and sugarcane bagasse. SEKAB’s technology is ranked among the top five globally and for forest raw material as number 3. At the moment we are involved in several pilot studies with companies from around the world who with our help are examining the potential of various types of by-products rich in cellulose.

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2nd Day, 9 April 2014 | AbstractsAbstracts | 2nd Day, 9 April 2014

Bio-ethanolOur products are based upon sustainable bioethanol imported from different countries along our globe. We are struggling with short term permissions to import bioethanol at lower duty rates. We and our customers are at the same time competing with imported material produced from duty free raw material and imported to zero or very low duties. This has to change if EU wants the industry to survive and prosper within the Union.

Dr. Graeme PullenNovozymes A/S Renewable building blocks, oleochemicals and routes to bio-based polymers and additives

Novozymes is the world leader in bioinnovation, producing a wide range of industrial enzymes and microorganisms. Seeking to change the world together with our customers, we offer biological solutions that help customers create more with less and improve performance, while saving energy and generating less waste.

Industrial biotechnology – changing the industrial agendaWe are committed to changing the very foundations of our industrial system for the better by using industrial biotechnology.As the world leader in bioinnovation we believe that by using industrial biotechnology we can potentially re-engineer thousands of everyday products to deliver enhanced sustainability performance, introducing energy cost savings, and decreased raw material costs for our customers. It is a compelling proposition, but one backed by strong evidence:Novozymes’ biosolutions enable everything from the removal of trans fats in food to advancements in renewable energy sources. Our never-ending exploration of nature’s potential is evidenced by over 6,000 patents – an indication of what is possible when nature and technology join forces in biotechnology, and we are continuously and proactively seeking partners to license or inlicense patents within our interest areas.Our 6,200+ employees working in research, production, and sales around the world are committed to shaping the businesses of today and the world of tomorrow.

World leader in industrial enzymesThe enzyme production leaves Novozymes with a global enzyme market share of 48% (estimated).

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Richard JanssenReverdia BiosucciniumTM: Sense and Sustainability in bio-based succinic acid development

Reverdia – powered by DSM + RoquetteReverdia produces and sells Biosuccinium™, the Company’s registered brand of bio-based succinic acid. Biosuccinium™, which is produced using a unique and proprietary low pH yeast technology, enables customers to produce bio-based, high-quality materials while at the same time substantially improving their environmental footprint. Key applications include polybutylene succinate (PBS), polyester polyols for polyurethanes, coating and composite resins and phthalate-free plasticizers. End products include footwear, packaging and paints. Reverdia started operations of the world’s first dedicated commercial-scale facility for the production of bio-based succinic acid in December 2012. With this facility up and running, Reverdia is preparing for a next phase with further expansion of its production and business opportunities towards a truly global leadership position in succinic acid.Reverdia is a joint venture between Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, and Roquette Frères, the global starch and starch-derivatives company.

Markus HummelsbergerSuccinity GmbH (A Joint Venture of BASF and Purac) Bio-based succinic acid – Lessons learnt and Outlook

Succinity GmbH, a joint venture between BASF and Corbion Purac, is dedicated to the production and commercialisation of high-quality succinic acid, Succinity®, based on renewable resources. We aim to provide our customers with a reliable supply of succinic acid to enable them to develop sustainable solutions in various application fields worldwide.BASF and Corbion Purac have been conducting research on biobased succinic acid under a joint development agreement since 2009, before registering Succinity GmbH in August 2013. Our cooperation combines the know-how of BASF, the largest and most experienced global producer of chemical intermediates, and Corbion, a leading provider of biobased food ingredients and biochemicals.We are headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Our production is located in Montmélo, Spain, part of the Corbion Purac Montmélo site.

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Jean-Luc DuboisArkema SA Developments in bio-based Polyamides by Arkema

About us ■ Chemical company ■ About 14 000 employees, 6.5 G€ of sales.

Short description of company/organization activities, products and services:Arkema is a major chemical company which has already a long history of products made from renewable resources. These products and their processes were developed and commercialised, since they were solving technical problems faced by the fossil-carbon based solutions. Arkema introduced more than 60 years ago, Rilsan® 11, a technical polyamide made from castor oil, but also other castor oil derivatives having various applications such as aviation lubricants and fragrances. In 2007, Arkema also introduced Pebax® Rnew, the first thermoplastic elastomer partially based on castor oil. Currently Arkema uses bioresources not only for the production of its polyamides, but also for the production of epoxidized soy/lin oils, fatty amines, activated carbon, alkyd resins emulsions, and some other minor products. The various product lines processed from raw materials of plant origin account for some 11% of Arkema’s sales and should rise to 15% by 2016.

Technology/Know-How offer:More recently, Arkema introduced new materials derived from supramolecular chemistry such as a self-healing rubber, and develop new technologies for the conversion of glycerine to acrolein (a useful chemical intermediate in the fine chemical area). Small dedicated units based on the now ubiquitous glycerine, would avoid the transportation of a dangerous chemical, offering a unique technical solution based on renewable resources.

Technology/Know-How requested:Arkema has interest in vegetable oils based chemistries and products, but also in functional monomers technologies. Arkema is a member of the European Bio refinery projects EuroBioRef and Biocore.

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Rémi PerrinSOPREMA SAS Bio-based hydrophobic and durable thermoplastic elastomers for building construction materials

SOPREMA GROUP has been an independent family group since it was founded in 1908. Today, we install millions of square metres of waterproofing, roofing and insulation systems across the world.

Innovation as the driving forceSOPREMA GROUP now employs 5,200 people in its 34 manufacturing plants which 11 are located in France, 60 operating subsidiaries and more than 4.000 distributors with sales up to 1,800,000,000 euros in 2013. SOPREMA GROUP operates in 90 countries, has 7 Research and Development centres focused on sustainable development and 18 training centers in 5 countries. As a result of a close collaboration between the Marketing department and the Research and Development centres, SOPREMA GROUP offers a complete and innovative range of products.

Innovation and Sustainability Since 20 years, SOPREMA GROUP initiated an approach to evaluate and minimize the impact of their products and activity on the environment and human beings during the lifespan of a building (from manufacturing to construction, operation and demolition). SOPREMA’s R&D policy is strongly oriented towards sustainable development. Therefore, materials are reused and renewed to avoid the use of new resources in the manufacturing process.

BIO-BASED COMPOSITES

Dr. Asta Eder / Michael CarusAsta Eder Composite Consulting nova-Institut GmbH Wood-Plastic Composites (WPC) and Natural-Fibre Composites (NFC): European and Global Markets 2012 and Future Trends

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Dr. Youssef HabibiPublic Research Center Henri Tudor Nanocelluloses: Between hype and reality

Nanocelluloses: between hype and realtySince their first isolation in 1940s by Randy, nanocrystalline cellulose start attracting the attention of the material community. Later during 1980s, Turbark group’s succeeded in extracting a new kind of nanocellulose, called at that time microfibrillated cellulose, stimulating further the interest toward these renewable building blocks. Nowadays with the emergence of the green portfolio, numerous efforts are being focused on the use of materials from renewable resources, and we are attesting a huge and unprecedented interest for nanocellulose. This interest is due to their renewability and biodegradability, in addition to their appealing intrinsic properties such as low density, outstanding mechanical properties. Moreover, nanocelluloses possess spectacular optical properties originating from their ability to self-organize into liquid crystalline arrangements. All these impressive properties allow their use in wide range of applications. This seminar will provide an overview on nanocellulose followed by few examples related to their chemical modification and processing using various techniques to access useful nanomaterials for different applications.

References: ■ Youssef Habibi, Key advances in the chemical modification of nanocelluloses. Chem. Soc. Rev., 2014, 43, 1519-1542.

■ Youssef Habibi, Lucian A. Lucia and Orlando J. Rojas. Cellulose Nanocrystals: Chemistry, Self-Assembly, and Applications. Chem. Rev., 2010, 110 (6), 3479-3500.

■ Robert J. Moon, Ashlie Martini, John Nairn, John Simonsen and Jeff Youngblood Cellulose nanomaterials review: structure, properties and nanocomposites. Chem. Soc. Rev., 2011,40, 3941-3994

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START-UPS & SCIENCE

Dr. Gunnar EngelmannFraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP Lignin from domestic black liquor for the production of fibre reinforced thermosets

Fraunhofer IAP offers a complete spectrum of polymer applications including high-performance fibers and composites for lightweight construction, organic light emitting diodes for flat screen displays and artificial corneas for use in implants. We develop materials, processes and products that are tailored to meet the special requirements of our polymer applications. Our work focuses on synthetic polymers, as well as biopolymers and bio-based plastics made from renewable raw materials. We also lay the foundations so that the processes we develop function on both a lab scale and a production scale as well.

BiopolymersSustainable innovations for the utilization of renewable raw materials in non-energy applications constitute the main target of biopolymer research at Fraunhofer IAP.

Functional polymer systemsPolymers with special physical and chemical properties are being increasingly used as functional materials in high-tech applications.

Synthesis and polymer technologyIn the area of synthesis and polymer technology, Fraunhofer IAP specializes in the synthesis of innovative polymer structures and in the development and optimization of polymerization processes.

Specialty PolymersAll of the situations and problems which arise when polymers come into contact with water – in solutions, gels, dispersions, on surfaces or in vivo – are also focuses of the research work carried out here at the institute.

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Pilot Plant Center PAZFraunhofer Pilot Plant Center for Polymer Synthesis PAZ in Schkopau is a joint initiative of the Fraunhofer Institutes IAP and IWM and focuses on matters pertaining to technology development and the upscaling of polymer synthesis and polymer processing.

Application Center for Innovative Polymer TechnologiesAt the new Application Center in Golm we scale up processes for producing innovative materials and new nanotechnologies from lab to plant scale.

Leonie Völsgen and Felix PullerQmilch Deutschland GmbH Qmilk, The fiber made of milk

Qmilk is located in Hanover and develops a silky textile fiber as well as a biopolymer based on the milk protein casein. The fiber has unique characteristics such as silky touch and antibacterial effects, that can be used in the fashion industry, sports industry and home textiles. The new polymer is compostable, has the potential for various applications, is freely modifiable and can be co-polymerized. Qmilk started as a classic start-up – however not in a garage, but in a kitchen. In April 2011 Qmilch GmbH was founded. There now are a group of companies – Qmilch IP GmbH, Qmilch Holding GmbH, Qmilch Deutschland GmbH and Qmilk Collect UG. With quality products that are made of 100 % natural and renewable resources, Qmilk offers the opportunity to improve the sustainability of multiple products. Qmilk’s corporate values are to work sustainable and in a socially responsible manner. The company sets new standards in the field of man-made fiber

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START-UPS FROM CLIB2021

Dr. Albrecht LäuferCorvay GmbH RenewChem – Invest into Process Development for Lowest Cost L-Lactid Acid Production from Lignocellulosic Biomass

Corvay provides consultancy to decision makers in life sciences. We work on general management, strategic corporate development, business development, marketing & sales plans and product development. We externally manage projects of our clients, and on a case by case basis we also provide interim management. We serve the chemical, pharmaceutical or vaccine and food/feed sectors in Germany and internationally, with a special focus on Asia and the Middle East and Europe. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Hannover, Germany.

We Create Connections for SuccessMandates include Rhein Biotech, Direvo Industrial Biotechnology, Shandong Hilead Biotechnology. At Direvo the development of a consolidated bioprocess technology was successfully managed, from 2011 to 2013. Corvay now has the rights to this package which forms the technology basis for the startup company RenewChem. RenewChem is developing a cost efficient process for large scale lactic acid production from nonfood biomass.

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Arkema SA Pebax® Rnew 80R53: The new high-performance elastomer for ski boots application

Arkema goes beyond the limits of thermoplastic elastomers, introducing Pebax® RNew 80R53, a new rigid bio-based Pebax® (a bio-based polyamide block based elastomer), opening up the scope of ski boot design combining light weight, outstanding responsiveness to skiers’ movements, and creativity in decoration. Pebax® Rnew 80R53 is 50 % more rigid than existing Pebax® grades, already well-known for several years as reference materials for both alpine touring and cross-country ski boots. It retains the key Pebax® characteristics and environmental qualities that appeal to sportsmen and women: produced from renewable raw materials with more than 90 % bio-based content, lightweight, renowned long-term UV resistance and offering great creativity for novel designs, it maintains perfect quality and performance under extreme cold conditions.

fischerwerke GmbH & Co. KG FIS Green 300 T: The first bio-based injection mortar

FIS Green 300 T is the first chemical injection mortar which contains bio-based components. The goal was to innovate a real “green” product which is based on a majority of bio-based raw materials. Chemical injection mortars are complex mixtures consisting of a multitude of different raw materials for each of which green substitutes were examined. As a result, bio-based raw materials with various functions were used: reactive resins, fillers, additives, plasticizers and two different thermoplastic polymers for the cartridge and pistons.This radical product redesign approach made it possible to achieve a high bio carbon content of 50 – 85 %. FIS Green 300 T demonstrates that it is possible to re-formulate even complex products to make them bio-based and more sustainable.

Innovation Award | “Bio-based Material of the Year 2014”

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Hemp Eco Systems SA HES-mix: The hemp-based building insulation

HES-mix is a building material made from hemp shivs, lime, natural minerals and water. It is used to build walls and insulation in one material and as insulation under roof, attics, walls and floors.Efficiencies: highest thermal efficiency, regulating humidity, does not burn or rot, 30 – 50 % reduction of energy in houses and buildings, no toxic chemicals, offers an alkaline in-door climate, captures more carbon than necessary for the complete process, completely recyclable, fast & economical application.Innovation: exclusive use of hydrated lime, having solved its curing problem with naturalminerals as additive; reduction of the lime content by 50 %, obtaining optimal thermal efficiency and humidity regulation; developed hydrated lime finishes able to offer a healthy alkaline in-door climate.

Qmilch Deutschland GmbH Qmilk: The fiber made of milk

Qmilk produces a 100 % natural textile fiber based on the casein, a milk protein. In spring 2014, the start-up from Hannover begins the production of Qmilk fiber for fashion, sportswear and home textiles. The new fiber feels like silk, is compostable, suitable for allergy sufferers, and even antibacterial. The production process takes solely five minutes, demands temperatures of only 80 °C and max. 2 liters of water per kilogram fiber. The raw material is no food but casein from milk that is not suitable for grocery. 2 Mio. tons of waste milk are disposed in Germany annually. In the future, Qmilk wants to recycle that milk and turn it into fibers. Qmilk also manufactures a biopolymer granulate applicable e.g. in automotive interior, toys, foils, and packaging – a zero waste product Made in Germany.

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Witasek Pflanzenschutz GmbH BioWit®-Tube: The biodegradable tree protector tube

BioWit-Tube is a tree-shelter which was developed only for the “Biowit®” brand. The idea was to create a product with a design by which the user sees immediately that this tree protection is made from 100 % compostable bio-plastic. So we designed a new locking-system which enables the user to build a tube out of a flat film.Advantages: transparent bio-film ensures enough light for a healthy growing; plant is protected against game browsing and fraying; microclimate inside the Tube let the plant grow better; flat design saves freight and storage costs; patented lock ensures that the tube holds its shape for the whole useful life; patented ground claw offers a secure grip; shelter must not be removed from the forest. Biowit® Tube is our contribution to biological mechanical tree protection.

ZIEHL-ABEGG SE Bionic Bio-Fan: The Bio-Fan inspired by the nature

The new bionic bio-fan from ZIEHL-ABEGG, which consists of castor oil-based bio-polyamides, cuts down noise, uses less electricity and reduces CO2 emissions in several ways. This evolutionary design can use, for example, in refrigeration engineering (refrigeration chain to the supermarket), in heaters, heat-pumps and for electrical cooling (computer centers, control cabinet cooling, inverter cooling). In keeping with its sustainable concept, the fan is 100 percent recyclable, thus minimizing the CO2-footprint. Benefits for appliance planners: The fan has greater chemical resistance, better low-temperature impact strength and withstands hot water and steam. The market potential is huge: 22 million of this kind of fans was produced in 2012 only in Germany.

Innovation Award | “Bio-based Material of the Year 2014”

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ZinCo GmbH Natureline: Green roofing for the 21st century

ZinCo creates Green roofing for the 21st Century. As a pioneer in matters of green roofing, ZinCo has been consistent in treading the environmental path for over forty years. Providing permanently reliable green roof systems for all types of roof, our top priority is to do so in an environmentally-compatible way. ZinCo system substrates, therefore, are based on recycled, pure-grade clay brick. Where possible, recycling materials are also used for drainage elements and protection mats. ZinCo has now taken yet another innovative step and introduced the market the system build-up “Natureline”, made from renewable raw materials. Thanks to this, bioplastics (polylactid acid and bio-polyethylene) have now found their way onto the green roof market where they will prove themselves as an alternative with a promising future.

“Bio-based Material of the Year 2014” | Innovation AwardInnovation Award | “Bio-based Material of the Year 2014”

Please find the winner after the conference here:www.biowerkstoff-kongress.de/award

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Booth No. 3fischerwerke GmbH & Co. KG

fischer fixings is the specialist for safe and economic fixings and connections on the building site. The product range varies from chemical systems to steel anchors up to nylon plugs added by an innovative range of screws for all kinds of wood constructing. Whether heavy, duty fixing for the professional or cavity fixing for the do-it-yourselfer: fischer offers the perfect fixing for every fixing-problem. Innovative facade fixings, an extensive screw assortment, special assortment for thermal insulation composite systems, and the wide range of sanitary-, heating- and electric systems, adhesives, sealants, foams or drillers and bits: the fischer product range includes approximately 14,000 articles.

Contact:fischerwerke GmbH & Co. KGWeinhalde 14 –1872178 Waldachtal / Germany

Dr. Martin VogelPhone: +49 (0) 7666 902 2914Fax: +49 (0) 7666 902 2930E-mail: [email protected]

www.fischer.de

Exhibitors

Booth No. 3fischerwerke GmbH & Co. KG

Booth No. 5Knowledge Based Bio-based Products’ Pre-Standardization (KBBPPS) and Open-Bio

Booth No. 6Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant

Booth No. 9 &19Innovation Award Bio-based Materials 2014

Booth No. 10European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA)

Booth No. 11BIOTEC GmbH & Co. KG

Booth No. 12Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH

Booth No. 13Fraunhofer UMSICHT

Booth No. 18BIO.NRW Cluster Biotechnology

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Booth No. 5Knowledge Based-Bio-based Products’ Pre-Standardization (KBBPPS) & Open-Bio

KBBPPS and Open-Bio are both FP7 projects whose research revolves all around standardization of bio-based products.

KBBPPS started in 2012 and covers research on bio-based carbon content determination, biomass content methods not solely dependent on 14C-analysis as well as biodegradability and eco-toxicity test schemes. Also identification and resolution of functionality related bottlenecks for bio-based products are part of the research focus.The goal in the end is developing, harmonising and validating test methodologies for a wide variety of bio-based products so that the results can be directly implemented into truly horizontal European standards.

Open-Bio started at the end of 2013 as a broader follow-up programme not only covering pre-standardization work. It comprises of a broader consortium consisting of the KBBPPS group and a number of new partners, bringing in expanded expertise. Open-Bio builds on the results of KBBPPS, refining them and developing further knowledge on implementation of the standardization result in relation to market development.Open-Bio investigates how markets can be opened for bio-based products through standardization, labelling and procurement. Therefore, one focus is on the sustainability of the bio-based resources and potential testing methods for this criterion. The end-of-life research will be expanded to different biodegradation scenarios, composting and recyclability. Functionality testing will focus on

the gaps identified by KBBPPS and on the special properties of bio-based products. A new aspect is communication: Open-Bio will also investigate the needs and demands of consumer groups and develop a system that can provide the relevant information about bio-based products to make buying decisions easier for businesses, public procurement and private customers. Part of the project is also to conceptualize an Ecolabel that can be applied to bio-based products to strengthen consumer confidence and boost market demand. More information can be found at www.kbbpps.eu and soon also at www.open-bio.eu This project is funded by the European Commission’s Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development under Grant Agreement n° KBBE/FP7EN/312060

Contact:nova-Institut GmbHChemiepark KnapsackInsdustriestraße 30050354 Hürth / Germany

Lara DammerPhone: +49 (0) 2233 48 14-55 +49 (0) 2233 48 14-40 (office)Fax: +49 (0) 2233 48 14-50E-mail: [email protected]

www.kbbpps.euwww.open-bio.eu

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Booth No. 6Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant

The Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant in Belgium is a flexible and diversified pilot plant for the development, scale-up and custom manufacturing of biobased processes and products. It operates at kilogram to multi ton scale and aims at closing the critical gap between scientific feasibility and industrial application of new biotechnological processes.

The Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant is a one-stop-shop that performs the entire value chain in a single plant, from the biomass green resource up to the final bioproduct. The pilot plant is equipped with state of the art equipment to perform biomass pretreatment, biocatalysis, fermentation, green chemistry, purification and product recovery. It focuses on second generation technologies converting agricultural waste products and non-food crops into industrial enzymes, fine chemicals, food ingredients, biopolymers, nutraceuticals, bioplastics, biomaterials and biofuels.

The Pilot Plant is situated in the Port of Ghent in Belgium. It is an independent open innovation pilot plant and is accessible for companies and research institutions throughout the world.

Bio Base NWE Innovation Coupons worth 10.000 €Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant is a partner in the Bio Base NWE project. The Bio Base NWE network, representing leading biobased economy experts, advises entrepreneurs from across Europe on how to develop new ideas into marketable products, from the first feasibility study or market analysis up to funding and investment scenarios.

An important tool of Bio Base NWE project are the Innovation Coupons, worth 10.000 € each, to provide Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with access to the facilities of Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant. This allows your business to assess the feasibility of taking a biobased idea or technology into industrial production. Bio Base NWE provides not only technological know-how, but also efficient action plans as well as risk and cost assessment. More information on the project and the Innovation Coupons at www.BioBaseNWE.org.

Contact:Bio Base Europe Pilot PlantRodenhuizekaai 1, Havennummer 4200B - 9042 Gent / Belgium

Hendrik Waegeman, PhDPhone: +32 (0) 479 56 20 61E-mail: [email protected]

Jelle VerspurtenPhone: + 32 (0) 478 76 29 89E-mail: [email protected]

www.bbeu.org

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Booth No. 9 & 19Innovation Award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2014”

For the seventh year running the Innovation Award “Bio-based Material of the Year” will be awarded to the young, innovative bio-based chemicals and materials industry, finding suitable applications and markets for bio-based products. The competition focuses on new developments in these areas, which have had (or will have) a market launch in 2013 and 2014, exclusively coming from Europe this time round.

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The Top 7 candidates have been nominated: ■ Arkema SA Pebax® Rnew 80R53: The new high-performance thermoplastic elastomer for ski boots application

■ fischerwerke GmbH & Co. KG FIS Green 300 T: The first bio-based injection mortar

■ Hemp Eco Systems SA HES-mix: The hemp-based building insulation

■ Qmilch Deutschland GmbH Qmilk: The fiber made of milk

■ Witasek Pflanzenschutz GmbH BioWit®-Tube: The biodegradable tree protector tube

■ ZIEHL-ABEGG SE Bionic Bio-Fan: The Bio-Fan inspired by the nature

■ ZinCo GmbH Natureline: Green roofing for the 21st Century

Contact:nova-Institut GmbHChemiepark KnapsackInsdustriestraße 30050354 Hürth / Germany

Florence AeschelmannPhone: +49 (0) 2233 48 14-48 +49 (0) 2233 48 14-40 (office)Fax: +49 (0) 2233 48 14-50E-mail: florence.aeschelmann@nova- institut.de

www.nova-institut.dewww.biowerkstoff-kongress.de/award

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Exhibitors

Booth No. 10European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA)

EIHA was originally founded as an association of the members of the European Hemp industry. Regular members include primary Hemp processors in the EU. Associate members may be associations, research organisations and companies and individuals working in the area of Hemp and other natural fibres. Founded in 2005, EIHA today has 9 regular and more than 72 associated members from 28 countries. EIHA was founded to give industry a voice at the European Commission in Brussels. It has rapidly become a respected industry association that provides effective lobbying and serves as an information bank.

The annual EIHA conference (www.eiha-conference.org / more than 150 participants from 30 countries) has become an attractive opportunity for members and visitors to meet, learn about developments and exchange views with their colleagues. The conference is the most important event on industrial Hemp – worldwide!

European Hemp Fibres are available for your bio-based products: Today, China, Canada and Europe are the main Hemp cultivation areas in the world. In 2010 the total cultivation area in the European Union was around 10,000 ha. These areas produce around 24,000 t Hemp fibres. All byproducts like shivs (woody part of the Hemp stem) and dust are used. Main countries for Hemp production are France, UK, Germany, The Netherlands and Poland. Hemp fibres, ready to use in your bio-based products are price competitive to other domestic and exotic fibres for technical applications. Different qualities are available.

European Hemp fibre is currently used mainly in technical applications like speciality paper (cigarette paper, technical filters), insulation material, natural fibre reinforced plastics (automotive, industrial and consumer goods), mulch and cultivation fleeces. Especially insulation and plastic reinforcement show promising market increases. Different options for feeding Hemp fibres in injection moulding processing are available today.

The EIHA Hemp processors produce on average each year between 10,000 and 15,000 tonnes of technical Hemp fibres. As Hemp is an annual crop this quantity can be easily increased according to demand.

Please find the Hemp processors for your demand on www.eiha.org

Contact:European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA)c/o nova-Institut GmbHChemiepark KnapsackIndustriestrasse 30050354 Hürth / Germany

Dominik VogtPhone: +49 (0) 2233-48 14 49Fax: +49 (0) 2233-48 14 50E-mail: [email protected]

www.eiha.org

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Booth No. 11BIOTEC GmbH & Co. KG

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Contact:BIOTEC GmbH & Co. KGWerner-Heisenberg-Str. 3246446 Emmerich / Germany

Uwe BeythienSales & Marketing

Phone: +49 (0) 2822 925 10E-mail: [email protected]

www.biotec.de

Booth No. 12Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH

Federal Ministry of Education and Research – BMBFThe Federal Government pursues the aim of harnessing the power of research and innovation to facilitate a structural transition from an oil-based to a bio-based economy which will also offer great opportunities for growth and employment. The Government is providing funds of about 2.4 billion euros between 2011 and 2016 for the “National Research Strategy BioEconomy 2030”.

The research strategy sets five priorities: ■ sustainable agricultural production ■ industrial use of renewable resources ■ global food security ■ healthy and safe food ■ biomass-based energy sources

Contact:Projektträger JülichGeschäftsbereich Biologische Innovation und Ökonomie (BIO1)Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH52425 Jülich / Germany

Dr. Mark GligorPhone: +49 (0) 2461 61-4846Fax: +49 (0) 2462 62-9080E-mail: [email protected]

www.fz-juelich.de/ptj

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Booth No. 13Fraunhofer UMSICHT

Fraunhofer UMSICHT develops applied and custom-made solutions in the fields of environmental and process engineering, material and energy technology. Assuming a leading position Fraunhofer UMSICHT is committed to sustainable development, environmentally friendly technologies and innovative approaches designed to improve the standard of living and to promote the economies innovative capacity.

Fraunhofer UMSICHT is your competent partner in all phases of development and market introduction of bio-based materials. Based on our long-term scientific experience we create innovations: from the first project idea over the joint discussion of product requirements, the production of material samples to practical application tests.

ServicesThe department “Bio-based Plastics” is focused on polymer chemistry, material development, plastics processing, applications, and industrial scale-up of novel bioplastics. This topic comprises plastics derived from biomass as well as biodegradable plastics. Our equipment covers laboratory and testing facilities, kneaders and laboratory compounding extruders, and industrial plastics processing lines (e.g. compounding, extrusion, injection moulding). Additionally we assess products and value chains with respect to their sustainability.

R+D Portfolio ■ Development of new bio-based monomers and plastics

■ Material and product development ■ Plastics processing development ■ Small scale and pilot series manufacturing of plastics compounds and products

■ Polymer analyses and material testing ■ Certified testing of biodegradability of substances, materials and residues

■ Market and feasibility studies, technological assessments

■ Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), Carbon Footprint

Contact:Fraunhofer-Institut für Umwelt-, Sicherheits- und Energietechnik UMSICHTOsterfelder Straße 346047 Oberhausen

Phone: +49 (0) 208 8598-1227Fax: +49 (0) 208 8598-1424

Dr. Stephan KabasciE-mail: stephan.kabasci@umsicht. fraunhofer.de

Dipl.-Ing. Thomas WodkeE-mail: thomas.wodke@umsicht. fraunhofer.de

www.umsicht.fraunhofer.de

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Booth No. 18BIO.NRW Cluster Biotechnology

North Rhine-Westphalia’s biotechnology cluster BIO.NRW is a central catalyst for the sustainable development of the state’s biotech sector. It activates cooperation between business, research, investors and policy-makers. The cluster also promotes the strengths and achievements of biotechnology in the state: industrial biotechnology and pharmaceutical biotechnology.BIO.NRW is part of an initiative by North Rhine-Westphalia’s (NRW) state government, which aims at making NRW the number one state for innovation. It has therefore established 16 technology clusters to systematically improve NRW’s strengths and talents in established industries and up-and-coming fields like biotechnology.

Services ■ Technology Transfer ■ Support of Biotech Companies, esp. SME ■ Support of Biotech Start-ups, Coaching & Financing

■ National and International Fairs, Exhibitions, and Conferences

■ Analysis of biotechnology in North Rhine-Westphalia for location data

■ Marketing & PR for the biotech state of North Rhine-Westphalia

■ Promotion of young academics

Contact:BIO.NRW – Cluster Biotechnology North Rhine-WestphaliaMerowingerplatz 140225 Düsseldorf / Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 211 385469 9204

Dr. Nils SchraderE-mail: [email protected]

www.bio.nrw.de

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Integrated system solutions – unique process engineering know-how – global presence. In Coperion you have a partner on hand to provide the optimum solution to every compounding task. This ranges from special applications on laboratory scale to industrial-scale production extruders. As pioneers in the development of the closely intermeshing, co-rotating twin screw extruder, we have unique expertise and experience in this field. Since the 1950s, Coperion has continued to set new standards in processing machinery and plant design for compounding technology. We plan and implement compounding systems for the plastics, chemicals and food industries which are designed precisely to our customers’ applications. Over 10,000 compounding systems delivered all over the world are proof of our unique system and process competence.

Processing of biobased and biodegradable products. Processing of biobased and biodegradable products makes very high demands on the compounding process because of the variety of possible base polymers and the great differences in the formulation mixtures. Every process step in a processing plant must be adapted exactly to the desired mechanical properties of the end product.We have built up a comprehensive know-how for the processing of biobased and biodegradable products. Our specialists benefit from our years of experience in the fields of cooking extrusion and plastic compounding which we gathered under our former name Werner & Pfleiderer. Our twin screw extruders are the heart of the processing plants. The modular structure of the process section enables individual configuration to every application so that optimal product

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qualities are achieved. Apart from the extruder, we also provide the entire plant periphery from the raw material feeding to pelletizing and drying of the pellets. Alternatively, it is possible to produce biobased and biodegradable products by direct extrusion.

Typical applications for the processing of biodegradable products

■ Starch-based loose fill ■ Thermoplastic starch ■ Polylactide (PLA), PVOH, synthetic copolyester, PBS, PHA, PCL, CA

■ Compounds of immiscible polymers / biomaterials

■ Pelletizing of PLA, polymerization of PLA

Compounding plant for the production of WPC wood plastic composites

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Processing of WPC wood plastic compositesOur twin screw extruders have proven themselves successfully on the market for the production of WPC wood plastic composites for many years. As a long-standing partner to the wood fiber industry, Coperion is well-known for its extensive process and system know-how with every process step of the compounding plants adapted individually to the application: from filling and reinforcement to devolatilization. Coperion implements solutions for the production of WPC wood plastic composites which are custom designed for your individual application – from the laboratory twin screw extruder to the industrial production plant in modular design.

Typical applications for the processing of wood plastic composites

■ Filling and reinforcement with 40 – 70 % wood

■ Filling and reinforcement with natural fibers such as flax, hemp, cellulose

■ Compounding for injection molding applications

■ Profile extrusion with WPC profiles

Typical plant structure for the production of WPC

Contact:Coperion GmbHTheodorstrasse 1070469 Stuttgart / Germany

Frank MackPhone: +49 (0) 711 897-0E-mail: [email protected]

www.coperion.com


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Chemiepark KnapsackIndustriestrasse 30050354 Huerth, Germany

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BIOTEC – Strong by nature

We develop and produce sustainable bioplasticsYou use a toothbrush in the morning, eat a snack with a plastic fork during the day, and grab a carrier bag to do your shopping after work, and you‘re not alone in thinking that modern life is pretty much inconceivable without plastics.

Plastic is a fundamental material in medicine, catering and everyday life in general. At the same time, calls for greater sustainability, more natural products and a small carbon footprint are not only familiar, but also entirely justified. The solution – Bioplastics made from entirely degradable, natural resources, such as potato starch.

Company born in a garageIn 1992, a garage in Emmerich am Rhein was used as a test laboratory for the first bio-plastic trays. We combined enthusiasm and patience with ingredients obtained from a supermarket, including baking powder, and an appliance resembling a waffle iron, to make trays that we then trialled in a snack bar. Sausage and meat snacks with sauces tested the trays‘ suitability for the market. The BIOPUR foamed starch trays satisfied every requirement.

Our experimentation gave rise to the first alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastics, and positioned BIOTEC among the industrial pioneers of bioplastics. This initial success was soon followed by another: the first fully compostable bin liner, which was launched by the Melitta Group in 1995.

BIOTEC has since emerged as a global leader in the production of bioplastics.The demand for green solutions is increasing steadily worldwide, and the market for bioplastics is growing at an annual rate of 20 to 30 %. Our desire to continue researching, developing and seeking new ideas is therefore undiminished.

Natural growthThe global demand for bioplastics is continuously rising, and BIOTEC has responded by growing at an average annual rate of around 40 % since 2005.Unremitting growth in consumption inspires us constantly to refine and improve our products, processes and techniques. We are unrelenting in the quest to extend our skills and knowledge, and eager to embrace inspiration, fresh ideas and outstanding innovation. Our work is regularly validated by the award of nationally and internationally acknowledged certificates arising from independent product assessments. And it goes almost without saying that our bioplastics comply with the relevant EU regulations.

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We can be regarded as a reinforcer of sustainability: our fully biodegradable products have an excellent carbon footprint and are used to produce everyday goods. It is a sustainable lifecycle of which we are proud.

We are enabling more and more consumers to use packaging with a clear conscience.

BIOPLAST products reflect our customers’ various wishesAllow us to introduce you to some of our products‘ capabilities and compelling attributes.From trays for French fries to document wallets and soft capsules – BIOPLAST granules are to be found in an astonishing number of everyday objects.Our products set the bar high: apart from being biodegradable, they also demand that the proportion of renewable materials in the finished goods is accordingly high. Our products are expected to be odourless and without flavour as well. BIOPLAST products enable many companies to market their goods with greater confidence. We supply suitable bioplastic packaging materials, for example, to producers of organic food and natural cosmetics. Major companies such as Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola and Danone are among those who are using bioplastics to an increasing extent.

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Contact:BIOTEC Biologische Naturverpackungen GmbH & Co. KGWerner-Heisenberg-Strasse 3246446 Emmerich am Rhein / Germany


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Engineering and construction by INFRASERV KNAPSACK

The idea of producing chemical building blocks with the help of biotechnology is becoming more and more appealing to a majority of players in the chemical industry in Europe. The dynamic European market is the ideal basis for the commercialization of your bio-based chemicals due to the large amount of available renewable feedstock as well as a fast growing number of potential bio-based applications.

Process developmentYour good product idea is a sound start. Yet to actually get this idea onto the market you need the appropriate production process. InfraServ Knapsack develops these processes for and with customers once the basic producibility of the product and its general specifications have been determined.

Individual solutionsEvery product, every company and every site has its own requirements when it comes to processes and plants. Satisfying these requirements calls for customised planning and development processes at every stage. InfraServ Knapsack places particular emphasis on the engineering of individual plants – from process development and conceptual design to basic and detailed engineering, regardless of whether we just carry out sub-services or take over the general planning for every stage.

InfraServ Knapsack does not supply one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we adopt a flexible approach and gear ourselves towards the specific requirements of the current project stage – step-by-step.

We set a fundamental course early on in the planning process using process development and conceptual design. Thanks to a broad range of diverse engineering fields and an extensive selection of methods, we can guarantee the very highest degree of flexibility with regard to content.

Scale-up platformThe Chemiepark Knapsack near Cologne in Germany also offers companies a scale-up platform and access to know-how for bio-based production and integration into existing value-chains. The innovative capacity of the Chemiepark Knapsack, qualified skilled workers, solid infrastructure, plug & play services, as well as less bureaucracy and red tape all offer huge benefits for your company to commercialize your product.

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Gordana Hofmann-JovicHead of Process Development and EngineeringPhone: +49 (0)2233 48-6345E-mail: [email protected]

Pierre KramerHead of Site DevelopmentPhone: +49 (0)2233 48-6343E-mail: [email protected]

Contact:InfraServ GmbH & Co. Knapsack KGChemical Park KnapsackIndustriestrasse 30050354 Hürth

www.infraserv-knapsack.de

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BCNP Consultants GmbH

Technology and MarketsBCNP Consultants GmbH is an acknowledged consulting company specialized in the branches biotech, chemistry, nanotech and pharma (BCNP). Holger Bengs is its managing director. He founded the company in 2002 on the basis of nine years of professional experience in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry as well as in the capital market.

MultidisciplinarityBCNP clients benefit from the very broad basis of natural scientific expertise of its consultants in the disciplines inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, molecular biology, polymer chemistry and business chemistry. The team is completed by an experienced finance expert and a specialist for international marketing and branding.

ClientsBCNP consultants understand the technical, financial and market needs of their clients. The spectrum of clients ranges from university or research organisation based scientists, small and medium-sized corporations to big publicly traded companies as well as non-governmental organisations and foundations.

We advise and support foreign companies on their market entry in Germany, i.e. search for cooperation partners in industry and university, search for suitable sites, foundation of German subsidiaries, financing and funding, cultural coaching, and business development.

NetworksBCNP is very well connected to experts and decision makers in various industries. This is supported by manifold memberships, e.g. in BIO Deutschland, VBU (Association of German Biotechnology Companies), DECHEMA (German Society for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology), EAPB (European Association of Public Banks), European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB), DV Nano (German Nanotechnology Association), ACS (American Chemical Society), RSC (Royal Society of Chemistry), Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (German Chemical Society, GDCh), Gesundheitswirtschaft Rhein-Main, biosaxony, CLIB2021 and the Swiss-German Business Club.

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References Since 2007, BCNP has been advising the capital market specialist GoingPublic Media AG on the scientific issues biotechnology, industrial biotechnology and personalised medicine published as special editions of Germany´s GoingPublic and Venture Capital Magazine.

Since 2010, BCNP has been authorized by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi) in the program BMWi-Innovationsgutscheine (go-Inno) and can help German companies in implementing innovative technologies (funding rate of 50 %).

Since 2013, BCNP has been contributing in the project “Bringing innovative industrial biotechnology research to the market” (IB2Market, 7th European Union’s Research Framework Programme). BCNP is part of a multinational team (Belgium, Germany, England and Italy) and responsible for business cases and business plans.

Contact:BCNP Consultants GmbHVarrentrappstraße 40 – 4260486 Frankfurt am Main / Germany

Dr. Holger BengsPhone: +49 (0) 69 61 99 42 73Fax: +49 (0) 69 61 99 42 49E-mail: [email protected]

www.bcnp.com

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BIO.NRW – Busyness for Biotech

North Rhine-Westphalia’s biotechnology cluster BIO.NRW is a central catalyst for the sustainable development of the state’s biotech sector. It activates cooperation between business, research, investors and policy-makers. The cluster also promotes the strengths and achievements of biotechnology in the state: industrial biotechnology and pharmaceutical biotechnology.BIO.NRW is part of an initiative by North Rhine-Westphalia’s (NRW) state government, which aims at making NRW the number one state for innovation. It has therefore established 16 technology clusters to systematically improve NRW’s strengths and talents in established industries and up-and-coming fields like biotechnology.

Services ■ Technology Transfer ■ Support of Biotech Companies, esp. SME ■ Support of Biotech Start-ups, Coaching & Financing

■ National and International Fairs, Exhibitions, and Conferences

■ Analysis of biotechnology in North Rhine-Westphalia for location data

■ Marketing & PR for the biotech state of North Rhine-Westphalia

■ Promotion of young academics

BIO.NRW Business Angel Network Capital and expertise for new startups

The Business Angel network of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia supports idea-rich startups directly from the university, promising new companies and international biotech firms that are located in NRW. In addition to financing startups, the BIO.NRW Business Angel also provides new financing for existing biotech companies that find themselves in the next stage of development. With its expertise, contacts and capital, the Business Angel provides valuable leverage in helping companies become established.

Contact:BIO.NRW – Cluster Biotechnology North Rhine-WestphaliaMerowingerplatz 140225 Düsseldorf / Germany


www.bio.nrw.de

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CLIB2021

CLIB2021 is an “Open Innovation Cluster” for bioeconomy with focus on industrial biotechnology. Our 90 cluster members recruit from academia, finance, industry, and SME, with an international share of about 35%. The CLIB Graduate Cluster ensures qualification of young scientists in key areas of industrial biotechnology. The same scientific areas are also addressed by our Technology Cluster.

We help our members and partners to network along bioeconomy value chains in the chemicals and energy markets. Identification of unusual value chains within the bioeconomy is a major task of our cluster. We reveal joint interests of stakeholders, moderate a targeted partnering, and create implementation plans including funding scenarios. However, the partners themselves are in charge of implementation and commercialization. In European Union as well as in its international network our cluster serves as initiator, coordinator, and multiplicator to push the bioeconomy.

Contact:CLIB2021

Völklinger Str. 440219 Düsseldorf / Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 211 67931 41Fax: +49 (0) 211 67931 49E-mail: [email protected]

www.clib2021.com

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ASSOBIOTEC

Set up in October 1986 within the Italian Federation of the Chemical Industry (Federchimica), Assobiotec is the Italian Association for the Development of Biotechnology, representing more than 140 companies and science & technology parks operating in Italy and involved in various biotech-related fields – pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, agro-food, fine chemicals, environment, processing industry and equipment. They include emerging biotech companies and small to medium enterprises, as well as the biotech divisions of big corporations. Assobiotec is co-founder member of EuropaBio, the European Association for Bioindustries, created in 1996.

Contact:ASSOBIOTEC

E-mail: [email protected]

www.assobiotec.it

AVK – Industrievereinigung Verstärkte Kunststoffe e. V. The AVK is the oldest interest group representing the plastics industry in Germany. The AVK currently has over 220 member companies and is therefore one of the largest associations in the European composites sector. It represents members along the entire value-added chain in the area of reinforced plastics. Its members include manufacturers and suppliers of raw materials as well as processing companies, machine-tool manufacturers, engineering firms, testing authorities and scientific institutions. The association represents both small and medium-sized companies as well as major multinational concerns. Members of the AVK are mostly based in the Federal Republic of Germany but also in nearby European countries.

ServicesThe AVK aims to be a one-stop-shop for its members in Germany and Europe providing all the services they require and representing their interests in its dealings with all institutions.Our range of services is classified according to three areas and include the following:

1. Market specific services ■ gathering/communicating information ■ lectures, specialist articles & public relations ■ open seminars /conventions ■ market report & market studies ■ annual conference/innovation award

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2. Member specific services ■ organisation of skilled working parties ■ regular newsletter ■ participation in trade fairs/seminars

3. Company specific services ■ consulting/research ■ providing contacts ■ in-house services

Organisational integration: The AVK is integrated into a strong network of German and European partners:

■ The AVK is founding member of Composites Germany.

■ The AVK is one of four sponsoring associations of the Gesamtverband der Kunststoffverarbeitenden Industrie (German Federation of the Plastics Processing Industry (GKV) and represented in both the executive and board.

■ Through its membership of the GKV, the AVK is also a part of the plastics trade association Wirtschaftsvereinigung Kunststoff (WVK), which includes both plastics manufacturers (Plastics Europe) and machinery manufacturers (German Engineering Federation (VDMA)). The WVK is a member of the Federation of German Industry (BDI).

■ The AVK is a member of the European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) and also represented on its board.

Contact:AVK – Industrievereinigung Verstärkte Kunststoffe e.V. Federation of Reinforced PlasticsAm Hauptbahnhof 1060329 Frankfurt am Main / Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 69 27 10 77-0Fax: +49 (0) 69 27 10 77-10E-mail: [email protected]

www.avk-tv.de

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C.A.R.M.E.N. e. V. The Institution for Biomass, Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency

C.A.R.M.E.N. e. V. (Central Agricultural Raw Materials Marketing- and Energy-Network), founded in July 1992, is a non-profit organisation working in the field of biomass, renewable energy and resource efficiency. Since 2001 it is part of the Competence Centre for renewable raw materials in Straubing, Bavaria. Our mission is to promote R&D and the use of renewable resources and renewable energy. We provide services for interested individuals as well as companies, organizations and public institutions.C.A.R.M.E.N. is engaged in consulting, transfer of technology, market research and project management. Furthermore, our focus is on public relations, including printed and online media for professionals and individuals, press releases, organization of conferences and workshops etc. C.A.R.M.E.N. also presents a mobile exhibition of about 600 products based on renewable resources and renewable energy.Although C.A.R.M.E.N. was founded as a Bavarian institution its activities are reaching well beyond country and state borders today.

Deutsche Industrievereinigung Biotechnologie (DIB)im Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. (VCI)

Die Deutsche Industrievereinigung Biotechnologie (DIB) ist die Biotechnologie-Vereinigung des Verbandes der Chemischen Industrie e.V. (VCI), seiner Fachvereinigungen und Fachverbände. Sie vertritt die wirtschaftspolitischen Interessen der mit biotechnologischen Methoden arbeitenden Unternehmen für nachhaltiges Wachstum und internationale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Biotechnologie. Die DIB ist Mitgliedsverband beim europäischen Biotechnologieverband EuropaBio und Mitglied des Vorstands von EuropaBio.Die DIB vertritt 10 weitere Verbände und deren Mitgliedsfirmen und arbeitet im Auftrag und in enger Abstimmung mit diesen Verbänden. Damit repräsentieren die Mitglieder der DIB über 90 Prozent des deutschen Marktes für Produkte der Biotechnologie.

Contact:Deutsche Industrievereinigung Biotechnologie im Verband der Chemischen Industrie e. V.Mainzer Landstraße 5560329 Frankfurt / Germany

Dr. Ricardo M. Gent, GeschäftsführerPhone: +49 (0)69 2556-1504Fax: +49 (0)69 2556-1620E-mail: [email protected]

www.dib.org

Contact:C.A.R.M.E.N. e. V.Schulgasse 1894315 Straubing / Germany

Dr. Bettina FinkPhone: +49 9421 960 300E-mail: [email protected]

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Cluster “EnergyRegion.NRW” amalgates North Rhine-Westphalia’s energy industry expertise

With its unique blend of global players, medium-sized enterprises and small think tanks, not to mention the excellent research institutions, North Rhine-Westphalia provides an ideal location to cultivate forward-looking developments in the energy economy. EnergyRegion.NRW stands for innovative power, tradition, neutrality and an openness to technology. With this strong brand the outstanding achievements of the state in the energy field are given a higher profile both internally and externally. The aim is to enhance even further North Rhine-Westphalia’s image Europe-wide as a forward-looking region.

The EnergyAgency.NRW was delegated by the state government of North Rhine-Westphalia to take responsibility for and manage the cluster to promote innovations and growth and to secure the settlement of new companies in EnergyRegion.NRW. More than 3,000 companies and institutions have joined the state’s energy economy cluster. Three quarters of the companies involved are small and medium-sized enterprises. More than 150 universities, institutes and associations are members.

The cluster’s work concentrates on nine areas of the energy economy: Biomass, geothermics, the topic of energy-efficient and solar construction, future fuels and drives, the topic of fuel cells and hydrogen, photovoltaics, power plant engineering, power storage and transmission and wind power.

Contact:EnergyRegion.NRWRoßstraße 92 40476 Düsseldorf / Germany

Phone: +49 (0)2 11 8 66 42-0 Fax: +49 (0)2 11 8 66 42-22

Cluster Manager of EnergyRegion.NRW:Dr. Frank-Michael Baumann

Press Officer of EnergyRegion.NRW:Uwe H. Burghardt M.A. Phone: +49 (0)2 11 8 66 42-13Mobile: +49 (0)1 60 746 18 55E-mail: [email protected]

www.energieregion.nrw.de

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European Bioplastics e.V.

European Bioplastics is the association representing the interests of Europe’s thriving bioplastics’ industry. European Bioplastics is commited to ensure a continuous development of this important bioeconomy sector by securing the necessary support from European policy-makers and other key third-party stakeholders. Founded in Germany in 1993 as IBAW, European Bioplastics today represents the interests of over 70 member companies throughout the European Union. With members from the agricultural feedstock, chemical and plastics industries, as well as industrial users and recycling companies, European Bioplastics serves as both a contact platform and catalyst for advancing the objectives of the growing bioplastics industry.Our vision is that bioplastics drive the evolution of plastics and contribute significantly to a sustainable society.

Contact: European Bioplastics e.V.Marienstraße 19 / 2010117 Berlin / Germany


www.european-bioplastics.org

IAR Cluster

IAR Cluster aims at valuing vegetal innovation for concrete industrial applications, based on agricultural production and the vegetal biomass. The purpose is to conceive different and sustainable biobased products and materials.From the idea to the development, searching financing, IAR Cluster supports project leaders, whatever the size of their organization or company. Projects lean on the model of biorefinery. IAR gathers more than 200 members from the whole field of biorefinery.IAR Cluster has developed Agrobiobase, the website showcase of biobased products (www.agrobiobase.com). Covering all type of applications (construction, cosmetics, transport, chemistry, coating etc.), Agrobiobase provides detailed information about biobased products, such as bio-based origin, environmental benefits, physical data, etc.The website enhances connection between potential customers and providers, by facilitating the search of biobased products.

Contact:IAR cluster (Industries & Agro-Resources)50-52 Bd Brossolette BP05 - 02930 Laon CEDEX / France

Phone: +33 (0) 3 23 23 25 25

Jean BaussetE-mail: [email protected]

www.iar-pole.comwww.agrobiobase.com

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Industrielle Biotechnologie Bayern Netzwerk GmbH

Industrielle Biotechnologie Bayern Netzwerk GmbH (IBB Netzwerk GmbH) is an organization focusing on the promotion of Industrial Biotechnology. The German company catalyzes the implementation of innovative biotechnological processes and procedures. IBB Netzwerk GmbH promotes technology transfer by connecting partners from industry and academy, e. g. to jointly carry out R&D projects.

One of the main tasks of IBB Netzwerk GmbH is the management and coordination of the network IBB. Within this network, the competences and potentials of industry, small and medium enterprises, academia, business developers, consultants and associations are combined and mobilized to strengthen as well as to expand Industrial Biotechnology. The members produce, for example, biopolymers, specialty or bulk chemicals, biofuels, enzymes, colors, lubricants, adhesives and cleaning agents. Besides molecular biology techniques, IBB members have expertise in engineering, paper and environmental technologies, nanobiotechnology, bioinformatics and life cycle analysis. The IBB network is continuously expanded with new partners to increase the knowledge and capacity. This helps to create more, new ideas and projects with marketable products and processes.

Contact:Industrielle Biotechnologie Bayern Netzwerk GmbHAm Klopferspitz 1982152 Martinsried / Germany

Prof. Dr. Haralabos ZorbasManaging DirectorPhone: +49 (0)89 5404547-0Fax: +49 (0)89 5404547-15E-mail: [email protected]

www.ibbnetzwerk-gmbh.com

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3N Centre of Experts Lower Saxony Network for Renewable Resources e. V.

The centre of experts 3N has the objective of supporting and furthering the development and use of marketable products, production processes and services in the field of bio energy and renewable raw materials. The key activities are arranged along the value creation chain of the resulting products, from cultivation through processing up to marketing. 3N is the central point of contact for information about renewable resources and bio energy in Lower Saxony. It is working on initiation, acquisition and coordination of national and EU-projects. In cooperation with competent partners from research and business organizations it develops knowledge and technology transfer and gives information on subsidies for new projects. The 3N e. V. organize events, seminars and trainings and present information about renewable resources on exhibitions and trade fairs.

kunststoffland NRW e.V.A Strong Partner in the Plastics Industry

The association kunststoffland NRW was established in 2006 and organizes the entire plastics value chain in North Rhine-Westphalia. kunststoffland NRW was founded to create a network for all players along the total value creation chain. It has more than 100 members from industry and science including companies producing plastics, companies in the plastics machinery field and medium sized companies in plastics processing. As an organizer and driver of the profile-defining cluster Kunststoff.NRW the association remains in close contact with the state. Common objectives are to strengthen the competitiveness by linking all operators, increased international cooperation and the further profiling of the (plastics) location NRW. Here, the excellent skills of those involved play a key role in the future fields of lightweight construction as well as resource and energy efficiency.

Contact:kunststoffland NRW e.V.Grafenberger Allee 277-28740237 Düsseldorf / Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 211 210 940-0Fax: +49 (0) 211 210 940-20E-Mail: [email protected]

www.kunststoffland-nrw.de

Contact:3N Centre of Experts Lower Saxony Network for Renewable Resources e. V.Kompaniestraße 149757 Werlte / Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 5951 9893-0Fax: +49 (0) 5951 9893-11E-mail: [email protected]

www.3-n.info

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Materials Science and Engineering Expert Committee (MatSEEC)

MatSEEC is an independent science-based committee of over 20 experts active in materials science and its applications, materials engineering and technologies and related fields of science and research management. The aim of MatSEEC is to enhance the visibility and value of materials science and engineering in Europe, to help define new strategic goals and evaluate options and perspectives covering all aspects of the field.

Contact:MatSEECDr Patrick Bressler, MatSEEC ChairDr Ana-Maria Ciubotaru, Scientific SecretaryMs Nathalie Geyer, Administrative Coordinator

Phone: +33 (0)3 88 76 21 46 / 71 48E-mail: [email protected]

www.esf.org/matseec

Oilseed & Grain Trade Summit

The 9th annual Oilseed & Grain Trade Summit, which will be held October 7– 9, 2014, at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, La., USA, is the largest annual industry event that convenes buyers, sellers and global leaders in the trade to share the latest information on the oilseed and feed grains markets, and to network with their peers and meet with existing and potential new clients in order to broaden their competitive edge. Attendees hail from around the world – the 2013 event included over 75 exhibitors and hosted nearly 650 attendees from 30 U.S. states and 25 countries. www.oilseedandgraintrade.com ➞

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Women in Agribusiness Summit

The third annual Women in Agribusiness Summit, October 6 – 8, 2014, at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, La., USA, will provide an interactive platform for women to discuss their unique experiences within the industry and discuss best practices for recruiting, retaining and promoting women within agribusiness. Women from all levels across the agricultural value chain will convene to exchange ideas through meaningful and pertinent content, engage in peer-to-peer discussions and share in dynamic dialogue about industry issues. Issues such as risk management, transportation and logistics, sustainability and agribusiness in emerging markets.www.womeninag.com

Contact:HighQuest Partners300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 30Danvers, Mass. 01923 / USA

Phone: +1 978 887 8800E-mail: [email protected]

VHI – The AssociationAssociation of the German Wood-Based Panel Industries

As an industrial association, VHI represents the professional, economic and technical interests of the manufacturers of particleboards, MDF, and OSB as well as plywood and internal doors.The focuses of its activities are:

■ Supervision of the entrepreneurs’ platforms and the working groups.

■ Processing and interpretation of branch-specific market data.

■ Monitoring of economic developments as well as of legislative and regulatory activities.

■ Consulting with regard to economic, technical and political issues.

■ Creation of common standards and directives.

■ Public relations.

The section WPC pushes current technologies and developments, research projects, European standardization as well as media activities for new wood polymer composite products.

On European level the VHI is member of the European Panel Federation (EPF)and the Fédération Européenne de l’Industrie du Contreplaqué (FEIC). There it represents the interests of its particle and fiber boards as well as plywood section members.

VERBAND DER DEUTSCHENHOLZWERKSTOFFINDUSTRIE E.V.

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In the branch office in Gießen the VHI, the RAL-Quality Assurance Association for internal doors, the Quality Association for Wood-based panels and the Development Association for wood-based materials and wood glue research are working together.

Contact:Verband der Deutschen Holzwerkstoffindustrie e. V.Ursulum 1835396 Gießen / Germany

Dr. Peter SauerweinPhone: +49(0)641-975470E-mail: [email protected]

www.vhi.de

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Biocomposites: 352,000 t of wood and Natural Fibre Composites produced in the European Union in 2012

Authors: Michael Carus, Dr. Asta Eder

The most important application sectors are construction (decking, siding and fencing) and automotive interior parts. Between 10 and 15% of the total European composite market is covered by Wood-Plastic Composites (WPC) and Natural Fibre Composites (NFC). The study was conducted by the nova-Institute (Germany) in cooperation with Asta Eder Composites Consulting (Austria/Finland).

This market report gives the first comprehensive and detailed picture of the use and amount of wood and natural fibre reinforced composites in the European bio-based economy. The

analysis covers both Natural Fibre Composites and Wood-Plastic Composites in extrusion, injection and compression moulding in different sectors and for different applications.To establish a reliable basic dataset, the study draws on a survey conducted in 2013 among the WPC and NFC industry, producers and customers that belong to Asta Eder Composites Consulting’s and the nova-Institute’s comprehensive networks. The survey included company visits, personal and telephone interviews, as well as an email questionnaire. The rate of return was exceptionally high, especially for the WPC part of the study, with

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Production of Biocomposites (WPC and NFC) in the European Union 2012 (in tonnes)

Wood-Plastic Composites 260,000

Decking 174,000

Automotive 60,000

Siding and Fencing 16,000

Technical Applications 5,000

Furniture 2,500

Consumer 2,500

Natural Fibre Composites 92,000

Automotive 90,000

Others 2,000

Total Volume Biocomposites (WPC and NFC) 352,000

Share 15 %

Composite Production in European Union, total volume (Glass, Carbon, WPC and NFC) 2.4 Million

Table I: Production of biocomposites (WPC and NFC) in the European Union in 2012 (in tonnes) (nova 2014)

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companies responsible for over 50% of extruded volume taking part in the survey. This means that the study covers roughly 65 European WPC extruding companies in 21 countries. In addition, more than 50 European companies using injection moulding, compression moulding and other processing technologies were included in the survey, as well as producers of WPC and NFC granulates.

Total production of biocompositesTable I summarises the results of the survey, showing all Wood-Plastic Composites and Natural Fibre Composites produced in the European Union, including all sectors, applications and processing technologies.

Decking and automotive are the most important application sectors for WPC, followed by siding and fencing. Only the automotive sector is relevant for Natural Fibre Composites (NFC) today. The share of WPC and NFC in the total composite market – including glass, carbon, wood and Natural Fibre Composites – is already an impressive 15%. Even higher shares are to be expected in the future: NFC are starting to enter other markets than just the automotive industry. WPC granulates for injection moulding are now produced and offered by global players and are becoming more attractive for clients that manufacture consumer goods, automotive and technical parts.With increasing polymer prices and expected incentives for bio-based products (the “bio-based economy” is one of the lead markets in Europe) this trend will go from strength to strength, resulting in two-digit growth and increasing market shares over the coming decade.

Wood-Plastic Composites – Decking still dominant, but technical applications and consumer goods risingThe total volume of WPC production in Europe was 260,000 tonnes in 2012 (plus 92,000 tonnes of Natural Fibre Composites for the automotive industry, see Table I). The level of market penetration of bio-based composites varies between regions and from one application field to the next. Germany leads the way in terms of the number of actors and production figures. 45% (85,000 tonnes) of European WPC production for decking, fencing and other construction applications (190,000 tonnes) was extruded by 20 German companies. The typical production process in Europe is extrusion of a decking profile based on a PVC or PE matrix followed by PP. Increasing market penetration by WPC has meant that WPC volumes have risen strongly and Europe is now a mature WPC market. This study predicts growth, especially in the German-speaking world, on the back of a recovery in construction, particularly renovation, and a further increase in the WPC share of the highly competitive decking market. Also, variations of WPC decking models such as capped embossed solid profiles or garden fencing are on the rise across Europe.The development of the distribution across applications points to a state of affairs in which WPC is increasingly used for applications beyond the traditional ones like decking or automotive parts. For example, WPC is increasingly used to produce furniture, technical parts, consumer goods and household electronics, using injection moulding and other non-extrusion processes. Also, new production methods are being developed for the extrusion of broad WPC boards.

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Figure I shows the various application fields of WPC produced in Europe. The decking market leads the way with 67% (mainly extrusion), followed by automotive interior parts with 23% (mainly compression moulding and sheet extrusion as well as thermoforming). Although they are still small, siding and fencing, along with technical applications (mainly extrusion), consumer goods and furniture (mainly injection moulding), are showing the highest percentage increases.In the face of rising plastic prices, WPC granulates are getting more and more attractive for injection moulding, and increasingly feature in European granulate suppliers’ product ranges. Three big paper companies released cellulose-based PP granulates for injection moulding between 2012 and 2013. They use a PP matrix

with cellulose and have fibre shares of between 20 and 50% for new and interesting applications such as furniture, consumer goods and automotive parts.The report also gives an overview of the latest market developments in North-America, Asia and Russia, and provides an overview of, and a forecast for, the global WPC market. Worldwide WPC production will rise from 2.43 million tonnes in 2012 to 3.83 million tonnes in 2015. Although North America is still the world’s leading production region with 1.1 million tonnes, ahead of China (900,000 t) and Europe (260,000 t), it is expected that China (with 1.8 million t by then) will have overtaken North America (1.4 million t) by 2015. European production will grow by around 10% per year and reach 350,000 tonnes in 2015.

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Figure I: Application fields of WPC in Europe in 2012 (Total production 260.000 tonnes, all production processes) (nova 2014)

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The share of WPC decking in the North American decking market is once more on the up, after a period of housing crises and WPC quality problems that led to a shakeout of the top WPC producers. In China, decking also has a larger market share than other WPC applications, mainly due to strong exports, although the domestic market has developed rapidly in recent times. China also has the largest window and door market in the world. Hence companies have lately started to produce commercial window frames using WPC, with approximately 40% wood fibre as a substitute for PVC in combination with aluminium. China produces a large variety of WPC for indoor applications. Another successful product is an extruded WPC door that is already produced by 30 companies.

WPC and NFC in the automotive industryInterior parts for the automotive industry is by far the most dominant use of Natural Fibre Composites – other sectors such as consumer goods are still at a very early stage. In the automotive sector, Natural Fibre Composites have a clear focus on interior trims for high-value doors and dashboards. Wood-Plastic Composites are mainly used for rear shelves and trims for trunks and spare wheels, as well as in interior trims for doors.

Figure II shows the total volume of 80,000 tonnes of different wood and natural fibres used in the 150,000 tonnes of composites for passenger cars and lorries that were produced in Europe in 2012 (90,000 tonnes of Natural Fibre Composites and 60,000 tonnes of WPC).


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Use of Wood and Natural Fibres for Composites in the European Automotive Industry 2012

Total volume 80,000 tonnes

Figure II: Use of wood and natural fibres for composites in the European automotive industry in 2012, including cotton and wood (total volume: 80,000 tonnes). “Others” are mainly jute, coir, sisal and abaca (nova 2014)

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Recycled cotton fibre composites are mainly used for the driver cabins of lorries.The highest market shares are for wood (of European origin), recycled cotton (from the world market) and flax fibres (of European origin). The shares of kenaf (from Asia) and hemp fibres (European origin) show the largest increases in percentage terms since the last survey for the year 2005.

Process-wise, compression moulding of wood and Natural Fibre Composites are an established and proven technique for the production of extensive, lightweight and high-class interior parts for mid-range and luxury cars. The advantages (lightweight construction, crash behaviour, deformation resistance, lamination ability and, depending on the overall concept, price) and disadvantages (limited shape and design forming, scraps, cost disadvantages in case of high part integration in construction parts) are well known. Process optimisations are in progress in order to reduce certain problems such as scraps and to recycle wastage.Since 2009, new improved compression-moulded parts have shown impressive weight-reduction characteristics. This goes some way to explaining the growing interest in new car models. Using the newest technology, it is now possible to get area weight down to 1,500 g/m2 (with thermoplastics) or even 1,000 g/m2 (with thermosets), which are outstanding properties when compared to pure plastics or glass fibre composites.Still small in volume but also strong in innovation: PP and cellulose-based granulates for injected-moulded parts were recently introduced onto the automotive market by big paper companies in Europe and the USA.

15.7 million passenger cars were produced in the EU in 2011, and an additional 2 million other motor vehicles (incl. trucks, transporters, motor bikes, etc.) were manufactured. Considering that 30,000 tonnes of natural fibres and another 30,000 tonnes of wood fibres were used in 15.7 million passenger cars, on average every passenger car in Europe contains 1.9 kg of natural fibres respectively 1.9 kg of wood fibres. Since the German automotive industry is the most important consumer of natural fibre parts within the European automotive sector and since natural fibres are more used in middle- and high-class cars, the figures of 1.9 kg for the European average and 3.6 kg for the German average match well.

From a technical point of view, much higher volumes of WPC and NFC are possible. Vehicles have been successfully produced in series for years with considerably larger amounts: 20 kg of natural and wood fibres. Market developments also depend on the political framework: any incentives for the use of natural and wood fibres in the European automotive industry could help to extend the existing volumes of 30,000 t/year each for natural and wood fibres. Such a vision could lead to an increase by a factor of up to five, which would represent 150,000 t per year and fibre type; the technologies are ready to use. Biocomposites have great potential!

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Outlook for WPC and NFC production in the EU until 2020

As just discussed, the production and use of 150,000 tonnes biocomposites (using 80,000 tonnes of wood and natural fibres) in the automotive sector in 2012 could expand to over 600,000 tonnes of biocomposites in 2020, using 150,000 tonnes of wood and natural fibres each along with some recycled cotton. Yet this fast development will not take place if there are no major political incentives to increase the bio-based share of the materials used in cars. Without incentives we forecast that production will only increase to 200,000 tonnes.Huge percentage increases can also be expected for WPC and NFC granulates used in injection moulding for all kind of technical and consumer goods. With improved technical properties, lower prices and bigger suppliers capable of supporting their customers, we forecast a growth from the tiny amount of 15,000 tonnes in 2012 to 100,000 tonnes by 2020. Additional incentives might at least double the production. For NFC granulates we foresee only niche markets with specific demand, reaching 10% of the WPC granulate market or 10,000 t in 2020.

Extruded WPC is now well established as a material for decking, fencing and facade elements. Its market share is still growing and should reach and surpass the level of tropical wood in most of the European countries by 2020. About 190,000 tonnes of WPC were produced in Europe for the construction sector in 2012 – and this will be surely increase to 400,000 t in 2020. Unlike other sectors, political incentives will have only a small impact, because WPC are positioned against other bio-based materials and not, as in automotive or consumer goods, pitched against petrochemical plastics. Nevertheless, the whole framework of bio-based economy including green material databases will also give impetus to WPC decking.

Biocomposites Production in 2012

Forecast production in 2020

(without incentives for bio-based products)

Forecast production in 2020

(with strong incentives for bio-based products)

WPC

Construction, extrusion 190,000 t 400,000 t 450,000 t

Automotive, press moulding & extrusion/thermoforming 60,000 t 80,000 t 300,000 t

Granulates, injection moulding 15,000 t 100,000 t > 200,000 t

NFC

Automotive, press moulding 90,000 t 120,000 t 350,000 t

Granulates, injection moulding 2,000 t 10,000 t > 20,000 t

Table II: Production of biocomposites (WPC and NFC) in the European Union in 2012 and forecast 2020 (in tonnes) (nova 2014)

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Britain: European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) – status and outlook

10:30 Michael Carus, nova-Institut GmbH, Germany: World-wide market data on hemp and other bast fi bres

11:00 Eric Steenstra, Hemp Industries Association (HIA), USA: Update on the north American hemp market including statistics on market sales and news on the political progress in US states and in Congress

11:30 Anndrea Hermann, The Ridge International Cannabis Consulting, Canada: Canadian Regulatory Review of the Industrial Hemp Regulations

11:45 Daniel Kruse, Hempro International GmbH & Co. KG, Germany: Update on Hemp seeds markets and Canadian Review of the Industrial Hemp Regulations

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14:45 Irena Pniewska, Institute of Natural Fibres and Medicinal Plants, Poland: Remediation of post-lignite mining land by cultivation of industrial hemp

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16:15 Helga Mölleken, Bergische Universität, Germany: Winter hemp

Session: FP7 EU Project Multihemp16:45 Stefano Amaducci, Università Cattolica del Sacro

Cuore, Italy: Multihemp – state of the art

17:15 Luisa Trindade, Wageningen Universiteit, Netherlands: Progress in Hemp breeding

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09:30 Rule Niederstadt, Ecoatech GmbH, Germany: Linen textiles with high added value

Session: Technical applications: non-woven, bio-composites & insulation materials09:50 Rule Niederstadt, Ecoatech GmbH, Germany:

Intumescence fl ame retardant fi bers from hemp

10:10 Olivier Joreau, CAVAC, France: Presentation on BIOFIB‘Insulation, a complete production chain

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11:10 Sarah Mennuni, Fibres Recherche Développement, France: New advances on control of hemp fi ber and shives properties: available tools, programs and ongoing research involved

11:40 Prof. Hamzaoui Rabah, Université Paris-Est, Institut de Recherche en Constructibilité (ESTP), France: Microstructure and mechanical performance of modifi ed mortar using hemp fi bres and carbon nanotubes

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13:10 Patrick Borg, FIMALIN, France: Technical fl ax fi bers for high performance composite applications

13:40 Thierry Masi, Laroche, France: Newest non-woven applications

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Cannabis Consulting, Canada: General scope food processing and importance of quality

14:40 Paul Benhaim, Hempfoods, Australia: The current legal status and market position of Hemp in Australia

15:10 Coffee Break

Session: Pharmaceutical applications of Cannabidiol (CBD)15:40 Dr. Franjo Grotenhermen, nova-Institut GmbH,

Germany & Ethan Russo, GW Pharmaceuticals, USA: Cannabis – pharmacologically interesting ingredients beyond THC

16:10 Holger Rönitz, THC Pharm GmbH, Germany: tba

16:30 Tjalling Erkelens, Bedrocan, The Netherlands: Integrating CBD in pharmaceutical grade cannabis production

17:00 End

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CO2 as Chemical feedstock – a challenge for sustainable chemistry 2 – 3 December 2014 2013, Essen (Germany)

CO as Chemical feedstock – www.co2-chemistry.eu

A new paradigm for the industrial chemical production has arisen over the last few years: the CO2 economy. According to this vision, CO2 is no longer seen as a waste product with dangerous environmental effects but increasingly as a feedstock for chemicals, fuels or polymers. This vision has been gaining momentum and is now emerging from the research laboratories as a serious alternative path to securing the constant supply of carbon atoms the industrial chemistry sector will continue to need for their production cycles, even in a world where fossil resources are completely depleted.

For the 3rd year in a row, the conference „CO2 as chemical feedstock – a challenge for sustainable chemistry“ will concentrate on this topic. It will be held on 2 – 3 December 2014 in the „Haus der Technik“ in Essen, Germany and will be the biggest event on Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) in 2014. More than 300 participants from the leading industrial and academic players in CO2 utilization are expected to attend the conference and share their recent success stories, as well as new ideas and products in realization.

The conference is being organized by nova-Institut GmbH. The institute was founded as a private and independent institute in 1994. It is located in the Chemiepark Knapsack in Huerth, which lies at the heart of the chemical industry around Cologne (Germany).

For over 15 years now, the nova-Institute has been globally active in feedstock supply, techno-economic evaluation, market research, dissemination, project management and policy for a sustainable bio-based economy.

More information can be found at www.co2-chemistry.eu

VenueHaus der Technik e.V.Hollestr. 145127 Essen, GermanyTel: +49 (0) 201/18 03-1www.hdt-essen.de

nova-InstituteChemiepark KnapsackIndustriestraße 30050354 Huerth, Germany

Conference Team

Michael [email protected]

Achim RaschkaProgramme, Poster session+49 (0)2233 [email protected]

Dr. Fabrizio SibillaProgramme, Poster session+49 (0)2233 [email protected]

Dominik VogtConference Manager, Organisation, Partners, Media Partners, Exhibition, Sponsoring+49 (0)2233 [email protected]

Jutta MillichPartners & Media Partners+49 (0)561 [email protected]

Ina HellgeContact, Registration,Organisation+49 (0)2233 [email protected]

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