Total Corbion is a joint venture between Total (FR) and Corbion (NL). It recently changed its name to TotalEnergies Corbion.
TotalEnergies Corbion is the second biggest PLA producer.
PLA is a bio-based and biodegradable polymer made from annually renewable resources, offering a reduced carbon footprint versus many traditional plastics.
The TotalEnergies Corbion PLA brand is called Luminy.
The Luminy® PLA portfolio, which includes both high heat and standard PLA grades, is an innovative material that is used in a wide range of markets from packaging to consumer goods, fibers and automotive.
Total Corbion PLA, headquartered in the Netherlands, will start up a new production plant in Thailand in the second half of 2018. The company is a 50/50 joint venture between Total Energies and Corbion.
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Leading producer of Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) and lactide monomers after NatureWorks. However, both companies intend to build a second plant each (Feb 2022)
TotalEnergies Corbion is headquarters in the Netherlands.
Stéphane Dion was the CEO Total Corbion PLA (2018). Now it’s Thomas Philipon since 2020.
TotalEnergies Corbion News
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- PR Full stereocomplex PLA is now commercially available from Total Corbion PLA 180501
- PR Total Corbion PLA announces successful start-up of pilot plant in Rayong Thailand 180315
- PR Total Corbion PLA at NPE – showcasing biobased PLA innovations 180309
- PR Total Corbion PLA at Chinaplas – PLA bioplastics for demanding applications 180228