NatureWorks
NatureWorks (США) производит полимеры и химикаты из возобновляемого сырья для упаковки, полимеров, волокон и химии. Полимеры Ingeo™ конкурируют с пластиками и волокнами из нефти по свойствам и цене; применяются в кофейных капсулах, электронике, подгузниках, салфетках и др. Продукты Vercet™ на основе лактида дают выигрыш в свойствах и цене в покрытиях, клеях, герметиках и эластомерах (C.A.S.E.), …
Профиль
- Отрасль
- Биопереработка, Косметика, Энергетика, Промышленная химия, Упаковка и пластики, Отходы и циркулярная экономика
- Темы
- PLA (полимолочная кислота), Органические кислоты и биохимикаты
- Роль
- Производитель — “…ureWorks operates two major manufacturing sites: a facility in Blair, Nebraska, with a capacity of 150,000 met…”
- Материнская компания / группа
- Cargill and PTT Global Chemical
- Почему это биоэкономика
- NatureWorks производит полимолочную кислоту (ПЛА) ферментацией растительных сахаров.
Биорешения, которые поставляет 0
Пока не указана поставщиком в решениях с доказательствами.
Проверенные совпадения продуктов: calcium hydroxide and sulfuric acid → BR01; Nakhon Sawan → PK04; reduced CO2 emissions by 60 percent → PK04;
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Бизнес-модель · bioplastics
NatureWorks manufactures and sells Ingeo polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers and lactide-based chemicals derived from renewable resources like corn and sugarcane. It serves a diverse global customer base across industries such as packaging, food service, fibers, and 3D printing. The company earns revenue primarily through the sale of these performance biopolymers, often positioning them as sustainable, functional alternatives to conventional oil-based plastics.
| 2026 NatureWorks reported an annual revenue of $45 million. “NatureWorks employs 199 people (-8.3% YoY, -18 people) and has an annual revenue of $45M, founded in 1997.” | linkedin.com weak (company, news, market research, other) |
| 1997 NatureWorks was founded in 1997 as a joint venture between Cargill and Dow Chemical Company under the name Cargill Dow LLC. “Thus, Cargill-Dow, LLC was founded in 1997 as a 50/50 joint venture with the Dow Chemical Company to commercialize the PLA polymer.” | www.polyestertime.com weak (company, news, market research, other) |
| Ingeo biopolymer 2026 NatureWorks opened a second fully integrated Ingeo biopolymer manufacturing facility in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, with an annual production capacity of approximately 75,000 metric tons. “The facility has an annual production capacity of approximately 75,000 metric tons of Ingeo biopolymer and is designed to produce the full portfolio of Ingeo grades.” | www.businesswire.com weak (company, news, market research, other) |
NatureWorks is jointly owned by Cargill and PTT Global Chemical. “NatureWorks LLC is a private company, jointly owned by Cargill, a privately-held agricultural products corporation and PTT Global Chemical, Thailand’s largest chemical producer.” | www.polyestertime.com weak (company, news, market research, other) |
| Ingeo NatureWorks previously experienced concerns from large customers regarding dependency on a single source of supply from its Blair, Nebraska facility. “NatureWorks indicates that some large customers have expressed concern over Ingeo because they did not want to be dependent on a single source of supply (the one plant in Blair).” | www.polyestertime.com weak (company, news, market research, other) |
| Lactic acid production process 2008 The NatureWorks lactic acid fermentation process replaced a conventional process that required higher pH control and the use of calcium hydroxide and sulfuric acid, which generated significant gypsum waste. “In December 2008, new fermentation technology was introduced, allowing operation of the fermentation at significantly lower pH, and thereby significantly reducing the use of calcium hydroxide and sulfuric acid, in turn …” | natureworksllc.com weak (company, news, market research, other) |
| Ingeo plastic manufacturing process 2009 The proprietary Ingeo manufacturing process introduced in 2009 reduced CO2 emissions by 60 percent and energy consumption by 30 percent compared to previous Ingeo production. “A new, proprietary manufacturing process commissioned late last year lowers CO2 emissions by 60 percent and reduces by 30 percent the energy required to produce Ingeo(TM) plastics compared to previous Ingeo(TM) …” | csrwire.com weak (company, news, market research, other) |
| Bicomponent fiber (PP & Ingeo) 2020 The use of Ingeo in bicomponent fibers for N95 masks increased processing efficiency by up to 30 percent compared to traditional methods. “Bicomponent fiber made with PP & Ingeo increases processing efficiency by up to 30%” | sustainability.pttgcgroup.com weak (company, news, market research, other) |
Новости и статус 6
- 2026-07 Последний статус: С 30 июля 2026 г. президент и генеральный директор Эрик Риппл ушёл в отставку; временным гендиректором назначен финансовый директор Роджер Кемпа. ↗ ↗ ↗
- 2026-07-28 NatureWorks CEO Erik Ripple to leave Plymouth company - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business JournalNatureWorks is undergoing a leadership change as CEO Erik Ripple plans to depart after the completion of a new PLA manufacturing facility in Thailand, signaling a potential strategic shift for the Plymouth-based plant-based plastics maker.
- 2026-04-17 NatureWorks wants ‘significant’ tariffs on PLA resin, products - Plastics NewsNatureWorks is seeking significant tariffs from the U.S. government on both imported PLA resin and PLA-based products, asserting protection for its position as the sole U.S. producer of PLA resin.
- 2026-04-17 NatureWorks urges tariffs on PLA importsNatureWorks is advocating for US tariffs on imported PLA resin and downstream products to counteract state-supported overcapacity and unfair trade practices by China, India, and Thailand. It argues that targeted tariffs are needed to protect and rebuild …
- 2026-07-28 NatureWorks Announces Departure of President and CEO Erik RippleNatureWorks announces that CEO Erik Ripple has resigned effective July 30, with CFO Roger Kempa named interim CEO while a permanent successor is sought. The board credits Ripple’s leadership for expanding global manufacturing and growth, and emphasizes ongoing …
- 2026-04-20 Leveling the PLA-ying field: NatureWorks seeks tariffs on polylactic acid imports : The Daily DigestNatureWorks is lobbying the U.S. Trade Representative to impose tariffs on imported PLA resin and downstream PLA products (from China, India, and Thailand) to counter overcapacity and low prices it attributes to unfair trade practices, in order to protect and …
- 2026-04-29 NatureWorks | NatureWorks Announces Grand Opening of Fully Integrated Ingeo™ Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility in ThailandNatureWorks announces the grand opening of a fully integrated Ingeo biopolymer manufacturing facility in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, marking its second PLA production site and expanding global, low-carbon supply of Ingeo biopolymers. The 75,000 metric …
Связи: владельцы, партнёры, аналоги
Владельцы и инвесторы 1
| материнская | Cargill and PTT Global Chemical |
Партнёры и сделки 1
| сторона сделки | Jointly owned by PTT Global Chemical (GC) and Cargill …President and CEO Erik Ripple resigned effective July 30, 2026, and CFO Roger Kempa was named interim CEO.… |
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