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Winners to be announced at next week’s Bioplastics 2007 conference.
27 November 2007 – The final shortlist of contenders for the second Bioplastics Awards has been published. The winners will be announced at the Bioplastics conference taking place on 5-6 December in Cologne, Germany. Organised by European Plastics News, the Bioplastics Awards will reveal the winners at the ninth Bioplastics conference – the longest standing event for those interested in commercialisation of bio-sourced plastics. Seven categories are being contested, with the following companies and applications in the running.
Best Innovation in Bioplastics
Braskem – HDPE derived from sugar cane ethanol
Dow Polyurethanes – Renuva range of bio-derived PU polyols
Merquinsa Mercados Quimicos – Development of the Pearlthane ECO TPUs
Teijin – Production of BioFront high temperature PLA fibres
Best Bioplastics Processor
Alcan Packaging – bioplastic laminate films
Amcor Flexibles – bioplastics packaging film production
Leoplast – bioplastics cosmetics packaging
Treofan – Biophan PLA films
Best Bioplastics Application – Packaging
Alcan Packaging – laminate packaging for Jordans muesli
Amcor Flexibles – packaing for Sainsbury’s So Organic range
Coopbox Europe – Naturalbox PLA foamed meat tray system
Wiedmer – compostable PCO28 beverage closures
Best Bioplastics Application – Non-Packaging
Arkema – Wave Creation training shoe by Mizuno
Elastogran – Elastocoast coastal erosion defence system
NEC Corporation – kenaf fibre reinforced PLA for NTT DoCoMo
Teijin – BioFront heat resistant PLA fibres for Mazda
WIP – biodegradable hypoallergenic sanitary pads
Best Bioplastics Marketing Initiative
Alcan Packaging
Excellent Packaging & Supply
Novamont
Best Bioplastics Retailer
Delhaize, Belgium
Sainsbury’s Supermarkets, UK
Wal-Mart, US
EPN editor and conference manager, Chris Smith, said: “The 2007 Bioplastics Awards come at an interesting time for the bioplastics industry as we are seeing new and important developments, not only in compostable bioplastics but also in bio-sourced versions of traditional polymers, such as PE, PA, PU and TPEs.” A limited number of places are still available at the Bioplastics 2007 conference and awards. For more information or to book go to http://www.bpevent.com/ Bookmark this page!      |
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