April 20 - Futerro, a 50/50 joint venture established in September 2007 by Galactic and Total Petrochemicals, has announced the inauguration of its bioplastics production unit in Escanaffles, Belgium.
Supported by the Walloon Region through the Marshall Plan, the purpose of this unit is to develop state-of-the-art technology for the production of PolyLactic Acid (PLA) bioplastics from renewable vegetable sources developed by the two partners.
By bringing this plant on stream, Futerro has become the first producer of this type of bioplastics in Europe, claimed the company.
This project is perfectly aligned to the Total Group s research and investment policy for renewable resources, said Fran ois Corn lis, vice-chairman of the executive committee and president of chemicals, Total.
Futerro will allow us to diversify to an even greater degree with regard to the raw materials used in the production of our plastics. This technology could then be used in international projects.
Supported by the Walloon Region through the Marshall Plan, the purpose of this unit is to develop state-of-the-art technology for the production of PolyLactic Acid (PLA) bioplastics from renewable vegetable sources developed by the two partners.
By bringing this plant on stream, Futerro has become the first producer of this type of bioplastics in Europe, claimed the company.
This project is perfectly aligned to the Total Group s research and investment policy for renewable resources, said Fran ois Corn lis, vice-chairman of the executive committee and president of chemicals, Total.
Futerro will allow us to diversify to an even greater degree with regard to the raw materials used in the production of our plastics. This technology could then be used in international projects.
