Plantics BV was founded in 2014 by Rothenberg and Alberts to commercialise their invention of a new type of biodegradable polymer, which they discovered while researching catalytic biomass conversion. The Plantics polymer is the first thermoset bio-plastic that’s fully biodegradable, compostable and 100% bio-based. Recognized as one of the most promising biomaterials companies, Plantics develops, together with partners, high-quality, circular and CO₂ negative products in a variety of markets. The now announced collaboration with Saint-Gobain will allow both companies to combine their R&D capabilities, manufacturing expertise, and market reach.

Together, Saint-Gobain and Plantics will develop innovative circular construction materials that reduce carbon emissions while ensuring quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness. The demand for such products is rapidly increasing spurred by recent European legislation.

According to Frank te Poel, CEO of Saint-Gobain Gypsum and Insulation Benelux, the collaboration with Plantics will “accelerate our innovation efforts towards more circular, light and sustainable solutions for the construction sector.” Wridzer Bakker, CEO of Plantics, adds: “We are proud and excited to team up with Saint-Gobain, a global leader in the construction industry. We look forward to combining our expertise and resources to bring new technologies to market and enhance our operational capabilities to deliver competitive and sustainable solutions to the building sector.”

See also

• Saint-Gobain Invests in Dutch Plantics B.V. to Develop Sustainable Solutions for the Construction Industry
• Plantics
• NOVA by Saint Gobain
• Saint-Gobain
• Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences