Fibenol

Great things come from #Estonia! We've shared insights about our collaboration with ÄIO, where they are developing alternative fats and oils from Fibenol #wood sugars. The news is spreading fast, and this summer, the #RAZOR Science Show (CGTN Europe) visited both of us to see how we combine solutions powered by innovative technologies & processes to bring new products that are more sustainable and can create new value chains to the market. 🥃 From the #Fibenol side, Raul Rinken, our bioprocess project manager provides insights into how wood sugars, which are highly fermentable and non-food-competing, are produced from woody biomass. Take a look at how the magic is made! 🌟

🎉 Fibenol's first industrial-sized plant planning has taken the next step with selecting a site location in Valmiera City Industrial Park. "Based on initial assessments, it meets all our key requirements: sufficient space, the potential to establish utilities to support an industrial-scale project, and solid logistical connections, including a railway link. The site's designation for industrial development is a significant advantage, and the emerging industrial park presents opportunities for synergies with other companies. Moreover, Valmiera is an evolving city that offers a good living environment,” says Merili Palu, Site Selection Manager at Fibenol. 🌟 Thank you to all the partners in Valmiera City and Invest in Latvia for the great collaboration so far. While there is still much work ahead, the #partnership has been incredibly positive. #fiberbeyondoil

🌿 We're thrilled to announce a new innovative achievement in the field of #biocomposite masterbatches: the first-ever #LIGNOVA lignin (70%) & #PBAT (30%) masterbatch, now available on an #industrial scale! 🗝 What sets this #innovation apart is the seamless blend of up to 70% LIGNOVA and 30% PBAT marking a significant milestone in the biocomposites industry. The PBAT from BASF Performance Materials is one key ingredient here. It's a sustainable polymer that works perfectly with LIGNOVA lignin, thanks to the expertise of the team at Sustainable Development Group (SDG). "It has been an exciting journey to collaborate with Fibenol on developing this innovative #compound. Our cooperation has been incredibly smooth, and we're very pleased with how everything has progressed. We're proud to have played a key role in the compounding trials and to continue our partnership as the production partner for the commercial launch. We look forward to seeing this product succeed in the market," Jens Vancoppenolle, Sales Manager at SDG. Why LIGNOVA? 🍃 LIGNOVA lignin has an #EPD-verified carbon #footprint of -1968 kg CO2 eq (with biogenic carbon). 🍃 LIGNOVA lignin is TÜV AUSTRIA Group certified: OK compostable HOME, INDUSTRIAL, and SOIL biodegradable. 🍃Natural scent -  LIGNOVA has no sulfur smell and authentic brown colure. 🔎 Market Fit? This solution offers a sustainable alternative for injection molding or extrusion-based sectors to produce different (bio)plastic parts. For example, #biowaste collection bags, agricultural films, or long-lasting products in the automotive industry and various consumer goods. But this solution is an opportunity for the entire biocomposites industry. #woodybiomass #lignin #biocomposites #biodegradable #masterbatch #plasticindustry #biobased #fiberbeyondoil

🛣 Yesterday, the first #motorway in #Estonia was paved with an asphalt mix in which bitumen was partially replaced with #lignin. This project is a great example of collaboration between the Transpordiamet - Estonian Transport Administration, the road construction company Tariston AS, and Fibenol, showcasing the use of lignin in higher-traffic roads as a sustainable solution for the sector. 🌿 * the story is in #estonian /// 🛣 Eile kaeti esimene sõidutee Eestis asfaltseguga, milles asendati osaliselt bituumen ligniiniga. See projekt on positiivne näide Transpordiamet - Estonian Transport Administration, teedeehitusettevõtte Tariston AS-i ja Fibenoli koostööst, katsetades ligniiniga asfaltsegu kasutamist kõrgema liikluskoormusega teedel.

Estonian University of Life Sciences is leading in showcasing the #Greenasphalt solution on university premises, fostering #collaboration between science, entrepreneurship, and innovation. 🌿 Fibenol lignin #LIGNOVA can be used as a bitumen replacement in asphalt mixes for parking lots, sidewalks, and motorways, reducing the infrastructure footprint while maintaining necessary quality. #LIGNOVA is a unique type of lignin that functions as a binder and filler, with no sulfur smell and is covered by an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). Positioning it as a bio-based and transparent alternative allows the road construction sector to move beyond fossil-based materials.

We have sent our CDO Peep Pitk on a short vacation until mid-August. In the meantime, our #team is ready to share insights about the solutions Fibenol offers to create new value chains, helping you achieve your #netzero targets with our #biorefinery raw materials. 👉 Let us know what challenges you have for the autumn, and let's solve them together. Yes?

In #Estonia, Capital Mill initiated the first #private residential area development project featuring Green Asphalt powered by Fibenol lignin #LIGNOVA. 🏘 For #Fibenol, this marks a collaborative initiative that drives changes towards more transparent value chains and sustainable solutions, motivated by a desire to improve rather than by regulatory demands. 🤝 Thank you, Capital Mill, for being a role model and delivering sustainable real-life #solutions. 👏 #fiberbeyondoil #residentialarea #residentialdevelopment #biomaterials #scope3 #greenasphalt #circulareconomy #bioeconomy #co2

Rasmus Toome, Fibenol Sales Manager, will attend the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) Innovation & Learning Festival in Kenilworth, England, United Kingdom, on July 3rd-4th. Find us at #booth 17! This event is a fantastic opportunity for us to #showcase and for others to learn about our innovative, #LIGNOVA-based solutions tailored for the #highways and #transport technology sector. 🌍 Visit our booth to discover the unique benefits of our high-purity, low-carbon footprint #lignin. Here are a few key points about LIGNOVA: 🌱 No sulfur smell 🛠️ Functions as both a binder and filler in asphalt mixes ✅ Comes with a third-party verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Join us at booth 17 to explore the possibilities and learn how LIGNOVA can transform the market. #InnovationLearningFestival

💡 Yesterday, on the 27th of June, our Site Selection Manager, Merili Palu, joined the Latvian & Latvijas Investīciju un attīstības aģentūra - LIAA #biorefinery delegation for a visit to the European Commission in Brussels. This visit followed the signing of the Biorefinery Memorandum on June 18th in Riga, which brought together 22 organizations committed to advancing the biorefinery industry. The delegation met with Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice President of the European Commission, and his team to discuss advancing #biorefinery projects and future opportunities for the biorefinery #ecosystem. A key topic was the biorefinery memorandum initiative, which aims to leverage the development of a knowledge-intensive #bioeconomy. This initiative aligns perfectly with Latvia's efforts to develop the bioeconomy sector and supports #Fibenol's future developments throughout the Baltics. #EU support is crucial to bringing innovation to market and upscaling it. We extend our deepest gratitude to the European Commission for their warm welcome and to the Latvian delegation for including us in these vital discussions. Special thanks to Latvian diplomats Martins Kreitus, Edgars Ozolins Ozols, and Alexander Blūms for their cooperation. We hope #Fibenol, with many partners included, is paving the way for a sustainable and innovative future in the #biorefinery industry in the #Baltics and #EU! 🚀💡 Thank you to the whole delegation, for taking us on board:   Klāvs Ielejs and Velga Stemere, Latvijas Investīciju un attīstības aģentūra - LIAA Egita Aizsilniece-Ibema, Head of Latvian Innovation and Technology Office in Brussels  Maris Bumanis, Latvijas Finieris AS Maurizio Decio and Ivars Orlovs, Aloja Starkelsen  Edgars Ruža Ruža and Gatis Liepiņš, ASNS Ingredient  Liene Briede, Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University) #bioeconomy #innovation #sustainability #baltics

Insights from the #eecongress2024🚧 Last week our team, Rasmus Toome & Peep Pitk, participated in the #eecongress2024 and received valuable feedback and insights from the #asphalt sector. Here's a summary of the key takeaways: 👉 Market insights: The European asphalt sector has accounted for its CO2 emissions, and a plan is in place through EAPA to meet CO2 reduction targets by 2030 and 2050. Bio-based binders are part of this plan, but a more innovation-supportive approach is needed from national road authorities. 👉What do we offer? Fibenol lignin vs kraft lignin? As Kraft lignin has been known in the market for some time, our difference lies in our pre-treatment process, Sunburst, which enables us to produce high-purity lignin with a lower CO2 footprint (-1968 kg CO2 eq/ton; EPD-verified), no sulfur smell, and functionality as both a binder and filler in asphalt mixes. 👉How do we move forward from here? Current bitumen and fossil additive-based rules are hindering innovative solutions. A separate playing field is necessary to innovate, learn, and adapt together to pave greener ways. Seeing the road construction sector looking for bio-based raw material solutions was great. However, these innovations still need leaders to pave the way. Thank you Eurasphalt & Eurobitume Connect for the event! 👉 Just a motivational visual from the latest project in #LATVIA, where a test section of the A2 motorway was placed just a few weeks ago powered by Fibenol raw material #lignin. The project was led and financed by Vianova LTD, supported by the local Latvian State Roads organization (VSIA Latvijas Valsts ceļi), which aims to develop bio-asphalt using lignin to replace traditional bitumen. #fiberbeyondoil #roadconstruction #asphalt #bitumen #lignin #biomaterial #AsphaltPavement #AsphaltIndustry 📷Latvian State Roads, PLLC