Biobased Maine Board of Directors members Tony Jabar (Cerealus), Jamie Chittum (Grow-Tech), and Michael Bilodeau (University of Maine) spoke recently on a panel at the May E2Tech Forum, “The Future of the Forest Industry & Biobased Maine.” The event began with a panel of forestry experts and concluded with Biobased Maine presenting to the audience its…
Read MoreRayonier Advanced Materials recently announced a joint venture with Borregaard ASA to manufacture natural lignin-based products at its Florida facility. Lignin, a natural component of wood, is typically used for its energy properties (i.e., it’s burned as fuel). This joint venture would instead convert lignin into higher-value products that are more environmentally-friendly than products typically made from…
Read MoreE2Tech Forum: The Future of the Forestry Industry & Biobased Maine Tuesday May 19 Holiday Inn By The Bay, Casco Bay Hall, 88 Spring Street, Portland 7:15 am to 11:30 am Please join us for this special two panel event! This event will focus on two topics: The Future of the Forestry Industry and Biobased Maine…
Read MoreGlobally, the market for biobased chemicals is growing in leaps and bounds. According to a recent report published by the National Research Council, the U.S. is on track to experience an upsurge in biobased chemicals even larger than anticipated. According to the Council’s report, “Industrialization of Biology: A Roadmap to Accelerate the Advanced Manufacturing of…
Read MoreCascades, a multinational paper making company, just announced that it’s investing $26M in an innovative, biorefinery technology at its Norampac-Cabano facility – the extraction of hemicellulose from wood chips. Hemicellulose, a natural polymer found in plant cell walls, is also called “cellulosic sugar.” It can be sold as a commodity or converted to advanced biofuels (ethanol) or…
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