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Genomatica Celebrates Third EPA Award Win with Brontide™ Natural Butylene Glycol

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Alkanediols, Butanediol, Genomatica, Environmental Protection Agency, Republic of Ireland

SAN DIEGO, June 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clean manufacturing and sustainability leader Genomatica today celebrated winning the prestigious 2020 Green Chemistry Challenge Award given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Brontide natural butylene glycol .

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clean manufacturing and sustainability leader Genomatica today celebrated winning the prestigious 2020 Green Chemistry Challenge Award given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Brontide natural butylene glycol .
  • Honoring groundbreaking scientific solutions to real-world environmental problems, the win for Brontide natural butylene glycol marks the third EPA award held by Genomatica and makes them one of only four companies to win the award three times in the programs 25-year history.
  • Recognized for the greener synthetic pathways category, Genomaticas Brontide natural butylene glycol replaces petroleum-derived butylene glycol (BG) in personal care products, slashing greenhouse gas emissions by 51 percent compared to traditional production.
  • Its an incredible accomplishment for Genomatica scientists to bring home a three-peat of the prestigious EPA award, said Genomatica CEO Christophe Schilling.

Genomatica Expands Distribution Network Through Glenn LLC, an Azelis Americas Company

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Instant messaging clients, Genomatica, Butanediol, iChat, Brontide, Butene

SAN DIEGO and WARWICK, R.I., May 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genomatica and Glenn LLC, an Azelis Americas company, today announced Glenn as the exclusive distributor of Genomaticas Brontide natural butylene glycol in the U.S., effective immediately.

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  • SAN DIEGO and WARWICK, R.I., May 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genomatica and Glenn LLC, an Azelis Americas company, today announced Glenn as the exclusive distributor of Genomaticas Brontide natural butylene glycol in the U.S., effective immediately.
  • Glenn brings 16 technical account managers dedicated to the personal care industry, an application lab bolstered by e-Lab and iChat digital capabilities, and the shared experiences of its Azelis colleagues throughout the world including insights from Azelis marketing and distribution of Brontide in Europe.
  • Genomatica and Glenn are both committed to sustainability, with Genomaticas focus on helping manufacturers make products more sustainably, and Azelis recent EcoVadis Gold rating for corporate social responsibility, placing it in the top one percent of distributors worldwide.
  • Genomatica is harnessing synthetic biology to remake the world of everyday products and materials through the power of clean manufacturing.

Genomatica Hits Industry-First Milestone in Nylon Sustainability

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Dielectrics, Materials, Goods economics), Synthetic fibers, Polyamides, Science and technology in the United States, Plastics, Nylon, Genomatica, DuPont, Textile

Genomaticas innovation, alongside partner and major European nylon producer Aquafil, will produce 100% renewably-sourced nylon that delivers equivalent performance to the conventional nylon that touches millions of peoples lives, but with lower environmental impact.

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  • Genomaticas innovation, alongside partner and major European nylon producer Aquafil, will produce 100% renewably-sourced nylon that delivers equivalent performance to the conventional nylon that touches millions of peoples lives, but with lower environmental impact.
  • DuPonts landmark production of nylon eighty years ago introduced a highly versatile staple material to the apparel, textile and engineering product industries, said Christophe Schilling, CEO of Genomatica.
  • Genomatica is harnessing synthetic biology to remake the world of everyday products and materials through the power of clean manufacturing.
  • Genomatica has already commercialized products to make better plastics, spandex and cosmetics, and is working on nylon, household cleaners and more.

Genomatica Targets Natural Cosmetics and Personal Care with Daicel Partnership for Brontide Natural Butylene Glycol

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Alkanediols, Butanediol, Diol, Genomatica

Brontide butylene glycol is a natural, sustainably-produced butylene glycol for use in personal care products for moisture retention, improved texture, antimicrobial properties and as a solubilizer for plant extracts, flavors and fragrances.

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  • Brontide butylene glycol is a natural, sustainably-produced butylene glycol for use in personal care products for moisture retention, improved texture, antimicrobial properties and as a solubilizer for plant extracts, flavors and fragrances.
  • Brontide butylene glycol is made using a direct fermentation process that starts with renewable, plant-derived sugars instead of crude oil.
  • Brontide natural butylene glycol complements our existing butylene glycol products and gives our customers a new way to increase the performance of their natural personal care formulations.
  • Genomatica has commercialized processes for the chemical butanediol (for biodegradable plastics and apparel) and for butylene glycol (cosmetics and personal care); and is working on bio-nylon.

Global and China 1, 4-butanediol (BDO) Industry Report, 2019-2025 Featuring 13 Global and Chinese BDO Manufacturers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, June 10, 2019
Manufacturing, Chemicals, Plastics, Psychoactive drugs, Companies, 1,4-Butanediol, Alkanediols, Prodrugs, Sedatives, BDO, LyondellBasell, Basell Polyolefins, Genomatica

As of the end of 2018, the global BDO capacity reached approximately 4.3 million tons, of which about 53% came from Mainland China.

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  • As of the end of 2018, the global BDO capacity reached approximately 4.3 million tons, of which about 53% came from Mainland China.
  • World-renowned BDO manufacturers consist mainly of Taiwan-based Dairen Chemical Corporation (DCC), Germany-based BASF and U.S.-based LyondellBasell, the three of which hold a combined 38% of global capacity.
  • Global and China 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) Industry Report, 2019-2025 highlights the followings:
    Global BDO industry (supply and demand, competitive landscape, price trend, etc.)
  • 13 global and Chinese BDO manufacturers (operation and BDO business) and the progress of 16 Chinese Enterprises' BDO projects.

Renewable Energy Group Completes Sale of REG Life Sciences' Assets to Genomatica

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Thursday, June 6, 2019
Energy, Alternative energy, Oil, Gas, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Research, Science, Articles, Energy economics, Genomatica, Energy industry, Renewable energy, Renewable resource

Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGI) announced today that it completed the sale of substantially all assets of REG Life Sciences to Genomatica on May 29, 2019.

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  • Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGI) announced today that it completed the sale of substantially all assets of REG Life Sciences to Genomatica on May 29, 2019.
  • REG acquired the Life Sciences business in 2014.
  • Many of the REG Life Sciences team members will join Genomatica at its San Diego Innovation Center.
  • Renewable Energy Group, Inc., (Nasdaq: REGI) is leading the energy industry transition to sustainability by transforming renewable resources into high-quality, cleaner fuels.