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AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, December 2, 2024 — Saint-Gobain Benelux has announced via the Group’s venture arm Nova by Saint-Gobain, a minority equity investment in the privately-owned Dutch company Plantics B.V. The collaboration 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…

At Orgatec, the premier trade fair for workplace and office furnishings held in Cologne last October, Plantics showcased how natural materials combined with their bio-resin create the perfect foundation for sustainable furniture. Their partner, Vepa, unveiled two exciting product lines that highlight the potential for eco-friendly and circular furniture. One of Vepa’s innovations is an…

Plantics’ plant-based bio-resin is emerging as an innovative solution for wood panel manufacturers seeking to enhance the sustainability and circularity of their production processes. This was particularly evident last October at the European Wood-based Materials Symposium in Hamburg, where many manufacturers expressed interest in the potential of Plantics’ offerings. At this key industry event, the…