PRESSEMITTEILUNG

Schwedt/Oder, 10. März 2023

Das CleanTech Start-up BIO-LUTIONS strebt eine übertragende Sanierung in Eigenverwaltung an. Ziel des Verfahrens ist es, strategische Investoren zu finden, die den Weg für die nächste Generation von Naturfaserprodukten ebnen und die nächsten Schritte in der industriellen Produktion ermöglichen.

BIO LUTIONS, ein hoch innovatives CleanTech Start-up aus dem Bereich der faserbasierten Verpackungen und Einwegprodukte, welches die weltweit erste industrielle Dry Moulding Anlage aufgebaut hat, stellt sich neu auf. Das Amtsgericht Neuruppin entsprach einem Antrag der Geschäftsführung und ordnete am 10.03.2023 die vorläufige Eigenverwaltung über das Vermögen der BIO-LUTIONS Deutschland GmbH und BIO-LUTIONS International AG an.

Mit dem gerichtlichen Insolvenzverfahren in Eigenverwaltung strebt BIO-LUTIONS die Veräußerung an einen finanzstarken strategischen Investor an, der das in der Hochlaufphase befindliche Start-up auf die nächste Entwicklungsstufe heben soll. „Wir sehen den M&A-Prozess als Chance, einen neuen Partner zu finden mit dem wir das Potential der Dry Moulding Technologie realisieren können“, sagt Fabian Holtkamp, Geschäftsführer der BIO-LUTIONS Deutschland GmbH.

Der Schritt in die Restrukturierung begründet sich durch einen Liquiditätsengpass. Die bisherigen Investoren waren aufgrund des geänderten Marktumfelds mit den gestiegenen Zinsen nicht mehr in der Lage, trotz großem Zukunftspotenzial des Produkts, Mittel zur Verfügung zu stellen. „Wichtig ist zu betonen, dass unser Geschäftsbetrieb ungehindert weiterläuft“, so BIO-LUTIONS Deutschland-Geschäftsführer Dr. Stefan Lummitsch. „Wir arbeiten in unser Produktionshalle in Schwedt unverändert an Testproduktionsstrecken und Zertifizierungsverfahren und sind zuversichtlich, bald mit Aufträgen eine eigenständige Produktion zu starten.“

Die Chancen, einen strategischen Partner zu finden, sind aussichtsreich: „Das Investoren-Interesse ist groß und wir führen derzeit vielversprechende Gespräche mit unterschiedlichen Interessenten – das stimmt uns optimistisch“, berichtet Holtkamp. Ein weiteres positives Zeichen kommt aus der Politik und von den kreditgebenden Banken vor Ort, die für den Erhalt des Unternehmens am Standort Schwedt alle an einem Strang ziehen. Begleitet wird das Unternehmen bei der Restrukturierung von den Sanierungsexperten der Kanzlei Baker Tilly.

 

BIO-LUTIONS: Pionier in der Produktion nachhaltiger Verpackungs- und Einwegprodukte
BIO-LUTIONS ist ein hoch innovatives CleanTech Start-up aus dem Bereich nachhaltiger, faserbasierter Verpackungslösungen. Das Unternehmen hat sich auf die Entwicklung und Herstellung von biologisch abbaubaren und recyclingfähigen Einwegprodukten auf Basis von natürlichen Fasern spezialisiert. Hergestellt werden diese im innovativen Dry Moulding Verfahren. Durch den Verzicht auf Gas und nur minimalen Wasserbedarf bietet das Verfahren große ökologische und ökonomische Potentiale. Des Weiteren wandelt BIO-LUTIONS landwirtschaftliche Reststoffe rein mechanisch in einzigartige, selbstbindende Naturfasern (fibcro®) um. Dieses patentierte Verfahren macht den Einsatz von Bindemitteln oder chemischen Holzaufschluss überflüssig.

 

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Kontakt BIO-LUTIONS

Fabian Holtkamp, Vorstand
BIO-LUTIONS International AG
E-Mail: [email protected]

Pressekontakt

Norbert Wulf
Manager Marketing & Communications
Tel: +49 211 6901-4738
E-Mail: [email protected]

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PRESS RELEASE

23. March 2022, Hamburg:

BIO-LUTIONS, a German CleanTech Startup pioneering the world of natural fiber manufacturing, is working with Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals to produce sustainable disposable alternatives to single-use plastic.

 

BIO-LUTIONS a Hamburg-based CleanTech company, mechanically converts agricultural residues into unique, self-binding, durable fibcro® natural fibers. This patented method eliminates the need for binding agents or chemical cellulose isolation, as the fiber itself is used. From these fibers,

BIO-LUTIONS creates a variety of sustainable single-use disposable products and packaging. Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, is partnering with BIO-LUTIONS, to develop more sustainable disposable products to replace various single-use plastic products in food packaging applications.

BIO-LUTIONS is using Solenis’ portfolio of barrier coatings for fiber-based products, which includes a range of products that repel water and water vapor, hot and cold liquids and oils and greases. These barrier coatings are available as either water-based polymer emulsions or solid biowaxes and are produced using the highest level of renewable raw material content currently feasible. Most importantly, fiber-based products coated with these barrier coatings typically are repulpable, recyclable, compostable and biodegradable, thereby offering packaging producers a way to improve their sustainability credentials with brand owners, retailers and consumers.

“The demand for sustainable packaging has increased dramatically in recent years as consumers have become more mindful of the effects their buying choices have on the environment,” said Richard Brooks, Global Packaging Director, Food Packaging at Solenis. “Being a technology partner with such a new and innovative company like BIO-LUTIONS will allow a close working relationship where we can exchange ideas that hopefully lead to faster innovation and the creation of more sustainable disposable products for the food and beverage paper packaging market.”

“The extensive experience and know-how of Solenis is a great addition to our technical expertise in agricultural fiber-based product manufacturing. Our joint development of new barrier formulations for these products will create even more sustainable solutions for the market,” said Eduardo Gordillo, Founder and CEO of BIO-LUTIONS International AG. “The goal of our collaboration is to create innovative formulas for optimal symbiosis between the barriers and our fibcro® fibers, to meet the increased demand for sustainable solutions in the food and beverage industry. We are excited to work with the industry leader, Solenis, and to start addressing the complex challenges of the market together.”

 

 

About BIO-LUTIONS

BIO-LUTIONS is a Hamburg-based Clean Tech company that mechanically converts agricultural residues into unique, self-binding, durable fibcro® natural fibers. This patented method eliminates the need for binding agents or chemical cellulose isolation. The unique production process gives previously unused agricultural residues a second life as raw materials. These fibcro® natural fibers can now be used to produce sustainable packaging and disposable tableware, among other things. These sustainable products offer an optimal alternative to common products made of paper and plastic. The concept of decentralized production is a fundamental aspect of the BIO-LUTIONS philosophy because sustainable materials must also be sustainably sourced. The German Clean Tech start-up was founded in 2017 and is currently expanding in Asia and Europe. The first factory was opened in Bangalore, India, and is now being followed by the approximately 1800m2 production facility in Schwedt, Germany.

For more information please visit: www.bio-lutions.com.

 

About Solenis

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including the pulp, packaging paper and board, tissue and towel, oil and gas, petroleum refining, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power, municipal, and pool and spa markets. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids and functional additives, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact and maintain healthy water. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 47 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 6,000 professionals in 120 countries across five continents. Solenis is a 2021 US Best Managed Company.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

 

For more Information please contact:

Celine Brockmann – Corporate Communications and Marketing Manager BIO-LUTIONS

E-Mail: [email protected]

www.bio-lutions.com

 

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09.December 2021, Germany:

 

Bio-based tech companies BIO-LUTIONS International AG and Zelfo Technology GmbH announce a fusion of their interests. Active in agro-fibre engineering and end product manufacturing, both innovative companies have deepened their relationship together via a share exchange.

This move comes after a long courtship of 8 years involving a virtual co-habitation of each other’s businesses and continued cooperation. Both companies have played the long game, starting with a vision beyond the accepted horizon of sustainable practice back in 2014. The mutual goal was clear: to replace disposable plastic products by finding a way to make natural fibres gained from agricultural residuals a usable raw material.

Beginning with a “no limits trial and error” approach back in 2014, the two newcomers to the moulded fibre market took on an industry with little idea of what could or wouldn’t work! Cake tins, microwaves, hot plates, hand mixers etc. were used along the way to get the basis of agricultural fibre composites to mesh together. Today, their technology includes 3 unique patents, covering fibre processing, machine components as well as wet and dry fibre molding.

The share exchange of these two innovative companies strengthens their natural alliance and paves the way for greater market impact. Fibre engineering experts ZELFO Technology and Clean Tech Startup BIO-LUTIONS with their focus on natural fibre product development and manufacturing, will further intensify their cooperation in a strategic move forward. The companies have the advantage of physical proximity – both are based in Schwedt/Oder, Germany – as well as a joint vision to rid the world of problematic single use packaging. Simply put, their collective technologies come together to create a defining circular economy offer.

“This merging of our interests has been on the horizon for some time, it is simply the logical step which will enable both companies to develop their individual and collective offers at a substantially increased rate.” Remarked Richard Hurding, Managing & Technical director of Zelfo and Eduardo Gordillo, CEO & Founder of BIO-LUTIONS International AG

The key benefit they see in joining forces and pooling both their knowledge and resources, is the ability to coordinate and streamline R&D in order to accelerate innovation and the creation of new intellectual property. Furthermore, a clear advantage of the alliance will be the ability to deliver a broader solution to their clients as more stages of raw material and product development can now be jointly addressed.

 

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ABOUT ZELFO TECHNOLOGY:

Zelfo Technology GmbH’s mission is to upgrade and valorize a wide range of cellulosic & ligno-cellulosic materials. The company’s Engineered Fibre solutions are the result of several years of know-how development resulting in a portfolio of patented systems which are powerful tools for companies looking to involve themselves in the circular economy. This is complimented by In-house expertise and a series of international partnerships which substantiate the company’s bio-based materials, design and manufacturing knowledge. Zelfo is headquartered in Brandenburg, Germany.

For more Information please contact:

Grégoire de Vilmorin – Managing Director / Business Development Zelfo Technology

E-Mail: [email protected]

www.zelfo-technology.com

 

ABOUT BIO-LUTIONS:

BIO-LUTIONS is a Hamburg-based Clean Tech company that mechanically converts agricultural residues into unique, self-binding, durable fibcro® natural fibres. This patented method eliminates the need for binding agents or chemical cellulose extraction. The unique production process gives previously unused agricultural residues a second life as raw materials. These fibcro® natural fibres can now be used to produce sustainable packaging and disposable tableware, among other things. These sustainable products offer an optimal alternative to common products made of paper and plastic. The concept of decentralised production is a fundamental aspect of the BIO-LUTIONS philosophy because sustainable materials must also be sustainably sourced. The Clean Tech start-up was founded in 2017 and is currently expanding in Asia and Europe. The first factory was opened 3 years ago in Bangalore, India, and is now being followed by the approximately 1800mÇ production facility in Schwedt, Germany.

For more Information please contact:

Celine Brockmann – Corporate Communications and Marketing Manager BIO-LUTIONS

E-Mail: [email protected]

www.bio-lutions.com

 

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