The main advantages of this state-of-the-art PLA technology are:

• Highly efficient polymerization process using Sulzer Mixing Reactors (SMRTM) systems
• Fast product transitions between different PLA grades due to short residence time
• Operational flexibility to produce different PLA grades with different molecular weights
• Compact-sized plants
• Straight-forward scalability to bigger plant sizes of up to 100 kt/a
• Precise reaction temperature control thanks to the equipment geometry and inserts allowing an efficient energy dissipation
• Perfect melt mixing thanks to the unique geometry of the reactors
• Low maintenance costs due to installation of mainly static equipment

• Thermoforming: packaging for food industry, glasses, straws
• Fibers and non-wovens: t-shirts, blankets, carpets
• Film: single use gloves, bags, agricultural films
• Injection Molding: computer cases, cutlery, car parts
• Bottles: detergent or beverage
• Rotomolding: car and machine parts
• 3D printing: filament for 3D printers