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Exciting Innovations from Covation Biomaterials at K-Show 2025

Covation Biomaterials LLC, also known as CovationBio®, showcased significant advancements in its flagship product, CovationBio® bioPTMEG, at the K-Show 2025 held in Düsseldorf, Germany. This global trade fair is renowned for its emphasis on plastics and rubber, making it the perfect venue for unveiling groundbreaking developments in biobased materials.

CovationBio® bioPTMEG was first introduced at the ChinaPlas event in April 2025 and is recognized as an advanced, sustainable polytetramethylenetherglycol (PTMEG). This innovative material is designed to outperform fossil fuel-derived equivalents, demonstrating remarkable performance while significantly reducing production emissions.

"Through our consistent collaboration with customers, we have reached substantial milestones aimed at making bioPTMEG commercially available," stated Feifeng You, the President of CovationBio. He emphasized that CovationBio® bioPTMEG represents a pivotal shift in the landscape of biobased materials, providing cutting-edge technology along with superior performance with minimal environmental impact.

One of the standout features of CovationBio® bioPTMEG is its potential to substitute fossil PTMEG, assisting customers in lessening their dependence on non-renewable materials. This transition does not compromise the durability and resilience expected from high-performance applications, including spandex, polyurethanes, and thermoplastic elastomers. The sustainability benefits are profound:

• - Notable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.
• - This product is 100% biobased, sourced from annually renewable resources.
• - It incorporates raw materials like corn stover, which does not compete with primary food sources.
• - Lower dependency on non-renewable fossil fuels, facilitating a more sustainable future.
• - Drop-in performance that allows downstream customers to shift to biobased raw materials without significant process changes.

In line with the announcements made at ChinaPlas 2025, a dedicated production facility for CovationBio® bioPTMEG is set to be established in Qidong, Jiangsu Province, with completion anticipated by the end of 2025. Commercial production is scheduled to commence in the first half of 2026.

Reflecting the K-Show 2025 theme, “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible,” the Covation Biomaterials team is eager to demonstrate how CovationBio® bioPTMEG can be integrated into various downstream high-performance materials such as TPU, PU, COPE, COPA, and spandex. This collaboration aims to enhance sustainability strategies across multiple applications in the value chain.

Visitors can explore these innovations at Covation Biomaterials' booth in Hall 5, Stand C07-1. Furthermore, Dr. Mosha Zhao, Global Marketing Director of the C4 platform, and Dr. Dan Slanac, Global Technology Director at CovationBio, will present the journey of transforming non-food-grade biobased raw materials into renewable resources at the Bioplastics Business Breakfast Days Conference on October 10, 2025. Their session, titled “Redefine What's Possible to Reduce Carbon Footprint,” promises to provide invaluable insights into future possibilities.

For additional information or inquiries, attendees are encouraged to reach out via email at [email protected].

About Covation Biomaterials

Covation Biomaterials LLC was founded in 2022 in Newark, Delaware, focusing on the biobased material industry with advanced technologies. The company builds on the legacy of groundbreaking scientific innovations from DuPont, offering powerful, sustainable solutions across various sectors, including apparel, carpeting, cosmetics, food, and packaging. The product lines, including Sorona®, Susterra®, and Zemea®, aim to provide building blocks for customers to create accessible biobased offerings. For further exploration of Covation Biomaterials, visit CovationBio.com or follow them on WeChat, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.