Covation Biomaterials launches as independent business after Huafon acquires DuPont Biomaterials

02 Jun 2022 --- Bio-based solutions company Covation Biomaterials launched yesterday as an independent business, following the acquisition of DuPont Biomaterials by the Huafon Group.

Covation Biomaterials says it is creating the environmentally sustainable building blocks for customers to make innovative and high-performance, bio-based products accessible globally. 

“As a supplier of bio-based materials solutions, we are an important gateway into a more circular economy. Sustainable supply chains must begin with sustainable materials, and our science allows our customers to end their over-reliance on petroleum,” says Michael Saltzberg, CEO Covation Biomaterials.

“By collaborating with forward-thinking value chain partners and brands globally, we will continue to push the boundaries of innovation and sustainability to deliver high-performance biomaterials at scale,” says Saltzberg. 

“We are thrilled to be joining the Huafon Group, a highly successful materials company that is uniquely positioned to expand the reach of our current products and help us accelerate the introduction of new offerings and technologies to the market.”

Passion to progress
Covation Biomaterials says it improves product performance and protects the environment and partners to turn passion into progress. Together, Covation Biomaterials and its customers find new ways to use science and engineering to meet the growing global demand for sustainable materials. 

The new company builds on a decades-long legacy and a suite of products currently available, including:

• Sorona, a partially bio-based polymer that answers the global call for sustainably sourced carpets and fabrics, bridging the personal and societal at a defining moment in our ecological stewardship.
• Susterra, a 100% plant-based, high-performance building block that reduces the need for petroleum-based components while enhancing end-product attributes. Its applications range from footwear and outdoor apparel to coatings, inks and functional fluids.
• Zemea, a plant-based and biodegradable material that helps brands reach sustainability goals without compromising quality or performance. Available in multiple formulations, Zemea meets exacting standards in a variety of high-volume markets, from personal care and home care to pharmaceuticals to enhancing flavors and foods.

Covation Biomaterials has a rich product pipeline of exciting bio-based solutions that it will bring to the market.

“We have long admired the work by this team of biomaterials scientists and developers, who are developing industry-leading, sustainable materials available at scale,” says Feifeng You, vice president of the Huafon Group and chairman of the board at Covation.

“The addition of Covation Biomaterials to the Huafon Group will bring bio-based materials to an even larger global customer base and drive the materials sector toward a sustainable future. We are excited for the bright future of this business,” says Feifeng.

Last year, we spoke to DuPont’s Renee Henze, director of global marketing and commercial development for bio-based materials, and Dr. Michael Saltzberg, global business director for biomaterials, about bio-based innovation, waste management strategies, COVID-19 impacts and more. 

By Louis Gore-Langton