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NatureWorks
曾用名： Cargill Dow LLC
NatureWorks是一家先进材料公司，向包装、聚合物、纤维和化学品市场提供种类广泛的可再生源聚合物和化学品。以可与石油基塑料和纤维竞争的性能和经济性，天然先进的Ingeo™聚合物以其独特的功能特性备受青睐，应用于从咖啡胶囊、电子产品到尿布和湿巾等产品。以化学创造性能，Vercet™丙交酯基方案帮助创新者在C.A.S.E.、碳粉和表面活性剂等产品中实现显著可衡量的性能和成本优势。NatureWorks由泰国最大、东盟主要的一体化石化和炼油公司PTT Global Chemical与嘉吉共同持股。 更多公司信息请访问natureworksllc.com。
简介
供应的生物解决方案 0
尚未被列为已评级方案的供应商。
已核实的产品关联: calcium hydroxide and sulfuric acid → BR01; Nakhon Sawan → PK04; reduced CO2 emissions by 60 percent → PK04;
产品与服务
生产与研发基地 4
- Manufacturing facility, Blair, Nebraska, USA
- Applications Development Facility, Savage, MN, USA
- Offices, Naarden, the Netherlands, Tokyo, Japan, Bangkok, Thailand
- Manufacturing facility (under construction), Thailand
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商业模式 · bioplastics
NatureWorks manufactures and sells Ingeo polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers and lactide-based chemicals derived from renewable resources like corn and sugarcane. It serves a diverse global customer base across industries such as packaging, food service, fibers, and 3D printing. The company earns revenue primarily through the sale of these performance biopolymers, often positioning them as sustainable, functional alternatives to conventional oil-based plastics.
| 2026 NatureWorks reported an annual revenue of $45 million. “NatureWorks employs 199 people (-8.3% YoY, -18 people) and has an annual revenue of $45M, founded in 1997.” | linkedin.com weak (company, news, market research, other) |
| 1997 NatureWorks was founded in 1997 as a joint venture between Cargill and Dow Chemical Company under the name Cargill Dow LLC. “Thus, Cargill-Dow, LLC was founded in 1997 as a 50/50 joint venture with the Dow Chemical Company to commercialize the PLA polymer.” | www.polyestertime.com weak (company, news, market research, other) |
| Ingeo biopolymer 2026 NatureWorks opened a second fully integrated Ingeo biopolymer manufacturing facility in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, with an annual production capacity of approximately 75,000 metric tons. “The facility has an annual production capacity of approximately 75,000 metric tons of Ingeo biopolymer and is designed to produce the full portfolio of Ingeo grades.” | www.businesswire.com weak (company, news, market research, other) |
NatureWorks is jointly owned by Cargill and PTT Global Chemical. “NatureWorks LLC is a private company, jointly owned by Cargill, a privately-held agricultural products corporation and PTT Global Chemical, Thailand’s largest chemical producer.” | www.polyestertime.com weak (company, news, market research, other) |
| Ingeo NatureWorks previously experienced concerns from large customers regarding dependency on a single source of supply from its Blair, Nebraska facility. “NatureWorks indicates that some large customers have expressed concern over Ingeo because they did not want to be dependent on a single source of supply (the one plant in Blair).” | www.polyestertime.com weak (company, news, market research, other) |
| Lactic acid production process 2008 The NatureWorks lactic acid fermentation process replaced a conventional process that required higher pH control and the use of calcium hydroxide and sulfuric acid, which generated significant gypsum waste. “In December 2008, new fermentation technology was introduced, allowing operation of the fermentation at significantly lower pH, and thereby significantly reducing the use of calcium hydroxide and sulfuric acid, in turn …” | natureworksllc.com weak (company, news, market research, other) |
| Ingeo plastic manufacturing process 2009 The proprietary Ingeo manufacturing process introduced in 2009 reduced CO2 emissions by 60 percent and energy consumption by 30 percent compared to previous Ingeo production. “A new, proprietary manufacturing process commissioned late last year lowers CO2 emissions by 60 percent and reduces by 30 percent the energy required to produce Ingeo(TM) plastics compared to previous Ingeo(TM) …” | csrwire.com weak (company, news, market research, other) |
| Bicomponent fiber (PP & Ingeo) 2020 The use of Ingeo in bicomponent fibers for N95 masks increased processing efficiency by up to 30 percent compared to traditional methods. “Bicomponent fiber made with PP & Ingeo increases processing efficiency by up to 30%” | sustainability.pttgcgroup.com weak (company, news, market research, other) |
状态
近期新闻 5
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- 2026-07-28 NatureWorks CEO Erik Ripple to leave Plymouth company - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal bizjournals.comNatureWorks is undergoing a leadership change as CEO Erik Ripple plans to depart after the completion of a new PLA manufacturing facility in Thailand, signaling a potential strategic shift for the Plymouth-based plant-based plastics maker.
- 2026-07-28 NatureWorks Announces Departure of President and CEO Erik Ripple investor.wedbush.comNatureWorks announces that CEO Erik Ripple has resigned effective July 30, with CFO Roger Kempa named interim CEO while a permanent successor is sought. The board credits Ripple’s leadership for expanding global manufacturing and growth, and emphasizes ongoing commitment to …
- 2026-04-29 NatureWorks | NatureWorks Announces Grand Opening of Fully Integrated Ingeo™ Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility in Thailand natureworksllc.comNatureWorks announces the grand opening of a fully integrated Ingeo biopolymer manufacturing facility in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, marking its second PLA production site and expanding global, low-carbon supply of Ingeo biopolymers. The 75,000 metric tons-per-year facility …
- 2026-04-20 Leveling the PLA-ying field: NatureWorks seeks tariffs on polylactic acid imports : The Daily Digest biofuelsdigest.comNatureWorks is lobbying the U.S. Trade Representative to impose tariffs on imported PLA resin and downstream PLA products (from China, India, and Thailand) to counter overcapacity and low prices it attributes to unfair trade practices, in order to protect and rebuild the U.S. PLA …
- 2026-04-17 NatureWorks wants ‘significant’ tariffs on PLA resin, products - Plastics News plasticsnews.comNatureWorks is seeking significant tariffs from the U.S. government on both imported PLA resin and PLA-based products, asserting protection for its position as the sole U.S. producer of PLA resin.
论坛亮相
- 活动
- BIO Innovations North America
- 年份
- 2023–2026年
该公司列于这些活动的议程或参会名单中；这既不代表认可，也不构成排名。 数据来源与方法 →
关系网络：股东、合作伙伴、同类
股权与投资方 1
| 母公司 | Cargill and PTT Global Chemical |
合作与交易 1
| 交易对手 | Jointly owned by PTT Global Chemical (GC) and Cargill …President and CEO Erik Ripple resigned effective July 30, 2026, and CFO Roger Kempa was named interim CEO.… |
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- 最近一轮: Debt financing · 2024-05-15 · US$ 350.0 M
- 累计融资: US$ 500.0 M
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