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Industry driven Shared Research Center Biorizon focuses on technology development for the production of functionalized biobased aromatics for performance materials, chemicals & coatings. Supported by a roadmap & inspired by our community.
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03-10-2018
Please meet Biorizon’s new sr. business developer: Roger Blokland
In addition to the Biorizon team Roger Blokland started October 1st as a sr. business developer. Roger: "Foremost I am very motivated by helping to realize a sustainable chemical Industry and the ability to make a positive contribution to a fully renewable and sustainable society through the impact of my work. I really enjoy working in this complicated, cutting edge scientific landscape and at the same time manage the overall Biorizon business goals and creating a win-win for all our stakeholders."
Read more29-08-2018
5th Biorizon Annual Event on Bio-aromatics: Event registration is now open
Come and celebrate Biorizon's 5th Anniversary and get informed on the latest progress in the field of biobased aromatics! On November 14 and 15 2018 Shared Research Center Biorizon will host its 5th Biorizon Annual Event on Bio-aromatics in the beautiful city of 's Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands.
Read more18-07-2018
LignoValue Pilot launched: Flanders first and only pilot line of bio-aromatics from lignin/wood
Recently, Biorizon co-initiator VITO and partners have launched the EFRO LignoValue Pilot project. By Q1 2021, this € 4.3 million project must result in a functioning pilot line in Flanders for the production of bio-aromatics from lignin/wood.
Read more17-07-2018
Vacancy: Director Shared Research Center Biorizon
For its Shared Research Center, based in Bergen op Zoom, Biorizon is looking for a Director to coordinate the realization of the Biorizon ambitions in the field of biobased aromatics.
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14-11-2018 - 15-11-2018 /
Den Bosch, The Netherlands
5th Biorizon Annual Event on Bio-aromatics
Come and celebrate Biorizon's 5th Anniversary and get informed on the latest progress in the field of biobased aromatics! On November 14 and 15 2018 Shared Research Center Biorizon will host its 5th Biorizon Annual Event on Bio-aromatics in the beautiful city of 's Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands. Large industry players, SME's and RTO's from all over Europe will be present to discuss the latest progress in the field of bio-aromatics and to elaborate on the opportunities to accelerate biobased business together. Impressive program We have an impressive program this year, with presentations from small companies to large brand manufacturers showcasing the latest innovation in renewable aromatics. A panel of experts will discuss the impact of bio-aromatics on the global chemical industry - a conversation you won't want to miss! Open to all companies that represent the bio-aromatics value chain Contrary to the last four editions, we decided to celebrate our 5th anniversary with an event that is open to all companies that represent the bio-aromatics value chain (agro/feedstock, producer, consumer, brand owner). If you represent such a company, you are cordially invited to participate. Other stakeholders (technology/service/knowledge, government, other) can also apply for a seat at this exclusive event. To ensure a good balance between participants and thus facilitate effective networking during the matchmaking sessions we will manually evaluate each application. Biorizon would like to thank Covestro, Biopen & Vanguard for sponsoring this event. More info & registration: https://biorizon-annual-event.b2match.io/ We hope to see you in Den Bosch!
Read more07-11-2018 - 08-11-2018 /
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
17th World Aromatics and Derivatives Conference
November 7 2018 15:30 - 16:10 Biorizon's Monique Wekking will be giving a presentation entitled "Production of bio-aromatics ready for scale-up" at the 17th World Aromatics and Derivatives Conference in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Read more05-12-2018 /
Mol, Flanders
Biobased Materials for Coatings & Inks
On December 5th, Biorizon co-initiator VITO hosts an event entitled 'Biobased Materials for Coatings & Inks'. Program 10:00 registration 10:30 presentations: Jacco van Haveren, Wageningen University and Research - Biobased building blocks and resins for coatings Tijs Nabuurs & Maud Kastelijn (DSM) Monique Wekking, Senior Business Development Manager TNO/Biorizon (sugar based bioaromatics) - Biorizon scaling up functionalized biobased aromatics for increased performance Richard Vendamme, Senior Biopolymer expert, VITO/Biorizon (lignin based bioaromatics) 13:00 lunch 14: 00 lab visits at VITO 15 :30 end Registration Please register here.
Read more01-04-2019 - 03-04-2019 /
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
World Bio Markets 2019
Biorizon will be present at World Bio Markets 2019.
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