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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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In co-creation with global leaders and SME companies in the fields of feedstock, conversion, equipment and end-products Biorizon creates renewable aromatics that outperform their fossil counterparts. In sustainability as well as functionality.

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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."

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.

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.

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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05-12-2018 /
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.

World Bio Markets 2019

Biorizon will be present at World Bio Markets 2019.

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