Emirates Biotech launches operations

Published on July 2024

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22 July 2024 – Global Biopolymers Industries has established a new venture to transform the PLA bioplastics industry. The company, Emirates Biotech, will spearhead the production and marketing of PLA biopolymers across the Middle East, Africa, and India, offering a sustainable and circular solution to replace traditional fossil fuel-based plastics.

Emirates Biotech, formerly known as Gulf Biopolymers Industries, will have its headquarters in Dubai and is planning to build a PLA production facility in the United Arab Emirates.

“PLA biopolymers are one of the key innovations to lower society’s carbon footprint and combat global plastic pollution,” says Theodorus Everwijn “By investing in Emirates Biotech we will be able to accelerate this transition and reinforce the position of the UAE as a leading country towards a more sustainable society.”

Marc Verbruggen has been appointed CEO of Emirates Biotech. He has over 10 years’ experience in the PLA bioplastics industry, with expertise in turning start-ups into global providers of bio-based polymer solutions. He says, “The transition to bioplastics is not just a choice. If one wants to reduce the plastic impact on landfills and oceans, it’s a necessity.”

Emirates Biotech will start commercial operations in early 2025 and intends to start construction of its first PLA production plant in the UAE before 2026.

Picture 3: Emirates Biotech company logo

Media Contacts:

François de Bie, fdebie@emiratesbiotech.com, Tel: +971 56 130 7385
Bryan De Vega, bvega@emiratesbiotech.com, Tel: +971 56 103 5679

About Emirates Biotech:

Emirates Biotech creates high-quality and sustainable substitutes for traditional plastics. Based in UAE, we are the leading company in the Middle East marketing and manufacturing high-quality PLA biopolymers. Our PLA biopolymers are renewable, recyclable, biodegradable and directly relevant to the goals of a circular economy. Emirates Biotech is strategically positioned to capitalize on the rapidly growing markets for sustainable products. We supply PLA biopolymers, and we provide expertise in application development, recycling and sustainable end of life solutions. Together, we are helping to accelerate the transition to a circular, biobased society, making our planet a better place for future generations.

About PLA biopolymers:

PLA (PolyLactic Acid) biopolymers are derived from plants that absorb CO2 from our atmosphere, making them a sustainable and biobased alternative to traditional plastics. PLA biopolymers are used in a wide range of applications, such as consumer goods, appliances, packaging, food service ware, and 3D printing. They can be recycled like any other polymer or broken down naturally, helping to cut down on plastic pollution. Material innovation is driving the adoption of PLA in an expanding array of applications, meeting increasingly rigorous requirements. By replacing conventional plastics with PLA biopolymers, we can significantly lower our environmental impact and foster a greener economy.