Romania’s Chimcomplex works with UK research firm to produce CO2-based polyols
<p>Chimcomplex (BVB: CRC), Romania’s largest chemical group, and UK-based deep tech company Econic Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the potential production of CO2-based polyols. This collaboration aims to enhance sustainability and improve material performance across various industries while introducing Econic’s sustainable polyol technology to the European market.</p>

<p>Econic Technologies has developed a proprietary catalyst and process that allows manufacturers to replace up to 30% of fossil-based materials in polyols with captured CO2.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This technology is available for licensing, enabling the production of high-performance polyols used in applications such as foams, laminates, coatings, and elastomers. These materials have diverse uses in sectors including furniture, mattresses, automotive, construction, footwear, apparel, and other industrial applications.</p>

<p>This initiative contributes to reducing the carbon footprint of European industries by offering polyols made with captured CO2 instead of fossil fuels, significantly cutting CO2 emissions.</p>

<p>Chimcomplex, a strategic company for the Romanian economy, is the largest chemical manufacturer in Eastern Europe. The company specialises in polyols, chloro alkali, amines, and oxo-alcohols, operating two industrial platforms in Onești and Râmnicu Vâlcea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With a history spanning 70 years, Chimcomplex continues to develop high-quality products and processes for a more sustainable future.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2023, the company reported a turnover of approximately EUR 283 million and is headquartered in Bucharest, Romania.</p>

<p><em>iulian@romania-insider.com</em></p>

<p><em>(Photo source: the company)</em></p>