Dubai-headquartered Emirates Biotech has launched the Embio range of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers for fibres and nonwovens, rigid and flexible packaging, coated paper board and 3D printing made in the UAE.

The company is now pre-marketing across the Middle East, offering customers the opportunity to source locally stocked PLA for faster delivery times and smaller minimum order volumes. This approach is designed to make it easier for regional converters, brand owners and packaging manufacturers to start application development and facilitate the transition to plant based materials.

“Our launch of Embio products marks a major milestone in our journey to make renewable and compostable plastics accessible across the Middle East,” says CEO Marc Verbruggen. “The Embio name covers more than a product and stands as a symbol of our commitment to innovation, to reducing dependence on fossil resources and to supporting the region in building a circular economy.”

“Our decision to maintain local inventory was driven by the need for greater flexibility and faster response times for our customers,” adds sales development manager Prashant Lohade. “With Embio grades now available in the UAE, customers can access PLA in smaller volumes and benefit from shorter lead times. This marks an important milestone for companies in the Middle East looking to integrate sustainable materials into their existing production lines.”

Embio PLA grades combine high clarity, strength and processability with a substantially lower carbon footprint than traditional plastics. The materials can be recycled or industrially composted and do not leave behind persistent microplastics in the environment, supporting waste reduction and circularity goals.

The company’s technical team will support customer processing trials and application development.

Technical solutions manager Watid Watanyupaisan notes that Embio grades are engineered for both performance and practicality.

“Our goal was to design a product that performs similarly to traditional plastics and also runs smoothly on existing equipment,” he explains. “This makes the transition to sustainable materials simple and seamless for converters. Each Embio grade has been carefully developed and tested under strict conditions to ensure verified compliance with food-contact, bio-based and compostability standards.”

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