Hordijk signs PEF capacity reservation deal with Avantium
The Netherlands-headed Avantium N.V., a leading company in renewable and circular polymer materials, has announced that it has signed a capacity reservation agreement with Royal Hordijk (Hordijk), a leading Dutch producer of sustainable plastic packaging solutions.
Under this agreement, Hordijk has secured volumes of Avantium’s 100 percent plant-based and recyclable polymer polyethylene furanoate (PEF) from future license plants for use in trays and injection-molded packaging across a range of applications, including food, cosmetics, and other consumer goods.
Sustainability and superior performance
PEF, marketed under the brand name “releaf”, offers a compelling combination of sustainability and performance.
It is produced entirely from renewable feedstocks and is recyclable, making it a circular alternative to fossil-based plastics.
According to Avantium, its PEF has a significantly lower carbon footprint than polyethylene terephthalate (PET), glass, and aluminum and provides superior barrier properties against oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor.
These features extend product shelf life and reduce food waste, while the mechanical features of PEF also enable lightweighting and design flexibility in packaging applications.
Committed to innovation and sustainability
Hordijk is known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability in the packaging industry.
By incorporating PEF into its product portfolio, Hordijk aims to reduce the environmental footprint of its packaging further while enhancing performance characteristics, including barrier properties and mechanical strength.
At Hordijk, we are constantly looking for ways to innovate and reduce our environmental impact. Partnering with Avantium to secure access to PEF aligns perfectly with our sustainability roadmap. We believe that PEF’s unique properties will allow us to offer our customers packaging solutions that are not only high-performing but also future-proof, said Rik Hennink, CEO at Hordijk.
Multi-year capacity reservation
The PEF to be supplied under this agreement is expected to be produced at future industrial-scale facilities licensed by Avantium.
The multi-year capacity reservation ensures Hordijk preferred access to PEF volumes, supporting its long-term sustainability goals and enabling the development of next-generation packaging formats.
This collaboration with Hordijk underscores the growing demand for high-performance, plant-based materials in the packaging industry. We are proud to support Hordijk’s ambition to lead in sustainable innovation and look forward to seeing PEF-based solutions reach the market, commented Bineke Posthumus, Commercial Director at Avantium.
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