Emirates Biotech has launched its Embio product range, its new line of PolyLactic Acid (PLA) biopolymers designed to offer a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics.
With the name Embio, company reflects its Emirates roots, signifying a biopolymer made in the UAE, while highlighting its commitment to biotechnology and sustainability. The Embio portfolio includes a range of PLA grades suitable for rigid and flexible packaging, coated paper board, fibers, nonwovens, and 3D printing.
With the Embio product launch, Emirates Biotech begins 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.
Embio PLA grades combine high clarity, strength, and processability with a substantially lower carbon footprint than traditional plastics.
The material can be recycled or industrially composted, and does not leave behind persistent microplastics in the environment, supporting waste reduction and circularity goals. The company’s technical team will support processing trials and application development at customers.
Marc Verbruggen CEO – Emirates Biotech
“Our launch of Embio products marks a major milestone in our journey to make renewable and compostable plastics accessible across the Middle East. 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.”
Prashant Lohade, Sales Development Manager at Emirates Biotech, said that, “Our decision to maintain local inventory was driven by the need for greater flexibility and faster response times for our customers. 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.”
Watid Watanyupaisan, Technical Solutions Manager, emphasized that Embio grades are crafted for both high performance and practical use, designed to match traditional plastics in function while running smoothly on existing manufacturing equipment. This ensures an easy and seamless transition to sustainable materials for converters, offering versatility, efficiency, and reliability across diverse processing technologies.
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Christophe Enkiri, Product Manager at Emirates Biotech, highlighted that each Embio grade undergoes rigorous development and testing to ensure compliance with food-contact, bio-based, and compostability standards, demonstrating that sustainability and material performance can coexist without compromising functionality.
The launch of Embio PLA products align with the UAE’s sustainability goals, including its national commitment to Net Zero 2050, and the development of a circular economy. By combining regional manufacturing, material innovation, technical expertise, and hands on customer-focused service, Emirates Biotech is accelerating the transition to a circular, biobased society, making our planet a better place.
