Chimcomplex and Econic to explore production of sustainable polyols

Chimcomplex, one of the leaders in Romania’s chemical industry, and Econic Technologies, a deep tech company focused on renewable carbon, have signed a memorandum of understanding. The companies will collaborate to explore potential production of CO2-based polyols to enhance the sustainability and performance of materials across various industries and to bring the sustainable polyol technology to the European market.

Econic’s technology uses a proprietary catalyst and process to substitute up to 30% of the fossil-based materials in polyols with captured CO2. Manufacturers can license this technology to produce high-performance polyols suitable for use in a wide range of applications including foams, laminates, coatings, and elastomers for furniture and mattresses, automotive, construction, footwear, apparel, and various industrial purposes. This initiative supports a reduction in carbon footprint across European industries by offering polyols made with captured CO2 instead of fossil fuels, contributing to significantly fewer CO2 emissions.

“This partnership with Econic Technologies is a major step forward for Chimcomplex. By embracing cutting-edge, CO2-based polyol technology, we help our customers reduce their carbon footprint. Placing the Romanian manufacturing industry at the heart of the European sustainability movement, this collaboration not only aligns with our strategy to reduce the environmental impact of our operations, but also strengthens European industrial capabilities in producing high-performance, eco-friendly materials. Together, we will unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth, creating a brighter, greener future for the chemical industry”, commented Steven Hunt, CEO of Chimcomplex.

“This collaboration with Chimcomplex marks a significant milestone in our mission to drive the adoption of CO?-based technologies across the global chemical industry. We are excited by the prospect of bringing our technology to the European market. By combining our innovative catalyst technology with Chimcomplex’s extensive manufacturing expertise, we are poised to deliver sustainable solutions that reduce reliance on fossil fuels and enhance the performance of everyday products”, said Keith Wiggins, CEO of Econic Technologies.