Biopolymers supplier NatureWorks has named PTT Polymer Marketing (PTTPM) as its Ingeo distributor in Thailand and Vietnam.
PTTPM, the marketing arm of PTT Global Chemical, will bring Ingeo to its broad base of thermoformers, film extruders and injection molders and will focus on the packaging and food serviceware industries initally.
PTTPM president Supachoke Liamkaeo said the addition of Ingeo, a performance-based renewable plastic, will enable the company to expand its portfolio.
"Our collaboration with NatureWorks now gives companies in Thailand and Vietnam the opportunity to develop a full range of packaging and foodservice ware items offering performance with sustainability," Liamkaeo said.
According to the US-based NatureWorks, Ingeo, which releases 60% less greenhouse gas, requires 48% less energy to manufacture into resin.
Ingeo food service items such as flatware, cups and utensils are biodegradable in industrial composting facilities.