Roquette will operate Biosuccinium plant after DSM leaves Reverdia to focus on the role of exclusive licensor
Type of post: NEWS IN BRIEF.
In June 2010, DSM
and Roquette established a JV named Reverdia, for the production,
commercialization and market development of Biosuccinium™, sustainable succinic
acid. In May 2011, Reverdia announced the construction of a large-scale plant
for the production of succinic acid from renewable resources plant in Cassano
Spinola (Italy). The 10,000 tons/y facility commenced operations in
December 2012 basing its production on an integrated biorefinery concept.
Press release: “DSM
and Roquette take next step in bio-based succinic acid”, 22/2/2019.
Now, Reverdia´s parent companies have decided
on a strategic shift in the continuing operations of their JV. Effective 1
April 2019, it will be dissolved and the partners will transfer the rights and
obligations related to the Cassano biorefinery to Roquette. Under a
non-exclusive license from DSM, Roquette will operate the plant and continue
serving customers of Biosuccinium. Customer service, order processing, the
marketing and the sales will be integrated into Roquette’s existing business to
ensure a smooth transition. DSM, which is the original developer of the
Biosuccinium technology, will assume the role of exclusive licensor in line
with its business model in this field.