Partnership Between Huntsman and Genecor International Creates Sustainable Results
September 26, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland - Hunstman Textile Effects, a chemical and dye plant, has just paired with California-based Genecor International, a developer of eco-friendly enzyme technologies, to create more sustainable solutions for the textile industry that are set to launch later this year.
"We are excited to have signed this agreement," said Stephen Gray, vice president of research and technology at Huntsman Textile Effects. "We are constantly striving to develop new technology platforms that will improve fabric performance and reduce energy and water consumption for the textile industry. With Genencor, we have found a partner that shares that vision to address this global demand."
"In our opinion, this joint effort can contribute greatly towards making the textile industry more sustainable," said Glenn Nedwin, executive vice president technical enzymes, Genencor. " Through this collaboration, we aim to reduce the use of harsh chemicals and high energy levels, thereby opening up new markets for biodegradable ingredients that require milder processing conditions."
"We are excited to have signed this agreement," said Stephen Gray, vice president of research and technology at Huntsman Textile Effects. "We are constantly striving to develop new technology platforms that will improve fabric performance and reduce energy and water consumption for the textile industry. With Genencor, we have found a partner that shares that vision to address this global demand."
"In our opinion, this joint effort can contribute greatly towards making the textile industry more sustainable," said Glenn Nedwin, executive vice president technical enzymes, Genencor. " Through this collaboration, we aim to reduce the use of harsh chemicals and high energy levels, thereby opening up new markets for biodegradable ingredients that require milder processing conditions."
