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Bio-SA� Earns High Score in Environmental Leader Technology Reviews

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

Fort Collins, CO, March 4, 2013 � BioAmber, a provider of renewably produced succinic acid, today announced that their platform chemical, Bio-SA�, received a stellar score in the Environmental Leader Technology Reviews Program. Bio-SA� earned an impressive 4.5 Stars (out of a possible five), and is considered by judges as an exemplary product.

BioAmber Collaborating with Faurecia and Mitsubishi Chemical for Automotive Bioplastics

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:00:00 EST

Minneapolis, MN, November 6, 2012 � BioAmber will be the supplier of biobased succinic acid to a Faurecia-Mitsubishi Chemical partnership for the production of automotive plastics. Faurecia has been conducting research into bioplastics derived from 100% natural materials since 2006 (BioMat project) and has now signed an exclusive industrial partnership agreement with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation to co-develop bioplastics designed for mass-production for use in automotive interiors. Faurecia plans to develop a full range of bioplastics, which are set to see a boom in the 2015 to 2020 period.

Inolex Launches New, Natural Emollients for Personal Care Made with BioAmber Succinic Acid

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EDT

Minneapolis, MN, September 6, 2012 - Inolex, a leader in the development of innovative ingredients for the personal care and cosmetics industries has launched a new range of 100% natural and sustainable emollients, using bio-based succinic acid from BioAmber. These succinate emollients have the highly appealing and differentiated sensory feel of silicone fluids, including feeling silky, powdery, light, dry and non-greasy to the touch. This sensory experience meets the modern consumer�s hygiene and beauty needs, giving the clean, dry and natural feeling consumers want from their personal care routine.

BioAmber Wins BIOTECanada�s Gold Leaf Award for Early Stage Company of the Year

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 EDT

May 16, 2012 (SARNIA) Industry excellence is being celebrated as BioAmber moves steadily toward construction of their full scale, commercial facility in Sarnia, Ontario. BioAmber has been named as an industry leader winning BIOTECanada�s Gold Leaf Award Early Stage Company of the Year for Industrial Biotechnology. BioAmber is a highly innovative company on the cusp of commercializing intermediate green chemicals.