The Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certification is a comprehensive certification system that aims to make products and materials more sustainable throughout their entire life cycle.
The acquisition included AUSA’s 250,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility in Barcelona, Spain, approximately 350 team members and access to 200 equipment dealers worldwide.
“These awards reaffirm our commitment to enhancing safety protocols, supporting community engagement, and fostering a culture of sustainability,” said Paresh Bhakta, Senior Vice President and Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer at Nouryon.
Tony Thomas, President of Polyrheo USA, said the new site "represents a logical next step towards our strategic goal of becoming a significant chemical manufacturer in the United States with a focus on chemicals used in the CASE market, especially resins."
In addition to non-stick coatings for industrial bakeware, the expansion supports the increased capacity for kitchenware and low-friction applications.
These certifications enable the introduction of bio-attributed cersatic acids and derivatives, reducing the carbon impact associated with fossil-based products.