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Belgian company is looking for Xylit

Summary

Profile Type
Business request
POD Reference
BRBE20240716008
Term of Validity
16 July 2024 - 16 July 2025
Company's Country
Belgium
Type of partnership
Supplier agreement
Targeted Countries
All countries
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General information

Short Summary
Belgian company near the city of Liège (eastern Belgium) is looking for coal mines or companies that can supply Xylit.
Full Description
Belgian company is looking for tons of Xylit for it's industrial process.

Xylit is a waste generated during the extraction of lignite. Its low energy content makes it unattractive for heat production. It is therefore considered waste for mining companies.

Xylit is composed of fossilized wood and roots not transformed into lignite. Xylit is produced during the extraction of lignite and is separated from raw lignite.

The Belgian found a way to recycle this waste in its industrial process. He is looking for mines or companies able to supply Xylit.
Stage of Development
Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureGoal 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionGoal 6: Clean Water and SanitationGoal 14: Life Below Water
IPR description
Thanks to its patented process, the company has found a way to use a co-product considered as a waste. No specific technical specification is required, crushing and screening could be considered. Internal tests will be carried out for product validation

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
Our client is looking for a long term supplier agreement
Type and Size of Partner
SME 50 - 249Big companySME 11-49SME <=10
Type of partnership
Supplier agreement

Dissemination

Market keywords
06005003 - Other coal related06005001 - Coal mining
Targeted countries
All countries