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German Start Up is looking for a partner who can help them to produce their recipe of 100 % biogenic glued hemp boards. Hot press with temperatures up to approx. 200° C and a pressure of over 1 N/mm² is requiered.

Summary

Profile Type
Technology request
POD Reference
TRDE20231102023
Term of Validity
3 April 2024 - 3 April 2025
Company's Country
Germany
Type of partnership
Commercial agreement with technical assistanceResearch and development cooperation agreement
Targeted Countries
All countries
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General information

Short Summary
A German company, having a goal/vision to be the most sustainable chipboard manufacturer in Europe. They are looking for a partner who can help them to produce their recipe of 100 % biogenic glued hemp boards. The product has strengths in accordance with DIN EN 312 - P2 with a 30% weight saving compared to conventional panel materials made of tree wood. Production takes place under industrial pressing conditions.
Full Description
German Start Up is looking for hot press, temperatures up to approx. 200° C must be possible, with a pressure of over 1 N/mm². The company with high ambitions in the production sector of ecological building materials, is searching for production capacities. The company has just set an ambition to become a leader in sustainable board materials for furniture and lightweight construction.
In addition to the circular idea, the company will Cradle-to-Cradle certify its products. The basis of sustainability positioning is about insights into the world around us and that the company produces no harmful products or byproducts. All materials are reusable or compostable.
The company is looking for collaboration with someone with manufacturing licenses and infrastructure to make the board materials.
They are also looking for sector-specific support for private equity and financing.
They are looking for collaborations within two areas:
1. Wood-based materials industry
2. Building product manufacturing
Advantages and Innovations
With rising CO2 emissions and declining forest stocks, they offer a radical alternative. They see the future in a climate-neutral circular economy in line with the zero-waste philosophy.
Stage of Development
Concept stage
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
IPR description
They are looking for a partner who can help them to develop their idea. Therefore, the company needs a hot press to produce chipboard with minimum dimensions of 4 x 8 feet (around 1,25 m x 2,65 m).
They have experience in producing chipboards or other board materials under high pressure (around 2 N/mm²) and temperature around 190°C.
They are looking for machines and knowledge in materials based on wood and ligno-cellulose fiber.
· recipes and methods of production
· machines and manufacturing process
· private equity and finance
· new ideas

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
They are looking for a partner who can help them to develop their idea about taking advantage of their production. Therefore, the company needed a hot press to produce chipboard with minimum dimensions of 4 x 8 feet (around 1,25 m x 2,65 m).
Type and Size of Partner
SME 11-49OtherUniversitySME <=10R&D InstitutionBig companySME 50 - 249
Type of partnership
Commercial agreement with technical assistanceResearch and development cooperation agreement

Call details

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Dissemination

Technology keywords
02007002 - Building materials02007019 - Lightweight materials02007005 - Composite materials
Market keywords
09007002 - Manufacture of construction materials, components and systems
Targeted countries
All countries