Subeco and Paques Biomaterials have announced a joint development plan for “fully biodegradable, circular” PHA-based barrier coatings.
Paper and board barrier solutions provider Subeco and biomaterials provider Paques have unveiled a strategic joint development plan to bring PHA-based barrier coatings to market in a move that is described as a “significant milestone in the transition towards a bio-based circular economy.”
By combining Subeco’s expertise in high-performance barrier solutions with Paques Biomaterials’ novel PHA technology, the partners aim to deliver coatings that make packaging fully biodegradable, fully circular, and independent of fossil resources.
“Partnering with Paques Biomaterials enables us to accelerate the introduction of sustainable solutions that will transform the packaging industry,” said Karen Van den Abbeele, Managing Director, Subeco. “Together, we are committed to creating materials that not only meet performance demands but also respect our planet’s resources.”
“This collaboration is about more than technology—it’s about shaping the future of packaging,” added Joost Paques, CEO and co-founder of Paques Biomaterials. “Our shared mission is to enable truly circular, bio-based materials that can replace fossil-based plastics.”
Earlier this month, Heidelberg and Solenis have announced a collaboration on a process said to enable the ‘industrial, partial and cost-effective’ application of barrier coatings to paper packaging, which is being presented at Fachpack 2025 in Nuremberg.
In the summer, AIMPLAS, Potato Bioplastics, and Gaviplas announced a project that is set to bolster the mechanical and barrier properties of flexible bioplastic packaging in the food, cosmetics, personal hygiene, detergent, and cleaning sectors.
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