WHITMORE LAKE – RheTech has developed a new grade of biocomposite using sugar cane-based, high-density polyethylene supplied by Braskem that meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly and high-performing materials required by its customers in the automotive, consumer and construction industries.
“Our RheVision line of biocomposites has gained wide acceptance in the marketplace,” said Jim Preston, RheTech vice president of Business Development. “We wanted to take advantage of Braskem’s development of a renewable-based polyethylene to create a product that uses bio fiber and a green polymer. This is our first green biocomposite to enter the marketplace and we are very excited to work with our customer base to bring this product to OEMs and consumers.
“Our initial product offering uses our wood fiber in combination with the sugar cane-based, high-density polyethylene. This compound?s physical properties allow us to potentially penetrate new markets and applications. The quality is as good as that of high gloss HDPE bottles. We will continue to develop products with our other fibers that we are commercial with today, including rice hulls, agave, flax and coconut shell.”
