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Breakthrough research confirms antimicrobial power of CH-Bioforce Lignins

The world is facing a growing threat from viruses and bacteria, including new pathogens, drug-resistant strains and microbes that can survive on surfaces for days or even weeks. Traditional antimicrobial solutions often rely on synthetic chemicals or metals, which can raise concerns about health, safety and environmental impact.

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Welcome to the new normal: Innovative technologies unlock new circular value chains in traditional businesses

In this interview, Tom Lind, the board member of CH-Bioforce and CEO of Elomatic sheds light on how innovative technologies open up new circular value chains in traditional businesses.

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CH-Bioforce’s Christmas donation for Baltic Sea and its heritage

This Christmas we made a donation to John Nurminen Foundation to support their work to save the Baltic Sea and its heritage.

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CH-Bioforce Product Xylense

Study: From waste to a resource? Hemicelluloses enhance the dissolution and stability of the amorphous state of carbamazepine

Hemicelluloses provide high potential to become a great source of natural polymers for the pharmaceutical industry, shows the study conducted by University of Helsinki and University of Eastern Finland.

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in-cosmetics Global 2024 in Paris, France on April 16-18

CH-Bioforce attending the leading global event of the cosmetics industry: in-cosmetics Global

We are pleased to present the innovative BIOFORSENSE® technology and products as exhibitors at the In-Cosmetics Global trade show on 16-18 April.

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Petri Tolonen, CEO of CH-Bioforce

CH-Bioforce strives for a cleaner world with unique BIOFORSENSE® technology

In this interview, Petri Tolonen, CEO of CH-Bioforce, sheds light on the environmental benefits of BIOFORSENSE® technology.

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John Nurminen Foundation

CH-Bioforce’s annual donation for climate and nature

With our annual Christmas donation, we support John Nurminen Foundation’s Clean Baltic Sea projects and the protection of the Baltic Sea heritage.

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Greener Manufacturing Show 2023

Bioforsense Technology at The Greener Manufacturing Show 2023

CH-Bioforce is delighted to present the Bioforsense technology at The Greener Manufacturing Show Europe, scheduled to take place in Cologne, Germany on 8–9 November.

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CH-Bioforce and Hetkinen cosmetics

Ecological Cosmetics Move from Niche to Mainstream

The cosmetics industry stands on the threshold of a significant evolution. Ecological products are about to transcend the realm of niche markets and become the new norm.

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CH-Bioforce, Hetkinen, Pure Beauty from Finland

Pure and ecological clean beauty from Finland

The global cosmetics industry aims for natural products that are sustainable, ecological and still comfortable to use, with moisturising and skin-nurturing features. HETKINEN and CH-Bioforce joined forces in early 2023 to create a pure, ecological and sustainable lotion for the market.

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CH-Bioforce is attending in-cosmetics Global 2023

CH-Bioforce is attending the leading global cosmetics industry event: In-Cosmetics Global

We are pleased to present the innovative Bioforsense technology and products as exhibitors at the In-Cosmetics Global trade show on 28–30 March.

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CH-Bioforce: Laboratory

CH-Bioforce to receive up to €15 million in funding from European Innovation Council

CH-Bioforce Oy received a major funding decision from the European Innovation Council in June 2022 as part of the EIC Accelerator.

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John nurmisen säätiö CHB joulu 2021

A donation for our climate and nature

This year we want to make a concrete donation for our climate and nature. We are part of the John Nurmisen Säätiö Foundation’s Baltic Sea Rescue Force.

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PI Challenge Hackathon Inspired Us Towards The Future

PI Challenge Hackathon Inspired Us Towards The Future

October this year had an inspiring ending as enthusiastic students and innovative companies gathered in the Clarion Hotel Helsinki for the PI Challenge hackathon event.

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CH-Bioforce All Products

Woodly To Join In Collaboration With CH-Bioforce For Future Projects

Woodly and CH-Bioforce are investigating the opportunity to develop ingredients for Woodly plastics production from feedstocks of waste and residue origin.

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CH-Bioforce winning the Entrepreneurial Spirit Of Turku award

CH-Bioforce Awarded the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Turku Prize

Alongside with LangTech Oy and Raisio Oy, CH-Bioforce was recognized by the regional development company Turku Science Park represent the region’s traditionally strong spearhead industries, which have also received support and services from the development company and the region’s institutes of higher education.

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Petri Tolonen

Petri Tolonen to lead CH-Bioforce

With more than 30 years of international business experience, Mr Petri Tolonen M.Sc. (Eng.) has been appointed CEO of CH-Bioforce Oy.

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CH-Bioforce: Laboratory

CH-Bioforce Shortlisted for New Energy Challenge 2020 Competition

We were included in the Shortlist of the New Energy Challenge 2020 competition, which means we were in the TOP 10 of all companies!

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Lignin Fluid in a plastic jar

Molar mass of lignin is the key factor in the production of a high-performance phenol replacement — new study

CH-Bioforce’s Lari Vähäsalo and Sebastian Von Schoultz are among the authors of an article entitled “Tailored Thermosetting Wood Adhesive Based on Hardwood Lignin Fractions”.

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100+Accelerator

CH-Bioforce helps world’s biggest brewing company turn brewing waste into textiles

CH-Bioforce has been chosen for AB InBev´s global start-up accelerator programme, 100+Accelerator.

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CH-Bioforce: Sebastian von Schoultz, Nicholas Lax, Lari Vähäsalo

Three scientists and a garage – This is how it all started

Ever wonder how innovation happens? Here’s the story behind CH-Bioforce’s ground-breaking technology.

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Straw as a sustainable feedstock option

Straw as a promising sustainable feedstock option for the production of bio-based polymers

How can clothes, plastics and packaging be produced in a sustainable way? The ever-growing demand for environmentally friendlier options is shaping the production of daily consumables worldwide.

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Lignin: biodegradable raw materials

Towards a circular bioeconomy: lignin as a renewable alternative to chemical industry

The chemical industry is almost entirely dependent on petroleum. Everyday products, from plastics, cosmetics and paints to adhesives and drugs are often made from oil. However, global challenges such as climate change and plastic pollution are now shifting the focus towards renewable and biodegradable raw materials.

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Hemicellulose

Towards a circular bioeconomy: natural polymers to stabilise technical emulsions

The emulsion-stabilising properties of wood hemicelluloses can be exploited through a number of value-added industrial processes and may help create a shift in industry towards a circular bioeconomy.

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EU Flag, Horizon 2020

CH-Bioforce receives over €2 million grant from EU’s Horizon 2020

CH-Bioforce has received significant funding as part of the European Union’s Horizon 2020 SME programme. CH-Bioforce was one of 68 companies selected for funding by the SME Instrument strand of the European Innovation Council in the final round of 2018. The project has been allocated a total budget of over €3 million and will run for two years.

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