The PEFerence consortium consists of 13 companies from 11 countries:
Project Coordination
Avantium
Avantium is a leading chemical technology company and a forerunner in renewable chemistry. Together with its partners around the world, Avantium develops efficient processes and sustainable products made from biobased materials. Avantium offers a breeding ground for revolutionary renewable chemistry solutions. From invention to commercially viable production processes.
Consortium Members
Carlsberg Group
Established in 1847 by brewer J.C. Jacobsen, Carlsberg Group is one of the leading brewery groups in the world today, brewing some of the best beers in the world, and making the Carlsberg Group an even more attractive company for shareholders, employees and society.
In 2016, Carlsberg embedded sustainability into their new Group strategy, SAIL ’22 – "Together towards zero", as part of their aim to create a winning culture throughout Carlsberg business.
In 2016, Carlsberg embedded sustainability into their new Group strategy, SAIL ’22 – "Together towards zero", as part of their aim to create a winning culture throughout Carlsberg business.
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
Henkel, founded in 1876, holds globally leading market positions in consumer (Laundry & Home Care + Beauty Care) and industrial businesses (Adhesive Technologies) with well known brands. The Dax-30 company (headquarter Henkel AG & Co. KGaA in Düsseldorf, Germany) is proud of its 53,000 employees from more than 120 nations worldwide, located at 164 manufacturing and 17 major R&D sites around the world. As multinational company with strong emphasis and focus on the introduction of new market innovations on the one hand, but also having strong and significant R&D centres on the other hand, Henkel acts as key partner to introduce new technology, innovation and applications into the market, with constant consideration of sustainability.
Kebony
Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Kebony is a leading wood brand and technology organisation. Underpinned by proven timber modification technologies, it produces an enhanced wood of a superior quality that is both environmentally friendly and cost-effective. Kebony® technology permanently transforms sustainable wood species such as pine into finished products with characteristics comparable—and in some cases better-performing—to those of precious tropical hardwoods. From its production facilities located in Skien, Norway, and Flanders, Belgium, Kebony has set its sights redefines standards in the treated-timber industry and new possibilities for wood as a sustainable construction material.
Lego System
The LEGO Group is a privately held, family-owned company with headquarters in Billund, Denmark, and main offices in Enfield, USA, London, UK, Shanghai, China, and Singapore. Founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, and based on the iconic LEGO® brick, it is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials.
LVMH Beauty
LVMH Beauty is the Perfumes & Cosmetics division of LVMH group, a major player in the perfumes, make-up and skincare markets, which groups together 15 Houses, historic as well as young brands with strong potential: Parfums Christian Dior, Givenchy Parfums, Guerlain, Fresh, Acqua Di Parma, Benefit Cosmetics, Kenzo Parfums, Make Up For Ever, Officine Universelle Buly, Fenty beauty by Rihanna, Marc Jacobs beauty, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Cha Ling, KVD Vegan beauty, Perfumes Loewe. All are driven by the same values: a quest for excellence, creativity, innovation and perfect mastery of their image.
Nestec S.A.
Nestec S.A. offers commercial research and consulting services to Nestlé S.A. and its subsidiaries. The company also provides scientific research and technological development services. The company is based in Vevey, Switzerland. Nestec S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Nestlé S.A.
NOVA-INSTITUTE
nova-Institute is a private and independent research institute, founded in 1994; nova offers research and consultancy with a focus on the transition of the chemical and material industry to renewable carbon: How to substitute fossil carbon with biomass, direct CO2 utilisation and recycling. We offer our unique understanding to support the transition of your business into a climate neutral future. nova-Institute has 40 employees and an annual turnover of more than 3 million €.
OMV Machinery S.R.L
OMV MACHINERY S.R.L. is the direct heir of OMV Divisione Meccanica, a company founded in 1963 to design and build thermoforming machines. OMV exports its machines since the early 70's. The company stands for refined technique, outstanding quality and ability to provide custom-made solutions.
Spinverse Oy
Spinverse is the Nordic leader in innovation consulting, specialised in driving open innovation ecosystems, arranging funding and commercialising emerging technologies. We believe in innovative solutions in industries such as health, electronics, ICT & security, bioeconomy & renewables, manufacturing and energy to tackle the major global challenges.
TEREOS
The long-term vision of Tereos is the valorization of agricultural raw materials and the development of quality food products. Tereos is a leader in the sugar, alcohol and starch markets. Through 49 industrial sites in 16 countries and the commitment of its 23,000 employees, Tereos supports its customers close to their markets with a broad and complementary range of products. In 2016/17, the Group achieved a turnover of €4.8 billion.
Worley
Worley is a public leading global provider of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors. Founded in 70’s, Worley has 60,000 employees from more than 50 countries. We cover the full project lifecycle from guiding our customers with pioneering projects to finding innovative ways of sustaining and enhancing their existing assets.
