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COMPANY NEWS
DOMO Chemicals unveils new sustainable poly-
amide solutions at Fakuma 2024
nder the theme “Caring for a Better through the mass balance method, providing
Tomorrow,” DOMO Chemicals is set to sustainable solutions across its entire product
Ushowcase a range of sustainable inno- portfolio.
vations and accreditations at Fakuma 2024, un-
Turning used fish nets into opportunity
derscoring its commitment to driving a better
future. Highlights include:
One of DOMO’s standout offerings at Fakuma
♦ Renewal of the EcoVadis Gold Medal, plac- is its expanded range of TECHNYL (R) 4EARTH (R)
ing DOMO in the top 2% of all companies recycled solutions, featuring polyamides made
evaluated from post-consumer fishing nets. In partnership
with Sea2See, an organization committed to the
♦ ISCC+ certification for the new Haiyan plant collection and reuse of discarded fishing nets in
in China Africa, DOMO’s innovative solution not only re-
♦ An expanded portfolio of recycled polyam- duces reliance on fossil fuels but also supports
local communities by generating income from
ide solutions made from post-consumer fish-
the recovery of these materials.
ing nets in collaboration with Sea2See
Pioneering lightweight solutions for mobility
DOMO Chemicals, a global leader in sustainable
engineered materials, has once again earned The automotive industry is increasingly focusing
the prestigious EcoVadis Gold medal, now rank- on light weighting to reduce emissions. In col-
ing in the top 2% of companies evaluated by laboration with BRANO, DOMO has developed a
EcoVadis worldwide. With an 8-point improve- lightweight polyamide brake pedal for a heavy-
ment from the previous year, DOMO’s CEO Yves duty truck, reducing the weight of the part by
Bonte proudly stated: “DOMO is the recognized approximately 27% and the overall cost of the
leader in sustainable polyamide materials. We final component by some 60%. This innovation
set the standard for sustainability, which we are demonstrates the immense potential of DOMO's
highlighting under the theme ‘Caring for a Better materials to replace metal in critical components.
Tomorrow’ at Fakuma 2024.”
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Another exciting reveal at Fakuma is TECHNYL
This year, DOMO has made significant pro- LITE, a groundbreaking polyamide-based unidi-
gress in securing new certifications in several rectional (UD) composite tape. Reinforced with
areas, including sustainable sourcing. Building glass or carbon fiber, this tape offers outstand-
on its successful ISCC+ certifications in Germa- ing strength and stiffness, making it a versatile
ny, Poland and Italy, DOMO has now achieved metal replacement in the automotive, sports and
this certification for its newest plant in Haiyan, leisure, and construction sectors. Visitors at Fa-
China. This enables the company to offer envi- kuma will have the opportunity to explore how
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ronmentally friendly versions of its DOMAMID this product is revolutionizing lightweight design
and TECHNYL (R) polyamide 6 and 66 products across multiple industries.
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