Origin Materials, Inc. is a sustainable materials company focused on transforming wood waste and other biomass feedstocks into key building block chemicals for the manufacturing of plastics and other everyday materials. The company’s proprietary technology platform converts cellulose into intermediate molecules such as chloromethyl furfural (CMF) and furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), which can serve as drop-in substitutes for petrochemical derivatives. By leveraging renewable, non-food biomass sources, Origin Materials aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and offer lower-carbon alternatives for the packaging, textile and specialty chemicals markets.
The company’s core product lines include biomaterials for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin, branded under its “Mirror” product family, and specialty chemical building blocks for applications in coatings, adhesives and composites. Mirror PET is designed to be fully compatible with existing recycling streams, helping consumer packaged goods companies meet sustainability targets without altering their current manufacturing processes. Origin Materials also collaborates with strategic partners to develop customized solutions that align with the requirements of global brands and converters.
Origin Materials operates a demonstration plant in Sarnia, Ontario, where it advances scale-up efforts and performs pilot runs for potential commercial customers. The company is developing a larger commercial facility in North America, with plans to supply multiple markets across the United States and Canada. These operations are complemented by research and development activities at its headquarters in West Sacramento, California, where the team refines process efficiency and explores new biomass feedstocks.
Founded in 2009 by CEO John Bissell, Origin Materials went public in early 2021 and has since pursued strategic partnerships and offtake agreements with leading chemical and consumer goods companies. Under Bissell’s leadership, the company has built a multidisciplinary team of engineers, chemists and sustainability experts dedicated to advancing a circular economy for plastics and specialty materials.
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