Primient, a leader in plant-based ingredients, and Synonym, a biomanufacturing infrastructure expert, have announced a strategic partnership. This alliance, a fitting synonym for partners, is set to accelerate the innovation and commercialization of bioproducts, boosting the United States’ competitive edge in the burgeoning biomaterials market. This collaboration leverages the unique strengths of both companies to create a powerful engine for bringing novel, functional, and affordable biomaterials to the forefront.
A Synergistic Alliance: Fueling the Future of Bioproducts
This partnership, or union as some might call it, is built upon complementary expertise, technologies, and assets. Primient’s long-standing heritage in plant-based ingredient manufacturing perfectly complements Synonym’s innovative approach to biomanufacturing infrastructure development. Together, they offer a comprehensive suite of resources designed to shepherd groundbreaking bioproduct concepts from initial laboratory stages to full-scale commercial realization. This joint venture, another synonym for partners, aims to significantly reduce the barriers companies face when scaling up bioproduct production.
Primient: A Century of Pioneering Renewable Solutions
For over a century, Primient has been at the forefront of the agri-business sector, championing a renewable, plant-based future. Their extensive experience in bioproducts spans a wide array of applications, from food and industrial ingredients to advanced fermentation process development. Primient’s capabilities extend from the very beginning of the supply chain, starting with raw materials, all the way to the creation of finished products.
“We are pioneers in this field,” states Jim Stutelberg, CEO of Primient. “We deeply understand the transformative potential of bio-based products and have a proven track record of successful large-scale production. Our collaboration, a key synonym for partners, with Synonym will be a game-changer for companies striving to overcome the challenges of bringing bio-based innovations to market. We are providing a robust, data-driven platform that supports growth and de-risks the scaling process. We are enthusiastic about this project and the positive impact we can achieve together.”
Synonym: Revolutionizing Biomanufacturing Scale-Up
Synonym stands out as a biomanufacturing infrastructure developer committed to transforming the scale-up process for new compounds. Their platforms and product offerings are specifically designed to empower companies throughout their entire commercialization journey. Synonym’s collaborative and data-centric methodology, coupled with a diverse portfolio of solutions, provides holistic support to businesses of all sizes across various industries aiming to deliver innovative bioproducts to consumers.
Edward Shenderovich, CEO of Synonym, emphasizes the challenges in the biomanufacturing sector: “We’ve seen firsthand the hurdles that thousands of companies in precision fermentation face when trying to commercialize bioproducts. Synonym’s mission has always been to create solutions that support companies through these scaling challenges. This partnership, a true synonym for partners in ambition, with Primient represents a significant leap forward, allowing us to offer capacity at the crucial demonstration scale.” He further adds, “By combining our expertise in development and financing with Primient’s exceptional manufacturing capabilities and scale, we are enabling our customers to seamlessly transition from concept to commercial success. We are eager to see the impact of this project and alliance unfold in the coming months.”
iPROOF: The Inaugural Project at Decatur
The first initiative under this partnership, a powerful synonym for partners in action, will be based at Primient’s facility in Decatur, Illinois. This project, known as iPROOF (Pilot Research Operations Optimization Facility), will initially focus on revitalizing and upgrading existing fermentation assets at the site. Plans also include expanding the current capacity and significantly enhancing the downstream processing unit.
Upon completion, the joint Primient-Synonym iPROOF facility will offer a comprehensive suite of wrap-around services. This will empower companies utilizing precision fermentation to confidently launch new product concepts, seamlessly progressing from laboratory discovery to commercial-scale production.
The iPROOF project receives partial funding through a U.S. Department of Commerce and Economic Development Administration Phase 2 Tech Hub Grant Award, originally part of the iFAB Tech Hub Grant submission.
For detailed information about the iPROOF project, including technical specifications and capabilities, please visit www.synonym.bio/iproof.
About Primient
Primient is a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients derived from plant-based, renewable resources. The company leverages deep technical, commercial, and operational expertise built upon a long-standing heritage in corn wet milling. Primient is dedicated to producing safe, high-quality products while upholding responsibilities to people and the planet. Primient is committed to sustainability, evidenced by initiatives like being coal-free, aligning with Science Based Targets, and supporting regenerative agriculture practices.
About Synonym
Synonym is a biomanufacturing infrastructure developer focused on providing platforms and products that revolutionize the scale-up process for new compounds, supporting companies from concept to commercialization.
