Lygos Partners for Large-Scale Manufacturing and Sustainability

• Lygos and CJ FNT strike partnership deal.
• Goal: Optimize fermentation for sustainable commercial materials.
• CJ's 60-year fermentation expertise to bolster Lygos products.

Lygos, a leading sustainable specialty chemical company, has joined forces with CJ Food & Nutrition Tech (CJ FNT), a global fermentation and biotechnology company, to facilitate the large-scale manufacturing of amino and organic acid precursors for Lygos' innovative Soltellus and Ecoteria products. The partnership between the two companies will leverage CJ's extensive experience in fermentation and its infrastructure for scaling and optimizing production processes. CJ, with over 60 years of expertise in the fermentation business, brings valuable knowledge and resources to the collaboration.

Lygos' Soltellus polymers offer sustainability, biodegradability, and water solubility, making them ideal for various applications in home care, agronomy, and water treatment. These products are currently available on Lygos' website. On the other hand, Ecoteria malonates, another offering from Lygos, provide benefits in terms of safety, sustainability, performance, and supply resiliency. They find applications in fragrances, coatings, agriculture chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other specialty fields. The partnership between Lygos and CJ FNT represents a significant step forward in the sustainable specialty chemical industry. By combining their respective strengths and resources, the two companies aim to meet market demand, optimize production processes, and drive commercial success for their innovative products.

As part of the agreement, Lygos will be able to utilize CJ's state-of-the-art manufacturing capacity and gain access to their advanced technology and optimization tools through their newly established precision fermentation CDMO (Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization) business. This strategic alliance will allow Lygos to meet the increasing demand for its Soltellus and Ecoteria products by executing plans for near and mid-term applications. Meanwhile, CJ will provide critical technical and strategic support to optimize processes and production, enabling successful commercialization.

Eric Steen, CEO of Lygos, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "CJ's innovative approach enables efficient technology development, leverages robust production capabilities across the value chain, and is a strong complement to our current and future commercial product offerings." He also highlighted the collaborative aspect of the partnership, as it provides access to CJ's technology and optimization capabilities for fermentation processes, opening doors for potential collaboration on new products. Lance Choi, CEO of CJ FNT, echoed Steen's sentiments, praising Lygos as a standout partner that aligns with CJ's objectives for future growth. Choi emphasized the potential for this collaboration to attract additional partnerships to CJ's CDMO business, thanks to Lygos' success and their combined technical expertise.