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Emil Byström, third from the left, together with representatives from companies in the Enzyme Technology Alliance.

SpinChem joins trailblazing alliance: "We can make a difference in the world"

The Umeå company SpinChem has joined the Enzyme Technology Alliance, a group of six European companies collaborating to bring competitive solutions to the biotech industry. CEO Emil Byström states the alliance can offer solutions unimaginable before, aiming to replace harmful processes with environmentally friendly alternatives and contribute to a more sustainable industry.

"We are confident that rotating bed reactors will be pivotal in successfully remedying PFAS-contaminated sites" says Emil Byström, CEO of SpinChem about their contribution to the Beat-PFAS project.

SpinChem plays crucial role in SEK 19 million PFAS-project

The Umeå based company SpinChem AB is set to play a crucial role in the "Beat-PFAS project", funded by Formas, a Swedish government research council dedicated to sustainable development, with a grant of SEK 19.9 million. The project, led by Professor Jurate Kumpiene, aims to develop an effective solution for removing and destroying PFAS from contaminated soil and water.

Martin Lundin sees enormous potential in Spinchem: "They combines fascinating cutting-edge technology with talented employees" he says.

Former Perstorp CEO becomes Spinchem AB’s new Chairman of the Board

The former CEO of chemical industry giant Perstorp Martin Lundin has been appointed Chairman of the Board for Umeå-based Spinchem AB. “Spinchem combines fascinating cutting-edge technology with talented employees while operating in an exciting market”, says Martin Lundin.

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