Covation Biomaterials' First Commercial Plant for bioTHF and bioPTMEG Reaches Mechanical Completion; Xatryx®，Brand Unveiled for New Non-Food bioPTMEG

SHANGHAI, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Covation Biomaterials LLC ("CovationBio^®"), a biomaterials company with advanced technology in the bio-based materials industry, announced today that its first commercial plant for the C4 product platform, including bioTHF and bio-based polytetramethylene ether glycol ("PTMEG"), achieved mechanical completion in April 2026. In addition, CovationBio now officially launches the Xatryx^® brand for the portfolio of new, non-food, bioPTMEG products to be produced at the plant.

This milestone marks a significant step forward in defossilization of material production, reinforcing the company's commitment to delivering high-performance, renewable-based solutions to the global market.

The C4 facility is located in Qidong, Jiangsu Province, China. It utilizes an innovative, new-to-the-world process technology developed by CovationBio. With a total investment of RMB 10 billion, the plant is planned in three phases, targeting a future total capacity of 500,000 tons per year of bio-based materials. The first phase, which is now mechanically complete, has a 50,000-ton-per-year commercial production capacity for both bioTHF and bioPTMEG. Commercial production is expected to begin in the second half of 2026.

Feifeng You, President of CovationBio, commented:
"The Xatryx^® name conveys our spirit of relentless exploration to develop processes and products that deliver high performance and support defossilization of the materials industry. As an important building block, Xatryx^® products provide many possibilities to improve one's quality of life while taking good care of our planet. To achieve this, we leverage an abundant, non-food, agricultural by-product that is directly converted to a chemical feedstock, which our Advanced ThermoChemical technology uses to create Xatryx^® products."

A Sustainable Alternative to Fossil-Based PTMEG and not Competing with Food Sources 

As a second-generation bio-based material, Xatryx^® bioPTMEG serves as a drop-in replacement to fossil-based PTMEG, helping customers reduce their reliance on non-renewable materials while maintaining the high-performance of our downstream material applications such as spandex, polyurethanes, and thermoplastic elastomers.

Key sustainability benefits of Xatryx^® bioPTMEG include:

• Substantial reduction of greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil-based incumbents;
• Bio-based product made from annually renewable resources;-2^nd generation bio-based feedstocks, such as corncobs, which do not compete with primary food sources;
• Reduced reliance on non-renewable fossil fuels;
• Drop-in performance to allow downstream customers to switch to bio-based raw materials without process changes.

Presence at CHINAPLAS 2026 

Aligned with this year's CHINAPLAS theme, "Transformation - Collaboration - Sustainability," members of the CovationBio^® team are ready to share more about how Xatryx^® products can integrate into downstream materials and advance sustainability strategies with value chain partners. Visitors are invited to meet the team and learn more in Hall 1.2, Booth F77. For those interested in learning more, please contact: bioPTMEG@covationbio.com

Disclaimer: The statements above regarding the product's life cycle analysis (LCA) and product performance are based on studies and tests conducted by Covation Biomaterials LLC.

About CovationBio^®

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Newark, Delaware, Covation Biomaterials LLC is a biomaterials company with advanced technology in the bio-based materials industry, offering a product portfolio of high-performance, sustainable solutions. The CovationBio^® company builds on its rich DuPont legacy of groundbreaking scientific innovation and continues to deliver novel solutions at scale across multiple industries, including apparel, carpeting, and footwear. Through product lines such as Sorona^® polymer and other bio-based materials, CovationBio's mission is to deliver building blocks that enable customers to provide bio-based products accessible to everyone. Covation, Covation Biomaterials, Xatryx^® and Sorona^® are trademarks of Covation Biomaterials LLC or its affiliates. For more information, please visit CovationBio.com and follow on WeChat, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Covation Biomaterials' First Commercial Plant for bioTHF and bioPTMEG Reaches Mechanical Completion; Xatryx®，Brand Unveiled for New Non-Food bioPTMEG

HANNOVER, Germany, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 20, Hannover Messe 2026 officially opened at the Exhibition Grounds Hannover in Germany. At Hall 27, Stand H11, Guide showcased its full portfolio of Thermography Tools and Integrated IoT solutions. The booth attracted a large number of professional visitors and industry experts from around the world for in-depth discussions and to experience the next-generation thermal imaging technology, ApexVision. Its powerful infrared imaging performance received highly positive feedback.

Witness the Era of Ultra-Clarity — ApexVision Empowering Industrial Applications

Powered by the new ApexCore S1 Detector (NETD<15mK), ApexVision accurately captures subtle temperature differences and fine details, significantly improving image quality. The Nexus 1.0 High-Performance Platform (3X Processing Power) enables high-frame-rate dynamic capture and reliable, real-time temperature measurement, ensuring accurate measurement of moving targets without latency. The All-Scenario 1.0 Algorithm integrates detail enhancement, edge-preserving denoising, and environmental adaptation, ensuring stable high-definition imaging in complex environments.

The live demonstration of ApexVision left a strong impression on visitors, many of whom commented that it effectively addressed key challenges in industrial temperature measurement and set a new benchmark for the industry. The technology is now integrated across Guide's thermal product portfolio, providing ultra-clear, high-precision imaging for power, manufacturing, metallurgy, petrochemicals, firefighting, building inspection, medical and scientific research applications.

ApexVision Elevates Thermal Cameras to a New Level

At the exhibition, flagship thermal cameras—including the E4S, H6S, PT870S, FA611S, PR610S, and PF210S series—were showcased. Equipped with ApexVision's powerful image optimization capabilities, the entire lineup consistently provides clearer thermal imaging and more precise temperature measurement in both complex environments and extreme temperature conditions, while maintaining reliable performance across all scenarios. These products quickly became highlights of the show.

Intelligent Integrated IoT Solutions

In the Integrated IoT solutions area, dual-spectrum dome cameras, dual-spectrum bullet cameras, and the NC200 fixed thermal cameras series were showcased, integrating thermal imaging, visible light, and intelligent analytics. They enabled continuous temperature monitoring, hotspot detection, and early warning, making them ideal for applications in power utilities, industrial facilities, security, data centers, renewable energy, and logistics warehouses.

The exhibition marked a comprehensive showcase of Guide's next-generation thermography products, which earned recognition from industry professionals. As a global provider of infrared thermal imaging products, Guide remains committed to providing clearer, more reliable thermal imaging and early-warning solutions for industries worldwide.

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Guide Sets a New Standard for Industrial Thermography at Hannover Messe 2026