AustroCel

AustroCel Hallein GmbH is an established company within the Austrian industry, recognized as one of the leading biorefineries in Europe. It employs 342 people, generates an annual turnover of 182 million euros, and has a production capacity of 150,000 tons of Biomaterials, Bioperformance products, and Biofuels. The company is B Corp-certified and transforms PEFC-controlled wood residues from the Central European sawmill industry into natural value streams. It operates Austria's largest residue-based bio-refinery in Hallein, producing bioethanol that covers around 1% of Austria's gasoline requirements.

AustroCel Hallein GmbH is an established company within the Austrian industry, which today is one of the most innovative producers in the sector and is recognized as one of the leading biorefineries in Europe. The company employs 342 people, generates an annual turnover of 182 million euros and has a production capacity of 150,000 tons of Biomaterials, Bioperformance products and Biofuels - including bioethanol from residues and biogas. In addition, the modern biorefinery supplies green electricity and district heating for its own operations and the region, providing around 30,000 households with electricity and/or heat. Bioethanol production covers almost 1% of the petrol demand in Austria. In addition to high-quality softwood pulp for high-end textile applications, AustroCel Hallein is a recognized supplier of specialty cellulose for non-textile applications in the pharmaceutical, food and construction industries. The B Corp-certified company transforms PEFC-controlled wood residues from the Central European sawmill industry into natural value streams 'down to the last fibre' and beyond. As an innovation center, it scales Biofuels and Bioperformance products (such as the new Hydrogel Granules) and sets new standards. AustroCel has been operating Austria's largest residue-based bio-refinery in Hallein for three years. Valuable bio-ethanol is produced from the by-products of cellulose production, the capacity of which is sufficient to cover around 1% of Austria's gasoline requirements. The CO2 savings of the biofuel are almost 98% compared to petroleum-based fuels.

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2. 2Bio Products | AustroCel Halleinaustrocel.com
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