SunCoal Industries

SunCoal Industries GmbH, founded in 2007, is a pioneer in the development and application of hydrothermal carbonization (HTC). With its headquarters in Ludwigsfelde, near Berlin, the company has developed a patented CarboREN® technology based on the principles of hydrothermal treatment. This technology allows biomass to be transformed into high-quality carbon products within a few hours, a process that takes millions of years in nature.

SunCoal commercializes its technology for the production of:

• Technical Carbons: These are used as fillers in the rubber and tire industry and have already proven their efficiency in external and internal application tests[2][5].
• Bio-based Chemicals: The company produces these chemicals on a laboratory scale and is working on scaling up production[2][5].
• Biochar as a Bioenergy Carrier: A sustainable alternative to fossil energy carriers, produced from various biomasses[1][5].
• Dehydration and Disposal of Organic Sludges: A cost-effective and efficient solution for the treatment of organic waste[1].

SunCoal is committed to shaping the technological basis of a CO2-neutral chemical industry. The company focuses on close collaboration with partners and customers from science and industry to develop and implement innovative solutions. The focus is on reducing the CO2 footprint by utilizing renewable resources and developing high-performance materials from wood[5].

SunCoal is strongly committed to sustainability:

• Reduction of CO2 Footprint: By using biomass and renewable resources, CO2 emissions are significantly reduced[5].
• Renewable Energy Carriers: The production of biochar as a bioenergy carrier offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels[1][5].
• Innovative Technologies: The company continuously invests in the further development of its technologies and laboratory facilities to improve the efficiency and environmental friendliness of its products[2][5].

SunCoal has achieved numerous milestones since its founding:

• 2008: Commissioning of the first HTT pilot plant and winning the founder competition of Wirtschaftswoche[2].
• 2017: World premiere of a tire with SunCoal filler at EcoPro 2017 in Tokyo, Japan[2].
• 2023: Acquisition by UPM Biochemicals GmbH[2].

With its innovative CarboREN® technology and strong focus on sustainability and collaboration, SunCoal Industries GmbH positions itself as a leading company in the development of renewable carbon products and bio-based chemicals.

• 1 - https://www.suncoal.com/loesungen/?lang=de
• 2 - https://www.suncoal.com/unternehmen/history/?lang=de
• 3 - https://www.suncoal.com/unternehmen/facilities/?lang=de
• 4 - https://www.arbeitswelt-elternzeit.de/unternehmensbeispiele/suncoal-industries-gmbh/
• 5 - https://www.suncoal.com/unternehmen/?lang=de