EcoSynthetix Wins Two New Tissue Lines for SurfLock(TM) from Relationship with European Distributor

Executive Summary

• EcoSynthetix announced that two new tissue production lines in Europe will use its bio‑based strength aid, SurfLock™, marking the first European contracts secured through a partnership with RN M Group.
• The agreements expand EcoSynthetix’s commercial footprint in the tissue market and demonstrate growing acceptance of its renewable chemistry solutions among manufacturers seeking cost‑effective, recycled‑material alternatives.
• Management highlighted that distributor relationships are central to the company’s commercialization strategy and that additional trials with other prospects are underway.

Key Details

• Contract Wins: Two European tissue lines will incorporate SurfLock™ strength aid; contracts were sourced via RN M Group, a Portuguese chemical distributor operating across Portugal, Spain, France, and North Africa.
• Product Highlight: SurfLock™ is a bio‑based additive that enhances fiber‑to‑fiber interaction in paper‑based applications (paperboard, tissue, pulp), enabling manufacturers to use lower‑cost or higher‑recycled content material while maintaining product strength.
• Strategic Importance: CEO Jeff MacDonald emphasized the role of distributor partnerships in extending market reach and accelerating commercialization of EcoSynthetix’s portfolio.
• Future Opportunities: The company is actively trialing SurfLock™ with additional prospects through both distributor channels (e.g., RN M) and direct customer relationships, indicating potential pipeline growth.
• Quote from RN M Chair/CEO: Ricardo Machado noted the “win‑win relationship” and the market advantage of offering a bio‑based alternative that delivers economic and production benefits to manufacturers.

Notable Quotes

“We continue to build momentum with these two new tissue wins… Our relationships with distributors, like the RNM Group, are an important element of our commercialization strategy.” – Jeff MacDonald, CEO, EcoSynthetix

“EcoSynthetix' SurfLock™ strength aids are unique in the market. A bio‑based alternative that offers economic and production benefits to manufacturers.” – Ricardo Machado, Chair & CEO, RNM Group