获丰田通商(上海)战略投资，「源天生物」用酶法再生PET切入汽车及日本市场

Core Insights - Yuan Tian Biotechnology (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. has recently secured strategic investment from Toyota Tsusho (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., marking a continuation of capital activities following an investment from Tianchuang Capital in September, with total financing amounting to several tens of millions [1][4] - The collaboration will focus on the development of downstream application products in various fields, including textile yarns, industrial yarns, food packaging, and engineering plastics, leveraging Toyota Tsusho's advantages in the automotive supply chain and its established presence in the Japanese market [1][5] Company Overview - Yuan Tian Biotechnology specializes in the industrialization and commercialization of waste PET enzymatic recycling, having developed an efficient PET degrading enzyme that can decompose various waste PET materials into rPTA and rMEG monomers under normal temperature and pressure, enabling the recycling and infinite reuse of PET [1][4] - The company is expanding its recycling capabilities from PET to PA6 (polyamide 6), with the PA6 biological recycling process now capable of operating as a standalone line [1] Production and Technology - Yuan Tian Biotechnology is continuously iterating its production line processes to enhance product quality and reduce costs, with the Rb-PET product showing superior performance compared to virgin PET in several metrics [2] - The company's enzymatic recycling PTA project has been established in Tianjin Economic Development Zone, with a total investment of approximately 150 million yuan, designed for a scale of 5,000 tons, expected to commence production next year [4] Market Expansion - The company is actively pursuing partnerships with brand clients in the textile and daily chemical sectors, aiming to penetrate the automotive supply chain through its collaboration with Toyota Tsusho and expand into the Japanese market [4][5] - The automotive industry is experiencing explosive growth in demand for recycled materials, driven by regulatory pressures and the industry's need for environmentally friendly materials [5] Investment Perspective - Toyota Tsusho is committed to promoting and applying sustainable materials globally, recognizing the broad market potential of Yuan Tian Biotechnology's enzymatic recycling technology and products [6]