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20/11/2009 Letter of Intend with ASG International GmbH
Desmet Ballestra has signed a Letter of Intend with ASG International GmbH to cooperate in technical and commercial matters related to the supply of plants for the conversion of Biomass to alternative liquid fuel (BtL).
ASG is an innovative engineering company, based in Switzerland, which amongst other activities has developed and is procuring a new technology for the conversion of (waste) biomass into Diesel fuel in a single step.
Both Desmet Ballestra and ASG desire to cooperate and develop a business relationship wherein both companies individual know-how and strength will result in engineering and supply packages for “green energy” production plants.
The cooperation will supply present and future customers with enhanced income possibilities from their present or future investments.
Additionally the „packages“ will be designed to reduce/diminish waste creation and CO2 emission release to the environment.
The new cooperation with ASG is part of the Desmet Ballestra strategy headed to further develop our already leading position in the field of Biofuel manufacturing plants, increase our commitment to supply green energy without being in competition with the human food chain and to contribute to a cleaner environment.
2-3/12/2008 Conference “Biorefining for the Pulp and Paper Industry 2008”
The conference "Biorefining for the Pulp and Paper Industry" was arranged in Helsinki Finland beginning of December 2008. Mr. Fredrik Hoel, Area Sales Manager Desmet Ballestra, and Heidi Harrer, R&D Manager Desmet Ballestra Bioethanol were present at the conference.
The paper industry is looking for new opportunities for valorizing side-and waste streams. The paper industry is under heavy pressure due to reduced paper consumption following the financial crisis. The purpose of participating was to establish contacts with the Pulp & Paper Industry. Several interesting contacts were made and are at present followed up for future collaboration.
Desmet Ballestra Bioethanol has developed different methods for converting lignocellulosic material to ethanol, biogas and energy. Here different side/waste streams from pulp and paper industry, containing cellulose and/or hemicellulose and/or sugars can be utilized as raw materials
28-29-30/10/2008 Biofuels 2008
Desmet Ballestra will be pres
ent at the 3rd annual Biofuels meeting and the Global Biofuels Technology Forum 2008, which will be held at the Berlin InterContinental.
Seize the opportunity to participate at discussions and exchange ideas and information with our Biofuel experts.
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23-24/09/2008 Biomass World 2008
Meet our CEO, Dr. Wolfgang Ranfft, at the Biomass World Conference 2008,
which will be held at the Beijing Hilton Hotel.
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06/07/2008 Supply of Bioethanol technologies in Fr
ance
The company Abenlacq has selected Desmet Ballestra Stolz technologies for the implementation of their bioethanol project. Located near Bordeaux (France) the Abenlecq biofuel plant is installed on a former oil extraction site. The fossile energy has now left place to the green one.
Abenlacq processes corn to produce 197.500 t/year of bioethanol.
DB Stolz supplied a turnkey solution with handling, grinding, pelletizing, and cooling equipment.
30/05/2008 Desmet Ballestra takes over Frings Austria GmbH
Desmet Ballestra has taken over Frings Austria GmbH, which will now wear the name of Desmet Ballestra Ethanol GmbH.
This company was founded in 1987 as a sales organisation of the German Heinrich Frings GmbH & Co. KG group for the purpose of market development in Eastern Europe.
In 1995 Frings Austria’s operation spectrum was extended by the yeast activities of Andritz AG and the company’s headquarters were moved from Vienna to Graz.
Desmet Ballestra Ethanol is now a producer of high-performance plants and components for
- the Yeast industry
- the Organic Acid (citric, Amino, Lactic) industries
- the Bioethanol and Biomass industries.
Desmet Ballestra is a "Global Solution Provider", world leader in the field of engineering and delivery of installations and equipment for
- the Edible Oils and Fats industry, from the processing of the seeds up to oils and fats refining and modification.
- the Animal Feed industry
- the Surfactants and Detergent industry, as well as for several chemical products manufacturing related to this industry.
- the Biodiesel and Oleochemical industries
The Desmet Ballestra Group has sales and engineering offices in 15 countries and a representation network in another 22 countries.
They have sold 5.700 plants in 148 countries worldwide. In 2007, they have realised a total turnover of over 850 million dollars.
This operation enables the Desmet Ballestra Group to offer the whole range of Biofuel technologies trough an integrated international network of companies.
September 2006 Bioethanol Plant Kazakhstan
220.000 l / day • Raw material: wheat • Products: Bioethanol, DDGS, Gluten, Carbon dioxide
FRINGS AUSTRIA Confirms Upgrade to 11/2 Generation
FRINGS AUSTRIA turns energy consuming “first generation” bioethanol plants into energy self-sufficient plants producing not only bioethanol but also electricity, steam, process water etc. offering numerous economical benefits… more
FRINGS AUSTRIA nominee for FAST FORWARD AWARD and INNOSTAR 2007
The Fast Forward Award, the most important federal innovation award, spotlights every year the elite of Styrian technology.
FRINGS AUSTRIA, who convinced the jury with their sustainable 11/2 Generation concept, found themselves among the top 5 finalists competing for the major Austrian technology award.
FRINGS AUSTRIA was also nominated for the Innostar, an additional media award granted to the most original innovation made in Styria.
