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Time:2024-06-24
XINCHANG, China, HANGZHOU, China, and SAN FRANCISCO, USA–June 21, 2024 – NHU and Bota Bio have announced the successful commercialization of their first collaborative project and the establishment of a strategic partnership to cooperate in the field of biomanufacturing. This alliance, rooted in NHU's dedication to innovation and Bota Bio's proprietary full-stack strain development platform, aims to rapidly and efficiently translate cutting-edge biotechnological achievements into industrial value.
NHU has always been dedicated to building a "Bio+" platform. By developing high-performance microbial strains with genetic engineering and synthetic biology technologies, NHU is devoted to producing a variety of high-value-added products in a green, safe, and stable manner. These products are widely used in pharmaceuticals, food, and feed, among other fields. As an industrial biotechnology company, Bota Bio has developed end-to-end technical capabilities from bio-computation and design to high-throughput screening, laboratory-scale validation, process optimization, pilot scale-up, and industrial production. Leveraging their respective strengths, NHU and Bota Bio have fully shared their platform technologies to develop a new generation of industrial strains and processes with higher production efficiency. This collaboration has successfully achieved scalable production and green upgrades. To date, this project has generated substantial economic benefits for both entities, with expectations for continued growth.
This partnership not only marks another successful instance of NHU's adoption and application of world-leading biomanufacturing technologies for production and commercialization, but also highlights the ongoing collaboration with Bota Bio to advance frontier biotechnology in the industrial sector. Moving forward, NHU will continue to embrace the philosophy of "open cooperation" and collaborate with Bota Bio to drive continuous innovation and development in industrial biotechnology. Together, they aim to deliver greener high-quality products and sustainable solutions to consumers.
About NHU
Zhejiang NHU Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as NHU) was founded in 1999 and listed in 2004 with the stock code of 002001. Since the inception, we have been firmly holding on to the belief of developing through innovation and thriving in competition. Specializing in functional chemicals with an emphasis on nutritional chemicals, aroma chemicals and polymers, NHU devotes itself in the stages of R&D, production, sales, and service of the products. We offer integrated solutions to customers across over 100 countries and regions in a wide range of domains including nutrition & health, personal and home care, transportation, environmental protection, and new energy. Leveraging our quality, healthy, green, and low-carbon products, we are committed to improving quality of life for all and generating lasting values for stakeholders. Currently ranked among China’s top 100 fine chemical companies and top 100 listed companies, NHU is doubling its effort to rise to the top of the world’s functional chemical industry. For further information, please visit http://www.hualongmy.com/en
About Bota Biosciences
Bota Biosciences is a global industrial biotechnology company connecting biological design to scale-up manufacturing to accelerate shifts to sustainable living. Bota has built an integrative bioengineering platform, to develop and implement efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective biomanufacturing technologies. Committed to its mission, Bota established its own pilot plant and manufacturing facility, affirming its dedication to offering scalable industrial solutions and market-ready products. This infrastructure strengthens support for customers and partners across industries such as nutrition, food, personal care, and animal health. Powered by a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, Bota Bio channels biotech innovations to create a global impact. For further information, please visit http://bota.bio/en
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