Meredian Holdings Group Inc., or “MHG” as it is usually referred to, has decided to return to its roots. The
Georgia-based biopolymer manufacturer has announced that it is not only changing its name - effective
immediately- back to Danimer Scientific, but that the original corporate logo is also to be “reenergized”.
The updated corporate identity harks back to the company’s origins as a biotechnology company
committed to sustainability and the development of innovative bioplastic products that do not contribute to
global pollution, said the company in the announcement.“The adoption of our founding name and logo
marks a significant milestone as we dedicate ourselves to future product innovation and the development
of global-scale solutions to plastic pollution,” said Stephen Croskrey, who was appointed CEO of MHG
earlierthis year in April. “The renewal of our corporate identity signals an exciting time for the company
as we intensify our dedication to the development of dynamic biopolymer solutions.”Originally formed
in 2004, Danimer Scientific focussed on the development of sustainable polymer solutions that could
offer compostable and biodegradable plastic alternatives to conventional, non-renewably sourced plastic
materials.In 2007, the founders of Danimer Scientific acquired the intellectual property from Procter &
Gamble for Nodax PHA. Nodax PHA was created by Dr. Isao Noda who was then working at P&G, and is
now a Member of the Board of Directors at Danimer Scientific. This PHA possesses properties that
perform as well as, if not better than, many conventional petroleum-based plastics. Due to its unique
molecular structure, MHG’s PHA can be custom formulated to create different types of polymers
based on the specific purposes and client’s needs.Only last August, the company announced the
start-up of it first commercial scale fermenter. Now, Croskey is working on the planned expansion of the
existing PHA pilot biorefinery. Danimer Scientific currently operates two facilities with well over 200,000
square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory and manufacturing/testing spaceDanimer Scientific’s Nodax
PHA received OK Marine Biodegradable certification from Vinçotte International, the first such validation
awarded to a biopolymer. The material also has a total of six Vinçotte certifications and statements of
aerobic and anaerobic compostability and biodegradability in soil, fresh water, salt water, and industrial
and home compost.