Polybion™ at the Opening of Stahl’s New Center of Excellence in Apex, USA

At Polybion™, we know that collaboration with key industry players is essential to unlocking the full potential of our materials.

Last week, we had the opportunity to attend the grand opening of Stahl’s new Center of Excellence in Apex, North Carolina. Stahl is a global leader in surface treatment solutions, with decades of expertise in leather, synthetics, and emerging fabric technologies. Over the years, they have continuously adapted to industry transformations, developing cutting-edge solutions that respond to market needs.

Stahl is a global leader in surface treatment solutions, with decades of expertise in leather, synthetics, and emerging fabric technologies.

Our relationship with Stahl extends far beyond this event. As a key collaborator, they play a pivotal role in new product developments. Together, we are working on an exciting range of projects that will position biomaterials like Celium™ at the forefront of material innovation. As we gear up for our first commercial release in 2025, collaborating with a global leader in substrate transformation remains a cornerstone for our strategic milestones.

Together, we are working on an exciting range of projects that will position biomaterials like Celium™ at the forefront of material innovation.

The opening of this Center of Excellence marks a major investment in research and innovation for surface treatments, paving the way for new material possibilities. Advancing the industry is not just about isolated breakthroughs—it’s about building an ecosystem of companies committed to transforming traditional processes and driving the future of materials.

We congratulate Stahl on this milestone and celebrate the industry’s continued progress toward more advanced and adaptable solutions. At Polybion™, we remain committed to partnerships that push the boundaries of material innovation.