• Michelin ResiCare signed a distribution partnership with IMCD Europe to accelerate European marketing of bio-based 5-HMF produced in France.
• IMCD will distribute 5-HMF across Europe, targeting broader access beyond Michelin ResiCare’s direct sales to major accounts.
• Production is planned to start in early 2027 at Péage-de-Roussillon, with annual capacity of 3,000 metric tons.

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