# Michelin to build industrial demonstration unit for 5-HMF molecule in France

Michelin is building an initial industrial demonstration unit for the 5-HMF molecule, a bio-sourced and non-toxic molecule, in France.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2025-04-07
- Where: France, France
- Status: announced
- Products: 5-HMF molecule
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Michelin](https://endata.com/companies/13430.md)

## Sources

- [adhesivesmag.com](https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/topic/2654-raw-materials-and-chemicals?page=34), 2025-04-07: "Michelin is building an initial industrial demonstration unit for the 5-HMF molecule, a bio-sourced and non-toxic molecule that can replace ingredients derived from fossil fuels in a wide variety of industrial fields."

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