NatureWorks LLC is a Minnesota-based manufacturer of biopolymers, producing PLA and related intermediates marketed under the Ingeo brand for plastics and fibers.
What it makes
Primary outputs include Ingeo PLA biopolymer and lactides used by converters to produce packaging, food-service items, nonwovens, and specialty applications.
Market role
NatureWorks operates as a specialty polymer supplier, supporting material selection and processing guidance for product developers targeting lower-carbon material options.