MHG / Danimer Scientific
Two environmental-materials firms merged into the world's largest PHA biopolymer producer.
Challenge
Two separate environmental-materials companies — Meredian and DaniMer — each held part of what the market needed, but neither had the scale to lead the emerging biopolymer category on its own.
Approach
Alton Worldwide merged the two firms into MHG / Danimer Scientific, consolidating every class of preferred stock into common stock to simplify the capital structure. Paul Pereira served as Executive Chairman to the Board.
The team targeted $100M+ in new investment through the EB-5 program and institutional channels, while securing partnerships with blue-chip firms including Tate & Lyle for mass production of biodegradable plastics.
Result
The combined company became the world's largest producer of PHA biopolymers — and the sole recipient of FDA food-contact approval for PHA, a major commercial differentiator.
MHG earned all six Vincotte International biodegradability certifications, making it the only company in the world certified across every medium. Demand for sustainable, bio-based materials grew exponentially.
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