The primary factor that led to Spiber's investment in Thailand is the country's ideal location, plentiful in biomass resources needed in the company's fermentation production process. Additionally, Thailand boasts strong supply chains in several industries of interest to Spiber, such as clothes and automotives, which may be useful for potential future operations.
In line with this expansion, Spiber is looking to recruit employees for roles in fields such as production engineering, plant engineering, human resources, administration, accounting, and finance, as well as drivers.
Spiber is one of the most advanced biotechnology companies in the world and has applied for more than 200 patents in a variety of fields. The company is working to develop technology for the production of biodegradable, environmentally-friendly materials that do not rely on traditional petroleum resources. Receiving approval from the BOI to establish this plant in Thailand represents the achievement of a significant business goal for Spiber, who will continue to develop technology related to the production of next-generation, innovative materials as part of their mission to address global environment issues and help actualize a sustainable society for all mankind.
Spiber Inc., established in September 2007, is a Japanese biotechnology startup engaged in the development of novel sustainable materials. The company recently announced Brewed Protein(TM), its proprietary structural protein materials produced through an entirely in-house brewing (i.e. fermentation) process. Free from reliance on animal and petroleum resources, this revolutionary new material is well positioned to contribute to animal-free and plastic-free initiatives in the clothes and automotive industries. Including significant government grant support, Spiber has raised more than 30 billion yen (approximately 275 million USD) to date, and is currently engaged in various upscaling and process-refinement initiatives.
Spiber will be holding recruitment sessions in Bangkok on March 7, 2020, and in Rayong on March 8, 2020. For more details, please refer to: https://www.spiber.jp/en/archives/2337
