Trichoderma reesei

Absolutely brilliant. The highest usability, superior production capacity and the most cost-efficient fermentation processes make a hypersecreting filamentous fungus, Trichoderma reesei, a very attractive cell-based production platform for multiple industrial applications, also compared to alternative technologies.

Our competence is based on long-term industrial research and innovation. We have more than 20 years of industrial experience in developing competitive Trichoderma strain lineages to produce a number of various bioactive compounds for mass-markets. The founders have also been exceptionally successful in molecule discovery/design innovations. Our expertise combined with other advanced deep technologies is what makes all of this happen.

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Industrial processes

The superior production capacity of the industrial Trichoderma reesei production platform is based on the characteristics of the production strain combined with highly efficient fermentation and down-stream processes. We develop competitive, versatile and  flexible industrial processes to meet the diverse customer needs and to comply with product requirements in different business segments. The fact that we have extensive experience in industrial process development and scaling up also helps.

What we offer for product formulation is exceptional among service providers. We have a unique industrial expertise and innovativeness in formulation process design and different product forms. We can take the process under control by utilizing the intrinsic properties of the material being produced. This ensures cost-effective, high-quality and safe formulation processes for customers’ own products as well as ready-made products manufactured by us.

Towards biobased economy. Almost every business segment can utilize biosolutions in its products and processes: food, feed, agriculture, material, chemical, health, cosmetics, pharma, refinery, energy, cleaning, remediation and waste treatment.

  • BIONTO Ltd
    Kytäjänkatu 23 A,
    FI-05830 Hyvinkää,
    FINLAND

Dr. Marika Alapuranen

Chief Scientist, Founder

I have built my scientific and technological expertise in the development of microbial strains, platforms, and industrial enzymes. My focus has been and continues to be on enabling the efficient, industrially feasible cell-based production of high-quality biological products.

Working as an expert in a highly competent R&D team is rewarding. I believe that success lies in a consistent and structured way of working that supports innovation and growth.

“I’m a team player and enjoy brainstorming together with colleagues. I value trust, authenticity, and openness – supporting individual and organisational growth.“

Dr. Terhi Puranen

CEO, Founder

I have had the privilege of leading highly successful teams in the industrial enzyme business that have developed competitive products for the mass market for 15 years. I have ensured business competitiveness by building an IP portfolio, and most importantly, by providing day-to-day stakeholder/customer support.

It should come as no surprise that technological development also inspires me. I have designed and led strategies, roadmaps and projects in terms of cell-based production platforms, Bio-IT and R&D digitalization.

“I want to be a value-adding leader that foster a culture of trust, collaboration and learning. I believe it enables our customers to reach their full potential and succeed beyond expectations.“

Katja Palmunen

CTO, Founder

My technological foundation is built on the design of industrial crystallization processes for concentrated and purified products ranging from therapeutic proteins to enzymes. I am delighted to have been able to provide R&D services that are trusted by many, including some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies.

That decade was just an appetizer. It was followed by a deeper dive into industrial upscaling, particularly enzyme processing and formulation technologies, leading up to hundreds of commercial bulk enzyme products.

”Set a goal. My passion is to design the most high-quality, streamlined and cost-effective process to achieve the given goal.”