Building the materials of tomorrow.
From lignin chemistry to bio-based ventures. Tanovis has always built for what’s next. Our journey began with a belief in the potential of nature’s own polymer and grew into a platform operating at the forefront of the biobased economy.
Key milestones
2025
Ready to scale
The Tanovis group leads lignin-based innovation across industries and markets.
2023
New alliances
Formed partnerships with Lignopure and Red Leaf Pulp to accelerate adoption.
2020
Platform expansion
Launched new ventures PLT Innovations and Siranius in materials and human nutrition.
2017
Tanovis is born
Established Tanovis AG to build bio-based ventures at scale.
2016
Innovation platform
Prepared transition from GreenValue to a broader innovation platform.
2008
First venture
Launched Phytaxis to develop sulfur-free lignin for animal health.
2006
European collaborations
Joined EU programmes exploring lignin and biomass in materials science.
2005
Proof of concept
Introduced Protobind®, validating lignin-based industrial applications.
2004
The beginning
Founded research company GreenValue and set up an industrial plant in India to unlock lignin’s industrial potential.
“After a career in the financial industry, I wanted to create something tangible — a product I could touch, and one that genuinely contributes to sustainability.”
Charles J Walser, CEO & Co-founder Tanovis AG
Lignin production through Greencone
Greencone, our joint-venture company in India with a paper mill partner, applies Tanovis’ proprietary lignin technology—developed and fine-tuned over two decades—to valorize diverse biomass feedstocks. Through close technical collaboration, our teams continuously optimize process efficiency and performance, strengthening our shared commitment to scalable, sustainable bio-based materials.