OptiCept Technologies has completed negotiations with Aperam BioEnergia LTDA ("Aperam") in Brazil. The parties have entered into a commercial agreement for OptiBoost for cuttings. Aperam become OptiCept's second commercial customer in a short time for the OptiBoost application for cuttings which was launched in 2022.
Today, Aperam produces approx. 30–50 million eucalyptus cuttings annually. Aperam's ambition is to transition from seed sowing to cuttings production and to plant 100 million eucalyptus trees from cuttings annually. The focus is on treating high-yielding cutting clones and maximizing their use in production.
The patented OptiBoost technology applies to all types of cuttings and discussions and development are ongoing for сamellia, acacia, and ornamental cuttings.
It is estimated that around 3-4 billion eucalyptus trees are rejuvenated globally every year. OptiCept understands that the industry's ambition is to increase the proportion of cuttings in its production, which is made possible with the help of OptiCept's technology.
The positive effects of technology increase efficiency for customers, better products for the consumers, and minimal impact on our environment. Through patented technology in PEF (pulsed electric field) and VI (Vacuum Infusion), the technology opens up new business opportunities for the food and plant industry worldwide.
Aperam is a subsidiary of Aperam South America, which is a multinational listed company with operations in over 40 countries that, among other things, manufactures stainless steel and special steel. The company is a world leader in the cultivation of different varieties of tropical tree cuttings. Among other things, the trees are grown to produce coal, which is used for steel production.
