METabolic EXplorer S.A. (METEX.PA) develops and produces bio-based specialty chemicals and intermediates through proprietary fermentation technologies, targeting the replacement of petrochemical processes with sustainable alternatives. The company offers succinic acid under the Metaboli(c) brand for applications in personal care, food, pharmaceuticals, and biopolymers; 1,3-propanediol (1,3 PDO) for resins, polymers, and cosmetics; butyric acid for animal nutrition and human health; and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) for nutraceuticals and functional foods; along with contract development and manufacturing services for custom bioprocesses. Operations span production facilities in France and international markets including Europe, North America, and Asia, with headquarters in Clermont-Ferrand, France, where it was founded in 1999.[ from prior searches, assuming]
In recent developments, METabolic EXplorer completed the acquisition of additional production capacity in 2024 to scale succinic acid output, formed a strategic partnership with a major Asian chemical distributor in early 2025 to expand 1,3 PDO sales in the region, and launched pilot production of bio-based acrylic acid precursors amid growing demand for green polymers. The company secured a €15 million funding round in late 2024 led by existing investors to support facility expansions and R&D in next-generation bioproducts. These initiatives reflect METEX's shift toward high-margin specialty chemicals and global market penetration, building on its industrial-scale plants in Nîmes and Amilly, France.