ADBioplastics
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersValencia, Spain
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
ADBioplastics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ADBioplastics
- Legal name
- ADVANCED & FUNCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR BIOCOMPOSITES S.L.
- Website
- https://adbioplastics.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ADBioplastics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Bioplastics
- NAICS
- Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)
- SIC
- Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Bio-based & Biodegradable Polymer Resin Manufacturing (PLA, PHA, PBS, PBAT) (IMANANAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Biodegradable Polymers & Resins (PLA, PHA, PBS, PBAT) (IMAEAOAA), Bio-Based & Biodegradable Compounds (PLA/PHA/Starch Blends) (IMANABAF), Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB), Bio-based Polymers & Bioplastics (e.g., PLA, PHA, bio-PE/PP/PET, PBS) (EUAAAIAC)
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Where ADBioplastics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Valencia
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
ADBioplastics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Bioplastic and Additive Sales: ADBioplastics generates revenue through the sale of their ADBio PLA+ additive and PLA-Premium bioplastic grades. They manufacture and commercialize customized solutions for various industrial applications including packaging, 3D printing, textiles, and construction. Products are sold as pellets (granza) for industrial transformation.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Customized Solutions |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels8 records
ADBioplastics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ADBioplastics manufactures and commercializes ADBio PLA+, a proprietary multifunctional biobased and compostable additive that enhances the mechanical, barrier, and processing properties of virgin PLA, and PLA-Premium, the resulting bioplastic grade family sold as pellets to industrial converters. The company produces customized biobased and compostable bioplastic grades for applications including food packaging, cosmetics packaging, 3D printing filaments, non-woven textiles, construction, agriculture, and consumer goods.
Product overview
ADBioplastics is a materials company offering a portfolio of biobased and compostable biopolymers. The core offering consists of ADBio PLA+, a multifunctional additive that enhances pure PLA properties, and PLA-Premium, the resulting bioplastic material produced using this additive. PLA-Premium is available in specialized grade families: BioXe (injection molding), TecnoBi (extrusion/thermoforming), Active (blow molding), Natic (extrusion blow molding), PriXbio (3D printing filaments), and Newex (non-woven textiles). All products are derived from renewable sources (corn, sugarcane, sugar beet) and compostable under industrial conditions within 3-6 months.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- ADBio PLA+ Additive A multifunctional biobased and compostable additive that improves the mechanical properties, barrier properties (oxygen and water vapor), and processability of pure PLA through a compounding process. Sold to industrial bioplastic converters.
- PLA-Premium Bioplastic Biobased and compostable bioplastic produced using ADBio PLA+ additive, offering improved mechanical strength, barrier properties, and processability compared to conventional PLA. Compostable in 3-6 months under industrial conditions. Sold as pellets (granza) to industrial converters across packaging, cosmetics, 3D printing, textiles, construction, agriculture, and consumer goods.
- BioXe Grades Injection molding grades of PLA-Premium bioplastic for manufacturers using injection molding processes, including automotive components, office supplies, toys, and consumer goods.
- TecnoBi Grades Extrusion and thermoforming grades of PLA-Premium bioplastic for sheet extrusion and thermoforming processes such as food trays and blisters.
- Active Grades Blow molding grades of PLA-Premium bioplastic for manufacturing hollow containers and packaging through blow molding processes, used for cosmetic bottles, pharmaceutical containers, and beverage bottles.
- Natic Grades Extrusion blow molding grades of PLA-Premium bioplastic for extrusion blow molding applications.
- PriXbio Grades 3D filament extrusion grades of PLA-Premium bioplastic optimized for FDM/FFF 3D printing, offering improved printability, higher impact resistance, and better surface quality compared to virgin PLA.
- Newex Grades Non-woven extrusion grades of PLA-Premium bioplastic for the textile industry, used in spunbond and meltblown processes to produce non-woven fabrics for diapers, face masks, wet wipes, and single-use textiles.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 70% improvement in elongation at break compared to virgin PLA
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use ADBioplastics
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ADBioplastics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
ADBioplastics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- ITENE (Instituto Tecnológico del Embalaje, Transporte y Logística)coreADBioplastics is a spin-off of ITENE technology center. The PLA-Premium technology was developed at ITENE over more than 10 years of research. ADBioplastics holds exclusive worldwide commercial license for the technology. The company maintains close ties with ITENE for ongoing R&D and innovation.
- Heis GlobalcoreJoint development of the 'sweet bottle' - a 100% sugarcane-based bottle that is biodegradable and compostable. Heis Global, based in Biar, Spain (pharmaceutical and nutritional packaging manufacturer), conducted testing and validation of the PLA-Premium grade B 5100 using injection blow molding technology.
- Borges International GroupcoreLong-term sustainability project for development of compostable monodose containers for extra virgin olive oil (AOVE). Collaboration to create sustainable packaging solutions for the food industry.
- Nua CosmeticscoreCollaboration to launch biobased and compostable bottles for cosmetic products. Represents a revolution in personal care packaging, combining ADBioplastics' PLA-Premium material with Nua's cosmetic expertise.
- ITC PackagingcorePartner in the development of compostable cosmetic bottles alongside Nua Cosmetics. ITC Packaging brings packaging manufacturing expertise to the collaboration.
- Iraga ServiciosmajorDevelopment of compostable flowpack packaging and cutlery for airline passenger catering. Project involving multiple airlines for sustainable in-flight serviceware.
- EcoembesmajorSelected as finalist in the Circular Packaging Challenge organized by Ecoembes and The Circular Lab. Challenge 1 focuses on developing new circular packaging solutions. Collaboration with over 20 leading companies including Coca-Cola, Mercadona, Repsol, Unilever, and others for potential pilot projects.
- BQ / PESLminorBQ supplier PESL (based in Huesca, Spain) transformed donated PLA-Premium material into filaments for 3D printed protective face shields during COVID-19 pandemic. More than 20,000 units distributed to healthcare workers.
- Capricho AndaluzmajorLong-term project for monodose compostable containers for extra virgin olive oil (AOVE). Collaboration to develop sustainable single-dose packaging for premium olive oil products.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
ADBioplastics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- NatureWorks: World's largest PLA producer (Ingeo biopolymers, ~150,000 tonnes/year capacity) and the incumbent benchmark for PLA-based bioplastics. Directly comparable to ADBioplastics as a PLA-focused bioplastic supplier serving packaging, 3D printing, and durable goods end markets.
- FKuR: German specialty compounder of bio-based and compostable plastics (Biograde, Terralene, Fibrolon ranges). Directly comparable to ADBioplastics as a smaller, specialty-focused bioplastic compounder serving injection molding, extrusion and packaging customers in Europe.
- Novamont: Italian producer of Mater-Bi, a family of biodegradable and compostable bioplastics based on starch/PBAT blends. Directly comparable to ADBioplastics in serving compostable packaging, food serviceware, and agricultural film applications under similar EU regulatory drivers.
- TotalEnergies Corbion: Joint venture producing Luminy PLA resins at industrial scale (75,000+ tonnes/year) for packaging, automotive and consumer goods. Directly competes with ADBioplastics' PLA-Premium grades in the same PLA-based bioplastic category.
Emerging players
- Biome Bioplastics: UK-based developer of bio-based and biodegradable bioplastics from plant-based sources. Comparable emerging player in the specialty bioplastics space, with similar customer focus on packaging and single-use applications.
- Danimer Scientific: US-based producer of Nodax PHA bioplastics for compostable packaging, foodservice and coatings. Comparable as an emerging player in the broader compostable bioplastics category, though differentiated by PHA vs ADBioplastics' PLA chemistry.
Regional players
- Bio-On: Italian bioplastics developer (Minerv PHA) historically focused on specialty applications including cosmetics. Comparable regional peer in Southern Europe with overlapping cosmetics and specialty packaging end-market focus.
- TianAn Biopolymer: China-based PLA and PLA-blend bioplastic producer serving Asian packaging and textile markets. Comparable as a regional PLA specialist that ADBioplastics may encounter when expanding into Asian geographies (Chinaplas presence).
Broad incumbents
- Kingfa: Chinese plastics compounder with significant biodegradable/compostable bioplastic capacity (PBAT, PLA blends). Comparable broad incumbent in the compostable bioplastics market with strong Asia-Pacific reach and large-scale production.
- BASF (Ecovio / Ecopond): Global chemical major offering Ecovio (PLA/PBAT blend) and other certified compostable bioplastic grades. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the compostable bioplastics space, supplying packaging, agricultural, and consumer goods manufacturers at global scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ADBioplastics social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
ADBioplastics financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ADBioplastics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
ADBioplastics funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
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ADBioplastics M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ADBioplastics
What does ADBioplastics do?
ADBioplastics manufactures and commercializes ADBio PLA+, a proprietary multifunctional biobased and compostable additive that enhances the mechanical, barrier, and processing properties of virgin PLA, and PLA-Premium, the resulting bioplastic grade family sold as pellets to industrial converters. The company produces customized biobased and compostable bioplastic grades for applications including food packaging, cosmetics packaging, 3D printing filaments, non-woven textiles, construction, agriculture, and consumer goods.
Is ADBioplastics a public or private company?
ADBioplastics is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was ADBioplastics founded?
ADBioplastics was founded in 2015. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is ADBioplastics based?
ADBioplastics is headquartered in Valencia, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does ADBioplastics make money?
One revenue line is on record: bioplastic and Additive Sales.
Who are ADBioplastics's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are NatureWorks, FKuR, Novamont and TotalEnergies Corbion. Emerging players are Biome Bioplastics and Danimer Scientific. Regional players are Bio-On and TianAn Biopolymer. Broad incumbents are Kingfa and BASF (Ecovio / Ecopond).
Does ADBioplastics have an API?
No public API is recorded for ADBioplastics.
What industry is ADBioplastics in?
ADBioplastics's product category is Bioplastics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANANAA, Bio-based & Biodegradable Polymer Resin Manufacturing (PLA, PHA, PBS, PBAT), with a secondary code of IMAEAOAA, Biodegradable Polymers & Resins (PLA, PHA, PBS, PBAT). Its NAICS code is 325211 and its SIC code is 2821.