Plantics

What Plantics does

Plantics B.V. is a Netherlands-based biomaterials company that develops and supplies the world's first 100% bio-based thermosetting resins, produced from waste material derived from plants. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the University of Amsterdam, the company leverages a patented chemistry platform — originating from UvA research — to create CO2-negative, recyclable resins that serve as the input for circular composites, foams, and coatings. Plantics emphasizes full 3D forming flexibility, mechanical performance comparable to conventional plastics, and local raw-material availability at industrial scale across Europe.

The company operates a B2B, partnership-led go-to-market model. Plantics co-develops new products and production processes with industrial partners, manufactures on pilot scale, produces bio-resins and intermediate materials, and provides ongoing product and production support. Its partners — including Dutch furniture manufacturer Vepa and designer Joris Laarman — manufacture finished products and bring them to market under their own brands. Revenue streams therefore combine bio-resin and intermediate-material sales with co-development professional services and pilot-scale manufacturing for partners. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the company's two flagship consumer-facing products (the Hemp-chair with Vepa and the Ply Loop collection with Laarman) sit in the furniture and design vertical.

Plantics is a privately held Dutch B.V. with 11-50 employees, headquartered in Arnhem. The company has received industry recognition including the 2021 Global Innovation Award Renewable Material of the Year (with Vepa) from the German nova-Institute, a 2021 ranking as the most promising climate startup in the Netherlands by Het Financieele Dagblad, and a 2023 Top 5 emerging key player ranking in the global bio-polymer market. The only disclosed funding event is a 2014 ACE Incubator round; ownership, cap-table detail, and current revenue are not publicly available.

Name

Plantics

Legal name

Plantics B.V.

Website

https://plantics.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Plantics B.V. is a Netherlands-based biomaterials spin-off from the University of Amsterdam that develops the world's first 100% bio-based thermosetting resins from plant waste, supplying industrial partners in furniture and design with CO2-negative, circular composites, foams, and coatings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bio-based Materials Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)

SIC

Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMANANAA

Bio-based & Biodegradable Polymer Resin Manufacturing (PLA, PHA, PBS, PBAT)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Bioplastics & Sustainable Materials

SECONDARYIMAEAOAJ

Biodegradable Composites & Biocomposites (natural fiber-reinforced)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Biodegradable Materials

Keywords

• Bio-based thermoset resins
• Bioplastics manufacturing
• Sustainable bio composites
• Bio-based foam materials
• CO2 negative materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnhem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bio-resin Sales: Plantics produces and sells bio-resins and intermediate materials to industrial partners for use in manufacturing circular, CO2 negative products.
2. Product Co-development Services: The company co-develops new products and production processes with partners, providing product and production support services.
3. Pilot Scale Manufacturing: Plantics manufactures new products on pilot scale for partners, bridging the gap between development and full-scale production.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Plantics produces and sells 100% bio-based thermosetting resins derived from plant waste, and develops circular composites, foams, and coatings based on this resin platform. The company co-develops new products and production processes with industrial partners, manufactures products on pilot scale, and supplies bio-resins and intermediate materials that partners use to produce CO2-negative end products.

Product overview

Plantics is a biomaterials company that developed the world's first 100% biobased thermosetting resins, produced from plant-based waste materials. The company's product portfolio centers on its proprietary bio-resin technology, which serves as the foundation for circular and CO2 negative products including bio-based composites, foams, and coatings. Plantics operates through industrial partnerships to manufacture and bring products to market, with notable offerings including the Hemp-chair (with Vepa), Ply Loop furniture (with Joris Laarman), and Hemp Carbon chair. The company provides co-development services for new products and production processes, and manufactures products on pilot scale for partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bio-Resins 100% bio-based thermosetting resins produced from plant-based waste materials — the world's first 100% biobased thermoset materials, CO2 negative, safe, and available at industrial scale in Europe — sold to industrial manufacturers as the foundation for circular and CO2-negative end products.
• Hemp-chair The first furniture piece that is 100% plant-based, recyclable, and CO2 negative, developed with industrial partner Vepa with a shell made from Dutch hemp fibers and Plantics bio-resin.
• Ply Loop Furniture Series Furniture series made from engineered wood with Plantics' biodegradable bio-resin, created in collaboration with designer Joris Laarman and featuring full 3D forming flexibility and natural aesthetic.
• Hemp Carbon Chair New chair design utilizing hemp carbon and Plantics bio-resin technology with Dutch hemp fibers, representing the company's circular and CO2-negative product development.
• Bio-Based Composites Circular composites developed by Plantics using its bio-resin technology for a variety of industrial applications, with mechanical properties and wear resistance comparable to conventional composites.
• Bio-Based Foams Circular foam materials developed using Plantics' proprietary thermoset bio-resin technology for industrial partners across applications.
• Bio-Based Coatings Coating materials developed using Plantics' 100% biobased thermoset resin technology for industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• First furniture being 100% plant based, recyclable and CO2 negative

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• University of AmsterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpin-off from the University of Amsterdam based on a revolutionary invention from the university. The technology originated from UvA research resulting in unique 100% biobased thermoset resins.
• VepacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose cooperation with Dutch furniture manufacturer Vepa to develop the Hemp-chair - the first furniture being 100% plant based, recyclable and CO2 negative. The shell is made from Dutch hemp fibers and Plantics bio-resin. Joint winners of the Global Innovation Award Renewable Material of the Year 2021.
• Joris LaarmanflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner Joris Laarman uses Plantics bio-resin with engineered wood for the Ply Loop furniture series. The collaboration expanded with new Plantics furniture pieces featured at Friedman Benda exhibition. Ply Loop uses engineered wood with biodegradable resin.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Danimer Scientific:
• NatureWorks: NatureWorks is a leading producer of PLA biopolymers (Ingeo), making it the most direct comparator to Plantics in bio-based polymer resins. Both supply industrial customers seeking petrochemical-free alternatives at scale.
• TotalEnergies Corbion: TotalEnergies Corbion produces Luminy PLA resins from renewable feedstock, directly competing with Plantics in bio-based polymer supply for packaging, durables, and consumer goods applications.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/plantics_nl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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