M. Holland Company

What M. Holland Company does

M. Holland Company is a privately held, international thermoplastic resin distributor founded in 1950 and headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. The company connects roughly 40+ polymer producers (including Braskem, LyondellBasell, BASF, Covestro, ExxonMobil, INEOS Styrolution, NOVA Chemicals, Chevron Phillips, and Westlake) with plastic processors across automotive, healthcare, packaging, electrical & electronics, wire & cable, rotational molding, and color & compounding end-markets. Its core business is full-service resin distribution layered with technical support services — in-house engineers handle polymer characterization, application development, mold design, process optimization, and failure analysis — and four proprietary branded lines: Mfinity™ (recycled resins up to 100% recycled content, third-party certified), Mtegrity® (FDA-compliant generic prime resin), Mtegrity Plus® (custom compounding), and MH Resolute® (specialty prime compounds). Logistics are executed through a network of 14+ Gold Standard Distribution Centers with rail access across the U.S. and Canada.

Name

M. Holland Company

Legal name

M. Holland Company

Website

https://mholland.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

M. Holland is a privately held international thermoplastic resin distributor connecting 40+ polymer producers with plastic processors across automotive, healthcare, packaging, and six other verticals in the Americas and parts of Europe, supported by proprietary branded products and in-house engineering services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thermoplastic Resin Distribution

NAICS

Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins (325991), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering Plastics & Performance Resins (PC, PA, POM, PBT, PMMA) (IMAEADAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engineering & High-Performance Thermoplastics Resin Manufacturing (PA, POM, PC, PBT, PEEK, PPS) (IMANAAAB)

Keywords

• Plastic resin distribution
• Thermoplastic materials
• Polymer compounding
• Resin sourcing
• Recycled plastic resins

Headquarters

HQ city

Northbrook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Thermoplastic Resin Distribution: M. Holland generates revenue by distributing thermoplastic resins from multiple material producers to plastic processors. The company connects leading material producers with plastic processors throughout North, Central and South America, earning margins on the spread between supplier pricing and client pricing.
2. Resale Operations: Tracks supply and demand in the plastics market, acting as stewards of suppliers' products to help clients enjoy steady, reliable access to materials. Provides market liquidity and earns margins on resale transactions.
3. Proprietary Product Lines: Revenue from proprietary branded products including Mfinity™ (recycled resins), Mtegrity® (generic prime), MH Resolute® (specialty compounds), and Mtegrity Plus® (custom compounding services).

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

M. Holland Company is a leading international distributor of thermoplastic resin, connecting leading material producers with plastic processors throughout North, Central, and South America. The company distributes resins from over 40 supplier brands and also sells its own proprietary product lines including Mfinity™ (recycled resins), Mtegrity® (certified prime), MH Resolute® (specialty compounds), and Mtegrity Plus® (custom compounding). In-house engineering teams provide technical support including application development, resin selection, mold design, and failure analysis.

Product overview

M. Holland Company is a leading international distributor of thermoplastic resin offering a comprehensive portfolio of branded prime materials and proprietary brands. Their core offering is plastic resin distribution connecting material producers with plastic processors across the Americas, supplemented by technical support services. Their proprietary product portfolio includes Mfinity™ (sustainable recycled resins), Mtegrity® (certified prime resin), Mtegrity Plus® (custom compounding), and MH Resolute® (specialty prime compounds). The company distributes materials from over 35 supplier brands including BASF, Covestro, Braskem, LyondellBasell, and others, spanning materials such as nylon, polycarbonate, polypropylene, polyethylene, ABS, and specialized compounds for automotive, healthcare, packaging, wire & cable, and rotational molding applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mfinity™: Proprietary line of up to 100% recycled commodity and engineering resins with third-party certification for recycled content
• Mtegrity™
• MH Resolute®
• Mtegrity Plus®

Products and services

• Mfinity™ Proprietary line of up to 100% recycled commodity and engineering resins. Many grades are third-party certified for percent recycled content, and select grades have FDA LNO or other agency approvals. Designed for plastic processors and manufacturers seeking sustainable material options.
• Mtegrity® Certified producer prime resin with generic prime material nomenclature of M. Holland. FDA compliance certification offers levels of ratability and consistency above other plastic resins available in international markets. Used for consistent, high-quality prime material supply.
• Mtegrity Plus® Client-specific compounding service providing custom compounded solutions to meet specific customer application requirements. Offers customized material formulations for plastic processors with specialized needs.
• MH Resolute® Series of specialty prime compounds including private label and proprietary materials developed by M. Holland's technical and engineering specialists for niche applications with extremely specific specifications.
• Thermoplastic Resin Distribution Full-service plastic resin distribution connecting leading material producers with plastic processors throughout North, Central, and South America. Includes sourcing, logistics solutions, and strategic marketing channels for supplier products.
• Technical Support Services In-house engineering services specializing in application development, plastic resin selection, mold design, and troubleshooting. Includes consultations, plastic resin selections and evaluations, training in polymer extrusion and molding, process optimizations, application development and design, and on-location problem solving for plastic processors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 billion pounds in sales (2014)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• FebostrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 June 2023Strategic partnership allowing M. Holland to expand plastic resin distribution to Italy and Greece. This partnership supports M. Holland's international expansion strategy in Europe, leveraging Febo's local market presence and relationships.
• BraskemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished distribution partnership where M. Holland distributes Braskem's polypropylene filaments for the additive manufacturing market. Braskem announced expansion of its product portfolio to include polyolefin-based filament, powder, and pellets for additive manufacturing, with M. Holland as a key distribution partner for polypropylene filaments.
• Grupo SolquimstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Grupo Solquim established in Mexico in 2015 to support distribution operations in the Mexican market. This partnership helps M. Holland serve clients throughout Mexico and LATAM region with local market expertise.
• Plastics Recycling AssociationminorOthersM. Holland is a member of the Plastics Recycling Association (APR), demonstrating commitment to sustainability and recycling initiatives in the plastics industry.
• EcovadisminorOthersM. Holland is rated by Ecovadis, a sustainability ratings provider, reflecting the company's commitment to environmental and social responsibility practices.
• Operation Clean SweepminorOthersM. Holland is a member of Operation Clean Sweep, an initiative to prevent plastic resin pellet, flake, and powder loss in the environment.
• Sustainable Packaging CoalitionminorOthersM. Holland is a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC), supporting sustainable packaging initiatives and circular economy practices.
• Plastics Industry AssociationminorOthersM. Holland is a member of the Plastics Industry Association, supporting the broader plastics industry's interests and initiatives.
• CEO Action for DiversityminorOthersM. Holland is proud to be involved with CEO Action for Diversity, supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Avient Corporation: Specialty polymer materials provider offering engineered materials, color masterbatch, and specialty additives. Comparable as a broader specialty plastics platform serving overlapping end-markets with both resin offerings and compounding capabilities.
• Ascend Performance Materials: Major producer of nylon 6,6 and other engineering resins serving automotive, electrical, and consumer markets. Comparable as an upstream materials provider overlapping with M. Holland's distribution categories for engineering thermoplastics.
• Asahi Kasei Plastics: Major producer of engineering thermoplastics including modified polyphenylene ether (mPPE) and other specialty resins. Comparable as an upstream supplier whose products flow through M. Holland's distribution network for automotive and electronics applications.
• SABIC: Global petrochemical and engineering plastics major serving automotive, healthcare, packaging, and electrical markets. Comparable as a major resin producer whose engineering thermoplastics (PC, PP, PBT) overlap with M. Holland's distribution categories.

Direct peers

• Chase Plastics: North American thermoplastic resin distributor offering specialty and commodity resins with technical support services. Comparable as a focused resin distributor serving similar OEM and processor customer bases.
• Channel Prime Alliance: Thermoplastic resin distributor and compounder serving automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Comparable business model with distribution and custom compounding capabilities across engineering and commodity resins.
• Nexeo Plastics: Privately held global distributor of thermoplastic resins serving automotive, healthcare, packaging, and consumer goods end-markets. Closely comparable business model as a value-added resin distributor with technical support and supply chain services.
• Entec Polymers: Thermoplastic resin distributor serving North American markets with technical support and custom compounding services. Directly comparable as a mid-sized specialty resin distributor with similar end-market focus on automotive, packaging, and consumer goods.
• Ravago Group: Parent company and one of the world's largest plastics and rubber distributors. Directly comparable business model as a global thermoplastic resin and polymer distributor serving similar customer bases across multiple end-markets.

Emerging players

• Plastics Color Corporation: Custom color compounding and masterbatch manufacturer serving similar end-markets. Comparable as a specialized compounder with overlapping customer base in packaging and consumer products requiring custom-formulated polymer solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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