MGI International

What MGI International does

MGI International is a U.S.-based plastic resin distribution and holding company that serves manufacturing customers across more than 70 countries. Formed in 2019 through the combination of Marco Polo International (founded 1985) and Global Plastics (founded 2008), the company operates a multi-brand distribution platform: StarResin for domestic private-label distribution in the United States, MarPol for international private-label distribution, and The Aspect Company, a specialty division focused on sustainable and engineered resin solutions. Its portfolio spans commodity resins including HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), EVA, and PET, as well as engineering thermoplastics serving injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, thermoforming, and film/sheet applications.

The company's business model is transaction-based distribution executed through enterprise field sales and direct sales relationships with industrial buyers. Pricing is negotiated per-transaction rather than published. Since late 2022, ITOCHU International Inc., a major Japanese trading conglomerate, has held majority ownership, providing scale advantages in sourcing, logistics, and counterparty relationships. MGI International maintains its principal office in New York with operational presence in Melville, NY, and operates as an active holding company distributing plastic raw materials globally.

In 2024, the company made a voluntary self-disclosure to the U.S. Department of Justice and reached a $6.8 million settlement under the False Claims Act, with DOJ subsequently declining prosecution. The company also terminated its former Chief Operating Officer in November 2024. MGI is currently unifying its brand portfolio (StarResin, MarPol, The Aspect Company) under a single MGI International identity in 2025.

Name

MGI International

Legal name

MGI International LLC

Website

https://mgiintl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MGI International is a U.S.-based plastic resin distributor majority-owned by ITOCHU, serving manufacturing customers in 70+ countries through private-label brands (StarResin, MarPol) and a sustainable specialty division (The Aspect Company).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Resin Distribution

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Polymers & Resins (Engineered Materials) (IMAEABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commodity Thermoplastics Resin Manufacturing (PE, PP, PVC, PS) (IMANAAAA), Bio-based Polymers & Resins (PLA, PHA, bio-PE, bio-PET, cellulose acetate) (IMAMALAC)

Keywords

• Plastic resin distribution
• Polymer distribution
• Engineering thermoplastics
• Commodity resins
• Sustainable resins

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Plastic Resin Distribution: Distribution of commodity and engineering plastic resins including HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, polypropylene, polystyrene, EVA, and PET to customers in domestic and international markets

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MGI International distributes a full range of plastic resin products, including commodity resins (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, EVA, PET) and engineering thermoplastics, to manufacturers and converters in more than 70 countries. The company sells under its own private-label brands StarResin (domestic) and MarPol (international), and operates The Aspect Company division for sustainable recycled, biobased, and compostable resins.

Product overview

MGI International is a leading U.S.-based plastic resin distributor with global reach, operating under a unified corporate structure combining the strengths of Marco Polo International, Global Plastics, The Aspect Company, and ITOCHU International. The company offers three main product brands: Star Resin (domestic private-label brand), MarPol (international private-label brand), and The Aspect Company (sustainable solutions division). The portfolio includes commodity and engineering plastic resins across HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, EVA, PET, and engineering thermoplastics, available in prime, generic prime, and wide spec grades. The Aspect Company division specifically addresses sustainability needs with recycled, biobased, bio-circular attributed, and compostable resin options. MGI serves customers in more than 70 countries through domestic and international distribution channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StarResin: MGI's generic prime, private-label brand offering customers a reliable and cost-effective alternative to Prime Branded resin without compromising on quality.
• MarPol
• The Aspect Company

Products and services

• StarResin (Domestic Private-Label Brand) Private-label brand of generic prime plastic resins (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, EVA, PET) offering reliable, cost-effective alternatives to prime branded resins for U.S. manufacturers and converters.
• MarPol (International Private-Label Brand) Private-label brand of generic prime plastic resins for international markets, offering reliable and cost-effective alternatives to prime branded resins without compromising on quality.
• The Aspect Company (Sustainable Resin Solutions Division) ISCC Plus Certified Trader with Storage offering sustainable resin solutions including recycled (PCR/PIR), biobased, bio-circular attributed, and compostable plastics across HDPE, LDPE/LLDPE, PP, PETG, and PLA/PBAT families, serving brand owners and converters with sustainability targets.
• Plastic Resin Distribution Services (Commodity and Engineering Resins) Distribution of commodity plastic resins (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, EVA, PET) and engineering thermoplastics (ABS, SAN, ASA, Nylon, Acetal, TPE) to manufacturing customers in more than 70 countries through direct sales channels.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Aspect CompanycoreOthers · 1 January 2022MGI launched The Aspect Company in early 2022 to focus on sustainable resin solutions, providing sustainable materials for business partners.
• Marco Polo InternationalcoreOthers · 1 January 2019Marco Polo International merged with Global Plastics in 2019 to form MGI International as part of the ITOCHU partnership structure.
• Global Plastics, LPcoreOthers · 1 January 2019Global Plastics merged with Marco Polo International in 2019 to form MGI International, building a North American and export footprint in commodity and engineered resins.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ravago: Global plastics and chemicals distributor with significant North American presence in commodity and engineering resin distribution. Comparable end-markets, customer base, and broad product lines.
• Plastics International: North American distributor of engineering and high-performance plastic resins serving OEMs and converters. Comparable business model focused on specialty resins.
• Entec Polymers: Specialty distributor focused on engineering polymers and high-performance resins serving injection molders and compounders across North America. Comparable in the engineering thermoplastics niche.
• Nexeo Plastics: Global plastics resin distributor with broad product portfolio across thermoplastics and engineered materials. Direct competitor in the same product category serving similar converter and manufacturer customers.
• Channel Prime Alliance: North American plastics resin distribution and trading company with similar mix of commodity and engineering resins serving converters and manufacturers.
• M. Holland: One of the largest North American distributors of commodity and engineering plastic resins serving converters in 70+ countries. Highly comparable business model, scale, and product breadth to MGI International.

Broad incumbents

• SABIC: Global petrochemical major producing commodity and engineering resins with TRUCIRCLE sustainable portfolio. Competes with MGI on supply and increasingly on direct sustainable distribution.
• LyondellBasell: One of the world's largest polyolefin producers with captive resin supply that competes with and supplies MGI. Vertical competitor with distribution capabilities and proprietary sustainable grades (Circulen).
• Avient: Specialty formulator and distributor of polymer materials, colorants, and additives (formerly PolyOne). Broader portfolio than MGI but overlapping in specialty engineered materials distribution.

Regional players

• Biesterfeld: European-headquartered plastics and specialty chemicals distributor with growing presence in sustainable polymers. Comparable product mix and customer base, primarily serving EMEA rather than North America.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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