Helian Polymers

Name

Helian Polymers

Legal name

Helian Polymers B.V.

Website

https://helianpolymers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bioplastics Distribution

NAICS

Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers (424610), Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246), Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Bio-based & Biodegradable Polymer Resin Manufacturing (PLA, PHA, PBS, starch blends) (IMANAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bio-Based & Biodegradable Compounds (PLA/PHA/Starch Blends) (IMANABAF), Biodegradable Polymers & Resins (PLA, PHA, PBS, PBAT) (IMAEAOAA), Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB), Reprocessed Resin & Recycled Polymer Compounding (PCR/PIR Compounds) (IMANAMAG)

Keywords

• Bioplastics distribution
• PHA materials
• Sustainable polymers
• Polymer compounding
• Biodegradable materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Belfeld

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PHA Material Distribution: Distribution of raw PHA building blocks and PHAradox™ blends in quantities ranging from 25 kg startup amounts to bulk orders of 50+ tons. Prices range from 7 to 20 euros per kg depending on quantity.
2. R&D Services: Material development services including toll compounding, bespoke blends, application development, analytical testing, injection molding trials, sheet or film test production, and online or onsite PHA consultancy.
3. PHAradox™ Blended Compounds: Proprietary PHA blend formulations sold in quantities from 20 kg to several tons. Available in pellets/granulates only at price range of 7 to 20 euros per kg.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Helian Polymers distributes PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) bioplastic materials in Europe, supplying raw PHA building blocks (PHB, PHBV, PHBH, P34HB) and over 350 proprietary PHAradox™ blend formulations to brands and compounders in quantities ranging from 25 kg startup batches to 50+ ton bulk orders. The company also offers in-house R&D services including toll compounding, bespoke blend development, analytical testing, and expert consultancy to support customers transitioning to sustainable materials.

Product overview

Helian Polymers offers a single unified product portfolio centered on PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) sustainable biodegradable materials. The core offering consists of Raw PHA building blocks (PHB, PHBV, PHBH, P34HB) distributed in powder and pellet forms, which serve as the foundational parent materials. The PHAradox™ sub-brand represents over 350 proprietary PHA blend formulations developed in-house for various processing methods. allPHA is a fully PHA-based 3D printing polymer developed with sister company colorFabb. The company also provides comprehensive PHA Development Services including toll compounding, application development, analytical testing, and consultancy to assist brands and compounders in developing sustainable material alternatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Raw PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) Parent PHA building blocks offered in powder and pellet forms across four types (PHB, PHBV, PHBH, P34HB), distributed in volumes from 25 kg up to 50+ tons for brands and compounders seeking sustainable polymer raw materials.
• PHAradox™ Proprietary family of over 350 PHA blend formulations developed in-house for injection molding, film production, blow molding, and extrusion coating, offering flexible/tough, high modulus, and high-temperature resistant properties in pellet/granulate form.
• allPHA Fully PHA-based 3D printing polymer developed in partnership with colorFabb, offering printability and high Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) as an alternative to PLA and ABS.
• PHA Development Services Comprehensive R&D and consulting services including toll compounding, bespoke blend development, application development, analytical testing, injection molding trials, sheet or film test production, and online or onsite PHA consultancy for brands and compounders.

Quantifiable outcome

• PHA biodegrades completely without leaving microplastic residues in various environments including composting, marine, and freshwater
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ELLIPSE Project Consortium (13 partners)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2023European research project funded by CBE JU (€5,509,655.50 over 48 months). Partners include Green Generation, Heinzelpaper, AIMPLAS, Università di Verona, CARTIF, Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies, Biotrend, Bio-Mi, ZER0 Emissions Engineering, Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant, Novamont, ENCO. Project valorizes slaughterhouse waste and paper pulp sludge for PHA production.
• BluephacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaterial partner and PHA producer. Bluepha is a manufacturer of PHA biopolymers that Helian Polymers distributes in Europe.
• CJ BiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaterial partner and PHA producer (cjPha). CJ Bio manufactures PHA materials that Helian Polymers distributes in Europe.
• TianancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaterial partner (Enmat brand) producing PHA materials that Helian Polymers distributes in Europe.
• PHABuildercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaterial partner and PHA producer that Helian Polymers distributes in Europe.
• CHILL Labs / CHILL B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner involved in PHA development. Part of the Chemelot Innovation campus. Also a consortium partner in the Print the Planet Green project.
• GO!PHAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner and industry organization focused on PHA development and promotion.
• Bio-based Industries ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner providing support and funding for European bio-based industry projects related to PHA development.
• AIMPLAScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute and key partner in European projects related to production of high quality PHA based compounds. Coordinates the ELLIPSE project.
• colorFabbcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company and in-house partner for 3D printing filaments. Together they developed allPHA, a fully PHA-based 3D printing polymer. Also consortium partner in Print the Planet Green project.
• EGGXPERT B.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner in the Print the Planet Green (PPG) project, focused on eggshell biowaste utilization for PHA 3D printing filament.
• Blackbelt BVminorOthersSister company of Helian Polymers and colorFabb, focused on 3D printers. Data may be shared between these companies for complete service provision.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Danimer Scientific: US-based producer of Nodax PHA biopolymers used for biodegradable films and coatings. Directly comparable as a PHA-focused player competing for the same brands, compounders, and packaging applications that Helian serves.
• Newlight Technologies: Producer of AirCarbon PHA biopolymers made via microbial fermentation. Comparable as a PHA-focused company addressing similar packaging and product applications.

Broad incumbents

• Kaneka: Japanese chemical company producing Kaneka PHBHV PHA polymers with established industrial customers. Comparable as a PHA resin producer competing for the same downstream converters and brand customers.
• CJ Bio: Manufacturer of cjPha PHA materials and a current Helian material partner. Comparable as a competing PHA producer with the option to sell directly to European customers, potentially disintermediating Helian.
• Tianan Enmat: Chinese producer of Enmat PHA resins and a current Helian material partner. Comparable as a competing PHA feedstock manufacturer serving overlapping global packaging and compounding customers.
• NatureWorks: Largest global PLA producer (Ingeo biopolymer) and a key competitor for brand-level sustainable material budgets. Comparable as an incumbent bioplastic platform competing with PHA for converter and brand adoption.
• TotalEnergies Corbion: Joint venture producing Luminy PLA from sugarcane. Comparable as a major bioplastic incumbent competing for the same packaging and durability applications where Helian positions PHA blends.
• BASF: Producer of Ecovio, a compostable PLA/PHA-blend bioplastic. Comparable as an established chemical incumbent offering partially PHA-based blends, competing for the same brand sustainability programs.

Emerging players

• Mango Materials: Early-stage PHA producer using waste-gas feedstocks. Comparable as a PHA-specific innovator targeting similar biodegradable plastics applications, though still scaling versus Helian's established European channel.

Others

• Distrupol: European specialty plastics distributor carrying bio-based grades alongside conventional polymers. Comparable as a competing European specialty plastics distribution channel targeting similar compounder and brand customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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