Filmtec Functional Materials

What Filmtec Functional Materials does

Filmtec Functional Materials (上海菲尔迪克功能材料有限公司) is a Shanghai-based B2B manufacturer of optical-grade self-adhesive protective films, founded in 2023 in Jinshan District. The company applies proprietary multi-layer co-extrusion and zero-solvent adhesive technology to produce a portfolio of twelve branded product series - including ViSafe (display and optical films), NovaPro (anti-static and wafer processing), OptiShield (LCD/OLED optical films), FlexView (flexible conductive films), SoftShield, SurfaProtec and VitaCoat (automotive surfaces), NexaCore (battery encapsulation), AegisMed (medical devices), and ClearArmor/HitriPro/FLexonPro for additional specialty applications. The technology stack centers on an R&D platform with three pilot lines (granulation and modification, blown film, cast film) supporting a reported 150 million square meter annual production capacity.

The company serves precision manufacturers across eight industrial verticals: display and electronics (primary), automotive, new energy (photovoltaics and battery storage), semiconductor, consumer goods, building materials, medical devices, and sports equipment. Customers are predominantly Chinese enterprises engaged in LCD/OLED panel production, semiconductor wafer processing, EV battery manufacturing, and metal surface finishing - segments historically dependent on US, Japanese, and Korean protective film suppliers that Filmtec claims to have displaced with domestic alternatives. Standardization across multiple industry specifications (ANSI/ESD S20.20, SEMI M69-0722, SEMI G68-0303, ISO 14644-1 Class 5, SATRA TM113, ASTM D3330/D1876) supports qualification into demanding tier-1 procurement processes.

Filmtec's commercial model is direct enterprise B2B field sales with quote-based pricing (no publicly disclosed rates), go-to-market executed via industry exhibitions (APFE, ICOTE, Shenzhen International Film and Tape Expo, International Display Technology and Application Innovation Exhibition), government-relations channels, and a WeChat presence. The company closed its angel round in August 2024 with Zhongkai (Shanghai), a subsidiary of China Science and Technology Development Institute, and received National High-tech Enterprise certification from the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission in January 2026. Disclosed headcount is small (1-10) and revenue is not publicly reported, indicating an early commercial stage with rapid product rollout and capacity buildout underway.

Name

Filmtec Functional Materials

Legal name

菲尔德克功能材料（上海）有限公司

Website

https://protectivefilmtec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Filmtec Functional Materials is a Shanghai-based B2B manufacturer of optical-grade self-adhesive protective films using proprietary multi-layer co-extrusion and zero-solvent adhesive technology. It serves precision manufacturers across display, semiconductor, automotive, new energy, and other verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Protective Films

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (325520)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Film Extrusion (Masking, Surface Protection, Barrier Films) (IMANACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Barrier & Specialty Films (EVOH, PVDC, Metallized, AlOx/SiOx Coated) (IMALABAC)

Keywords

• Optical-grade protective films
• Self-adhesive film manufacturing
• Multi-layer co-extrusion films
• Functional surface protection materials
• Industrial protective films

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Optical-grade Self-adhesive Protective Film Sales: Filmtec manufactures and sells optical-grade functional protective films to enterprise customers across display, semiconductor, automotive, home appliances, photovoltaics, energy storage, and building materials industries. Revenue is generated through direct product sales, likely in project/contract-based transactions with manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Filmtec Functional Materials manufactures and sells optical-grade self-adhesive protective films produced via proprietary multi-layer co-extrusion technology. Its product portfolio comprises branded series (ViSafe™, NovaPro™, OptiShield™, FlexView™, AegisMed™, ClearArmor™, SoftShield™, SurfaProtec™, NexaCore™, VitaCoat™, HitriPro®, FLexonPro™) plus individual SKUs serving display, semiconductor, automotive, photovoltaic, energy storage, medical device, building materials, consumer goods, and sports equipment manufacturers. The company operates an R&D center with three pilot lines and runs an annual production capacity of 150 million square meters from its Shanghai Jinshan facility.

Product overview

Filmtec Functional Materials specializes in optical-grade functional film R&D and production, offering a comprehensive portfolio of self-adhesive protective films under multiple branded series. The product portfolio includes: ViSafe™ series for optical-grade displays and glass cover panels; NovaPro™ series for anti-static PCB/LCD protection and wafer processing; OptiShield™ series for LCD/OLED optical films; FlexView™ series for flexible conductive films (ITO, nano-silver, metal mesh); AegisMed™ series for medical devices; ClearArmor™ series for universal multi-grade surface protection; SoftShield™ and SurfaProtec™ series for automotive and industrial metal surfaces; NexaCore™ and VitaCoat™ series for battery and automotive coating protection; HitriPro™ series for high-frequency sealing applications; and FLexonPro™ series for sports equipment. Individual products include optical-grade protective films, transparent conductive film protectors, electronic encapsulation, wafer dicing films, and specialty films for injection molded parts. All products utilize proprietary multi-layer co-extrusion technology delivering low migration, residue-free performance, high cleanliness, high temperature resistance, stable adhesion, and superior conformability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AegisMed™: Self-adhesive protective film series designed for medical devices, providing protection against particulate contaminants and bacterial/viral pathogens during storage, transportation, and clinical use. Applied in custom orthotic devices, corrective braces molding, and prosthetics surface protection during thermoforming.
• ClearArmor™
• FLexonPro™
• FlexView™
• HitriPro™
• NexaCore™
• NovaPro™
• OptiShield™
• SoftShield™
• SurfaProtec™
• ViSafe™
• VitaCoat™

Products and services

• ViSafe™ Series Self-Adhesive Protective Films Multi-layer co-extrusion protective films delivering ultra-low particulate contamination, near-perfect light transmission, uniform coating compatibility, and secure yet residue-free bonding. Designed for protecting glass cover panels (display components) and high-grade 3A optical films.
• NovaPro™ Series Self-Adhesive Protective Films Anti-static protective films with controllable adhesive force (15–25 N/cm, IPC-9201A compliant) and surface resistivity of 10^8–10^11 Ω (ANSI/ESD S20.20 certified). Also includes wafer back-grinding film with precise viscosity control (350–500 mPa·s at 25°C) that improves wafer yield by 2.3–5.1% per SEMI M69-0722. Used for PCB assembly, TFT-LCD anti-static protection, and semiconductor wafer back-grinding.
• OptiShield™ Series CPP Self-Adhesive Protective Films CPP self-adhesive protective films with low viscosity, excellent initial tack, and superior adhesion. Used for protecting polarizers, brightness enhancement films (BEFs), light diffuser plates, and light guide plates in LCD and OLED display manufacturing during processing, transport, and assembly.
• FlexView™ Series CPP Self-Adhesive Protective Films CPP self-adhesive protective films with high-temperature resistance, exceptional stiffness, and flatness. Performs at 150°C/2h baking with no bubbling, no delamination, zero residue, and warpage <0.3mm/m per SEMI G68-0303. Designed for flexible transparent conductive films including ITO coatings, nano-silver layers, and metal mesh circuits.
• AegisMed™ Series Medical Self-Adhesive Protective Films Self-adhesive protective films engineered for medical devices during storage, transportation, and clinical use, providing protection against particulate contaminants and bacterial/viral pathogens. Used for custom orthotic devices, corrective braces molding, and prosthetics surface protection during thermoforming.
• ClearArmor™ Series Self-Adhesive Protective Films Multi-grade adhesion self-adhesive protective films with versatile tack control (low 0.5–1.2 N/cm, medium 1.3–2.5 N/cm, high 3.0–8.0 N/cm per ASTM D3330). Provides universal surface protection across optical components, energy & glass, industrial profiles, and consumer goods.
• SoftShield™ Series PE Self-Adhesive Protective Films PE self-adhesive protective films with ultra-high tack strength of 16.5 N/25mm (ASTM D3330) using hyper-elastic adhesive technology. Designed for precision surface protection of automotive interiors (genuine/artificial leather, premium faux fur textiles, tufted automotive carpets) during logistics, post-processing, and assembly line transfer.
• SurfaProtec™ Series PE Self-Adhesive Protective Films PE self-adhesive protective films using proprietary solvent-free zero-residue formulation with high tensile strength, high elongation at break, and excellent air release. Engineered for metal surface protection including chrome trim strips, brushed metal panels, stainless steel substrates, 8K mirror-finish steel plates, and high-density alloy plates.
• NexaCore™ Series CPP Self-Adhesive Films CPP self-adhesive films with high-temperature resistance and excellent barrier properties for protecting insulating fire-resistant layer materials during battery encapsulation processes. Also used for automotive lithium battery packaging (sealing, moisture protection, flame retardancy, insulation).
• VitaCoat™ Series CPP White Self-Adhesive Films CPP white self-adhesive protective films with superior UV aging resistance and excellent wettability, providing seamless adhesion to automotive paint surfaces with residue-free removal after >9 months outdoor exposure. Used for new vehicle logistics (maritime transport, yard storage against UV/acid rain) and surface shielding of metal components and engineering plastics.
• HitriPro® Series Multi-layer Coextruded CPP Films Multi-layer coextruded CPP self-adhesive protective films with zero residue, migration-free formulation, enhanced thermal stability (150°C/4h per ASTM D1876), and ultra-low shrinkage (≤1.5% after 300h aging). Compliant with SATRA TM113 footwear technical standard. Engineered for high-frequency sealing processes (shoe labels, apparel tags) and metal surface protection (automotive trim heat shielding, industrial equipment thermal barriers).
• FLexonPro™ Series Self-Adhesive Protective Films Self-adhesive protective films with superior UV resistance and exceptional scratch resistance. Applications include precision finishing of competition-grade skis/sleds and helmet shell molding & surface protection during manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wafer yield improvement of 2.3-5.1% (SEMI M69-0722 data) through NovaPro™ wafer back-grinding film with precise viscosity control
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 上海市新材料协会 (Shanghai New Materials Association)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2025Shanghai New Materials Association Secretary General He Kuebao visited Filmtec to explore cooperation in protective film technology innovation and market expansion. A three-party cooperation plan involving government, enterprise, and association was reached to inject new momentum into high-quality industry development.
• 上海湾区科创城 (Shanghai Bay Area Science and Technology Innovation City)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2025Shanghai Bay Area Science and Technology Innovation City partnered with Filmtec to jointly establish the 'Shanghai Bay Area Science and Technology Innovation City New Materials Concept Verification Center' — the first such innovation platform in Jinshan District. This 'incubation chain front-end' platform focuses on new materials, aiming to inject strong momentum into technology R&D and achievement transformation in the field.
• 南京工业职业技术大学 (Nanjing Industrial Vocational and Technical University)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2024Nanjing Industrial Vocational and Technical University established a 'Professor (PhD) Workstation' at Filmtec's facility, the first such workstation in the Shanghai Bay Area Science and Technology Innovation City. The university has 350+ PhDs who will provide comprehensive technical support to Filmtec through this platform, enabling deeper industry-academia-research integration. Filmtec also received a formal appointment letter for Professor Yu Wangwang (余旺旺).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nitto Denko: Japanese global leader in industrial films including optical-grade protective films for displays, electronics, and automotive. Directly competes with Filmtec in multi-layer co-extrusion self-adhesive protective films and is one of the incumbents Filmtec aims to displace in China.
• Tesa SE: German pressure-sensitive adhesive tape and film manufacturer (Beiersdorf subsidiary) producing protective films for electronics, automotive, and industrial applications. Direct competitor in self-adhesive protective films with similar multi-layer adhesive technology.
• Lintec Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of adhesive products for electronics, automotive, and display industries, including optical-grade protective films for LCD/OLED panels. Closely comparable in product portfolio and target customers.
• Sekisui Chemical: Japanese chemical company with a tape and film business producing protective films, interlayer films, and specialty films for automotive, electronics, and construction. Comparable multi-layer film technology and similar end markets.
• Intertape Polymer Group: Canadian/US manufacturer of protective tapes, films, and packaging products for industrial, construction, and specialty applications. Direct competitor in industrial self-adhesive protective films.
• SWM International (Scapa): US-based specialty materials company producing films, tapes, and netting for industrial, medical, and specialty applications. Acquired Scapa Group, a direct manufacturer of protective films with similar technology and end markets.

Broad incumbents

• 3M: US multinational with a large Industrial Adhesives & Tapes division producing protective films, pressure-sensitive tapes, and specialty films for electronics, automotive, and industrial markets. Overlaps with Filmtec across multiple product categories but as part of a vastly broader portfolio.
• Avery Dennison: US-based global materials science company producing pressure-sensitive labels, tapes, and specialty films for industrial and consumer applications. Competes in self-adhesive films but operates at much larger scale across broader categories.

Regional players

• Hubei Huitian New Materials: China-based manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and specialty chemical products serving automotive, electronics, and industrial customers domestically. Regional peer serving similar China-based end customers with comparable adhesive-based products.

Emerging players

• Rogers Corporation: US-based specialty materials company producing high-performance engineered materials including some protective films and foams for electronics and EV battery applications. Partial overlap with Filmtec's battery encapsulation (NexaCore) and semiconductor (NovaPro) product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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