SYNTHENE

Name

SYNTHENE

Legal name

SYNTHENE SAS

Website

https://synthene.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Polyurethane Chemicals

NAICS

Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (325212)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermoset & Reactive Resin Manufacturing (Epoxy, Polyester, Phenolic, Urethane systems) (IMANAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polyurethanes (MDI/TDI, Polyols, PU Systems) (IMAEADAH), Plastic Resin & Polymer Manufacturing (IMANAOAA)

Keywords

• Vacuum casting resins
• Polyurethane formulations
• Plastisol manufacturing
• 3D printing materials
• Industrial elastomer systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Pont-sainte-maxence

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Polyurethane Resins and Elastomers: Sale of thermoset polyurethane formulations for vacuum casting, prototyping, and industrial applications. Products sold directly and through distributor network globally.
2. Plastisol Formulations: Custom-formulated PVC plastisol pastes sold since the 1960s, following precise specifications for various applications including dipping, coating, slush-moulding, and rotomoulding.
3. Custom R&D Formulation Services: Laboratory formulation services for developing custom polyurethane, plastisol, and detergent solutions based on specific customer project requirements.
4. 3D Printing Materials (SYNTHЭD+ PUprint): Sale of 2K-PU printing materials for additive manufacturing applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SYNTHENE is a French chemical R&D laboratory that formulates and manufactures thermoset polyurethane materials (vacuum casting resins, elastomers, 3D printing materials, coatings) and PVC plastisol products for prototyping, small-series production, and industrial applications. The company develops proprietary two-component polyol/isocyanate systems in-house and offers custom formulation services to customer specifications.

Product overview

SYNTHENE is a French chemical company founded in 1958 specializing in polyurethane (PU) and plastisol formulations for prototyping and industrial applications. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of vacuum casting resins (ABS, PA, HDPE, PP, PC, PMMA-like materials), elastomer systems (HPE, FASTELAST, HPR65), flame retardant resins (PRA730, PRA794), UV-stable transparent resins (PRC1810, PRC1819, CRISTAL HRI 35), food contact certified materials (PRF100), coating systems (SCOAT 015, SCOAT 032), 3D printing materials (SYNTHЭD+ PUprint), additives (SYNFILL G glass fibre filler), and plastisol products. The product lineup ranges from soft elastomers (35 Shore A) to rigid resins (65 Shore D), serving automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer electronics, construction, and design/art industries. All products comply with REACH, RoHS, and various environmental directives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SYNTHЭD+: Brand dedicated to additive manufacturing / 3D printing materials. First product launched is PUprint, a two-component polyurethane for 3D printing.

Products and services

• PR7 SERIES (PR700, PR700-LS, PR752) High-end prototyping resins simulating ABS, HDPE, and PP thermoplastics for vacuum casting of functional prototypes and small-series parts; HDT up to 177°C, used by major automotive companies for prototypes and small series production.
• PR600 ABS/PA-like vacuum casting resin with 3000 MPa flexural modulus, HDT up to 105°C, impact resistance above 100 kJ/m², simple 1:2 mixing ratio, and 50-minute demoulding time at 70°C. Designed for functional prototypes such as robotic components, housings, and rigid parts requiring outstanding impact resistance.
• PR2000 ABS-like vacuum casting resin with 1:2 mixing ratio, HDT above 100°C, white and colourable for technical prototyping projects.
• PR408 & PR1508 Basic ABS-like vacuum casting resins with 1:2 mixing ratio, optimized demoulding, and best quality-to-price ratio for fast demoulding applications; PR1508 offers extended pot life for casting larger parts.
• PR777 PP-like vacuum casting resin with 1:1 mixing ratio, HDT above 100°C, flame retardant per EN 60695-11-10A (HB), long pot life combined with fast demoulding, suitable for parts with clips.
• PR740 Flexible PP-like vacuum casting resin suitable for living hinges, with high chemical resistance to aqueous solutions and engine fluids, elongation at break above 50%, and limited isocyanate aggressiveness for long mould life.
• HPR65 Semi-rigid HDPE/PP-like vacuum casting resin with very low exothermic reaction, can be cured at room temperature or 70°C, suitable for massive parts, very high impact resistance even on notched specimens.
• HPE High Performance Elastomer System Versatile high-performance elastomer system with hardness range from 40 Shore A to 55 Shore D, cures at room temperature or in oven, with excellent chemical resistance for submarine and engine environments and very long mould life. Suitable for seals, gaskets, silent blocks, anti-vibration parts, bellows, hoses, wheels, rollers, and conveyor belts.
• FASTELAST Elastomer System Quick vacuum casting elastomer system with fast demoulding (1-2 hours), colourable material, no post-curing required, hardness range from 35A to 93A, designed for small to middle-sized parts; elongation at break up to 900%.
• PRC1810 & PRC1819 Ultra-clear, colourless, UV-stable transparent prototyping resins with excellent optical properties for automotive lights and clear applications; PRC1819 offers long pot life.
• CRISTAL HRI 35 Glass-clear casting resin with high refractive index, excellent UV stability even in outdoor conditions, suitable for thick-section castings and electrical encapsulation.
• PRA730 Flame retardant prototyping resin certified FAR25 for aerospace projects, self-extinguishing material meeting aviation flammability requirements, supplied with certificate of conformity.
• PRA794 Self-extinguishing flame retardant prototyping resin with UL 94 V0 Yellow Card certification, high thermal and mechanical resistance.
• PRF100 Food contact certified prototyping resin, compliant with EU Regulation 10/2011 and FDA, clear, colourable, tested by independent laboratory for temporary, repeated, or long contact with various foods including liquids and some alcohols.
• SCOAT 015 Soft transparent coating resin (85 Shore A) for LED potting/encapsulation, VOC-free, cures at room temperature, suitable for indoor and outdoor applications.
• SCOAT 032 Rigid transparent coating resin with high UV stability, low humidity sensitivity, suitable for wood and stone surface protection, applicable by brush or spatula.
• SYNTHЭD+ PUprint Two-component polyurethane (2K-PU) material for additive manufacturing / 3D printing, hardness range from 55 Shore A to 80 Shore A, with mechanical and thermal properties comparable to vacuum casting PU systems, enabling fully functional 3D-printed parts without mould constraints.
• SYNFILL G Glass Fibre Filler Glass fibre reinforcement filler additive compatible with PR777, PR700, PR752, PR500, and PR408 resins; increases flexural modulus up to 5400 MPa for PA or filled PA equivalent applications.
• Plastisol (PVC paste dispersions) PVC-based paste dispersions formulated by SYNTHENE since the 1960s, with adjustable hardness, viscosity, rheology, colour, and aspect, suitable for dipping, coating, slush-moulding, and rotomoulding applications.
• Custom R&D Formulation Services Custom laboratory formulation services for developing polyurethane, plastisol, and detergent solutions to specific customer project requirements, leveraging in-house R&D capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• HDT up to 177°C with PR7 SERIES materials
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SAMAROcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor for SYNTHENE products, with multiple locations in France (Villebon sur Yvette, Beynost, La Séguinière). Provides local sales and technical support for French customers.
• Polyester 93minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor located in Bobigny (93 department) for SYNTHENE products.
• MILARcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Poland and Baltic states, providing SYNTHENE product distribution in Eastern European markets.
• MC TECHNICSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian distributor (Visé) for SYNTHENE products in Belgium market.
• BIESTERFELD (Finland, Norway, Sweden)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScandinavian distributor network covering Finland, Norway, and Sweden for SYNTHENE products.
• MITECminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian distributor (Carbonera) for SYNTHENE products in Italy.
• SYNTHESARminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish distributor (Sant Vicenc dels Horts, Barcelona) for SYNTHENE products in Spain.
• RUOLIN TRADING CO. LIMITEDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChinese distributor (Dongguan) for SYNTHENE products in China market.
• DELTA ENTERPRISESminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndian distributor (Mumbai) for SYNTHENE products in India market.
• GOPOXYminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian distributor (Montreal, Calgary) for SYNTHENE products in Canada.
• AERONTECminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth African distributor (Cape Town) for SYNTHENE products in South Africa.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Carbon (Carbon3D): Carbon develops digital light synthesis 3D printing systems with proprietary resin chemistries, including polyurethane-based materials. Increasingly competes with SYNTHENE's PUprint in functional prototyping and low-volume production parts.

Direct peers

• BJB Enterprises: BJB Enterprises manufactures polyurethane, epoxy, and silicone resin systems for casting, prototyping, and industrial applications. Comparable to SYNTHENE in serving rapid prototyping and industrial customers with two-component resin systems.
• Polytek Development Corp: Polytek formulates specialty polyurethanes, silicones, and epoxies for mold-making, prototyping, casting, and coatings. Its product scope, custom formulation services, and target customer base (industrial designers, prototype shops, OEMs) directly overlap SYNTHENE's vacuum casting and elastomer offerings.
• Freeman Manufacturing & Supply: Freeman supplies polyurethane elastomers and specialty resin systems for mold-making, prototyping, and concrete casting applications. Overlaps with SYNTHENE's elastomer systems (HPE, FASTELAST) and concrete-mould plastisol lines.
• Smooth-On: Smooth-On is a US-based specialty formulator of polyurethanes, silicones, rubbers, and plastics for prototyping, mold-making, and special effects. It is the closest direct competitor to SYNTHENE in vacuum casting resins for prototyping and small-series production.
• Reckli: German manufacturer of elastic moulding materials, textured formliners, and PU systems for concrete and architectural applications. Comparable to SYNTHENE in PU-based concrete mould systems and design/art resin offerings.
• Axson (Sika): Axson, now part of Sika, supplies casting and molding resins including polyurethanes and epoxies for prototyping and industrial tooling. Directly competes with SYNTHENE in vacuum casting resins across automotive and industrial prototyping segments.

Broad incumbents

• Stratasys: Stratasys is a major 3D printing systems and materials provider. While its core offering is printing hardware, its material portfolio and ecosystem ambitions overlap SYNTHENE's additive manufacturing and prototyping resin business.
• Covestro: Covestro is a leading global producer of polyurethane raw materials and systems (MDI, TDI, polyols). As a major upstream PU incumbent, it defines industry pricing and could encroach into SYNTHENE's specialty polyurethane systems niche.
• Huntsman Advanced Materials: Huntsman produces specialty polyurethanes, epoxy systems, and performance materials for industrial and prototyping applications. A broad incumbent whose specialty resins compete for similar prototyping and elastomer customers as SYNTHENE.

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

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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