Fainplast

What Fainplast does

Fainplast Srl is an Italian specialty compounder of plastic materials in granular form, founded in 1993 by Battista Faraotti and headquartered in Ascoli Piceno, Italy. The company operates an 85,000 sqm production facility with 20 compounding lines (9 PVC, 11 polyolefin) and stated capacity of 110,000 MT/year, serving customers in over 60 countries across wire and cable, footwear, construction, and medical-device end markets. Approximately 95 employees run the business, of which 12–15 are dedicated to R&D in a purpose-built laboratory.

The product portfolio is centered on halogen-free flame-retardant (HFFR) compounds for the wire and cable industry — including crosslinkable grades processed via the proprietary SIOPLAS method, thermoplastic HFFR, PVC thermoplastic, polypropylene (Propylplus), polyethylene (Ethylplus), and XLPO Special grades — with secondary lines in EVATech EVA-based foamed compounds for footwear, rigid and flexible PVC for construction profiles and medical devices. Revenue is generated almost entirely through B2B sale of these proprietary compounds on a per-metric-ton basis under negotiated contracts, with >70% of volume flowing into the cable industry. A supplementary revenue stream comes from turnkey certification services (CPR, TÜV, VDE, UTE, CEI 20-91) that help cable manufacturers — particularly in India — access regulated European and international markets.

Go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise sales organized by regional managers worldwide, supplemented by local distributors in selected markets (e.g., Alfavinil in Brazil) and consistent presence at international trade fairs (Wire Düsseldorf, K Düsseldorf, SIMAC Tanning Tech, Interwire, Wire India, Wire South America, Lineapelle). The company is privately held by founder Battista Faraotti, achieved a record EUR 105 million turnover in 2015 (up from EUR 72 million in 2010), and holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, UNI/PdR 125:2022 gender equality, and ISCC PLUS sustainability certifications.

Name

Fainplast

Legal name

Fainplast Srl

Website

https://fainplast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fainplast is an Italian specialty compounder of plastic granules, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Ascoli Piceno, producing halogen-free and PVC compounds for wire and cable manufacturers globally, with secondary lines in footwear, construction, and medical applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Compound Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Polymer Compounds & Masterbatches (Compounding, Color/Fill/Additive Concentrates) (IMAEANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commodity Plastic Compounds (PE/PP/PS/PVC) (IMANABAA), Flame-Retardant & Smoke-Suppressant Compounds (IMANABAG), Polyolefins (PE, PP) (IMAEANAA)

Keywords

• Plastic compounding
• Wire and cable compounds
• Halogen-free flame retardants
• PVC polyolefin compounds
• Polymer compound manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ascoli Piceno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Compound Sales — Wire & Cable Industry: Fainplast manufactures and sells proprietary compound formulations (HFFR, PVC, polyolefins, XLPO) as semi-finished granular plastic materials to wire and cable manufacturers globally. Compounds are tailored for specific cable applications (power, telecom, fiber optic, solar, railway, naval, automotive) and sold on a per-metric-ton basis.
2. Compound Sales — Footwear & Tanning Industry: Sale of EVAtech, PVC for injection moulding, and SuperSoft compounds to footwear and tanning (leather goods) manufacturers. EVATech products are sold for production of soles, insoles, slippers, sandals, boots, and other technical articles.
3. Compound Sales — Construction Industry: Sale of PVC rigid, PVC flexible, PP, and PE compounds for construction applications including window profiles, shutters, drain pipes, electrical conduits, flooring, and building profiles.
4. Compound Sales — Medical Industry: Specialized PVC compounds for medical device manufacturing, compliant with European and US Pharmacopoeia standards. Sold to manufacturers of medical tubing, components, and devices.
5. Certification & Technical Services: Turnkey certification solutions including compliance with European Construction Products Regulation (CPR) to support Indian cable manufacturers in meeting international standards. Technical collaboration with cable production line manufacturers to overcome processing challenges.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fainplast manufactures and sells proprietary plastic compound formulations in granular form, including halogen-free flame retardant (HFFR) compounds, PVC, polyolefins (PE/PP), EVA-based EVATech, and XLPO specialty compounds. The company supplies global manufacturers in wire & cable (primary), footwear, construction, and medical device sectors with custom-engineered compound solutions backed by technical co-development and regulatory certification support.

Product overview

Fainplast is a compound manufacturer producing plastic materials in granular form for the wire and cable industry and other applications. The product portfolio centers on two main compound families: cable compounds (HFFR Crosslinkable, HFFR Thermoplastic, PVC Thermoplastic, PP Propylplus, PE Ethylplus, and XLPO Special) and other application compounds (Evatech™, PVC for injection moulding, PVC Rigid, PVC Flexible, and PVC Medical). The company operates 20 compounding lines (9 for PVC, 11 for polyolefins) with a production capacity of approximately 90,000 MT/year across an 85,000 sqm facility in Ascoli Piceno, Italy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HFFR (HFX): Halogen-free, flame-retardant compounds for cables, including crosslinkable and thermoplastic variants for high-performance cable applications.
• PVC Compounds
• EVATech
• Propylplus (PP)
• Ethylplus (PE)
• XLPO Special

Products and services

• HFFR Crosslinkable Halogen-free, flame retardant, thermosetting compounds crosslinked using the SIOPLAS method, suitable for producing halogen-free cables with higher operating temperatures, featuring high thermal and mechanical properties. Targeted at wire and cable manufacturers.
• HFFR Thermoplastic Thermoplastic compounds based on EVA and other polyolefins, halogen-free, flame retardant with low smoke emissions. Widely used in modern production of power, telecommunications, command or fiber optic cables.
• PVC Thermoplastic PVC compounds suitable for power, telecommunications, robotics, automotive, and fiber optic cables with operating temperatures from -40°C to +125°C, available with enhanced fire retardant properties, oil resistance, and hydrocarbon resistance.
• XLPO Special Compounds crosslinkable by SIOPLAS or E-beam method with enhanced performance against oil, harsh weather conditions, and high operating temperatures, designed for premium cable applications.
• PP Propylplus Polypropylene-based compounds specially designed for cable production requiring high stability to heat degradation and superior electro-mechanic properties at high temperatures.
• PE Ethylplus Polyethylene-based compounds suitable for production of solid and foam insulation for data, telecommunication, coaxial and signal cables, as well as sheathing for outdoor and direct burial cables.
• EVATech Latest generation material based on EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) designed for production of crosslinked foamed products using injection technology. Features low density, good physical/mechanical properties, and tactile feel. Used in production of shoes, insoles, slippers, sandals, boots, and technical items.
• PVC for injection moulding Flexible PVC-based materials specifically designed for injection moulding processes. Used for injection moulding of shoe soles, boots, connectors, caps, seals, flooring, and technical items.
• PVC Rigid PVC compounds for extrusion of window profiles, shutters, drain pipes, electric conduits, and profiles for building and furniture industries. Also compounds for injection moulding of fittings, junction boxes, and technical items.
• PVC Flexible PVC compounds for extrusion of hoses, gaskets, and flexible profiles used in many applications. Available in transparent or any color with hardness between 40 and 98 Shore A; can be blended with rubber or polyurethane for improved elasticity and resistance.
• PVC Medical Complete range of rigid and flexible PVC compounds for extrusion or injection moulding of medical devices. Complies with European and US Pharmacopoeia, can be free from DEHP or other phthalates, ready for ETO or Gamma sterilization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Doubling of HFX (halogen-free crosslinkable) production capacity through new compounding lines installed in 2019
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Centauroos (3D Concrete Printing Startup)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2025Partnership with Centauroos, a startup specializing in 3D concrete printing using construction/demolition waste, for Milano Design Week 2025 installation. Custom seating was designed and produced using 3D concrete printing with reused rubble, demonstrating territory, innovation, and sustainability values.
• Chendù (Chendù Studio)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2024Ongoing design partnership with Chendù (Ascoli Piceno furniture/complements brand) for artistic installations at Milano Design Week / Fuorisalone. Collaborations include 'ACROSS THE LINE / OLTRE LA LINEA' (2024) in the 5VIE Art+Design district at Gilda Contemporary Art, and 'DOVE VUOI ANDARE?' (2025) outdoor installation. Projects combine PVC waste materials with marble, travertino, and metal to create ORU and MIMÌ collections — emphasizing upcycling, sustainability, and territory. Roberta Faraotti (Fainplast external relations & welfare) and designer Ernesto Cesario driving the collaboration.
• Orsini & Damiani and LiomaticminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 November 2019Orsini & Damiani and Liomatic are commercial partners in the 'COSA FAIN MENSA' project — a workplace wellness initiative providing healthy food options (salad, fruit) to Fainplast employees, with partners supplying the food products.
• AlfavinilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2019Alfavinil is Fainplast's local distributor in Brazil, representing the company at Wire South America exhibition in São Paulo. This channel partnership enables Fainplast to serve the Brazilian cable market through an established local partner.
• FAI — Fondo Ambiente Italiano (Corporate Golden Donor)minorOthersFainplast supports FAI as a Corporate Golden Donor member, contributing to the protection and promotion of Italian cultural and landscape heritage. FAI manages 58 heritage sites across Italy.
• Fly CommunicationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFly Communications is a communication/marketing partner collaborating on various cultural and social projects including Teatro Valfluvione (children's theatre project), the Cracking Art Arquata del Tronto initiative, and other community events. Fly Communications is credited as co-organizer of the Davide Valacchi cycling challenge crowdfunding campaign.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Teknor Apex Company: Teknor Apex is a specialty compounder of PVC, TPE, and engineered materials serving the wire and cable, medical, and consumer markets. Directly comparable in product portfolio and end-market focus to Fainplast's PVC, HFFR, and medical-grade offerings.
• Borealis AG: Borealis is a leading European polyolefin and base chemicals producer with significant cable compound activities (Borouge joint venture for wire and cable HFFR/polyolefin compounds). Directly comparable to Fainplast in HFFR and polyolefin cable compounding, with larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Hexpol AB: Hexpol is one of the world's largest polymer compounders, producing TPE, TPV, and specialty compounds. Comparable to Fainplast in compounding technology and B2B industrial customer base across multiple end markets.
• Avient Corporation (formerly PolyOne): Avient is a specialty polymer materials company offering formulated compounds, colorants, and additives across multiple end markets including wire and cable, healthcare, and packaging. Direct peer in specialty compounding with global scale.
• Ravago SA: Ravago is a global polymer distributor and compounder with strong presence in Europe, producing recycled and engineered polymer compounds for cable, construction, and industrial applications. Directly comparable compound-and-distribute business model.

Regional players

• Orbia (formerly Mexichem): Orbia's Vestolit and Polymer Solutions businesses produce PVC and specialty compounds with strong presence in Latin America and Europe. Comparable in PVC compounding technology and cable/construction end markets, with regional emphasis in Latin America where Fainplast also operates through Alfavinil.

Broad incumbents

• INEOS Group: INEOS is a global chemical producer with PVC, polyolefin, and specialty compound operations across cable, construction, and automotive. Overlaps with Fainplast's product portfolio but at significantly larger scale.
• LyondellBasell Industries: LyondellBasell is one of the world's largest polyolefin and polymer producers with significant compounding and specialty polymer activities serving cable, automotive, and construction. Comparable chemistry and end markets but with vastly greater scale.
• Westlake Corporation: Westlake is a major integrated PVC and polyolefin producer with significant compounding capacity. Overlaps with Fainplast in PVC cable compounds and rigid/flexible PVC for construction and medical applications, but operates as a much larger, vertically integrated player.
• Solvay SA: Solvay is a Belgian specialty chemicals and advanced materials company producing specialty polymers and compounds for industrial applications including cable insulation. Overlaps with Fainplast's specialty HFFR positioning but at a broader portfolio scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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