Purus Plastics

What Purus Plastics does

Purus Plastics GmbH is a German plastics recycling company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Arzberg, Bavaria. The firm operates what it characterizes as one of the world's most modern plastic processing facilities, running injection molding lines that transform collected packaging waste—primarily films and plastic bags—into in-house regranulates and finished manufactured goods through a closed-loop "360° Recycling" process. Production is consolidated at the single Arzberg site, with sales reach extending across Europe and into North America via a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Its commercial portfolio spans four product categories under three registered sub-brands: FIDUS (plastic pallets in light, medium, heavy and food-safe hygiene configurations, Vario Box modular storage systems, Magic Box collapsible containers, and custom-manufactured plastic cable reels), ECORASTER (ground reinforcement grids in load-graded variants from E30 entry-level through E80 Heavy and aesthetic Bloxx paving, plus specialized TE/TR/TP/TS lines), and ECOgreen (pre-vegetated roof greening modules in PACK Light and PACK Classic variants alongside a PV-compatible ECOgreen System). The business serves B2B customers across logistics and warehousing, food/pharmaceutical/chemical hygiene handling, cable and wire manufacturing, construction and infrastructure, and green building and urban development segments.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct hardware sales via a self-service e-commerce storefront for standardized products (unit prices observed in the €7–€75 range), dedicated product-line sales representatives (Anne Kuhman for pallets, Martin Wlasak for international reels, Simon Müller for ECORASTER, Jan Wölfel for ECOgreen) for custom and large-volume B2B orders, and an international distributor partner network. The company is a privately held GmbH, retains no publicly disclosed financial statements, is a commercial member of the Dettmer Group logistics and transport network, and is led by Managing Director Waltraud Zeisel.

Name

Purus Plastics

Legal name

PURUS PLASTICS GmbH

Website

https://purus-plastics.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Purus Plastics is a German plastics recycling manufacturer that produces FIDUS plastic pallets, custom cable reels, ECORASTER ground grids, and ECOgreen roof greening modules from in-house recycled plastic waste, serving logistics, industrial hygiene, cable, construction, and green-building customers across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recycled Plastic Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycled & Reprocessed Polymer Resin Manufacturing (rPET, rPP, rPE; PCR/PIR resins) (IMANAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mechanical Recycling (Wash, Grind, Pelletize) (EUAIAKAB), Post-Consumer Plastic Collection & Sorting (MRF/PRF, Bale Supply) (EUAIAKAA)

Keywords

• Plastic recycling
• Plastic pallets
• Ground reinforcement grids
• Green roof systems
• Plastic cable reels

Headquarters

HQ city

Arzberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Pallets and Box Systems Sales: Sale of FIDUS branded plastic pallets, Vario Box systems, and Magic Box foldable containers. Products are sold in standard formats with various load capacities and customization options including steel reinforcement and RFID integration. Revenue generated through direct sales and e-commerce.
2. Custom Plastic Reels: Manufacture and sale of customized plastic cable/wire reels (FIDUS Kunststoffspule) for industrial applications. Products are tailored to customer specifications including dimensions, core types, and optional features. Both standard sizes and custom solutions available.
3. ECORASTER Ground Grid Systems: Sale of ECORASTER branded ground reinforcement products including E30, E40, E50, E80 variants, Bloxx paving-style grids, and accessories. Products serve various applications from private gardens to industrial logistics areas with different load ratings.
4. ECOgreen Roof Greening Systems: Sale of pre-vegetated green roof modules (ECOgreen PACK and ECOgreen System) combining sedum plants with plastic tray systems. Includes water retention features and optional PV adapter integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Purus Plastics is a German plastics recycling and manufacturing company founded in 1994 that operates one of the world's most modern plastic processing plants, transforming packaging waste (films, plastic bags) into regranulates and finished products. The company manufactures four product lines: FIDUS plastic pallets and box systems, FIDUS plastic cable reels, ECORASTER ground reinforcement grids, and ECOgreen roof greening systems, all made entirely from recycled plastics.

Product overview

Purus Plastics is a German plastics recycling company operating as 'Recycling Pioneers' since 1994, manufacturing products exclusively from recycled plastics and self-produced regranulates. The product portfolio consists of four main categories: (1) FIDUS Kunststoffpaletten - plastic pallets in Light, Medium, and Heavy load classes available in Euro and Industry standard formats; (2) Kunststoff-Boxensysteme - modular storage and transport solutions including Vario Box (stackable, configurable with frames and lids) and Magic Box (collapsible); (3) FIDUS Kunststoffspule - individually manufactured cable reels with customizable dimensions for winding cables, wires, ropes, and chains; (4) ECORASTER Bodengitter - plastic ground grids available in multiple variants (E30, E40, E40 Aqua, E50, E50v2, E80 Heavy, TE40, TE50, TR40, TP40, TS50, X40 XXL, TE40 XXL, TE40 Aqua, Bloxx) for applications ranging from residential gardens to heavy-duty logistics areas; (5) ECOgreen Dachbegrünung - rooftop greening solutions comprising ECOgreen PACK (pre-vegetated modules in CLASSIC and LIGHT variants) and ECOgreen System (solar-compatible green roof with integrated PV adapter mounting). All products are manufactured in Germany from recycled plastics with a focus on sustainability and circular economy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECORASTER: Ground grid/gitter system for permeable ground reinforcement, drainage, and surface stabilization used in parking lots, driveways, equestrian areas, and flood protection.
• ECOgreen
• FIDUS

Products and services

• FIDUS Plastic Pallets Load carriers made from recycled plastic in Light, Medium, Heavy, and Hygiene load capacity categories. Available in standard formats including Euro (1200x800mm), Industry (1200x1000mm), and other dimensions. Features include steel reinforcement, RFID integration, anti-slip surfaces, and food-safe HDPE materials. Suitable for logistics, storage, export, and automated warehouse systems.
• Vario Box System Modular box system consisting of a pallet base, stacking frames, intermediate layers, and lids that can be configured flexibly to create storage boxes in various heights for efficient storage and transport.
• Magic Box Collapsible/folding plastic box designed for space-saving storage and transport. When not in use, boxes can be folded flat to reduce return transport costs.
• FIDUS Plastic Cable Reels (Kunststoffspule) Custom-manufactured plastic reels for winding, storing, and transporting cables, wires, ropes, chains, and other windable goods. Available in flange sizes 400/435/500mm with variable winding widths from 200-500mm, with fully designable dimensions for customer-specific applications.
• ECORASTER E50 Ground Grid Versatile plastic ground grid for soil stabilization and permeable ground reinforcement. Pressure-resistant up to 800 t/m², suitable for various applications including parking lots, driveways, and pathways.
• ECORASTER E40 Ground Grid Versatile all-round ground grid for soil stabilization featuring high load capacity and compatibility with various filling options including grass, gravel, or mineral fill.
• ECORASTER E40 Aqua Ground Grid Ground grid variant designed for areas with irrigation requirements, featuring enhanced water drainage capabilities.
• ECORASTER E80 Heavy Ground Grid Heavy-duty ground grid specifically designed for logistics areas, handling facilities, and heavy load applications with maximum load capacity.
• ECORASTER Bloxx Ground reinforcement system with paved stone appearance, filled with concrete, granite, or rubber stones for aesthetic surface solutions.
• ECORASTER TE40 Ground Grid All-round grid for forest and animal applications, designed for woodland paths and areas with natural requirements.
• ECORASTER TE50 Ground Grid Heavy-duty grid designed for cold-blooded animals, suitable for horse riding arenas and paddock areas.
• ECORASTER E30 Ground Grid Entry-level ground grid for light applications, suitable for residential gardens and decorative landscaping.
• ECOgreen PACK Pre-vegetated rooftop greening module with sedum plants, available in CLASSIC (36 l/m² water retention, 95 kg/m²) and LIGHT (25 l/m² water retention, 60 kg/m²) variants. Designed for easy installation on flat and sloped roofs up to 20°.
• ECOgreen System Solar green roof system combining photovoltaic integration with vegetation. Features approximately 15 l/m² water storage capacity (empty boxx), 45 l/m² rain retention, and adapter options for flexible PV mounting without roof penetration.
• ECOgreen E80 Retention Plate Retention plate for flat roofs capable of holding approximately 30 l/m² of water, enabling construction of retention spaces beneath the green roof system.

Quantifiable outcome

• Plastic pallets last up to 10x longer than wooden pallets
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• August Hildebrandt GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe FIDUS plastic reel was developed in cooperation with August Hildebrandt Group, combining their market experience and customer requirements knowledge with Purus Plastics' plastic processing expertise. This partnership created the customizable and sustainable FIDUS cable reel product line.
• Dettmer GroupcoreOthersPurus Plastics is a member of the Dettmer Group, a major logistics and transport company. This affiliation provides strategic alignment in the logistics and transport sector, reinforcing Purus Plastics' positioning as a supplier of sustainable load carrier solutions for the industry.
• French Sedum SupplierminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlants for ECOgreen products are sourced from a long-term partner in France. The sedum varieties (including Sedum acre, Sedum album, Sedum spurium, Sedum floriferum, Sedum reflexum) are selected for their hardiness and suitability for German climate conditions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Optigrün international AG: German specialist in green roof systems including retention, vegetation, and PV-integrated solutions. Directly comparable to Purus's ECOgreen PACK and ECOgreen System product lines in the same German market and end-customer segments.
• ORBIS Corporation: North American manufacturer of plastic pallets, bulk containers, and dunnage (part of Menasha). Comparable on plastic pallet product family and logistics-customer overlap; stronger scale in North America.
• Nidaplast (Nidaplast Composites): French manufacturer of geocellular ground grids and honeycomb panels from recycled plastics. Closest direct competitor to ECORASTER in design philosophy (recycled plastic load-bearing grids for permeable ground stabilization).
• ZinCo GmbH: German manufacturer of green roof and roof landscaping systems with extensive retention, drainage, and PV-compatible product lines. Competes head-to-head with ECOgreen on flat and sloped roof projects across DACH region.
• Cabka GmbH: German manufacturer of plastic pallets, box pallets, and load carriers produced predominantly from recycled plastics. Closest direct peer — same geography, same recycled-plastic feedstock model, and overlapping customer base in logistics and export palletization.
• Otto Graf GmbH (GRAF Group): German family-owned manufacturer of rainwater management, plastic recycling, and sustainable plastic products (tanks, soakaways, separators). Closely comparable on the recycled-plastic feedstock base, German mid-market positioning, and circular-economy value proposition.
• Schoeller Allibert: European leader in returnable plastic packaging (pallets, bulk containers, crates, foldable boxes). Directly comparable to Purus's FIDUS pallet and Vario/Magic Box lines and serves overlapping logistics and industrial customers.
• Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of roof waterproofing and green roof systems, including extensive retention and vegetation modules. Overlaps directly with ECOgreen on commercial and residential green roof projects in DACH.
• TRUEGRID® (TRUEGRID Pavers): US manufacturer of permeable pavers and ground grids made from 100% recycled HDPE. Direct competitor to ECORASTER for parking lots, driveways, and equestrian applications in the North American market.

Broad incumbents

• CHEP (a Brambles company): Global pallet and container pooling giant and the dominant player in pooled FMCG/retail pallet supply. Broad incumbent in the same end market as FIDUS pallets, with vastly larger scale and customer reach; competes on circular-economy narrative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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