What INFIPLAST does

INFIPLAST SAS is a French polymer transformation specialist founded in 1989 and headquartered in Oyonnax (Veyziat), France, with a wholly-owned subsidiary in Taicang, China established in 2019. The company operates two divisions — INFIPLAST Industry (serving automotive, aeronautics, railway, and home automation) and INFIPLAST Biomedical (serving ophthalmology, surgery, oncology, and diagnostic applications) — providing end-to-end engineering support from co-design and material selection through industrialization, packaging, sterilization management, and CE marking. Core technology centers on precision injection molding, including a 550T press operating in an ISO 7 clean room, alongside ISO 5, 7, and 8 classified clean room infrastructure; the company holds ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and ISO 13485:2016 certifications supporting both industrial and medical-device customers.

The business model is project-based B2B contract manufacturing sold via direct enterprise field sales with quote-based custom pricing. Revenue streams span custom polymer sub-assemblies for industrial OEMs and full-service medical device production, including the proprietary PROPIUM brand of respiratory filters (heat and moisture exchange filters and antibacterial/antiviral filters) that INFIPLAST industrialized in 15 days during the COVID-19 response to reconstitute a 100% French manufacturing source. The company monetizes through one-off project contracts and recurring manufacturing volume, distributing through direct engagement with global industry leaders and healthcare professionals, with supporting presence at trade shows such as Pharmapack.

Recent strategic activity is concentrated on biomedical scale-up: a 3,000 m² facility expansion announced in 2024–2025 adding 1,500 m² of clean rooms, a second single-use medical device unit commissioned in 2022 supported by France Relance sovereign-industry funding, and a strategic equity stake and co-development partnership with medtech startup ORIXHA in liquid ventilation. No revenue figures, headcount totals, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed in available sources.

Name

INFIPLAST

Legal name

INFIPLAST SAS

Website

https://infiplast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

French polymer transformation specialist founded in 1989 providing co-design-to-industrialization injection molding services for industrial OEMs (automotive, aeronautics, railway, home automation) and medical device customers (ophthalmology, surgery, oncology, diagnostic, respiratory), operating ISO 5/7/8 clean rooms and holding ISO 13485, IATF 16949, and ISO 9001 certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Injection Molding Services

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical & Life Sciences Injection Molding (Devices, Diagnostics, Cleanroom) (IMANAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ), Industrial & Machinery Injection Molded Components (Gears, Wear Parts) (IMANAFAF)

Keywords

• Plastic injection molding
• Medical device manufacturing
• Contract polymer manufacturing
• Cleanroom plastics production
• Industrial sub-assembly engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Oyonnax

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Manufacturing: Design, development, and manufacturing of medical devices including respiratory filters, surgical devices, ophthalmology devices, oncology equipment, and diagnostic tools. Revenue from product sales and full-service manufacturing contracts.
2. Industrial Sub-assemblies: Co-conception, development, and industrialization of polymer sub-assemblies for automotive, aeronautics, railway, and home automation sectors. Provides complete engineering services from design through production.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

INFIPLAST is a French polymer transformation specialist offering end-to-end contract manufacturing services — from co-design and material selection through development, industrialization, packaging, sterilization management, and CE marking — for medical devices and industrial sub-assemblies. The company operates injection molding up to 550T within ISO 5/7/8 clean rooms and serves clients in automotive, aeronautics, railway, home automation, ophthalmology, surgery, oncology, and diagnostics through its INFIPLAST Industry and INFIPLAST Biomedical divisions.

Product overview

INFIPLAST is a French polymer transformation company operating in two main divisions: INFIPLAST Industry (automotive, aeronautics, railway, home automation) and INFIPLAST Biomedical (ophthalmology, surgery, oncology, diagnostic). The company offers comprehensive engineering consulting from co-design through industrialization, packaging, and sterilization management. Key products include the PROPIUM brand of respiratory filters (HMEF) for medical use, along with specialized polymer solutions for various industrial and medical sectors. The company manufactures in clean room environments (ISO5, ISO7, ISO8) and holds relevant medical device certifications including CE marking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PROPIUM: Brand of respiratory filters for ventilators, developed and manufactured in France during COVID-19 pandemic for distribution throughout France.

Products and services

• INFIPLAST Industry (Contract Polymer Manufacturing for Industrial Sub-assemblies) End-to-end contract polymer manufacturing service for industrial OEMs in automotive, aeronautics, railway, and home automation sectors. Includes co-design, material selection, development, industrialization, packaging, and quality certification (IATF 16949) for embedded polymer sub-assemblies such as thermal energy systems, adBlue components, hybrid power parts, electrical wiring, and interior train components.
• INFIPLAST Biomedical (Contract Manufacturing of Polymer Medical Devices) Contract development and manufacturing service for sterile, CE-marked polymer medical devices for ophthalmology, surgery, oncology, diagnostic, and respiratory applications. Includes clean room manufacturing (ISO 5/7/8), automated assembly, sterilization management, and CE marking support under ISO 13485 certification.
• PROPIUM Respiratory Filters Heat and Moisture Exchange (HMEF) and antibacterial/antiviral respiratory filters for anesthesia and intensive care ventilation, branded PROPIUM and 100% manufactured in France with CE marking. Sold to healthcare establishments including French hospitals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Developed and industrialized PROPIUM respiratory filters in 15 days with necessary market approvals during COVID-19
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SFAR (Société Française d'Anesthésie et de Réanimation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2022Joint e-symposium organization to deepen knowledge about heat and moisture exchange filters (HMEF) with participation of medical experts Pr Jaber, Dr De Jong, and Pr Constantin. Focused on respiratory filter education and COVID-19 recommendations.
• ORIXHAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2021INFIPLAST supports ORIXHA innovation in liquid ventilation development. INFIPLAST invested in ORIXHA capital and brings its expertise in medical devices. ORIXHA is a dynamic medtech startup with collaborative and societal participation developing fluid ventilation solutions.
• City of Oyonnax PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2019Partnership with city of Oyonnax hosting Japanese delegation from Tsu region. Japanese delegation led by Mr. Yoshiaki HIDAKA, CEO of Azumi Techno, met INFIPLAST teams to discover organization and precision crafts for medical device manufacturing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AptarGroup: US-headquartered global supplier of dispensing systems, sealing solutions, and active material science solutions for pharmaceutical, beauty, food, and home care markets. Comparable as a polymer-component specialist serving pharmaceutical packaging and respiratory device markets, including HMEF-style filtration components.
• Stevanato Group: Italian-based global provider of drug containment, drug delivery, and diagnostic solutions with proprietary injection molding and clean room manufacturing for medical devices and pharmaceutical applications. Directly comparable as a mid-to-large specialty injection molder serving the same medical device OEM customer base with clean room-driven capabilities.
• Groupe Lemoine: French manufacturer of plastic-based medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging with injection molding and clean room capabilities. Comparable as a fellow French mid-sized polymer specialist serving European medical device and pharmaceutical customers.
• Gerresheimer: German-headquartered manufacturer of primary packaging and drug delivery devices made of glass and plastics for the pharma and healthcare industries. Comparable as a European plastics-based medical device manufacturer with clean room capabilities serving similar pharmaceutical and medical device customers.
• Sonceboz: Swiss precision manufacturer specializing in plastic and mechatronic sub-assemblies for medical devices, automotive, and industrial applications. Comparable as a mid-sized European custom injection molder serving medical and industrial OEMs with clean room capabilities.
• Symatese: French-headquartered medical device manufacturer with expertise in biomaterials, implants, and polymer-based devices for surgery and aesthetics. Comparable as a mid-sized French specialty medical manufacturer with polymer processing capabilities and overlapping surgical/oncology device segments.
• Vygon: French-headquartered global medical device company specializing in single-use sterile and invasive products for hospitals. Comparable as a French medical device specialist with overlapping surgical, oncology, and respiratory-related product portfolios and similar European clean room manufacturing requirements.
• Nemera: French-headquartered medical device manufacturer specializing in drug delivery, ophthalmic, and respiratory devices with in-house plastic injection molding and clean room assembly. Highly comparable as a French/European peer operating in the same medical device categories (ophthalmology, respiratory) with overlapping customer base.

Broad incumbents

• West Pharmaceutical Services: US-headquartered global manufacturer of packaging components and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. Comparable as a much larger established player in medical-grade polymer components with overlapping respiratory and injectable device customer base.
• Plastic Omnium: French-headquartered global leader in plastic solutions for automotive (clean energy, intelligent systems) and broader mobility markets. Comparable as a much larger French plastics specialist with automotive sector overlap, but lacking the medical device specialization that distinguishes INFIPLAST.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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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