What Addiplast group does

Addiplast Group is a French family-owned compounder founded in 1986 by Jean-Paul Chantegraille, specializing in the formulation and manufacture of technical thermoplastic compounds and color/functional masterbatches. The group operates three production sites in France (Addiplast and Addikem in Saint-Pal-de-Mons, Addicolor in Villers-Saint Paul) with combined capacity of 45,000 tonnes per year and a workforce of more than 160 employees, supplemented by two R&D centers (Addiscience and Addicolor) that deliver over 400 new formulations per year. Production is built around co-rotating twin-screw extruders (COPERION, MARIS), Buss co-kneaders for thermosensitive and fluoropolymer processing, and a full material characterization laboratory.

The product portfolio is structured into six branded ranges — ADDILENE (polyolefins), ADDINYL (polyamides), ADDIFLAM (flame-retardant), ADDITER (styrenics/polycarbonates/polyesters), ADDITEC (ESD/conductive, polyketone), and ADDIBIO Renew (recycled, bio-sourced, natural fiber) — sold primarily through a direct sales model with dedicated key account managers per vertical (Automotive & Mobility, EEE, Cosmetics, Healthcare, Packaging, Consumer Goods) and per export zone (Southern Europe & Maghreb, DACH, Central Europe). The company also operates a strategic toll compounding/subcontracting service for petrochemical manufacturers and holds automotive OEM material panel approvals (Renault PMR, Stellantis). Reported revenue exceeds €45 million with over 50% of revenue from exports, and the group is led by second-generation President Maxime Chantegraille with a stated objective of transitioning to ETI (intermediate-sized enterprise) status.

Name

Addiplast group

Legal name

ADDIPLAST GROUP

Website

https://addiplast-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

French family-owned compounder founded in 1986, formulating and manufacturing technical thermoplastic compounds and color masterbatches across three French production sites with 45,000T/year capacity, serving automotive, EEE, cosmetics, healthcare, packaging, and consumer goods industries with over €45M in annual revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Thermoplastic Compounds and Masterbatches

NAICS

Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins (325991)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering Thermoplastic Compounds (PA/PBT/PC/POM/PPS/PEEK) (IMANABAB), Masterbatch Manufacturing (Color, Additive, White/Black) (IMANABAD), Medical & Food-Contact Specialty Compounds (IMANABAK)

Keywords

• Thermoplastic compound manufacturing
• Color masterbatch production
• Flame-retardant compounds
• Toll compounding services
• Sustainable polymer compounds

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-pal-de-mons

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Compounds (Proprietary Brands): Development and manufacture of branded technical thermoplastic compounds (ADDILENE polyolefins, ADDINYL polyamides, ADDIFLAM flame-retardant, ADDITEC ESD/conductive, ADDITER styrenics/PC/PBT, ADDIBIO Renew sustainable) sold directly to customers in automotive, EEE, cosmetics, healthcare, packaging, and consumer goods sectors. Revenue generated from the sale of formulated granul compounds ready for injection or extrusion.
2. Color and Functional Masterbatches: Color concentrates and functional masterbatches (concentrated additive formulations in granular form) sold at low dilution rates. Revenue from masterbatch products used for coloring and functionalizing thermoplastics across all served markets.
3. Toll Compounding / Subcontracting: Externalization of compound manufacturing processes for petrochemical companies and customers who have formulations but lack production capacity. Addiplast provides its manufacturing equipment, engineering expertise, and supply chain/logistics management under confidentiality agreements. This is a core strategic GTM pillar.
4. Custom Formulation and Co-Development: R&D-driven custom compound and masterbatch development from customer specifications through to industrialization, supported by the Addiscience and Addicolor R&D centers. Revenue from bespoke formulation projects and long-term supply relationships established through co-development.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Addiplast Group formulates and manufactures technical thermoplastic compounds (granules) and color/functional masterbatches (concentrates) for industrial customers. Products span polyolefins (ADDILENE), polyamides (ADDINYL), flame-retardant grades (ADDIFLAM), styrenics and polycarbonates (ADDITER), ESD/conductive compounds (ADDITEC), and sustainable recycled/bio-sourced grades (ADDIBIO Renew). The company also offers toll compounding services and custom co-development from formulation through industrialization, serving automotive, electrical/electronics, cosmetics, healthcare, packaging, and consumer goods manufacturers.

Product overview

Addiplast Group is a French family-owned company founded in 1986 specializing in the formulation and manufacturing of technical thermoplastic compounds and color masterbatches. The company operates three production sites (Addiplast, Addikem, Addicolor) with a combined capacity of 45,000 tonnes per year and over 160 employees. The product portfolio centers on six branded compound and masterbatch lines: ADDILENE® (polypropylene), ADDINYL® (polyamide), ADDIFLAM® (flame-retardant), ADDITER® (styrenics/polycarbonates/polyesters), ADDITEC® (ESD/conductive), and ADDIBIO Renew® (sustainable/recycled). Production is supported by R&D center Addiscience® and color development facility Addicolor. The company serves automotive, EEE (electrical/electronic/electrotechnical), cosmetics, healthcare, packaging, and consumer goods markets with annual revenues exceeding €45 million and over 50% export share.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ADDILENE: Polypropylene compounds (homopolymer and copolymer) for injection and extrusion
• ADDINYL
• ADDIFLAM
• ADDIBIO Renew
• ADDITER
• ADDITEC
• Addiscience
• Addicolor
• Addikem

Products and services

• ADDILENE - Polypropylene Compounds Polypropylene (homopolymer and copolymer) compounds for injection and extrusion applications in automotive, EEE, packaging, and consumer goods sectors, including unfilled, mineral-filled, glass fiber-reinforced, elastomer-modified, UV-stabilized, high-temperature-resistant, and high-density variants. Sold as ready-to-use homogeneous granules.
• ADDINYL - Polyamide Compounds Polyamide compounds including PA6, PA66, PA6.66, PA6.10, PA10.10, PA11, PA12, and PARA in glass fiber-reinforced, carbon fiber-reinforced, mineral-filled, and mixed fiber/mineral configurations for high mechanical performance applications.
• ADDIFLAM - Flame-Retardant Compounds Flame-retardant compounds based on polypropylene, polyamide, PBT, and polyketone. Available in halogenated and halogen-free formulations with UL94 V0/V2 ratings and compliance with automotive, railway, and electrical safety standards for EEE and automotive applications.
• ADDITER - Styrenic, Polycarbonate, Co-Polyester and Acrylate Compounds Compounds and masterbatches based on styrenics (ABS, ASA, SAN, MABS, PS), polycarbonates, (co-)polyesters, and acrylates (PMMA, SMMA). Includes high-density compounds for vacuum metallization, PBT friction-optimized compounds, and PET/RPET masterbatches for cosmetic and packaging applications.
• ADDITEC - Semi-Conductive and ESD Compounds Semi-conductive and ESD compounds offering anti-static, conductive, and electromagnetic shielding behaviors with surface conductivity ranging from 10^3 to 10^10 Ω/cm². Includes polyketone-based compounds (PK) as a lower-carbon-footprint alternative to polyamides and PBT, processed up to 330°C.
• ADDIBIO Renew - Sustainable Compounds and Masterbatches Sustainable compound and masterbatch range integrating recycled polymers (Post Consumer Recycled and Post Industrial Recycled), natural fibers, and bio-sourced/biodegradable polymers for eco-design applications across all markets. Accompanied by Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies.
• Technical Compounds (Core Product) Technical thermoplastic compounds in homogeneous granule form, ready for injection or extrusion. Each formulation contains a polymer (or blend), fillers (minerals, glass fiber, carbon fiber, flame retardants, anti-wear compounds), and additives (release agents, anti-UV, thermal stabilizers). Supplied across all six branded lines to customers in automotive, EEE, cosmetics, healthcare, packaging, and consumer goods.
• Color and Functional Masterbatches Color concentrates and functional masterbatches (concentrated additive formulations) in granular form with high pigment/additive content for low-dilution usage. Available with special effects (frosted, diffusing, pearlescent, metallic, thermochromic) and in NIR-detectable formulations for recycling sorting of black plastic packaging.
• Toll Compounding / Subcontracting Service Outsourced industrial compounding service for petrochemical companies and customers who have proprietary formulations but lack production capacity. Includes material procurement, production, logistics, and engineering support under non-disclosure agreements, serving automotive, electrical, cosmetics, and healthcare industries.
• Custom Compound and Masterbatch Co-Development Service R&D-driven custom compound and masterbatch development service taking customer specifications from concept through industrialization. Backed by the Addiscience R&D center (400+ formulations/year) and Addicolor color-matching facility, with support from a full material characterization laboratory.

Quantifiable outcome

• Weight reduction of up to 20% achievable through natural fiber reinforcement compared to traditional glass fiber or mineral-filled compounds
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Toyo Ink Europe Speciality ChemicalscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Addiplast Group acquired the operations of Toyo Ink Europe Speciality Chemicals in France, bringing new color masterbatch formulation capabilities to the group. This acquisition added expertise in masterbatch color formulation (PE, PP, PLA, ABS, PC, PMMA, PS, PET bases) and PET/RPET crystallization technology, strengthening Addiplast's position as a European leader in technical compounds and coloration.
• FloreonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Floreon, a specialist in plant-based plastics. Addiplast Group works with Floreon to develop and commercialize compounds based on Floreon's vegetable-derived polymer technology, integrating it into the ADDIBIO Renew sustainable product range for customers seeking bio-sourced material alternatives.
• COTREP (Comité Technique Français du Recyclage des Emballages Plastiques)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOTREP supports Addiplast Group in analyzing and validating new NIR-detectable masterbatch and compound developments for packaging recycling applications. COTREP certified 5 Addiplast products (AT20-09 through AT20-12, AT21-03) enabling proper sorting of black plastic packaging in post-consumer recycling streams.
• Major Global Petrochemical ManufacturerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with major international petrochemical companies for resin supply and co-development of compound solutions. Addiplast leverages these partnerships to offer customers a broad range of polymer base options and to co-develop new formulations using the latest resin innovations from leading chemical companies.
• Renault GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic material supply partnership through Renault's Politique Matière (PMR) approval process. Addiplast compounds (ADDILENE, ADDINYL, ADDIFLAM, ADDIBIO Renew) are listed in annual Renault PMR catalogs, enabling use in Renault vehicle programs across interior, exterior, under-hood, and battery applications. New PMR editions are released yearly with expanded compound references.
• StellantiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaterial supply partnership with Stellantis for automotive applications. Addiplast's materials have been selected for inclusion in Stellantis vehicle programs, with multiple compound references (ADDILENE, ADDINYL, ADDIFLAM) approved across various Stellantis brands and platforms.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• RTP Company: US-headquartered global specialty compounder of engineered thermoplastics with broad color and additive masterbatch capabilities. Direct competitor in custom compound formulation serving automotive, EEE, and industrial markets.
• Plastika Kritis SA: Greek specialty compounder of polyolefin and engineering thermoplastic compounds plus masterbatches, serving agricultural film, packaging, and industrial customers across the Mediterranean. Comparable size and product mix to Addiplast with overlapping Maghreb/Southern Europe footprint.
• Polykemi AB: Swedish specialty compounder of engineering plastic compounds and masterbatches serving automotive, EEE, and industrial customers across Europe. Similar size, European base, and specialty thermoplastic compound focus.
• Americhem: US-based color and additive masterbatch manufacturer serving fibers, packaging, and durable plastics applications. Comparable custom formulation model and end-market overlap with Addiplast's masterbatch business.
• Tosaf Compounds: Israeli manufacturer of color masterbatches, additive masterbatches, and engineering compounds serving automotive, packaging, and agricultural film markets. Comparable specialty compounder with global production footprint.
• Sukano: Swiss specialty masterbatch producer focused on PET, polyolefins, and bio-based polymer color and additive masterbatches. Comparable niche specialty positioning and serves similar packaging and consumer goods customers.
• Lifocolor Farben: German specialty masterbatch producer focused on color and effect masterbatches for plastics packaging and consumer goods. Comparable niche European masterbatch specialist serving similar downstream markets.
• Ampacet Corporation: Global masterbatch manufacturer specializing in color, additive, and specialty masterbatches for plastics. Directly comparable to Addiplast's Addicolor business and serves overlapping packaging and consumer goods end markets.
• Gabriel-Chemie Group: Austrian family-owned masterbatch specialist producing color and additive masterbatches for plastics across Europe. Closely comparable to Addiplast in size, family ownership structure, and European specialty positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Avient Corporation: Specialty polymer materials company formed from the PolyOne / Clariant color merger, offering color masterbatches, engineered materials, and composites at global scale. Overlaps with Addiplast across both compound and masterbatch lines but operates at substantially larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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