What Exolon does

Exolon Group is a specialty plastics manufacturer of solid and multiwall polycarbonate and polyester sheets, founded in 1982 in Tielt, Belgium and headquartered in Munich, Germany. The company operates production facilities in Tielt (Belgium, solid sheets) and Nera Montoro (Italy, multiwall sheets), with sales entities in Germany, France, and the United States (Chicago), and distributes through Plastics Solutions, Inc. (PSI) across eastern Canada and the US Eastern Seaboard. Its product portfolio spans the Exolon, AkyVer, Vivak, Axpet, Inspria, Curvalite, VOVEX, and ECORANGE brands, covering applications in building and construction (roofing, stadium roofing, skylights, noise barriers), industrial glazing, signage, LED lighting, medical technology, automotive and mass transportation, and infection protection products. The company holds EPSE Quality Label certification, ISCC PLUS certification for sustainable raw materials, and is a founding member of the European Polycarbonate Sheet Extruders association.

Exolon Group generates revenue primarily through direct B2B sales of extruded thermoplastic sheet products (hardware sales), with a go-to-market combining its own regional direct sales teams across Europe (D-A-CH, South East, North East, South West/Export) with channel partner distribution via PSI in the US. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, varying by volume, specification, and region. The company serves enterprise customers across construction, entertainment, infrastructure, automotive, and medical segments, with reference projects at Erding Spa, Frankfurt Airport, PGE Arena Gdańsk, Luzhniki Arena Moscow, Vienna Stadium, and automotive programs including MOIA and the Self-Driving Urban E-Shuttle (SUE). It is a privately held subsidiary of Serafin Group, a German family-owned investment holding company with over 150 years of entrepreneurial tradition, operating without venture capital funding or public listing.

Name

Exolon

Legal name

Exolon Group GmbH

Website

https://exolongroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Exolon Group manufactures solid and multiwall polycarbonate and polyester sheets across brands including Exolon, AkyVer, Vivak, and Axpet, serving construction, industrial, automotive, medical, and signage customers through production facilities in Belgium and Italy and direct sales across Europe and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thermoplastic Sheets

NAICS

Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing (326113), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Optical & Specialty Sheet Extrusion (PMMA/PC Light Diffusers, Lens/Glazing Sheets) (IMANACAI)

Keywords

• Thermoplastic sheet extrusion
• Polycarbonate sheets
• Polyester sheets
• Multiwall polycarbonate
• Sustainable plastic sheets

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Thermoplastic Sheet Products: Development, production and distribution of polycarbonate sheets, polyester sheets and opaque Blend sheet material. Products are sold under well-known brand names Exolon, AkyVer, Axpet, Vivak, Inspria and Curvalite. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Belgium and Italy and sells to customers worldwide through direct sales and channel partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Exolon Group develops, produces, and distributes solid and multiwall polycarbonate sheets, polyester sheets, and opaque Blend sheet material made of high-quality plastic. With over 40 years of expertise in thermoplastic sheet extrusion, the company serves construction, industrial, automotive, LED lighting, signage, and medical applications across global markets.

Product overview

Exolon Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of extruded thermoplastic sheets primarily made from polycarbonate and polyester. The core product lines include Exolon® Solid (solid polycarbonate sheets with extreme impact resistance and high optical quality) and Exolon® Multiwall (multiwall polycarbonate sheets for thermal insulation applications). Specialized offerings include Exolon® LED sheets for lighting applications, Exolon® Panel (clip-in panel systems including the new 60 HX), and VOVEX® copolyester sheets. The sub-brand portfolio includes Vivak® and Axpet® polyester sheets for thermoforming applications, Inspria® for medical-grade applications, and Curvalite® for curved configurations. AkyVer® Multiwall Sheets serve as a separate brand for roofing, cladding, and glazing systems. The ECORANGE sustainable line provides eco-friendly variants across multiple product families using recycled and renewable materials. The company operates production facilities in Belgium (Tielt) and Italy (Nera Montoro) with over 40 years of extrusion expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Exolon®: Primary brand for solid and multiwall polycarbonate sheets designed for industrial, construction, and LED applications.
• AkyVer®
• Vivak®
• Axpet®
• Inspria®
• Curvalite®
• VOVEX®
• ECORANGE

Products and services

• Exolon Multiwall
• Exolon Solid
• Exolon LED
• Exolon Panel 60 HX
• AkyVer Multiwall Sheets
• Vivak
• Axpet
• Axpet rECOplus
• Inspria
• Curvalite
• VOVEX
• ECORANGE

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 89% biocircular raw materials in 60 HX ECOplus panels
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Plastics Solutions Inc. (PSI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPSI represents a portfolio of thermoplastic and thermoset semi-finished shapes manufacturers, concentrating on the Plastics Distribution market channel. With a combined experience of over 200 years, they serve distribution accounts from eastern Canada down the Eastern Seaboard and over to Mississippi for Exolon Polycarbonate, APET or PETG sheets.
• EPSE (European Polycarbonate Sheet Extruders)minorOthersExolon Group is a member and one of the founders of EPSE, founded in 2003 as a sectorial group of EuPC, the European plastics converters association. EPSE is composed of 10 full members backed by 3 associate members. EPSE protects quality and image of PC sheets.
• IAPD (International Association of Plastics Distribution)minorOthersExolon Group is a member of IAPD, whose mission is to expand the market for distributed plastics through collaboration, education and commitment to sustainability.
• EPDA (European Plastics Distribution Association)minorOthersExolon Group is a member of EPDA, an organization created in 1973 with the goal of promoting distribution as the preferred route to market for semi-finished plastic parts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Covestro: German material science major producing polycarbonate resins (Makrolon) and downstream sheets; the former owner of the business that became Exolon. Continues to compete in PC sheet grades and supplies resin to independent extruders, giving it both customer and competitor roles.
• Mitsubishi Chemical (now MCPP / Mitsubishi Chemical Group): Japanese integrated chemical producer of polycarbonate resin and downstream sheet/film products serving construction, electronics, and automotive. Competes with Exolon across specialty PC and polyester sheet applications.
• SABIC: Saudi petrochemical major producing Lexan polycarbonate resins and downstream sheet products globally. Vertically integrated from monomer to finished sheet, competing with Exolon in solid and multiwall PC grades at scale.

Direct peers

• Arla Plast: Swedish producer of extruded thermoplastic sheets (polycarbonate and other polymers) for construction, industrial, and OEM customers. Comparable scale, similar extrusion technology, and overlapping sustainability/circular-material positioning.
• Palram Industries: Israeli-headquartered global manufacturer of polycarbonate and other thermoplastic sheets for construction, DIY, and industrial applications. Direct overlap with Exolon's solid and multiwall PC sheet portfolio and similar European/regional distribution model.
• Plazit-Polygal Group: Israeli/global extruder of polycarbonate multiwall, solid, and corrugated sheets, plus related daylighting systems. Direct substitute for Exolon Multiwall in roofing and greenhouse applications worldwide.
• Brett Martin: UK/Ireland-based producer of polycarbonate solid and multiwall sheets, PVC systems, and daylighting products for construction and industrial markets. Closely comparable business model to Exolon with overlapping roofing, cladding, and skylight use cases.
• 3A Composites (Schweiter Technologies): Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of rigid and foam plastic sheets (including polycarbonate-based products under brands like Makrolon/Thermoplane) for architecture, transport, and industry. Comparable manufacturing technology and sheet-product offering to Exolon.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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