What Dakhia does

Dakhia Indústria e Comércio de Termoplásticos is a Brazilian manufacturer of engineering thermoplastic compounds, operating from an 8,500 m² facility in Diadema, São Paulo. Founded in 1998 by Rinaldo Sumi, the company produces over 12,000 tonnes per year of customized polymer compounds and is described as the largest Brazilian producer in the engineering plastics compound segment. Its core technology combines base resins (polyamide 6/6.6, polycarbonate, ABS, polyacetal, PSAI, PBT, polypropylene, polyethylene) with additives, mineral fillers, and glass fiber reinforcements to deliver materials with tailored mechanical, thermal, chemical, and electrical properties. An in-house technical team supported by laboratory analysis tools performs compounding simulation, application testing, and custom formulation development. ISO 9001 has been held continuously since 2005; IATF 16949 was obtained in 2024.

The product portfolio spans nine branded lines under the Quali- family — Qualinyl (PA6/66), Qualinyl ECO (bio-polyamide from corn-stover biomass delivering ~50% CO2 reduction), Qualilon (PC), Qualilac (ABS), Qualital (POM, also ABS/PC blends), Qualiestireno (PSAI), Qualister (PBT), Qualilene (PP), and Qualileno (PE) — plus a Qualiacril acrylic line, with optional flame retardancy (V0), UV stabilization, color customization, and glass-fiber reinforcement. Through a 2024 partnership with South Korea's Samyang, Dakhia distributes the Trirex 3022L1 (I3) polycarbonate into the Brazilian automotive market; named end-users include Hyundai Kia, GMW, Renault, and Stellantis for automotive lantern and headlight applications.

Dakhia operates a sales-led, consultative GTM motion targeting five primary segments: mobility/automotive, electro-electronic, consumer goods, general industrial, and agriculture/agribusiness. Pricing is handled through custom quote-based contracts rather than disclosed price lists, with customer acquisition via a website "Solicitar Cotação" form, WhatsApp, factory visits, and flagship participation in industry events (150 m² stand at Plástico Brasil 2025). A 2022 strategic alliance with Produmaster (Bahia) adds PP/PE compounding and two-anchor nationwide logistics across Brazil.

Name

Dakhia

Legal name

Dakhia

Website

https://dakhia.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dakhia is the largest Brazilian engineering thermoplastics compounder, producing 12,000+ tonnes/year of customized polyamide, polycarbonate, ABS, POM, PBT, and polyolefin compounds for automotive, electro-electronic, consumer goods, industrial, and agricultural customers from its Diadema, São Paulo facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Plastics / Thermoplastic Compounds

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering Thermoplastic Compounds (PA/PBT/PC/POM/PPS/PEEK) (IMANABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commodity Plastic Compounds (PE/PP/PS/PVC) (IMANABAA)

Keywords

• Engineering plastic compounds
• Thermoplastic compounding
• Polyamide nylon compounds
• Polymer materials manufacturing
• Bio-based polyamides

Headquarters

HQ city

Centro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Plastic Compound Sales: Dakhia generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of engineering plastic compounds. The company produces over 12,000 tonnes per year of a broad portfolio including polyamides, polycarbonate, ABS, polyacetal, PSAI, PBT, polypropylene, and polyethylene, serving industrial customers across multiple sectors. Revenue is derived from direct sales of standard and customized formulations, with pricing based on material type, volume, and customization requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dakhia Indústria e Comércio de Termoplásticos manufactures and sells engineering thermoplastic compounds, specializing in polyamide (nylon) compounds and producing a broad portfolio across nine polymer families including polyamide, polycarbonate, ABS, polyacetal (POM), PSAI, PBT, polypropylene, and polyethylene. The company combines base polymers with additives, mineral fillers, glass fiber reinforcements, and custom colorants to deliver materials with specific mechanical, thermal, chemical, and electrical properties. Production capacity exceeds 12,000 tonnes per year, making Dakhia the largest Brazilian engineering plastics compounder.

Product overview

Dakhia offers a comprehensive portfolio of engineering thermoplastics compounds organized into two main lines: Linha Prime for high-performance applications requiring advanced engineering standards and simulation capabilities, and Linha Sustentável (Sustainable Line) featuring renewable and recycled materials. The core product lineup includes Qualinyl (Polyamide 6/66), Qualinyl ECO (Bio-Polyamide from corn straw with 50% carbon reduction), Qualilon (Polycarbonate), Qualilac (ABS), Qualital (Polyacetal/POM), Qualiestireno (PSAI), Qualister (PBT), Qualilene (Polypropylene), and Qualileno (Polyethylene). Products serve diverse sectors including mobility/automotive, electro-electronic, consumer goods, industrial, and agriculture. The company also produces custom compounds with glass fiber reinforcement, mineral fillers, flame retardants, UV stabilizers, and color personalization. Through partnership with Produmaster, Dakhia extends its portfolio to include polypropylene and polyethylene compounds with expanded logistics coverage across Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Qualinyl: Polyamide (nylon) compounds produced using base resin Polymer 6 or 6.6, with additives and glass fiber for mechanical reinforcement. Used in automotive, electronics, consumer goods, industrial, and agriculture sectors.
• Qualinyl ECO
• Qualilon
• Qualilac
• Qualital
• Qualiestireno
• Qualister
• Qualilene
• Qualileno
• Qualiacril

Products and services

• Qualinyl (Polyamide Compounds) Polyamide (nylon) compounds produced using base resin Polymer 6 or 6.6, with additives and glass fiber reinforcement for mechanical strength. Used in automotive, electro-electronic, consumer goods, industrial, and agricultural sectors for gears, structural components, and engine parts.
• Qualinyl ECO (Bio-Polyamide) Bio-polyamide (nylon) compounds produced from natural source base resin derived from corn stover biomass. Delivers 50% reduction in carbon footprint compared to conventional polyamide while maintaining similar performance. Suitable for automotive, electro-electronic, consumer goods, industrial, and agriculture applications without requiring equipment or process adaptations.
• Qualilon (Polycarbonate Compounds) Amorphous engineering polycarbonate thermoplastic offering excellent mechanical, optical, electrical, and thermal properties. Can be additived (UV, V0, colors) and blended with ABS for industrial applications including automotive lanterns and electronic enclosures.
• Qualilac (ABS Compounds) ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) compounds recognized as a tailor-made engineering material offering excellent visual appearance, fluidity, toughness, dimensional stability, colorability, scratch resistance, and good temperature resistance. Used in automotive panels and home appliances.
• Qualital (Polyacetal/POM Compounds) Semicrystalline polyoxymethylene (POM) thermoplastics with excellent mechanical characteristics, optimal chemical resistance, low friction coefficient, and ease of processability. Includes self-lubricating variants for gears and bearings, plus ABS/PC compounds.
• Qualiestireno (PSAI Compounds) High Impact Polystyrene (PSAI) compounds with strong mechanical and heat impact resistance. Produced with additives and colors for electro-electronic, air conditioning, furniture, and household appliance markets.
• Qualister (PBT Compounds) PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate) crystalline thermoplastic polyester used as insulator in electrical and electronic industries. Produced as additized and glass fiber reinforced compounds for connectors, electronic enclosures, and technical applications.
• Qualilene (Polypropylene Compounds) Polypropylene (PP) compounds classified as commodity, low density with semitranslucent and milky appearance. Produced with mineral fillers, glass fibers, additives, and colors for all industry applications and segments.
• Qualileno (Polyethylene Compounds) Polyethylene (PE) compounds including HDPE (high density) and LDPE (low density) variants. One of the simplest and most economical polymers on the market due to high global production.
• Qualiacril (Acrylic Compounds) Acrylic compounds offered as part of the company's broader engineering plastics portfolio.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Instituto Simbora GenteminorOthers · 1 January 2025Dakhia partnered with Instituto Simbora Gente — an initiative that promotes the development and empowerment of people with intellectual disabilities — during Plástico Brasil 2025. Members of the institute acted as receptionists at the Dakhia/Produmaster stand, reinforcing the company's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and ESG practices.
• Samyang (South Korea)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2024Dakhia entered a partnership with South Korean manufacturer Samyang to commercialize the Trirex 3022L1 (I3) polycarbonate in Brazil. This product is used by major global automakers including Hyundai Kia, GMW, Renault, and Stellantis for automotive lanterns and headlights, and is listed on the Ameca program (US) for vehicle safety equipment compliance. Dakhia stocks the product for immediate delivery to serve the Brazilian automotive market, increasing commercialization volume for smaller buyers.
• ProdumastercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Dakhia and Produmaster formed a strategic partnership beginning at the end of 2022, uniting two major players in the thermoplastic compounds market. The partnership aims to provide greater logistics coverage across all regions of Brazil — with Dakhia based in São Paulo and Produmaster in Bahia — and to offer a comprehensive portfolio of engineering plastic compounds and PP/PE compounds. The companies share expertise, technical support, and innovation focus, and participated together at Plástico Brasil 2025 with a shared 150m² stand. They develop solutions jointly and co-market their combined product portfolio.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Celanese: Global specialty materials company producing POM (Hostaform/Celcon), engineered compounds, and other engineering thermoplastics. Directly comparable to Dakhia's Qualital POM and broader compounded line, with substantially greater scale and global reach.
• SABIC: Global petrochemical and engineering plastics producer offering PA, PC, POM, and compounded grades. Overlaps across Dakhia's full portfolio, with strong positions in automotive and consumer goods and the ability to compete on both price and technology in Brazil.
• Avient: Global specialty engineered materials producer (formerly PolyOne) with a broad portfolio of compounded thermoplastics including polyamides, polycarbonates, and specialty engineered grades. Directly comparable as a specialty compounder, but with far greater scale, global footprint, and R&D resources than Dakhia.
• Covestro: Major producer of polycarbonate resins and PC/ABS blends (Bayblend), overlapping with Dakhia's Qualilon PC and ABS/PC offerings. Operates at global scale with deep automotive OEM relationships that compete with Dakhia's premium PC grades.
• LANXESS: German specialty chemicals company with a significant engineering plastics (Durethan PA6/PA66 and Pocan PBT) business. Comparable in PA and PBT compounding, with stronger global R&D and OEM automotive penetration than Dakhia.
• DuPont: Long-established global supplier of engineering polymers including PA66, POM, and specialty compounds. Competes with Dakhia in high-performance engineering plastics for automotive and electronics, with materially larger R&D and global account coverage.
• BASF: Global chemical major with a large Performance Materials division producing engineering plastics (PA, POM, PBT, PC) and compounds. Overlaps with Dakhia across nearly every polymer family Dakhia offers, but at vastly larger scale and with global OEM relationships.

Direct peers

• LATI Industria Termoplastici: Italian independent compounder of engineering thermoplastics (PA, POM, PC, PBT, PPS, PEEK) serving automotive, electrical, and industrial markets. Highly comparable in scope, customization approach, and customer mix to Dakhia, though focused on European OEM customers.
• Radici Group: Italian-headquartered producer of polyamide 6 and 66 polymers, engineering plastics compounds, and specialty chemicals. Directly comparable to Dakhia's Qualinyl PA compounding and broader engineering thermoplastics line, with similar focus on automotive and industrial applications.
• Ascend Performance Materials: One of the world's largest fully integrated PA66 producers and a compounder of polyamide-based engineering plastics. Comparable to Dakhia's Qualinyl PA6/66 compounding line, though Ascend also controls upstream PA66 resin production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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