Plaquimet

What Plaquimet does

Plaquimet SA is a 1983-founded Argentine specialty chemicals manufacturer that produces unsaturated polyester resins, gelcoats, and polyurethane systems for industrial composite materials applications. Headquartered in Burzaco, Buenos Aires Province, with 51–100 employees, the company operates wholly-owned subsidiaries in Brazil (Biguaçu, Santa Catarina) and Chile (Colina, Región Metropolitana), serving manufacturers across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, and signaled expansion into Peru and Colombia. Plaquimet self-describes as a regional leader in composite materials across South America. The business model is B2B, sales-led, with quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed.

Plaquimet's product portfolio centers on two proprietary sub-brands: the Polymet polyester resin line—offering Orthophthalic, Isophthalic, Terephthalic, Orthoterephthalic, DCPD, and Self-extinguishing variants—and the Britec gelcoat line, which includes Ultimate, Max, Ortho, ISO/NPG, Primer, Tooling, Repair, Guard, and Flameret products. These are bundled into 11 application-specific kits (nautical, pools, PRFV posts, transportation, molds, marble, tubes, tanks, pultrusion, buttons, and sheets) combining resins, gelcoats, auxiliaries, reinforcement materials, and machinery with technical support. Supporting infrastructure includes an Applications Laboratory for customer training at the Burzaco plant and a Materials Testing Center equipped with INSTRON mechanical testing, QUV accelerated aging, blister testing, color spectrophotometry, and gloss measurement.

Revenue derives from one-time product sales and integrated solution kits with professional services attached. The company sells directly to industrial customers through account managers in each subsidiary country and supplements demand generation with industry-event participation (São Paulo Boat Show, Feiplar trade fair) and ALMACO industry association engagement. Strategic suppliers include Swancor (vinyl ester resins), AKPA (Akperox A 50 catalyst), CPIC, Diab, Elder, Graco, and Jushi. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, INTI-ECOPLAS recycled plastic content certification for seven Polymet SKUs (minimum 25% recycled content), and compliance with ASTM G154, ASTM D635, ASTM D570, and AMMA 615 standards for PRFV poles. The Plaquimet Verde sustainability initiative reuses more than 200 million PET bottles annually into Polymet resin production. No public revenue figures, ownership structure, or external funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

Plaquimet

Legal name

Plaquimet

Website

https://plaquimet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Plaquimet SA, founded in Argentina in 1983, manufactures unsaturated polyester resins (Polymet) and gelcoats (Britec) for composite materials used in nautical, infrastructure, and industrial applications across South America, with subsidiaries in Brazil and Chile.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Composite Materials Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Polymers & Resins (Engineered Materials) (IMAEABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Coating & Adhesive Raw Materials (Resins, Additives, Solvents) (IMAEAGAK)

Keywords

• Polyester resins
• Gelcoat products
• Composite materials
• Fiberglass reinforcement
• Unsaturated polyester

Headquarters

HQ city

Burzaco

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 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. Polyester Resins (Polymet): Sale of proprietary polyester resin formulations including orthophthalic, isophthalic, terephthalic, DCPD, orthoterephthalic, and self-extinguishing variants for composite material manufacturing.
2. Gelcoats (Britec): Sale of gelcoat products for surface finishing including Ultimate, Max, Ortho, ISO/NPG, Primer, Tooling, Repair, Guard, and Flameret lines.
3. Auxiliary Materials: Sale of auxiliary products including Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide (Akperox A 50), pigmented pastes (InColors), and reinforcement materials.
4. Integrated Solutions: Comprehensive product kits combining resins, gelcoats, auxiliaries, reinforcement materials and machinery with technical support and training services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Plaquimet SA manufactures and sells unsaturated polyester resins under its Polymet line and gelcoat products under its Britec line for the composite materials market. The company sells these chemical products directly to industrial manufacturers and boat builders, combined with auxiliary materials (Akperox A 50 catalyst, InColors pigmented pastes, reinforcement materials) and integrated application kits for marine, infrastructure (PRFV poles), pools, transport, molds, marble, tubes, tanks, pultrusion, buttons, and sheets. The offering is complemented by an in-house Materials Testing Center and an Applications Laboratory for customer training and quality verification.

Product overview

Plaquimet is a composite materials company offering a portfolio centered on two core product lines: Polymet polyester resins and Britec gelcoats. These are complemented by application-specific product kits (for pools, posts, transport, molds, marble, nautical, tubes, tanks, pultrusion, buttons, and sheets) that combine the right Polymet or Britec products with auxiliaries, reinforcement materials, and top-brand machinery. The company also provides integrated solutions including an Applications Laboratory for customer training and a Materials Testing Center for product quality verification. Plaquimet operates primarily in South America with subsidiaries in Argentina (headquarters), Brazil, and Chile, serving customers in Bolivia, Argentina, and expanding to Peru and Colombia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Polymet Polyester Resins Plaquimet's flagship line of unsaturated polyester resins available in multiple chemical bases (DCPD, orthoterephthalic, orthophthalic, isophthalic, terephthalic, self-extinguishing) for composite material manufacturing applications including marine, infrastructure, transport, and industrial parts.
• Britec Gelcoats Gelcoat product line offering surface finish and durability, available in Ultimate, Max, Ortho, ISO/NPG, Primer, Tooling, Repair, Guard, and Flameret variants for marine, infrastructure, and industrial composite finishing applications.
• Application Kit - Pools Integrated product kit combining the appropriate Polymet/Britec resins and gelcoats with auxiliaries and reinforcement materials for swimming pool shell construction and renovation.
• Application Kit - Posts (PRFV) Integrated product kit for manufacturing fiberglass reinforced polymer (FRP/PRFV) poles for electrical and telecommunications infrastructure, certified to ASTM G154, ASTM D635, ASTM D570, and AMMA 615 standards.
• Application Kit - Transport Integrated product kit for transportation industry composite applications combining Polymet resins, auxiliaries, and reinforcement materials for vehicle component manufacturing.
• Application Kit - Molds Integrated product kit for mold manufacturing using composite materials, providing the resin, gelcoat, and auxiliary combination required for tooling applications.
• Application Kit - Marble Integrated product kit for artificial marble composite manufacturing combining Polymet resins with pigments and auxiliaries for decorative architectural surfaces.
• Application Kit - Nautical Integrated product kit for nautical vessel construction combining Britec gelcoat technology with Swancor vinyl ester resins and complementary materials for marine hull and component manufacturing.
• Application Kit - Tubes Integrated product kit for composite tube and pipe manufacturing combining Polymet resins with auxiliaries and reinforcement materials for industrial and municipal piping.
• Application Kit - Tanks Integrated product kit for composite tank storage manufacturing combining Polymet resins with auxiliaries and reinforcement materials for chemical and industrial storage applications.
• Application Kit - Pultrusion Integrated product kit for pultrusion manufacturing process combining Polymet resins with auxiliaries and reinforcement materials for pultruded composite profiles and structural components.
• Application Kit - Buttons Integrated product kit for composite button manufacturing combining Polymet 15206-05 resin with InColors pigmented paste and Akperox A 50 catalyst for cosmetic-quality button production.
• Application Kit - Sheets Integrated product kit for composite sheet manufacturing using Polymet 22104-05 orthophthalic resin for UV-resistant translucent sheets and decorative architectural panels.
• Auxiliary Materials (Akperox A 50, InColors, Reinforcements) Complementary chemical and reinforcement products sold alongside Polymet resins and Britec gelcoats, including Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide catalyst (Akperox A 50 from AKPA), pigmented pastes (InColors), and fiberglass reinforcement materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reuses more than 200 million PET bottles per year for Polymet resin production
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SwancorcoreTechnology or IntegrationSwancor is a strategic materials partner supplying vinyl ester resins used in Plaquimet's integrated solutions for the nautical industry. Swancor vinyl ester resins are highlighted as ideal for high-performance marine applications.
• AKPAminorOthersAKPA supplies Akperox A 50, a Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide catalyst used in Plaquimet's Polymet resin and button kit products for curing applications.
• CPICminorOthersCommercial partner supplying materials for the composite materials industry.
• DiabminorOthersCommercial partner in the composite materials industry.
• ElderminorOthersCommercial partner in the composite materials industry.
• GracominorOthersCommercial partner supplying equipment for composite materials applications.
• JushiminorOthersCommercial partner supplying fiberglass reinforcement materials.
• ALMACOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatin American Association of Composite Materials. Plaquimet Brazil actively participates in ALMACO regional meetings, strengthening industry connections and market presence. The association brings together sector professionals and companies for networking and market trend sharing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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