What Selenis Specialty Polyester Solutions does

Selenis Specialty Polyester Solutions is a Portugal-headquartered specialty chemicals producer of copolyester and PET-based resins, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of IMG Group. Founded in 1959, the company runs production sites in Portugal (Portalegre, headquarters), Italy (San Giorgio di Nogaro), and the United States (Fayetteville, NC), with regional commercial offices covering EMEA, the Americas, and APAC. Its technology core combines molecular recycling via glycolysis — which breaks PET waste into monomers for reintroduction as recycled raw materials — with mechanical recycling through sister company Renascis. This vertical integration at the Portugal industrial site, together with sister company Evertis for multilayer barrier films, enables a portfolio of sustainable resins (CE, Eco up to 80% PCR, Clear mass balance up to 100%, Bio up to 30% bio-MEG) certified under RecyClass, ISCC Plus, APR Design for Recyclability, EcoVadis Silver, and ISO 9001/14001/45001.

The company monetizes primarily through B2B sales of specialty copolyester resins sold under 15+ sub-brands targeting packaging (Weezen shrink sleeves, Maven heavy gauge sheet, Akolyt technical films, Calima CPET films, Bondz sealing layers, Infinite food and beverage), healthcare via the Selcare line, cosmetics (Venuz, Selfy), durable goods (Kitxen, Selekt, Flow, Chiliad profiles), 3D printing (Mimesis), and geo textiles (Geo, Kempt, Strapio). Pricing is quote-based, determined by volume, specifications, and sustainability certification, and is not publicly disclosed. Distribution runs through direct enterprise field sales with technical product support and processing guidelines delivered via a 20-year R&D partnership with PIEP.

Selenis is pursuing aggressive expansion, announcing in 2024 a plan to double Portugal capacity by Q3 2027 alongside strategic partnerships with Syre (textile-to-textile recycling plant in North Carolina), Kintra Fibers (100% bio-based synthetic fibers), UPM and Bormioli Pharma (wood-based pharmaceutical bottle), and Magnomer (recyclable PETG shrink sleeves). The customer base spans brand owners and converters in food and beverage, healthcare, cosmetics, industrial, and textile end markets, though no specific customer logos or revenue concentration data are publicly disclosed.

Name

Selenis Specialty Polyester Solutions

Legal name

Selenis Portugal, S.A.

Website

https://selenis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Selenis Specialty Polyester Solutions is a Portugal-based, IMG Group-owned producer of specialty copolyester and recycled-content PET resins, serving brand owners and converters in packaging, healthcare, cosmetics, durable goods, and textiles across Europe and North America through vertically integrated recycling and resin production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Polyester Resins

NAICS

Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (325220), Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (32522), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Knitting Mills (2250)

akta.pro primary industry

Greige Woven Fabric Mills (IMAOABAA)

Keywords

• Specialty copolyester resins
• Recycled PET materials
• Sustainable polyester solutions
• Food contact packaging
• Multilayer barrier films

Headquarters

HQ city

Portalegre

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Copolyester Resins: Selenis generates revenue through the sale of specialty copolyester and PET resins to manufacturers and brand owners across packaging, healthcare, cosmetics, food & beverage, and durable goods industries. Revenue is derived from both virgin and recycled-content resin product lines, with pricing based on volume and product specifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Selenis is a premium B2B manufacturer and supplier of specialty copolyester and PET-based polyester resins serving brand owners and converters across packaging, healthcare, cosmetics, food & beverage, durable goods, and industrial applications. The company produces a portfolio of sustainable resin product lines (Virgin, CE, Eco, Clear, Bio) containing up to 50% post-consumer recycled content, supported by vertically integrated molecular (glycolysis) and mechanical recycling capabilities through its Portugal industrial site and production facilities in Italy and the USA.

Product overview

Selenis Specialty Polyester Solutions is a premium supplier of innovative copolyesters for diverse applications. The company operates as a vertically integrated recycler, specialty polyester producer, and multilayer barrier film manufacturer with production sites in Portugal, Italy, and the USA. The product portfolio centers on the Selenis Eco Resins line containing up to 50% recycled content, with specialized product lines including Weezen (heat shrink sleeves), Maven (heavy gauge sheet), Akolyt (technical films), Calima (CPET films), Bondz (sealing layers), Venuz (cosmetics packaging), Selfy (personal care), Genius (blown containers), Chiliad (profiles), Kitxen/Selekt/Flow (durable goods), Mimesis (3D printing), Geo/Kempt/Strapio (geo textiles), RodnSheet (semi-finished products), and Infinite (food and beverage). Healthcare solutions are provided through Selcare. All product lines offer variants including Virgin, Eco (advanced recycled up to 80% PCR), Clear (mass balance ISCC PLUS), and Bio (bio-based up to 30% bio-MEG). The company supports its products with molecular and mechanical recycling capabilities through its sister companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maven: Heavy gauge sheet polyester products
• Akolyt
• Weezen
• Calima
• Bondz
• Venuz
• Selcare
• Selfy
• Genius
• Chiliad
• Kitxen
• Selekt
• Flow
• Mimesis
• Infinite
• ECO Series
• Geo, Kempt, Strapio
• RodnSheet

Products and services

• Weezen Heat shrink sleeve copolyesters specifically developed for full body shrink labels, providing 360 degree printing, excellent printability, clarity and gloss, with options for CE (recyclable), Eco (advanced recycled up to 80% PCR), Clear (mass balance), and Bio (bio-based up to 30%) variants. Designed for converters and brand owners in labeling applications.
• Maven Heavy gauge sheet polyester products for industrial applications, suitable for thermoforming and conversion processes.
• Akolyt Technical films polyester products for specialized industrial applications requiring high-performance properties.
• Calima CPET (crystallizable PET) films for packaging applications requiring heat resistance and durability.
• Bondz Sealing layers for multilayer packaging applications, providing adhesion and sealing functionality.
• Venuz Cosmetics packaging copolyester solutions offering clarity, gloss, and aesthetic appeal for cosmetic brand owners and packaging converters.
• Selcare Healthcare packaging specialty copolyester solutions including Selcare CE 500 with high performance and RIC1 waste stream compatibility for pharmaceutical and medical packaging applications.
• Selfy Personal care packaging solutions for personal care product brand owners.
• Genius Blown containers for various packaging applications using extrusion blow molding processes.
• Chiliad Profile extrusion products for industrial applications requiring durable polyester profiles.
• Kitxen Durable goods polyester products for kitchenware applications.
• Selekt General durable goods polyester products for consumer and industrial applications.
• Flow Durable goods flow product line for flow-related manufacturing applications.
• Mimesis 3D printing polyester solutions for additive manufacturing applications.
• Infinite Food and beverage grade copolyester resins suitable for ISBM and IM processes as well as extrusion, featuring excellent clarity, gloss, and mechanical properties with FDA and EU Regulation 10/2011 food contact compliance.
• Geo, Kempt & Strapio Geo textiles and filaments products for industrial applications including geo textiles and strapio strapping materials.
• RodnSheet Semi-finished sheet products for further conversion and processing by manufacturers.
• ECO Series Resins Sustainable specialty copolyester resin portfolio containing up to 50% post-consumer recycled content, targeting 100% recyclability in the PET stream. Includes CE resins (recyclable), Eco resins (advanced recycled up to 80%), Clear resins (mass balance up to 100%), and Bio resins (up to 30% bio-based content), offered across all product lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50-60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when using recycled PET compared to virgin PET
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kintra FiberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to scale 100% bio-based synthetic fiber technology. The collaboration aims to develop and commercialize bio-based fiber solutions for the textile industry, contributing to reduced dependency on fossil-based materials.
• SyrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to establish a textile-to-textile recycling plant in North Carolina. This initiative focuses on closing the loop for textile waste by creating a circular pathway for polyester fiber recycling.
• UPMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to introduce the world's first pharmaceutical bottle partially made with wood-based plastics, combining Selenis' polyester expertise with UPM's bio-based materials.
• Bormioli PharmacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to introduce the world's first pharmaceutical bottle partially made with wood-based plastics, developing sustainable solutions for pharmaceutical packaging.
• MagnomercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver recyclable PETG shrink sleeves through Magmark SS magnetizable coatings technology. The solution enables easy separation and capture of sleeves in existing recycling systems, enhancing rPET purity and enabling label flake to join a fiber-grade side stream. Solution recognized by How2Recycle, APR, and U.S. Plastics Pact.
• Pallet Return Systems (PRS)minorOthersPRS Green Label certification partnership for sustainable pallet sourcing. Selenis provides sustainably sourced pallets that are FSC or PEFC certified and controls re-use and shared use of CP-type pallets.
• RenasciscoreOthersSister company and mechanical recycling unit that converts waste material into new raw material. Renascis is vertically integrated with Selenis at the Portugal industrial site and recovers over 50% of Portuguese post-consumer PET bottle waste stream.
• EvertiscoreOthersSister company and multilayer barrier film producer, also vertically integrated at the Portugal industrial site. Evertis participates in various industry associations including PETCORE Europe, Plastics Pacts, and Circular Plastics Alliance.
• Sol Pacífico FoundationminorOthersEco-bricks partnership to promote sustainability and reduce plastic waste. Initiative includes educational programs for children on recycling awareness and community support through eco-brick construction projects.
• Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)minorOthersMembership in APR enhances plastic recycling by improving quality and increasing supply through technical resources, testing programs, design solutions, corporate training, regulatory leadership, and educational programs.
• PETCORE EuropeminorOthersMembership through Evertis in various working groups focusing on recycling PET thermoforms (tray to tray), PET monomer recycling, and opaque/functional bottles. Contributes to communications campaign for PET as material of choice for packaging.
• Ellen MacArthur Foundation / Plastics PactsminorOthersFounding member of U.S. and Mexico Plastics Pacts through Evertis. Part of global network of initiatives to implement solutions towards circular economy for plastics aligned with New Plastics Economy vision.
• Circular Plastics AllianceminorOthersSignatory member through Evertis. Endorses ambitious target that by 2025 at least 10 million tons of recycled plastics should find their way into products and packaging in Europe each year.
• Life POLITEXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in pioneering project to become first industrial pilot plant for comprehensive fiber-to-fiber recycling technology in the textile sector, transforming textile waste into new polyester fibers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• M&G Chemicals: M&G Chemicals is a major PET resin producer (including a flagship Brazil-Italy-Ohio plant footprint that overlaps Selenis's Iberian/Italian/US footprint). Like Selenis, it pursues integrated recycling-to-resin strategies serving beverage, packaging, and textile customers.
• Eastman Chemical Company: Eastman Chemical is a global specialty chemicals producer whose Advanced Materials segment competes directly with Selenis in copolyester resins (PETG, Tritan, Eastar), and is also a leading producer of recycled-content polyesters (Carbon Renewal, methanolysis). Like Selenis, it targets packaging, cosmetics, and durable goods customers with sustainable variants.
• SK Chemicals: SK Chemicals is a Korean specialty polymer producer with a copolyester business (ECOTRIA, SKYGREEN) including chemically recycled and bio-based grades. It is a direct competitor in sustainable copolyester resins for cosmetics, packaging, and durables applications, mirroring Selenis's ECO Series strategy.
• Indorama Ventures: Indorama Ventures is the world's largest PET producer and one of the few integrated PET-to-recycled-PET players at scale. It competes with Selenis across virgin and rPET resins for beverage and packaging applications and shares the same scale and customer profile.
• Alpek (formerly DAK Americas parent): Alpek is one of the largest PET resin producers globally and operates the DAK Americas fiber and resin business. It directly competes with Selenis in PET and polyester resins for packaging, fibers, and specialty applications and is expanding recycled-content capacity.

Broad incumbents

• Teijin Limited: Teijin is a Japanese materials producer active in high-performance fibers, films, and recycled polyesters (including chemical recycling of PET). It is a broad incumbent in specialty polyesters and competes with Selenis in both packaging resins and fiber-feedstock chemistries.
• Far Eastern New Century: Far Eastern New Century is a major Taiwanese polyester producer that spans PET resin, fibers, and filament (including rPET via its TopGreen line). It competes with Selenis in rPET resin for beverages and packaging and in polyester feedstock for textiles.
• Lotte Chemical: Lotte Chemical produces PET, copolyesters, and engineering plastics with a Korean/overseas production base. It serves packaging and durable goods applications that overlap with Selenis's resin portfolio and is also expanding recycled-content offerings.
• SABIC: SABIC is a global petrochemical giant with a sizable polyesters and PET/polycarbonate/PC-copolyester portfolio and is pursuing renewable-feedstock variants. It is a broad incumbent competitor across multiple end-markets where Selenis operates, though its polyester business is one segment among many.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Group: Mitsubishi Chemical produces specialty polyesters, copolyesters and high-performance polymers and is also active in chemical recycling of PET. It competes with Selenis in high-grade copolyester and engineering polyester applications across packaging and durable goods.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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