Poliplast

What Poliplast does

Poliplast S.p.A. is a privately held Italian industrial company, founded in 1973 and headquartered in Casnigo (Bergamo), that operates three integrated business lines from a single 65,000 sqm campus with 150 employees. Its core activities are the production and direct B2B sale of (1) thermoplastic polymer powders for rotomoulding and masterbatch/compounding under the proprietary PLASTENE brand family (covering LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, EVA, PP, PS, PC, PET, PA6, and ABS grades), (2) polyethylene bags for municipal solid waste, selective collection, and industrial use — produced from 100% recycled and regenerated LDPE — including the OK COMPOST INDUSTRIAL-certified BIOSACK line, and (3) renewable electricity from a 23.4 MW portfolio of 10 run-of-river hydroelectric and 3 photovoltaic plants generating approximately 60 million kWh per year, which primarily powers the company's own manufacturing operations and offsets roughly 42 million kg of CO2 annually.

The underlying technology base combines cryogenic powdering (liquid nitrogen systems), rotomoulding-grade resin compounding, LDPE blown-film extrusion with gravimetric dosing and computerized dimension control, and a fully equipped in-house quality laboratory (MFI, density, laser granulometry, ESCR, xenon weathering, spectrophotometry). The company serves four primary customer segments — rotomoulding manufacturers, masterbatch and compound producers, large retail chains and municipalities, and industrial waste-management buyers — through direct sales with division-specific contacts ([email protected] and [email protected]) and a registered-customer B2B portal. Poliplast holds UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 (all units) and UNI EN ISO 14001:2015 (bags unit) certifications, the PSV MixEco recycled-content mark, and is a founding member of the CARPI recycling consortium, where President and founder Federico Lanfranchi serves on the board. Commercial reach is concentrated in Italy but is being extended across Europe via a five-language website and memberships in IT-RO, ARM-CE, Nordic ARM, and Federazione Gomma Plastica.

Name

Poliplast

Legal name

Poliplast S.p.A.

Website

https://poliplastspa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Poliplast S.p.A. is a privately held Italian industrial company (founded 1973, Casnigo) that directly manufactures and sells thermoplastic polymer powders for rotomoulding, recycled-LDPE polyethylene bags, and generates renewable energy (23.4 MW) to power its own operations, serving rotomoulders, masterbatch producers, retail chains, and municipalities in Italy and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Polymer Manufacturing

NAICS

Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMANABAA

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

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Plastic Compounding & Masterbatch

SECONDARYIMALABAO

Compostable & Bio-Based Flexible Packaging (PLA, PHA, Cellulose Films)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Flexible Packaging (Films, Pouches, Laminates)

SECONDARYIMANAAAG

Bio-based & Biodegradable Polymer Resin Manufacturing (PLA, PHA, PBS, starch blends)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Plastic Resin & Polymer Manufacturing

Keywords

• Thermoplastic polymer powders
• Polyethylene bags
• Rotational moulding materials
• Recycled plastic products
• Biodegradable waste bags

Headquarters

HQ city

Casnigo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Thermoplastic Polymer Powders: Manufacture and sale of thermoplastic polymer powders for rotomoulding and masterbatch/compounding applications. The PLASTENE brand covers a wide range of polymer types (LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, EVA, PP, PS, PC, PET, PA6, ABS) in various MFI/density grades, sold as natural or pigmented powders. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales to rotomoulding companies, masterbatch manufacturers, and compound producers.
2. Polyethylene Bags (LDPE): Production and sale of LDPE bags for municipal solid waste (RSU), selective waste collection, and industrial use. Bags are produced entirely from recycled and regenerated LDPE waste. Products are sold in rolls or bulk, in various sizes (20L to 1100L), colors, and thicknesses, with customization options including printed logos, EAN codes, and branded packaging. Includes certified biodegradable/compostable bags (BIOSACK OK COMPOST INDUSTRIAL). Revenue is generated through direct sales to large retail chains, municipalities, and industrial buyers.
3. Renewable Energy Generation: Poliplast operates 12+ renewable energy sites (10 run-of-river hydroelectric plants and 3 photovoltaic installations) with 23.4 MW of installed capacity, generating approximately 60 million kWh per year. The energy is primarily used to power the company's own manufacturing operations, reducing energy costs and environmental impact.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Poliplast S.p.A. manufactures and sells thermoplastic polymer powders (PLASTENE brand) used as base raw material in rotational moulding, LDPE polyethylene bags for industrial and municipal waste collection (including the BIOSACK line of biodegradable bags), and masterbatches and compounds used as additives in plastic processing. The company also operates hydroelectric and photovoltaic renewable energy facilities that primarily power its manufacturing operations.

Product overview

Poliplast S.p.a. is an Italian company operating since 1973 that produces three main product lines: Thermoplastic Polymer Powders (under the PLASTENE brand) for rotational moulding, masterbatches and compounds; Polyethylene Bags (including BIOSACK biodegradable certified bags) produced from recycled LDPE; and Renewable Energy through hydroelectric and photovoltaic plants. The company operates across approximately 65,000sqm with 25,000sqm covered facilities and employs 150 people.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thermoplastic Polymer Powders (PLASTENE) Polymer powders marketed under the PLASTENE brand, used as base raw material in rotational moulding of plastic items. Sold to industrial rotomoulders and plastics converters requiring consistent particle size distribution and quality.
• LDPE Polyethylene Bags Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) bags produced from recycled material, used by large retail distribution chains and municipalities for waste collection.
• BIOSACK Biodegradable Bags Biodegradable variant of Poliplast's polyethylene bag range, marketed under the BIOSACK brand for customers requiring compostable or biodegradable waste collection solutions.
• Masterbatches and Compounds Concentrated colourants and additive blends used in plastic processing, sold alongside base polymer powders to rotomoulders and plastics converters needing customised material formulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42 million kg CO2 avoided through renewable energy generation annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered moderate, core and minor.

• IT-RO (Italia Rotazionale)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2013IT-RO was founded in November 2013 as a collaboration of companies linked to the world of rotational moulding. Poliplast is an active member, contributing to the promotion and development of rotomoulding technology in Italy.
• CARPI (Consorzio Autonomo Riciclo Plastica Italia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2007Poliplast is a founding member of CARPI, a private-law consortium created in Italy by leading companies in the plastic recovery chain. The consortium focuses on collection, selection, recycling/recovery of plastic waste and their transformation into new products. Federico Lanfranchi, founder of Poliplast, serves as a board member of the consortium.
• ARM-CE (Association of Rotational Moulding Central Europe)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerARM-CE represents approximately 70 member companies engaged in rotational moulding as manufacturers or suppliers, representing the interests of the rotational moulding industry in German-speaking countries.
• Nordic ARM (Nordic Association of Rotational Moulders)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2007, Nordic ARM provides a forum for manufacturers, suppliers, consultants and others from the rotomoulding industry in Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland to exchange information and promote the rotomoulding market.
• Federazione Gomma PlasticamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederazione Gomma Plastica represents the interests of the plastics and rubber industries in the stipulation and drafting of the national collective bargaining agreement for the sector in Italy.
• RadiciGroupminorOthersDuring the COVID-19 pandemic (April 2020), Poliplast purchased certified medical gowns from RadiciGroup for donation to healthcare workers in the Bergamo area. This was a charitable supply relationship rather than a commercial business partnership.
• KarteniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPoliplast participates in Kartenia's environmental rehabilitation and anti-deforestation project by recycling exhausted printer toners from its facility. Each full box of recycled toners equals one tree planted in Madagascar, contributing to environmental preservation.
• RotoplasticminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPoliplast was invited as a guest by Rotoplastic to present at RotoDays 2023, where the company showcased its latest news including biopolymers and 'Plastica seconda vita' products.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LyondellBasell: Global polyolefins leader producing PE, PP, and compounding resins. Directly comparable as a major supplier of polyolefin compounds and masterbatches into European plastics manufacturing, though at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio than Poliplast's PLASTENE specialty powders.
• Berry Global: Global plastic packaging manufacturer with extensive European film, bag, and recycling operations. Comparable to Poliplast's LDPE bags business at scale, with a broader portfolio spanning rigid and flexible plastic packaging.
• Huhtamaki: Finnish-listed global food and consumer packaging manufacturer with strong European flexible film and bag operations. Comparable to Poliplast's LDPE bags business on customer segments (retail, foodservice) and European geographic footprint.
• Borealis: Major European polyolefin and compounding producer (PE, PP) supplying into packaging, infrastructure, and consumer goods. Comparable to Poliplast's commodity-adjacent PE/PP powder compounding business, but operating at substantially larger scale across Europe.
• INEOS: Global chemicals and polymers producer with significant European PE and PP manufacturing. Overlaps with Poliplast on polyolefin compounding and LDPE film input supply, though serving a much wider industrial customer base.
• BASF: Global chemical giant with significant plastics, compounding, and biopolymer operations (ecoflex, ecovio). Overlaps with Poliplast on specialty polymer powders and biodegradable plastics development, though at massively larger scale and broader product scope.

Direct peers

• Novamont: Italy-based bioplastics producer (Mater-Bi) and a leading European supplier of compostable bioplastics for bags and packaging. Highly comparable to Poliplast's BIOSACK biodegradable bag line and bio-powder development, with overlapping Italian roots and EU compostable certification positioning.
• Matrix Polymers: UK-based specialist in rotomoulding polymer powders (LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, PP, PA, PVC) — a focused, niche competitor to Poliplast's PLASTENE division serving the same rotational moulding customer base across Europe.
• RKW Group: German manufacturer of polyethylene films and bags for hygiene, industrial, and consumer packaging applications. Directly comparable to Poliplast's LDPE blown film and bag business, with overlapping European retail/municipal customers.
• Bischof + Klein: German family-owned manufacturer of flexible plastic films, packaging, and technical films. Comparable to Poliplast's LDPE film extrusion and converted bag business, with similar mid-market European industrial and consumer customer profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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