Febo

What Febo does

Febo Group (Febo S.p.A.) is an Italian-headquartered polymer distribution group founded in 1958 by Paolo Ferretti and headquartered in Serravalle Pistoiese, Italy. The company distributes thermoplastic resins, engineering polymers, masterbatches and additives, recycled and bio-based materials, and plastics processing machinery to industrial manufacturers across Italy, Greece, and Morocco, with new operations launched in the United States in 2025 and Tangier in 2026. Febo serves over 2,000 active clients with a distribution capacity exceeding 115,000 tons per year, ranking it as the 9th largest polymer distributor in Europe and 83rd globally, and operates a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries including Febo Hellas, Febo E&R, Febo International, Febo3R, and the recently acquired Chi.Fra, Guberti, CGT, Edichem, Kalman, Clever Chem, Gran Plast, and Matras Interplastic entities.

The company's product portfolio spans five categories: commodity polymers (PE, PP, PVC, PS, elastomers), engineering thermoplastics (PA6, PA66, POM, PET, ABS, PC, specialty compounds), bio and second-life materials through the Febo3R division (biopolymers, PCR/PIR, BA/BCA mass balance polymers), masterbatches and additives, and processing technologies (injection molding machines, robots, temperature control). Febo distributes products under authorized supplier agreements with global chemical majors including Versalis (Eni), INEOS, Westlake, DOMO Chemicals, Syensqo, Avient, Röhm, Formosa Plastics, Arburg, Sepro Group, and others, alongside a proprietary branded compound portfolio (GIASIMID, CHEMID, XAMID, GIASIPLEN, GIASILAC, CHEMIRAN, GIASIFORM, GIASIPET, DOUBLELAC, DOUBLEPLEN, DOUBLEPROP, FEBOGREEN). Sustainability credentials include ISCC PLUS certification, PSV (Plastica Seconda Vita) certification, and ISO 9001:2015 across multiple entities.

Febo generates revenue primarily through transaction-fee distribution of polymer materials and hardware sales of processing equipment to industrial customers, with quote-based B2B pricing and multi-year contracts. The go-to-market is a direct enterprise field sales model staffed by senior sellers serving 2,000+ active clients, supplemented by channel partnerships for international coverage (notably FNégoce for Morocco and Westlake for Italy/Greece). Customer segments are horizontally diversified across packaging manufacturers, automotive component suppliers, building & construction, electrical & electronics, housewares, and agriculture, with no individual customer dependency disclosed in the available data.

Name

Febo

Legal name

FEBO S.p.A.

Website

https://febo.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Febo Group is an Italian polymer distributor serving over 2,000 industrial clients across Italy, Greece, Morocco, and the United States with commodity polymers, engineering thermoplastics, recycled materials, masterbatches, and processing machinery, ranked 9th in Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Polymer Distribution

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins (325991)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMANABAA

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

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

SECONDARYIMANABAB

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

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

SECONDARYIMANAHAA

Thermoformed Packaging (Food, Beverage & Consumer Goods)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Thermoformed Plastics Manufacturing

Keywords

• Polymer distribution
• Thermoplastic resins
• Engineering polymers
• Recycled polymers
• Biopolymers distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Serravalle

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commodity Polymers Distribution: Distribution of commodity polymers including Polyethylene (LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE), Polypropylene, PVC, Polystyrene, and related elastomers. Distribution capacity exceeding 115,000 tons with logistics network spanning Italy, Greece, and Morocco.
2. Engineering Polymers Distribution: Distribution of engineering thermoplastics (ETP) including PA6, PA66, POM, PET, ABS, PC, ASA compounds for automotive, electronics, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
3. Bio & Second Life Materials Distribution: Distribution of biopolymers, recycled materials (PCR/PIR), and low-impact products through Febo3R division. Includes BA and BCA mass balance polymers, FEBOGREEN brand recycled materials.
4. Masterbatch and Additives Distribution: Color masterbatches, additives, antistatic agents, stabilizers, slip agents, nucleating agents, anti-blocking additives, functional fillers, and compatibilizing agents.
5. Processing Technologies Distribution: Injection molding machines (up to 6,500 kN clamping force), industrial automation systems, temperature control units, material handling equipment, granulators, and recycling systems from partners including Arburg, Sverital, Sepro Group.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FEBO S.p.A. (Febo Group) is a privately-held Italian distributor of thermoplastic resins and petrochemical products. The company distributes commodity polymers (PE, PP, PVC, PS), engineering thermoplastics (PA6, PA66, POM, PBT, ABS, PC, PMMA), biopolymers and recycled materials through its Febo3R division, color masterbatches and additives, and plastics processing machinery (injection molding, robots, temperature control) to industrial converters across packaging, automotive, construction, and consumer goods sectors.

Product overview

Febo Group is a polymer distribution company operating across Italy, Greece, and Morocco. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into five main product categories: Commodities (standard polymers like PE, PP, PVC, PS, and elastomers), Engineering Polymers (high-performance materials like PA6, PA66, POM, PBT, and specialty compounds), Bio & Second Life Materials through the Febo 3R division (biopolymers, PCR/PIR recycled materials, and BA/BCA renewable polymers), Masterbatch & Additives (colorants, UV stabilizers, functional additives), and Technologies (processing machinery including injection molding machines, robots, temperature control systems, and material handling equipment). Febo also offers proprietary branded compounds (GIASIMID, CHEMID, XAMID, GIASIPLEN, DOUBLELAC, DOUBLEPLEN, DOUBLEPROP, GIASIFORM, GIASIPET) and technical training services through Febo Academy. The company distributes products from major international manufacturers including Versalis, INEOS, Formosa Plastics, Westlake, DOMO Chemicals, AVIENT, Röhm, Syensqo, and Arburg, among others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Febo3R: Eco-sustainable division of Febo Group dedicated to distribution of biopolymers, recycled materials, and low-impact products promoting circular economy
• FEBOGREEN
• GIASIMID
• CHEMID
• XAMID
• GIASIPLEN
• GIASILAC
• CHEMIRAN
• GIASIFORM
• GIASIPET
• DOUBLELAC
• DOUBLEPLEN
• DOUBLEPROP

Products and services

• Commodity Polymers Standard polymer materials including Polyethylene (LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE), Polypropylene (homopolymers, random and impact copolymers), PVC, Polystyrene (GPPS, HIPS, EPS), and elastomers distributed to industrial converters in packaging, construction, automotive, agriculture, and consumer goods applications.
• Engineering Polymers (ETP) High-performance engineering thermoplastics including PA6, PA66, POM, PBT, PPA, ABS, ASA, PC, PMMA, and specialty compounds distributed for automotive, electronics, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing applications.
• Febo3R - Bio & Second Life Materials Eco-sustainable division offering biopolymers, post-consumer recycled (PCR), post-industrial recycled (PIR), and mass balance BA/BCA polymers from certified renewable sources, designed to enable circular economy compliance and ESG reporting for industrial manufacturers.
• Masterbatch & Additives Color masterbatches and functional additives including UV protection, thermal resistance, antistatic agents, stabilizers, slip agents, nucleating agents, anti-blocking additives, functional fillers, and compatibilizing agents for plastic processing and product differentiation.
• Processing Technologies & Machinery Polymer processing equipment including injection molding machines (up to 6,500 kN clamping force from Arburg), industrial robots (cartesian and anthropomorphic from Sepro Group), temperature control units (Regloplast up to 230°C water and 350°C oil), dehumidification and dosing systems (Motan Group), granulators, shredders, and Sverital polishing tools and automation systems.
• Proprietary Branded Engineering Compounds (GIASIMID, CHEMID, XAMID, GIASIPLEN, GIASILAC, CHEMIRAN, GIASIFORM, GIASIPET, DOUBLELAC, DOUBLEPLEN, DOUBLEPROP) Febo's own-brand portfolio of engineering compounds including first-grade and second-grade PA6 and PA66 compounds (GIASIMID, CHEMID, XAMID), reinforced PP compounds (GIASIPLEN), colored and reinforced ABS compounds (GIASILAC, CHEMIRAN), reinforced and elastomer-modified POM (GIASIFORM), reinforced flame-retardant PET (GIASIPET), and PSV-certified Second Life recycled ABS and PP compounds (DOUBLELAC, DOUBLEPLEN, DOUBLEPROP).
• Febo Academy - Technical Training Program Technical training programs for polymer industry professionals covering polymer structure, processing, thermoregulation, automation, material treatment, sustainability, and injection molding, delivered through the Tech Center for trials, testing, and demonstrations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Greenhouse gas emission reductions up to 150% for BA products and 200% for BCA products using mass balance polymers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Westlake CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2026Febo S.p.A. and Westlake Corporation signed a distribution agreement for Italy and Greece, effective June 1, 2026. Febo will distribute Westlake Polyethylene products including LDPE, LLDPE, EVA grades, TRUCOAT LDPE extrusion coating, HIFOR LLDPE C4/C6, and ELEVATE EVA. Febo serves as authorized distributor to industrial converters, packaging manufacturers, pipe producers, and end-use sectors. The partnership combines Westlake's global production capacity with Febo's local market knowledge and logistics infrastructure.
• FNégocecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 July 2025Partnership agreement between FNégoce and Febo Group, formalized during PACKEXPO Casablanca 2025. FNégoce serves as Febo's trusted partner in Morocco for polymer distribution in North Africa. The agreement represents a shared vision for building an integrated and reliable network serving the plastics industry in North Africa.
• Chi.FracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChi.Fra joined Febo Group in 2021, strengthening the Group's leadership in PVC and commodity polymer distribution in Italy. Founded in 2000 as representative for Polish refineries, Chi.Fra became official distributor of PVC and PE for ORLEN Group. Integration completed in 2024 with incorporation into Febo S.p.A.
• Guberti (CGT Guberti S.p.A.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuberti joined Febo Group in 2022, specializing in engineering polymers and technologies for plastics processing since 1962. Founded by Giulio Guberti, the company established partnerships with international brands including Snia, Arburg, and Solvay. In 2025, CGT Guberti S.p.A. was established as combination of CGT and Guberti expertise, now a national benchmark for engineering polymers, technologies, and value-added services.
• RevetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRevet is a leading integrated waste cycle management company serving approximately 200 municipalities and over 80% of Tuscany's population. Febo distributes Revet's recycled polymer granules (HDPE, LLDPE/LDPE, PP MIX PO) through Febo3R division. Products include REFILL N and REPLAY 33K certified PSV, EucertPlast, REACH, RoHS, ISO 9001.
• INEOScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFebo is official INEOS distributor in Italy for PE (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE) and PP (homopolymers, random and impact copolymers). INEOS is a global chemical company with over 26,000 employees and integrated operations across Europe, North America, and Asia.
• Versalis (Eni)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Versalis S.p.A., Eni's chemical subsidiary and one of Europe's key producers of chemicals, polymers, and elastomers. Febo distributes Versalis products including PE (LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE), PS (GPPS, HIPS, EPS), and elastomers (SBR, SBS).
• MyReplast (Maire Tecnimont/NextChem)strategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFebo distributes MyReplast recycled polymers produced using NX Replast upcycling technology. MyReplast transforms plastic waste into recycled polymers with quality comparable to virgin materials, with tailored compound formulations for specific colorations and chemical-physical properties.
• Lucart GroupstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFebo distributes Lucart's GRANPLAST (100% PCR) derived from Tetra Pak packaging recycling. GRANPLAST is suitable for injection molding and certified Remade in Italy and EcoVadis. Lucart recovers poly-aluminum components from cellulose fiber recycling.
• Morssinkhof GroupstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMorssinkhof is a European plastics recycling leader with 11 locations, transforming HDPE, LDPE, PET, and PP waste into high-quality recycled raw materials. Febo distributes Morssinkhof's recycled polymers under MOTHYLENE and MOPRYLENE brands.
• Bio-FedstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean leader in masterbatch and biocompounds production. Febo distributes Bio-Fed products for mulching films and injection molding applications, with TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium, FDA, and EU 10/2011 certifications.
• MD PlaststrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian producer of masterbatches, biocompounds, and plastic compounds. Febo distributes MD Plast's BIOPOLYMER highly appreciated in the film sector, especially shopping bags, due to excellent quality/price ratio. Certified TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium and EU 10/2011.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IMCD: Global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with engineering polymer offerings. Comparable to Febo's engineering polymer and specialty additives business but serves broader end-markets with focus on formulation.
• Brenntag: Global market leader in chemical distribution with a much broader portfolio including specialty chemicals, life sciences, and material science. Overlaps with Febo in polymer distribution but operates at significantly larger scale and scope.

Regional players

• Gazechim Composites: European plastics and composites distributor with strong presence in France and Iberia. Comparable to Febo in product portfolio but primarily operates in different geographies within Europe.

Direct peers

• Ravago: Belgian-headquartered global polymer distributor and compounder with operations across Europe, Americas, and Asia. Comparable to Febo in polymer distribution scale and offering compounding services for engineering polymers.
• Ultrapolymers: European polymer distributor specializing in polyolefins, engineering polymers, and recycled materials. Directly comparable to Febo's commodity and engineering polymer distribution model.
• Nexeo Plastics: Global plastics distributor offering a broad portfolio of thermoplastic resins and compounds. Comparable to Febo in engineering polymer distribution and customer base diversification.
• Biesterfeld: One of Europe's largest polymer and specialty chemical distributors, headquartered in Germany. Directly comparable to Febo in distributing commodity and engineering polymers across European industrial customers.
• Distrupol: European polymer distributor owned by Univar Solutions, distributing thermoplastics and elastomers across multiple European markets. Directly comparable in product portfolio and customer base to Febo.
• Resinex: European polymer distributor focused on commodity and engineering polymers across multiple EU markets. Directly comparable to Febo in distribution model, supplier relationships, and customer segments.

Emerging players

• Helian Polymers: European specialty polymer distributor with growing footprint in sustainable and recycled polymers. Comparable to Febo3R's positioning in circular economy materials and serves overlapping customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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