Name

Bieglo

Legal name

BIEGLO GmbH

Website

https://bieglo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

High-Performance Polymer Distribution

NAICS

Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers (424610), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

High-Performance & Specialty Polymers (PPS, LCP, PI/PAI, PAEK) (IMAEANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical & Food-Contact Specialty Compounds (IMANABAK), Engineering Thermoplastic Compounds (PA/PBT/PC/POM/PPS/PEEK) (IMANABAB)

Keywords

• High performance polymers
• PEEK distribution
• Polyimide materials
• Thermoplastic resins
• Specialty polymer distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. High Performance Polymer Distribution: Distribution and sale of high performance polymers including PEEK, Polyimide, PBI, PAI, PEI in various forms (granules, powder, semi-finished products, finished parts). Company serves as distribution partner for multiple polymer producers including Mitsui Chemicals, Saint-Gobain, Panjin Zhongrun, and Spartech. Revenue generated through product sales to industrial customers in aerospace, automotive, oil & gas, semiconductor, healthcare, and other demanding industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BIEGLO distributes high-performance polymers (HPPs) — PEEK, Polyimide (thermoplastic TPI and thermosetting PI-s), PAI, PBI, and PEI — in multiple forms (granules, powder, semi-finished products including rods, tubes, sheets, films, filaments, and finished parts). The company serves as the exclusive or official European distribution partner for leading polymer producers including Mitsui Chemicals (AURUM), Saint-Gobain (Meldin), Panjin Zhongrun (CoPEEK), PBI Performance Products (Celazole), and Spartech LLC (Royalite), supplying industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, oil & gas, semiconductor, medical, food processing, and electronics.

Product overview

BIEGLO is a distributor of High Performance Polymers (HPPs) offering a broad polymer product portfolio across multiple branded materials. The core offerings include PEEK (including CoPEEK from Panjin Zhongrun), Polyimide variants (AURUM™ thermoplastic polyimide from Mitsui Chemicals, Meldin® thermosetting polyimide from Saint-Gobain), PAI (polyamide-imide), PEI (polyetherimide), and PBI (polybenzimidazole including Celazole®). Products are available in various forms: granules, powder, semi-finished products (rods, tubes, sheets, films, filaments, shrink tubes), finished parts, and compounds (color compounds, functional compounds with carbon/glass fibers, PTFE). The portfolio also includes partner brands like Spartech LLC's Royalite® sheets and films, Korad® acrylics, and Polycast™ acrylics. BIEGLO operates specialized e-commerce shops (PEEK-shop.de, POLYIMIDE-shop.de, PAI-shop.de, PBI-shop.de, PEI-shop.de) for standardized products. The company integrates ASP Plastics GmbH (100% owned since 2013) and BARplast LLC (Texas subsidiary) under the BIEGLO brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CoPEEK: Brand name for PEEK products from Panjin Zhongrun, including granules, powder, and semi-finished products.
• AURUM™
• Meldin®
• Celazole®
• DEXNYL©
• PEEK-shop.de
• Polyimide-shop.de
• PAI-shop.de
• PBI-shop.de
• PEI-shop.de
• BARplast LLC

Products and services

• PEEK (Polyetheretherketone) polymers High-performance semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer offering exceptional strength, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and temperature stability up to 240°C. Distributed in granules, powder, semi-finished products (rods, tubes, sheets, films, filaments, shrink tubes), and finished parts for industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, oil & gas, semiconductor, medical, and food processing.
• CoPEEK (Panjin Zhongrun PEEK brand) Brand-name pure PEEK from Panjin Zhongrun with well-balanced properties, light grey color, and superior tenacity. Available in four viscosities (high for extrusion/injection moulding, middle, low for injection moulding, ultra-low for very thin injection moulded parts). ISO 10993 medical certified (2017), EU 10/2011 food contact certified, FDA 21 CFR 177.2415 certified, RoHS compliant. Sold as granules, powder, and semi-finished products to European industrial customers.
• AURUM Thermoplastic Polyimide (TPI) Thermoplastic polyimide (TPI) from Mitsui Chemicals with the highest glass transition temperature (Tg 245°C) among thermoplastics. Offers excellent thermal stability, mechanical properties, chemical resistance, superior radiation resistance versus PEEK, low outgassing, and coefficient of expansion stable up to 245°C (equivalent to aluminium). Distributed as granules and powder to aerospace, semiconductor, automotive, and nuclear industries.
• Meldin Polyimide (Thermosetting PI) Thermosetting polyimide rods, sheets, and direct formed parts from Saint-Gobain (Omniseal Solutions) Meldin 7000 series. Features thermal stability with intermittent temperature resistance up to 482°C and continuous use temperature up to 315°C, wide chemical resistance, and dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. Produced by isostatic molding or direct forming/compression molding for aerospace, semiconductor, oil & gas, and industrial applications.
• PAI (Polyamide-imide) Highest-performing meltable thermoplastic in terms of temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and mechanical stress. Long-term service temperature of 260°C after curing. Distributed as rods, tubes, sheets, films, and finished parts for industrial applications requiring extreme thermal and chemical performance.
• PEI (Polyetherimide) Amorphous thermoplastic polymer with excellent dimensional accuracy, low thermal expansion, and natural flame-retardant properties (UL94 V-0 rating). Distributed as granules, rods, plates, color compounds, and films for electronics, aerospace, and industrial applications.
• Celazole PBI (Polybenzimidazole) Polybenzimidazole (PBI) from PBI Performance Products with glass transition temperature of 427°C — the highest among commercially available polymers. Exceptional chemical resistance, high strength, broad chemical compatibility, and dimensional stability. Heat deflection temperature (HDT) values up to 320°C in T-series blends with PEEK. Distributed as powder, solution, compound, film, and fiber for aerospace, semiconductor, petrochemical, and industrial applications.
• Royalite Sheets and Films (Spartech LLC) Flame-retardant thermoplastic sheets from Spartech LLC including ABS, PVC/ABS, and PVC/Acrylic variants (brands Royalite, Polycast, Crylex, Korad, APET/PET). Meets fire, smoke, and toxicity standards for aerospace (FAR 25.853), construction (ASTM-E84), transportation (MBSS302), and healthcare (UL). Specific ratings include UL 94 V-0, V-1, V-2, and 5VA designations. Distributed as sheets and films to industrial manufacturers in Europe.
• S-2 Glass Fiber (AGY) High-performance glass fiber from AGY with sizing that withstands melt temperatures above 420°C. Offers high tensile strength, compressive strength, and impact resistance as a reinforcement additive for high-performance polymer compounds and composites. Distributed in Europe by BIEGLO.
• R-Polymers (Recycled High-Performance Polymers) Recycled high-performance polymers including R-PEEK and reprocessed thermosetting polyimide powder for sustainable and cost-effective alternatives to virgin materials. Distributed by BIEGLO across Europe and via BARplast in the US.
• NOWE Aromatic Thermosetting Copolyesters Aromatic thermosetting copolyesters (ATSP) blending thermoset-level stability with thermoplastic recyclability. Offers high durability, low friction at elevated temperatures, and self-bonding zero-wear capability for industrial bearing and wear applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• CoPEEK maintains tensile strength after immersion in hydraulic fluid at 200°F (93°C) for 30 days
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mitsui Chemicals Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2019Mitsui Chemicals appointed BIEGLO as official distributor of AURUM thermoplastic polyimide powder (TPI) in Europe including Switzerland and UK since August 2019. AURUM offers extremely high glass transition temperature (Tg) of 245°C and outstanding mechanical and chemical properties. Mitsui Chemicals is based in Tokyo with over a century of history in the chemical market.
• Omniseal Solutions (Saint-Gobain)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOmniseal Solutions by Saint-Gobain is a global engineering leader with over 65 years of experience dedicated to precision sealing and wear control solutions. BIEGLO distributes Meldin 7000 series thermosetting polyimide products (rods, sheets, direct formed parts) on a trustful basis. Saint-Gobain was founded in 1665 in Paris with over 200,000 employees worldwide.
• Panjin Zhongrun High Performance Polymer Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPanjin Zhongrun HPP has been the producer of CoPEEK for BIEGLO since 2012. Located in Liaoning Province, China with 413,000 sqm factory area and 80+ R&D employees. Operates CoPEEK plant with 1,000 tons/year capacity. Products sold mainly to Europe, America, Japan and Korea. ISO 9001 certified.
• ASP Plastics GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIEGLO owns 100% of shares of ASP-Plastics since 2013. Integration of ASP Plastics GmbH activities into BIEGLO GmbH announced February 2025, with full transition expected by 2026. ASP-Plastics became exclusive European distributor for Spartech LLC products.
• Spartech LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpartech LLC is a leader in specialized solutions for engineered materials with proven manufacturing processes for engineered acrylic and plastic applications. ASP-Plastics (part of BIEGLO Group) is the exclusive European distributor for Spartech sheets and films products including Royalite, Polycast, Crylex, Korad, and APET/PET.
• BARplast LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBARplast LLC is a 100% subsidiary of BIEGLO Group in Houston, Texas specializing in high-performance polymers. Distributes AURUM TPI, thermoset PIs such as PLAVIS, PEEK, and R-PEEK in the US market.
• AGYminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAGY is a supplier of advanced material reinforcements for compounds and composites worldwide, headquartered in Aiken, SC USA. BIEGLO is the European distributor of S-2 Glass chopped fiber type 553, offering high-temperature resistant sizing above 420°C.
• Daelim Co., Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDaelim Co., Ltd. of South Korea provides Plavis S-series thermosetting polyimide products. BIEGLO added these new ultra-high temperature resistant PI products to their portfolio in 2021. Plavis S offers improved heat resistance and mechanical properties compared to other PI types.
• PBI Performance Products, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPBI Performance Products, Inc. is the world's only commercial producer of poly-2,2′-(m-phenylene)-5,5′-bibenzimidazole. BIEGLO markets and distributes Celazole PBI in Europe. Products offered as powder, solution, compound, film and fiber form.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ensinger Group: German-headquartered precision plastics manufacturer and distributor offering PEEK, PI, and other engineering polymers with extensive semi-finished and machined parts capabilities. Comparable high-performance polymer portfolio and overlapping end markets (aerospace, medical, semiconductor), but at much larger scale with in-house compounding rather than pure distribution.
• Piedmont Plastics: North America's largest specialty plastics distributor with broad engineering and high-performance polymer coverage. Comparable distribution-led business model but with significantly broader product breadth across commodity and engineering plastics, less concentrated in the ultra-high-performance polymer niche.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials (Quadrant): Global leader in semi-finished engineering and high-performance plastic shapes (Ketron PEEK, Techtron PPS, Duratron PI). Overlaps directly with BIEGLO's product form (rods, sheets, tubes) and customer base, but as a vertically integrated manufacturer-distributor with far greater scale.
• Röchling Industrial: German industrial plastics group with deep high-performance polymer portfolio across semi-finished shapes, machined parts, and profiles. Comparable European heritage, technical sales motion, and focus on demanding industrial verticals; much larger scale and broader product range than BIEGLO.
• RTP Company: US-based global compounder of custom-engineered thermoplastic compounds including specialty PEEK and high-performance polymer formulations. Comparable in serving demanding end-use applications with engineered materials, but with proprietary compounding rather than exclusive third-party brand distribution.

Others

• Victrex: UK-based manufacturer of PEEK polymers and PEEK-based compounds, semi-finished forms, and parts. Not a direct competitor (a producer rather than distributor) but a critical supplier-adjacent player whose commercial decisions directly shape the European PEEK distribution landscape BIEGLO operates in.

Direct peers

• Professional Plastics: US-headquartered distributor of high-performance plastics and composites (PEEK, Ultem, Vespel, Torlon) serving semiconductor, medical, and aerospace with semi-finished shapes. Comparable distribution model and product categories, though broader and more diversified across engineering plastics.
• Drake Plastics: US-based distributor and processor of high-performance polymers (PEEK, PI, PPS, PEI) serving aerospace, medical, and semiconductor customers. Directly comparable niche specialty polymer distributor with similar supplier-relationship-driven model, though focused on the North American market.
• Plastics International: US specialty plastics distributor focused on high-performance and engineering resins (PEEK, Ultem, Torlon, Vespel). Closest comparable model to BIEGLO as a value-added distributor serving industrial buyers across aerospace, medical, and electronics with a technical sales approach.
• Westlake Plastics (now part of PolyPLANKY/Syensqo channel): US manufacturer of extruded high-performance plastic stock shapes including PEEK, PEI, and PPS. Comparable product form (rods, sheets, films) and customer verticals, with direct overlap in serving aerospace and medical device OEMs with technical polymer shapes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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