Biome Technologies

What Biome Technologies does

Biome Technologies plc is a UK-based, publicly listed (LSE: BIOM) small-cap technology group operating two wholly-owned industrial divisions from its Southampton headquarters. Biome Bioplastics develops and produces plant-based, biodegradable and compostable biopolymers — sourced from sugarcane, potato starch and cellulose — targeting direct substitution for oil-based plastics across injection moulding, sheet extrusion, thermoforming, vacuum forming, blown film, lamination, extrusion coating and monofilament processes, serving brands and manufacturers seeking sustainability credentials. Stanelco RF Technologies (with roots dating to 1940) designs, builds and services advanced radio-frequency systems — dielectric heaters, induction heating systems, resistance heating technology, and market-leading induction furnaces for the fibre optics industry — serving aerospace, military, automotive, transportation, energy, fibre optics and agriculture industrial customers.

The group operates a direct, sales-led B2B model with quote-based pricing; revenues are generated through bioplastic material sales, RF equipment manufacturing, and after-sales service and maintenance contracts. Customer segments are horizontal-industrial rather than consumer: brand owners and converters for the bioplastics division, and industrial OEMs / process manufacturers for the RF division. The company maintains a leadership team of experienced industrial executives — including CEO Paul Mines (appointed 2007, 17 years in conventional plastics, Chair of the UK's BBIA and IBLF) — and has refreshed its governance with two new non-executive directors in 2023 and 2024. No acquisition, funding or major product launch activity is disclosed in the source material, and no AI/ML capability is signalled.

Name

Biome Technologies

Legal name

Biome Technologies plc

Website

https://biometechnologies.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Biome Technologies plc is a UK-listed small-cap group operating two B2B industrial divisions: Biome Bioplastics, which makes plant-based biodegradable polymers for brand owners and converters, and Stanelco RF Technologies, which designs and services radio-frequency heating systems for aerospace, automotive, fibre optics and other industrial manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial bioplastics and RF heating equipment

NAICS

Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Biodegradable Polymers & Resins (PLA, PHA, PBS, PBAT) (IMAEAOAA), Bio-based & Biodegradable Polymer Resin Manufacturing (PLA, PHA, PBS, PBAT) (IMANANAA), Bio-based Polymers & Bioplastics (e.g., PLA, PHA, bio-PE/PP/PET, PBS) (EUAAAIAC)

Keywords

• Plant-based bioplastics
• Biodegradable polymers
• Radio frequency systems
• Induction heating equipment
• Dielectric heating technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Southampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Biome Bioplastics product sales: Sale of high-performance, plant-based bioplastics that are biodegradable and compostable. Products suitable for both short-life and disposable products, as well as long-life, durable applications. Revenue generated through direct sales of biopolymer materials.
2. Stanelco RF Technologies equipment sales and service: Design, build and service of advanced radio frequency systems including induction heating systems, dielectric heaters, fibre optic furnaces, and resistance heating technology. Revenue from equipment manufacturing and after-sales service and maintenance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Biome Technologies plc operates two divisions: Biome Bioplastics develops and produces high-performance, plant-based biodegradable and compostable biopolymers used as direct substitutes for oil-based plastics in injection moulding, extrusion, thermoforming, blown film, lamination and monofilament applications. Stanelco RF Technologies designs, builds and services advanced radio frequency systems, including dielectric heaters, induction heaters, induction furnaces for fibre optics and resistance heating equipment for industrial manufacturing.

Product overview

Biome Technologies plc is a growth-oriented, commercially-driven technology group comprising two divisions: Biome Bioplastics and Stanelco RF Technologies. Biome Bioplastics develops and produces plant-based bioplastics that are biodegradable and compostable, suitable for both short-life disposable products and long-life durable applications. Stanelco RF Technologies designs, builds, and services advanced radio frequency systems including induction heating, dielectric heating, and furnace products for industries such as aerospace, automotive, fiber optics, and manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hammersmith & Fulham Council / Imperial College LondonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Biome Technologies participates in Hammersmith & Fulham's Pathway Bond initiative, connecting students to work placements with biotech firms, NHS trusts, and major employers. The program is backed by a partnership with Imperial College London, with Biome Technologies serving as a placement host for students gaining work experience in the biotech sector.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• NatureWorks: World's largest PLA biopolymer producer (Ingeo). Direct competitor to Biome Bioplastics in plant-based, compostable bioplastics targeting packaging, foodservice and durable applications.
• Novamont: Italian producer of Mater-Bi, a family of biodegradable and compostable bioplastics based on starch. Directly comparable to Biome Bioplastics in compostable polymer solutions for packaging and disposables.
• TotalEnergies Corbion: Joint venture between TotalEnergies and Corbion producing Luminy PLA bioplastics. Direct peer in the bio-based, biodegradable polymer resin market that Biome Bioplastics addresses.
• FKuR Kunststoff: German compounder and distributor of bio-based and biodegradable plastics (Biograde, Terralene, Ecopond). Direct peer in custom biopolymer compounds for injection moulding, film and extrusion, comparable in size and specialty positioning.
• Danimer Scientific: US-based producer of PHA-based bioplastics (Nodax) used in compostable packaging and coatings. Competes with Biome in the biodegradable polymer resin space with similar application overlap in injection moulding and film.
• Inductotherm Group: Largest global manufacturer of induction heating and melting equipment for metals. Direct peer to Stanelco RF Technologies in industrial RF/induction heating systems, serving similar heavy industrial end markets.
• Ajax Tocco Magnethermic: Designer and builder of induction heating and melting systems for metals. Direct competitor to Stanelco in industrial RF and induction heating equipment across automotive, aerospace and metals processing.
• TianAn Bioplastics: Chinese producer of biodegradable plastics including PBS and PBAT for packaging and film applications. Direct competitor to Biome Bioplastics in the compostable polymer category.
• Ambrell (Jungheinrich induction heating): Manufacturer of induction heating solutions for industrial assembly and brazing. Direct peer to Stanelco in compact and mid-sized RF/induction heating systems used in manufacturing.

Broad incumbents

• BASF: Global chemical major with the ecovio line of compostable bioplastics (PBAT/PLA blends). A broad incumbent in the same addressable market as Biome Bioplastics, with vastly greater scale, R&D resources and customer reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BiomePlastics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biome-technologies-plc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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