Plastimo
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1964
- HeadquartersSamokov, Bulgaria
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Plastimo firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Plastimo
- Legal name
- Plastimo JSCo. (Пластимо АД)
- Website
- https://plastimo.bg
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1964
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Plastimo industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Polymer Foam Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (32614), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (326150)
- SIC
- Plastics Foam Products (3086), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Polypropylene (PP) Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAF), Foam Conversion & Fabrication (Cutting, Laminating, CNC, Packaging Inserts) (IMANAIAJ), Foam Protective Packaging (EPS/EPE/EPP, PU, Molded Foam) (IMALAFAA), Foam Plastic Insulation (EPS/XPS/PIR/PUR) (IMADAGAD)
Keywords
Where Plastimo is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Samokov
- HQ country
- Bulgaria
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Plastimo business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- EPS/EPP Products Sales: Manufacturing and sale of expanded polystyrene and expanded polypropylene products including thermal insulation plates, blocks, automotive parts, and packaging solutions.
- Custom Manufacturing: Custom-formulated EPS and EPP products for specific industrial applications including automotive, food processing, electronics, machine-building, and agriculture sectors.
- Disposable Products: Disposable cups and trays for food and beverages with optional six-color offset printing.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Industrial/construction products - quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Plastimo product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Plastimo JSCo. manufactures expanded polystyrene (EPS) and expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam products including thermal insulation plates and blocks (Plastimo EPS and EPS Neo with graphite), formed industrial packaging, disposable cups and trays, and precision-molded automotive parts. Products are supplied to construction, appliance, automotive, electronics, food-processing, and agricultural customers primarily in Bulgaria and neighboring European countries.
Product overview
Plastimo operates as a single-brand manufacturer of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam products, serving three primary market segments: thermal insulation (Plastimo EPS and EPS Neo), industrial and consumer packaging (EPS packaging, disposable cups/trays), and automotive components (EPS and EPP parts). The product portfolio centers on two core thermal insulation brands - Plastimo EPS (standard expanded polystyrene) and Plastimo EPS Neo (graphite-enhanced using BASF Neopor technology) - which are manufactured into plates and blocks for building insulation applications. Secondary product lines include formed EPS and EPP packaging for various industries, disposable consumer products (cups, trays), and precision-molded automotive parts produced under ISO/TS16949 quality management. The company also offers specialized products including dual-density EPS and high-temperature HTPS materials for specific customer requirements.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Plastimo EPS: Expanded polystyrene thermal insulation plates and blocks for building thermal insulation
- Plastimo EPS Neo
- Plastimo EPP
Products and services
- Plastimo EPS (Thermal Insulation) Expanded polystyrene thermal insulation plates and blocks with open cell structure that prevents condensation and mildew. Available in thicknesses 10-630mm and density 9-35 kg/m3, with multiple grades (EPS 60 to EPS 220) for building envelope, facade, floor, and ceiling applications.
- Plastimo EPS Neo Graphite-enhanced expanded polystyrene (BASF Neopor) thermal insulation plates and blocks. Gray-colored boards with infrared absorbers that achieve 20% better insulation than traditional white EPS at smaller thicknesses and lower densities. Key grade: EPS-Neo90.
- Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Products First and only Bulgarian-manufactured EPP products and packaging featuring high strength, elasticity, lightness, durability at high temperatures, sound insulation, and recyclability. Applications include automotive components, domestic and industrial equipment, and transport packaging.
- EPS Packaging (Industrial and Transport) Formed expanded polystyrene packaging for food-processing, electronics, machine-building, and agriculture, including thermal boxes (20L and 90L) and custom-shaped packaging up to 1260/760/350mm. Supplied to Liebherr-Hausgerate Maritza and Ideal Standard-Vidima.
- EPS Disposable Cups and Trays Disposable trays and thermal cups made from expandable polystyrene for the food and beverage industry. Cups available in 100ml, 120ml, 225ml, and 500ml volumes; trays in 224x134x22mm and 131x121x18mm sizes; six-color offset printing available on cups.
- Automotive EPS Parts Expanded polystyrene and EPS-Neo automotive interior parts including car seat upholstery foundations and luggage compartment components, produced under ISO/TS16949:2010 process management for STOROPACK and RENAULT-DACIA Logan vehicles.
- Dual-Density EPS Expanded polystyrene produced with dual densities, a unique Bulgarian capability that increases product strength for household appliance packaging and enables dual-layer thermal insulation panels (EPS-Neo inner/EPS outer) to protect graphite EPS from external influences.
- HTPS/PS-PPO Products High-temperature expanded polystyrene mixed with polyphenylene oxide (HTPS, PS-PPO) for specialized high-temperature applications, developed per customer specification.
Quantifiable outcome
- 20% better insulation compared to traditional white EPS plates with EPS Neo using smaller thicknesses and lower densities
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Plastimo
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Plastimo technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Plastimo partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Liebherr Hausgeraete Maritza EOODcoreJoint project partner for expanded polypropylene (EPP) production since May 2015. Strategic supplier relationship since 2000 for EPS transport packaging. Collaboration on new product development for EPP parts.
- STOROPACKcoreGerman automotive parts company for whom Plastimo developed 5 types of EPS parts for RENAULT-DACIA Logan vehicles. Parts include seat bases and luggage compartment components.
- BASF (Neopor)coreMajor raw material supplier for Neopor graphite-enhanced polystyrene granules used in Plastimo EPS Neo products. BASF developed the innovative raw material that Plastimo processes.
- Bundy Kft HungarymajorHungarian customer purchasing expanded polypropylene (EPP) products since 2015. Production meets European standards.
- Biovet ADminorBulgarian pharmaceutical company that conducted quality audit of Plastimo's packaging materials production.
- Linde Gas RomaniaminorRomanian industrial gas company as a partner/customer of Plastimo.
- Baustoff and Metall Marsil OODmajorBulgarian building materials distributor and long-term customer for facade styrofoam (15 years experience).
- Ideal Standard - Vidima JSCo.majorBulgarian bathroom fixtures manufacturer receiving EPS packaging from Plastimo.
- Bulgarian Chamber of Chemical IndustrycoreMember-founder since 1994. Plastimo participates in European standards implementation for chemical substances management, safe labor, and environmental protection. Executive Director serves on Board of Directors.
- Baumit BulgariaminorAustrian building materials company operating in Bulgaria as a distribution partner.
- Weber (Saint-Gobain)minorBuilding materials manufacturer and distributor (Saint-Gobain subsidiary) as partner in Bulgaria.
- Henkel Bulgaria (Ceresit)minorConstruction chemicals company (Henkel subsidiary) as partner in Bulgaria.
- DOW Bent Bulgaria (Caparol)minorBuilding paints and coatings company (DOW subsidiary) as partner in Bulgaria.
- BAUHAUS BulgariaminorGerman DIY retailer operating in Bulgaria as distribution channel.
- METRO Cash & Carry BulgariaminorInternational wholesale/cash and carry retailer as partner in Bulgaria.
- Globus Build EOODminorBulgarian building materials retailer as distribution partner.
- Bulgarian Building Markets 2006 LtdminorBulgarian building materials retail chain as distribution partner.
- Toplivo ADminorBulgarian construction materials retailer as distribution partner.
- Montaji 64 OODminorBulgarian construction installation company as partner.
- Saint-Gobain Construction Products BulgariaminorFrench building materials multinational (Saint-Gobain subsidiary) as partner in Bulgaria.
- BUNAY S.A.minorBulgarian industrial/manufacturing company as partner.
- Konsortsium Mega GrupminorBulgarian construction consortium as partner.
- TB Osteo Centre Bulgaria EADminorBulgarian tissue bank as partner.
- Gama PlAST BG OODminorBulgarian plastic products company as partner.
- Trakon Bulgaria EOODminorBulgarian construction materials company as partner.
- ZTA ADminorBulgarian industrial company as partner.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Plastimo competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Sealed Air: Global packaging conglomerate with significant EPS/EPP molded protective packaging operations. Sealed Air competes with Plastimo in industrial protective packaging across multiple geographies and brings broader product breadth and global reach than the Bulgarian manufacturer.
- BASF (Neopor / Styrenics): Global chemical major and Plastimo's key raw material supplier for Neopor graphite-enhanced EPS. BASF is an incumbent across the styrenics value chain, with broader scale, R&D, and integration than Plastimo; included as a peer because it both supplies and competes in foam-adjacent markets.
- Saint-Gobain (ISOVER): French multinational producing building insulation systems (including polystyrene-based products via ISOVER) and a distribution partner of Plastimo through Saint-Gobain Construction Products Bulgaria. Comparable as a building insulation incumbent with much broader geographic and product scope.
Direct peers
- Storopack: German-headquartered manufacturer of protective packaging and molded EPS/EPP components, including automotive parts (Storopack is a Plastimo customer for Renault-Dacia Logan components). Storopack is a direct comparable in custom-molded foam packaging and automotive foam components, though larger and globally diversified.
- Pregis: US-headquartered global protective packaging manufacturer producing EPS, EPP, and paper-based packaging solutions for industrial and consumer goods. Pregis is comparable to Plastimo's industrial packaging segment, serving overlapping end-markets in shipping protection and molded foam inserts.
- SUNPOR Kunststoff: Austrian-based EPS raw material and foam products manufacturer serving building insulation and packaging markets across Europe. SUNPOR is comparable to Plastimo as a regional European EPS specialist with overlapping product formats (insulation boards, packaging) and similar customer verticals (construction, industrial packaging).
- Knauf Industries: Part of the Knauf Group, producing expanded polystyrene and polypropylene molded parts for automotive, HVAC, and packaging markets in Europe. Knauf Industries competes head-on with Plastimo in EPS/EPP molded components and automotive foam parts, particularly for Tier 1 suppliers.
- Synthos: One of Europe's largest producers of EPS, XPS, and polyurethane dispersions, headquartered in Poland. Synthos is the closest direct comparable to Plastimo in terms of EPS/XPS foam manufacturing for building insulation and packaging, competing for similar construction and industrial customers across Central and Eastern Europe.
- JSP Corporation (ARPRO): Japanese-origin global leader in expanded polypropylene (EPP) under the ARPRO brand, and already a partner of Plastimo. JSP is the most direct comparable for Plastimo's EPP franchise — both produce engineered polypropylene foam for automotive, HVAC/refrigeration, and protective packaging applications.
Regional players
- Unipol (UNIPOLYMER): Italian producer of expanded polypropylene (EPP) and polystyrene products for automotive, packaging, and industrial applications. Comparable to Plastimo on EPP technology and foam molded parts, with similar scale, though focused on the Italian and broader Mediterranean market rather than the Balkans.
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Plastimo social profiles
Digital presencePlastimo compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Plastimo financial estimates
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Plastimo leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Plastimo funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Plastimo M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Plastimo
What does Plastimo do?
Plastimo JSCo. manufactures expanded polystyrene (EPS) and expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam products including thermal insulation plates and blocks (Plastimo EPS and EPS Neo with graphite), formed industrial packaging, disposable cups and trays, and precision-molded automotive parts. Products are supplied to construction, appliance, automotive, electronics, food-processing, and agricultural customers primarily in Bulgaria and neighboring European countries.
Is Plastimo a public or private company?
Plastimo is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Plastimo founded?
Plastimo was founded in 1964. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Plastimo based?
Plastimo is headquartered in Samokov, Bulgaria, in the Europe region.
How does Plastimo make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. EPS/EPP Products Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Manufacturing and disposable Products.
Who are Plastimo's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Sealed Air, BASF (Neopor / Styrenics) and Saint-Gobain (ISOVER). Direct peers are Storopack, Pregis, SUNPOR Kunststoff, Knauf Industries, Synthos and JSP Corporation (ARPRO). Unipol (UNIPOLYMER) is listed as a regional player.
Does Plastimo have an API?
No public API is recorded for Plastimo.
What industry is Plastimo in?
Plastimo's product category is Polymer Foam Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAIAA, Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Foam Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMANAIAF, Polypropylene (PP) Foam Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 32614 and its SIC code is 3086.