What APS Advanced Plastic Solutions S.L does

APS Advanced Plastic Solutions S.L is a privately-held Spanish limited company registered in Valencia that delivers end-to-end solutions for the rigid plastic packaging industry through a multi-divisional group structure: APS Mundimold (injection mould manufacturing, maintenance, and repair), Mouldrent (international mould rental and used-mould resale), APS Transformation (extrusion, injection, blow, and compression moulding services plus complete plant implementation), APS R&D (rheological and structural simulation, prototyping, and international test centre validation), APS Sostenibilidad (circular economy consulting, polyAl recycling, and recycling plant operations in Toluca, Mexico), and APS Financials (management of EU and LATAM grant and subsidy programmes such as Horizon 2020, Eureka, LIFE, and IBEROEKA). The group operates across Spain, Portugal, the USA (Miami), Chile, Colombia, and Mexico, with stated activity in Morocco since 2016, and is led by CEO Jorge Novella Llorca with regional CEOs for Latam/Colombia/Mexico.

The company's core technology centres on high-performance injection moulds and proprietary circular-economy material flows. APS co-developed a 6.5-second cycle grape crate mould with ENGEL Austria (claimed as the fastest in the sector at the time) and a sub-100-second BigBox automated container production system integrating ENGEL injection machines, Mundimold moulds, KUKA robotics, and HRS Flow hot runners, capable of producing 70+ customised container references. Its sustainability business transforms polyaluminum (PolyAl) recovered from post-consumer Tetra Pak packaging into new value-added materials, including a 100% recycled restaurant tray made from 15 Tetra Pak cartons and 52 PP caps. The Stack&Nest logistics box project with Industrias ESTRA achieved 80% space savings when nested.

APS makes money through one-time mould manufacturing contracts, recurring rental fees via Mouldrent, professional services (transformation, circular economy consulting, grant/financing management), and sales of finished sustainable products. The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales targeting large multinational corporations in food, beverage, dairy, and industrial plastics (named customers include Tetra Pak, Grupo Bimbo, Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola, Danone, Chergui, Safilait, and Industrias ESTRA), supplemented by an international mould rental channel and presence at major trade fairs (K Fair, NPE, Plastimagen, ColombiaPlast). The firm employs a stated headcount of 7, with significant execution delivered through strategic partners and owned offices in eight cities. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

APS Advanced Plastic Solutions S.L

Legal name

ADVANCED PLASTIC SOLUTIONS S.L

Website

https://aplasticsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

APS Advanced Plastic Solutions S.L is a Spanish private group delivering end-to-end rigid plastic packaging solutions, including high-performance injection moulds, mould rental, R&D, polyaluminum recycling, and international project financing, for multinational food, beverage, dairy, and industrial customers across Europe, LATAM, USA, and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Injection Mould Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Returnable/Reusable Plastic Packaging (RPCs, Crates, Totes) Manufacturing (IMANAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ), Packaging Injection Molding (Caps, Closures, Thin-Wall, IML) (IMANAFAA)

Keywords

• Plastic injection moulds
• Rigid plastic packaging
• Mould rental services
• Circular economy consulting
• Polyaluminum recycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Paterna (Valencia)

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Injection Mould Manufacturing and Project Management: APS manufactures and manages highly innovative injection moulds for the packaging industry including agricultural boxes, bottle boxes, pallets, big boxes, and urban furniture. Revenue is generated through sale of custom moulds and complete project implementation.
2. International Mould Rental (Mouldrent): Mouldrent provides international mould rental services allowing companies to conduct market studies with minimum investment, produce small batches, and make seasonal product offers. Revenue generated from rental fees.
3. Transformation Services: APS provides plastic transformation services including extrusion, injection, blow moulding, and compression moulding. Services include implementation of complete plants, process improvement, injection management, and supply of finished parts.
4. Circular Economy Consulting and Recycling: APS Sostenibilidad develops strategies to convert industrial waste into usable materials, compounds, and new products. Includes analysis of economic and environmental impacts, pilot projects, and own recycling plant operations.
5. International Project Financing (APS Financials): APS Financials manages financing for international projects with large corporations and international organisations supporting R&D, sustainable development, CSR, and circular economy projects. Revenue through financing service fees.
6. Sustainable Product Sales: APS sells finished sustainable products such as 100% recycled trays for the restaurant sector made from Tetra Pak and post-consumer PP materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

APS Advanced Plastic Solutions S.L is a Spanish group that designs, manufactures, and manages high-performance injection moulds for the rigid plastic packaging industry. The company operates an integrated portfolio spanning mould manufacturing (APS Mundimold), international mould rental (Mouldrent), plastic transformation services, R&D for packaging design, circular economy services including polyaluminum recycling from Tetra Pak packaging, and international project financing.

Product overview

APS Advanced Plastic Solutions S.L is a Spanish company with over 50 years of experience in the rigid plastic packaging industry. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio organized around its core competencies: (1) APS GLOBAL Solutions for comprehensive packaging and circular economy consulting; (2) APS Mundimold for injection mold manufacturing, maintenance, and repair; (3) Mouldrent for international mold rental services; (4) APS Transformation for plastic material processing via extrusion, injection, blow molding, and compression; (5) APS R&D for product design and testing; (6) APS Financials for international project financing; (7) APS Sostenibilidad for circular economy services converting industrial waste into brand assets; and (8) APS Assessment for raw material evaluation. Key products include BigBox industrial containers, Stack & Nest logistics boxes, and 100% sustainable trays. The company maintains operations across Europe (Spain, Portugal), LATAM (Chile, Colombia, Mexico), and the USA (Miami), serving multinational clients in food, beverage, and logistics sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mouldrent: International rental service of injection moulds, international sale of plastic parts, sale of used moulds with full guarantee of functionality
• APS Mundimold
• APS Sostenibilidad
• APS Sostenibilidad

Products and services

• BigBox Industrial Containers Large industrial plastic containers (BigBox/BIN) for logistics and agricultural applications, with automated production cycles under 100 seconds and more than 70 customizable container references. Designed for plastic injection manufacturers, logistics operators, and agricultural packaging producers.
• Stack & Nest Logistics Box Stackable and nestable HDPE logistics crate (600x400x250mm) delivering 80% space savings when nested, 25-30 kg internal load capacity, and 400 kg stacking compression resistance. Designed for industrial and household plastic product companies in collaboration with Industrias ESTRA.
• 100% Sustainable Restaurant Trays Sustainable food-service trays manufactured entirely from recycled materials sourced from post-consumer Tetra Pak packaging and post-consumer PP soda caps. Aimed at the restaurant and food-service sector.
• Stack Moulds for Blueberries Stack moulds for blueberry packaging offered in multiple cavity configurations (1+1 for 550/600 ton machines; 2+2 for 850 ton machines) and custom formats (150g, 175g, 190g, 250g). Designed for blueberry packaging manufacturers.
• High-Performance Grape Crate Mould (6.5s cycle) High-performance injection mould for agricultural grape crates achieving a 6.5-second production cycle — the fastest in the sector worldwide at the time of development. Developed in collaboration with ENGEL Austria and HRS Flow; targeted at agricultural packaging manufacturers.
• Mouldrent — International Mould Rental Service International mould rental service enabling plastic product trading and injection companies to conduct market studies with minimum investment, produce small batches, and make seasonal product offers. Includes full guarantees, management, and maintenance of moulds.
• APS Mundimold — Injection Mould Manufacturing Custom design, manufacture, maintenance, and repair of high-performance injection moulds for packaging applications including agricultural boxes, bottle boxes, pallets, and large containers. Serves plastic injection manufacturers.
• APS Transformation — Plastic Transformation Services Plastic material transformation services covering extrusion, injection, blow moulding, and compression moulding. Includes complete plant implementation, process optimisation, injection management, and finished-parts supply. For plastic manufacturers needing production support and process improvement.
• APS R&D — Packaging Design and Testing Complete R&D projects for packaging including new product design, rheological and structural simulation, prototyping, and product testing at international test centres. For packaging companies seeking innovation support.
• APS Financials — International Project Financing International project financing management for large corporations and international organisations. Secures subsidies, grants, and EU programme funding (Horizon 2020, Eureka, LIFE, IBEROEKA) for R&D, sustainable development, CSR, and circular economy projects.
• APS Sostenibilidad — Circular Economy Services Circular economy services that transform environmental waste and industrial by-products into brand assets. Converts non-recoverable materials into usable compounds and manufactures new solutions through proprietary recycling plants. Includes pilot projects and economic/environmental impact analysis. For large corporations with sustainability commitments.
• APS Assessment (Valorización) — Raw Material Assessment Assessment of raw materials and plastic materials management. Evaluates technologies for converting urban and industrial waste into new products, covering mechanical and chemical recycling processes and special compound plastic materials. For companies needing waste valorization analysis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6.5-second production cycle for grape crate moulds — fastest in the sector worldwide (2022)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ENGEL AustriacoreTechnology or IntegrationAPS Mundimold maintains a close collaboration with ENGEL Austria for high-performance injection mould development. Joint projects include the fastest grape crate mould (6.5-second cycle) and BigBox container production systems. ENGEL provides injection machinery and operational management for testing and optimisation of APS moulds.
• HRS FlowcoreTechnology or IntegrationHRS Flow (OERLIKON hrsflow) designed specific hot runner equipment for APS Mundimold's high-performance moulds, enabling achievement of target production cycles. Collaborated on the Recycling Box Project presented at K Fair 2022 with Tetra Pak and Haitian International.
• KUKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationKUKA provides robotic handlers integrated into APS's complete BigBox automated production systems, enabling automated stacking in the warehouse as part of turnkey production line implementations.
• Tetra PakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPS and Tetra Pak have collaborated for more than three years on transforming polyaluminum (PolyAl) from post-consumer food packaging into new materials. Joint projects include the first 100% sustainable restaurant trays (made from 15 Tetra Pak boxes and 52 PP caps per tray). APS operates at Tetra Pak's stand at trade fairs (Andinapack Colombia).
• PHC (unnamed major Spanish plastic injection company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPHC commissioned APS for an €8 million complete BigBox production project, representing one of the most important large container projects globally in recent years. APS led design, management, and implementation of the full automated production facility.
• Industrias ESTRAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrias ESTRA (Colombia, 60+ years in market, world leader in plastic products) partnered with APS for R&D mould development (Stack&Nest logistics box) and polyaluminum recycling from Tetra Pak packaging. Both companies jointly received the LCBA quality seal from the EU and Low Carbon Business Action LATAM.
• Low Carbon Business Action (LATAM) / European UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLow Carbon Business Action LATAM, funded by the European Union, promotes B2B relationships between EU low-carbon technology providers and companies seeking sustainable solutions in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Canada. APS and Industrias ESTRA received the LCBA quality seal through this programme, which supported technology transfer for polyaluminum recycling.
• SINEMCO-ENGELminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPS was present at ColombiaPlast 2022 at the SINEMCO-ENGEL stand, presenting services oriented to the Circular Economy and high-performance mould products.
• Innovation Packaging ClusterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPS participated in the first meeting of Packaging and Circular Economy organised by the Innovation Packaging Cluster (November 2019, Spain), engaging with experts from ECOEMBES, ASOBIOCOM, AVEP, ITENE, CEOE, ESIC, and TÜV AUSTRIA IBERIA.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global Group: Large US-listed manufacturer of plastic packaging products with broad exposure to rigid containers, recycling, and circular-economy initiatives (now part of Amcor). Comparable broad incumbent in the rigid plastic packaging market that drives demand for high-cycle mould technology.
• ALPLA Group: Austrian global manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging (bottles, containers, closures) with growing investment in recycled and bio-based materials. Comparable incumbent in the rigid plastic packaging end-market that APS supplies with moulds and circular-economy solutions.
• Wittmann Battenfeld: Austrian/German supplier of injection moulding machines, robots, and auxiliary equipment for packaging and technical parts. Comparable incumbent serving overlapping rigid-packaging customers with similar turnkey injection-line capabilities.
• ENGEL Austria: One of the largest injection moulding machinery manufacturers worldwide and a core APS technology partner for the 6.5-second grape crate mould and BigBox projects. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same moulding ecosystem, but operating at machinery-OEM scale rather than mould-services scale.
• KraussMaffei: German manufacturer of injection moulding machines, reaction process machinery, and extrusion systems with a global installed base across packaging and automotive. Comparable as an incumbent in the same injection-moulding technology stack APS integrates.
• Haitian International: World's largest manufacturer of plastic injection moulding machines by volume, China-based with global footprint, and a partner on APS's K Fair 2022 Recycling Box Project. Comparable incumbent at the machine-OEM layer of APS's stack.

Direct peers

• Husky Injection Molding Systems: Global manufacturer of injection moulds, hot runners, and complete moulding systems for packaging and consumer goods. Directly comparable as a high-performance mould and integrated systems provider serving rigid packaging converters, though at much larger scale.
• StackTeck: Canadian supplier of injection moulds and moulding systems specialising in thin-wall packaging, closures, and PET preform moulds. Direct comparable in custom mould manufacturing for packaging end markets with similar cycle-time-driven customer requirements.
• Mold-Masters (Husky): Global leader in hot runner systems and temperature control technologies for injection moulding, now part of Husky. Comparable as a technology partner enabling high-cycle mould performance (paralleling APS's relationship with HRS Flow/OERLIKON).

Emerging players

• Carbios: French biotech company developing enzyme-based biorecycling processes for PET and other plastics, partnered with major brand-owners (including PepsiCo, L'Oréal). Comparable as an emerging player in advanced plastics recycling targeting the same regulatory tailwinds as APS's PolyAl recycling.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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