PLASTEX SA

What PLASTEX SA does

PLASTEX S.A. is a privately held Ecuadorian plastics manufacturer founded in 1957 (67 years operating as of 2024–2025), headquartered in Quito with additional production and sales facilities in Guayaquil and Cuenca. The company manufactures and commercializes plastic packaging and storage products organized across two main lines: (1) industrial products including logistics and storage items (bins, shelving, pallets, industrial and modular trays, containers), thermal insulation (EPS expanded polystyrene packaging and molded industrial packaging supports), food packaging and handling containers, and a construction materials line spanning casetones (plastic cassettes), geofoam blocks, cielo raso (ceiling panels), Enchape Térmico external insulation finishing systems, lightweight concrete (Hormigón Alivianado), and structural insulated SIP panels; and (2) a smaller consumer line of stationery and handicraft products. Underlying technology centers on EPS molding, tricapa (triple-layer) extrusion, and integration of up to 30% post-consumer recycled resin (PCR) into new crates, supporting a circular-economy value proposition.

The business operates as a B2B industrial supplier with a direct sales motion across three Ecuadorian offices, supported by downloadable PDF product catalogs in four categories (industrial products, shelving, bazaar/stationery, construction). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with customers directed to sales representatives. PLASTEX holds ISO 9001:2015 and FSSC 22000 V6 certifications, enabling participation in food-grade packaging contracts, and serves enterprise customers across beverage (Heineken, Arca Continental, Cervecería Nacional), appliances (Mabe, Indurama), food/retail (Corp. Favorita, Pronaca, Tía), pharmaceutical (Farmaenlace), and chemical (Sunchemical) segments. The company is purely domestic with no disclosed international expansion, funding rounds, M&A activity, or external investors, and operates with a stated headcount of 20 employees.

Name

PLASTEX SA

Legal name

PLASTEX S.A.

Website

https://plastex.com.ec

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PLASTEX S.A. is a 67-year-old Ecuadorian plastics manufacturer producing industrial packaging, storage containers, EPS-based thermal insulation, and construction materials for enterprise customers across beverage, food, pharmaceutical, and retail sectors in Ecuador.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastic Packaging and Storage Products

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Thermoformed Packaging (Dunnage, Trays, Clamshells) (IMANAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mono-Material & Recyclability-Designed Packaging (Design-for-Recycling, Barrier Alternatives) (IMALAMAD), Plastic Trays, Clamshells & Blister Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAE)

Keywords

• Plastic manufacturing
• Industrial packaging
• Storage containers
• Expanded polystyrene products
• Construction plastics

Headquarters

HQ city

Quito

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Product Manufacturing and Sales: PLASTEX manufactures and commercializes integral plastic packaging and storage products. They produce a wide range of plastic products including bins, shelving, pallets, industrial crates, containers, thermal insulation (EPS), construction materials, and stationery/artisan products. Revenue is generated through direct product sales to industrial customers across multiple sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PLASTEX S.A. manufactures and commercializes integral plastic packaging and storage products for industrial and commercial customers in Ecuador. The company produces industrial bins, shelving, pallets, modular trays, containers, expanded polystyrene (EPS) thermal insulation and packaging, food-grade packaging, and EPS-based construction materials such as geofoam blocks, casetones, ceiling panels, lightweight concrete, and SIP panels. It also offers modeling and handicraft/stationery products under a consumer line.

Product overview

PLASTEX S.A. is a 67-year-old Ecuadorian plastics manufacturing company that produces integral plastic packaging and storage solutions. The company operates a multi-category product portfolio organized into two main divisions: (1) Industrial Products including logistics/storage solutions (bines, estanterías, pallets, gavetas industriales), thermal insulation products (EPS-based thermal packaging, molded packaging supports), food packaging and handling containers, and construction products (casetón cónico moldeado, bloques geofoam, casetones, casetones plásticos, cielo raso, enchape térmico, hormigón alivianado, paneles SIP); and (2) Consumer Products including modeling and handicraft items. The company also incorporates circular economy practices using PCR (Post-Consumer Resin) materials and tricapa technology for sustainable packaging solutions. With facilities in Quito, Guayaquil, and Cuenca, PLASTEX serves key Ecuadorian industry sectors including agribusiness, aquaculture, floriculture, pharmaceuticals, poultry, hardware, livestock, and construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bines (Industrial Bins)

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% recycled content (PCR) in new crates without compromising resistance or functionality

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Pactiv Evergreen: Major foodservice and food packaging manufacturer producing plastic and molded fiber containers, including EPS-based products. Comparable to PLASTEX's food packaging and EPS thermal insulation lines with FSSC-equivalent food safety orientation.
• Berry Global: Global plastic packaging manufacturer producing rigid containers, flexible films, and engineered materials. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the plastics packaging space serving consumer goods, food, and industrial customers, though operating at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth than PLASTEX.
• Sonoco Products: Global industrial and consumer packaging manufacturer with rigid plastic containers, pallets, and protective packaging divisions. Direct overlap with PLASTEX's industrial crates, pallets, and logistics storage solutions, plus food-grade packaging exposure.
• Plastipak Holdings: Global manufacturer of rigid plastic containers and preforms for food, beverage, and industrial applications. Comparable to PLASTEX's rigid plastic packaging (bines, recipients, gavetas) and food-grade container lines, with parallel emphasis on PCR and recyclability.
• Greif Inc: Global industrial packaging producer of rigid containers, drums, and protective packaging for industrial and food markets. Comparable to PLASTEX's industrial containers and logistics packaging, with parallel food safety certifications and Latin American presence.
• ALPLA Group: Austrian-headquartered global plastic packaging manufacturer with extensive Latin American operations. Produces rigid plastic containers, bottles, and packaging for food and industrial customers, with strong sustainability and PCR focus comparable to PLASTEX's circular economy model.
• Sealed Air: Global leader in protective packaging and food packaging, including EPS-based solutions. Direct overlap in protective packaging (dunnage, trays) and thermal insulation products that mirror PLASTEX's industrial crates and EPS divisions, with comparable emphasis on sustainability and food safety.
• Enoplastic: European plastic packaging manufacturer producing closures, containers, and packaging for food and beverage. Comparable to PLASTEX's food-grade containers and sustainability-focused manufacturing, with similar pivot to PCR and recycled-content solutions.

Direct peers

• IPL Plastics: Manufacturer of rigid plastic containers, storage solutions, and custom packaging serving food, consumer, and industrial markets. Closely comparable product mix to PLASTEX's bins, shelving, pallets, and food-grade containers, with similar emphasis on sustainable and PCR-rich materials.

Regional players

• Grupo Convermex: Latin American manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging and converted paper products serving CPG and industrial customers. Comparable to PLASTEX as a regional LATAM plastic packaging converter serving similar multi-sector markets, though serving Mexico and broader Mesoamerica rather than Ecuador.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/plastexsa

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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