What TEREZ Performance Polymers does

TEREZ Performance Polymers Sp. z o.o. is a Polish B2B manufacturer of high-tech engineering plastic compounds, headquartered in Głogów Małopolski, Podkarpackie, with approximately 46 employees. The company was established in 2014 as a majority-owned subsidiary of TER Plastics Polymer Group and operates as a member of the broader TER Group, an international network of more than 30 companies spanning Europe, Asia, and the United States. Its specialty is the production of advanced thermoplastic compounds for industrial customers, with particular emphasis on metal substitution, tribology (wear resistance), high-temperature applications, and custom polymer blends.

The technical core of the business is a proprietary compounding capability for thermoplastic composites reinforced with long fiber glass, based on polypropylene, polyamide, polyphtalamide, and polyurethane matrices. This technology was developed under an EU-funded innovation project (POIG.04.03.00-00-A15/12) with total project cost of PLN 6,660,000 and a technical bonus of PLN 3,996,000, completed by mid-2015. The product portfolio is organized into distinct families: engineering plastic compounds, metal substitution polymers, tribology solutions, high-temperature polymers, polymer blends, and long fiber glass thermoplastic composites. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 certifications, the last of which qualifies it to supply directly into automotive OEM quality-managed tiers.

Commercially, TEREZ operates as a custom B2B compounder with quote-based, per-contract pricing that is not publicly disclosed. Distribution and market access are routed primarily through the TER Plastics Polymer Group and the wider TER Group international network, rather than through TEREZ-owned sales infrastructure. The company is structured as a Polish limited liability company (Sp. z o.o.) with a registered share capital of PLN 9,395,000. No revenue figures, customer names, or M&A activity are disclosed in the available source material.

Name

TEREZ Performance Polymers

Legal name

TEREZ Performance Polymers Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://terez.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TEREZ Performance Polymers is a Polish B2B manufacturer of high-tech engineering plastic compounds specializing in metal substitution, tribology, high-temperature polymers, and proprietary long fiber glass thermoplastic composites, serving industrial and automotive customers primarily through the TER Group distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Plastics and Polymer Compounds

NAICS

Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering Thermoplastic Compounds (PA/PBT/PC/POM/PPS/PEEK) (IMANABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fiber- & Mineral-Filled Reinforced Compounds (Glass/Carbon/Talc/CaCO3) (IMANABAI), Engineering Plastics & Performance Resins (PC, PA, POM, PBT, PMMA) (IMAEADAI)

Keywords

• Engineering plastic compounds
• Thermoplastic composites
• Metal substitution polymers
• Long fiber glass composites
• Tribology polymer solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Głogów Małopolski

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Plastic Compounds Sales: TEREZ generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of advanced engineering plastic compounds to industrial customers. The company produces high-tech polymer materials including long fiber glass reinforced composites, metal substitution polymers, and specialty compounds for high temperature and tribology applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

TEREZ Performance Polymers manufactures high-tech engineering plastic compounds for the processing industry, including metal substitution polymers, tribology (wear-resistant) materials, high-temperature polymer compounds, and custom polymer blends. The company's proprietary long fiber glass reinforced thermoplastic composites, based on polypropylene, polyamide, polyphthalamide, and polyurethane, deliver higher mechanical resistance, low-temperature impact strength, and thermal resistance versus comparable market offerings. Production is targeted at industrial B2B customers in sectors such as automotive and general manufacturing requiring lightweight, durable alternatives to metal components.

Product overview

TEREZ Performance Polymers offers a unified portfolio of advanced engineering plastic compounds and thermoplastic composites. The core offering centers on high-tech engineering plastic compounds designed for metal substitution, tribology (wear-resistant applications), high temperature environments, and custom polymer blend solutions. The company also produces proprietary long fiber glass thermoplastic composites based on polypropylene, polyamide, polyphtalamide, and polyurethane using technology developed under an EU-funded project (POIG.04.03.00-00-A15/12). These products serve industrial applications requiring mechanical performance, thermal resistance, and weight reduction compared to traditional metal components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering Plastic Compounds High-tech engineering plastic compounds designed for demanding industrial applications including metal substitution, tribology, high-temperature environments, and custom polymer blend solutions; sold to industrial manufacturing customers.
• Metal Substitution Polymers High-strength polymer compounds designed to replace metal components in industrial applications, offering weight reduction while maintaining mechanical performance; targeted at industrial manufacturers seeking metal alternatives.
• Tribology Solutions Wear-resistant polymer materials designed for tribological applications where low friction and high wear resistance are critical; used in industrial components subject to sliding or abrasive contact.
• High Temperature Polymers Engineering plastic compounds specifically formulated for high-temperature applications, maintaining structural integrity and performance under thermal stress; targeted at automotive under-the-hood and other heat-exposed industrial uses.
• Polymer Blends Custom polymer blend solutions combining different polymer properties to meet specific application requirements; developed for industrial customers needing tailored compound performance.
• Long Fiber Glass Thermoplastic Composites Proprietary thermoplastic composites reinforced with long fiber glass based on polypropylene, polyamide, polyphthalamide, and polyurethane, characterized by high mechanical resistance, impact strength at low temperatures, and thermal resistance; supplied to industrial customers for structural and load-bearing applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products characterized by higher mechanical resistance, impact strength at low temperatures, and thermal resistance compared to products already on the market

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TER Plastics Polymer GroupcoreOthersTEREZ Performance Polymers is a majority-owned subsidiary of TER Plastics Polymer Group. The parent company provides strategic direction, distribution network access, and operational support within the international polymer industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Celanese Corporation: Celanese produces engineering polymers including Celstran long fiber reinforced compounds and a broad range of polyamide and acetal grades. Its product breadth, automotive OEM relationships, and global compounding footprint overlap directly with TEREZ's metal substitution and high-temperature applications.
• Asahi Kasei: Asahi Kasei's Performance Polymers division produces Leona polyamides, Tenac acetal, and XYRON modified PPE for automotive and industrial metal substitution. Its global compounding network and automotive focus are highly comparable to TEREZ's go-to-market, though at much larger scale.
• SABIC: SABIC is a global petrochemical and engineering plastics leader offering the Stamax long glass fiber reinforced polypropylene line alongside its broader portfolio (Noryl, Lexan equivalents, Ultem equivalents). It competes with TEREZ on LFT and high-temperature engineering polymers but at vastly greater scale and integration.
• Lanxess: Lanxess offers Durethan polyamides, Pocan PBT, and Tepex continuous fiber-reinforced composites targeting automotive lightweighting and industrial metal replacement. Its engineering plastics portfolio overlaps with TEREZ's PA-based and tribology offerings.
• BASF: BASF's Performance Materials division offers Ultramid (PA), Ultradur (PBT), and Ultrason (PES/PSU) engineering plastics widely used in metal substitution and high-temperature applications. Its scale, OEM relationships, and integrated R&D make it a benchmark competitor in TEREZ's served markets.
• Syensqo (formerly Solvay Specialty Polymers):

Direct peers

• RTP Company: RTP Company is a US-headquartered specialty compounder of engineering thermoplastics and reinforced compounds, including long fiber grades. Its product portfolio, custom compounding model, and target customer base (industrial OEMs seeking metal replacement and high-performance polymers) closely mirror TEREZ's positioning.
• Avient Corporation: Avient (formerly PolyOne) is a global specialty polymer formulator with a substantial portfolio in fiber-reinforced thermoplastics and engineering compounds. Through its acquisition of PlastiComp, Avient directly competes in long fiber reinforced composites and serves automotive and industrial customers with comparable application requirements.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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