What Intermarketing Brasil does

Intermarketing Brasil is a privately held Brazilian industrial distribution and technical consulting firm founded in 1984 and headquartered in Barueri (Alphaville), São Paulo. The company operates as the exclusive Brazilian representative of leading global suppliers of thermoplastic resins and high-technology plastics processing equipment, serving industrial manufacturers across the plastic transformation, recycling, flexible packaging, and pipe manufacturing sectors. Its core customers are Brazilian plastic transformers and recyclers that require technical-grade raw materials and capital equipment for production optimization.

The company's portfolio is organized into two primary streams. The raw materials division distributes polypropylene and polyethylene resins from Esenttia (Colombia), ethylene-vinyl alcohol (EVOH) barrier resins from Kuraray (Japan) under the EVAL™ brand, and a polyolefin-based specialty portfolio from Westlake (USA) including TYMAX®, ELEVATE® EVA, EMAC®/EBAC®, MXSTEN®, EPOLENE®, and HIFOR®/HIPOR CLEAR® grades. The equipment division represents world-leading machinery manufacturers — EREMA (Austria) for plastic recycling, Sorema (Italy) for washing systems, Kuhne (Germany) for water-cooled blown film extrusion, ESI (USA) for electron beam curing, Graham/Welex for sheet and blow molding extrusion, Elecster (Finland) for aseptic filling, and Bellaform (Germany) for tube extrusion. The company operates an Innovation Center with permanent showroom and laboratories in Alphaville, supported by more than ten chemical engineers trained abroad.

Intermarketing's business model is sales-led and quote-based, with revenue generated from one-time equipment sales (including spare parts and related services), ongoing resin distribution, and bespoke technical consulting engagements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and contracts are typically structured as multi-year engagements. The company maintains exclusive representation agreements with principal suppliers — most notably EREMA since 2000 — that grant it effective monopoly access to specific technology categories in the Brazilian market. EREMA equipment alone accounts for over 70% of Brazilian PET recycling capacity, providing Intermarketing with significant downstream installed-base positioning across the country's recycling industry, complemented by FDA, EFSA, and ANVISA food-contact certifications.

Name

Intermarketing Brasil

Legal name

Intermarketing Brasil

Website

https://intermarketingbrasil.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Intermarketing Brasil is the exclusive Brazilian representative of global thermoplastic resin and plastics processing equipment suppliers (EREMA, Sorema, Kuhne, Kuraray, Esenttia, Westlake, ESI), serving industrial manufacturers in plastic transformation, recycling, flexible packaging, and pipe production with technical consulting and an Alphaville Innovation Center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Barueri

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Thermoplastic Resins Distribution: Distribution of high-performance thermoplastic resins including polypropylene, polyethylene, EVOH barrier materials, and specialty polymers from global suppliers such as Esenttia, Kuraray, and Westlake.
2. Industrial Equipment Representation: Exclusive representation of high-tech equipment manufacturers including EREMA (recycling), Sorema (washing), Kuhne (blown film), and others. Revenue from equipment sales, spare parts, and related services.
3. Technical Consulting and Support Services: Customized technical consulting including material specification, process optimization, application engineering, and ongoing technical support with local engineers trained abroad.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Intermarketing Brasil is the exclusive representative in Brazil for global suppliers of thermoplastic resins (polypropylene, polyethylene, EVOH barrier materials) and high-tech industrial equipment (EREMA recycling systems, Sorema washing lines, Kuhne blown film lines, ESI electron beam curing systems, Graham/Welex extrusion, Elecster aseptic filling, Bellaform tube extrusion, and Plasticpreneur small-scale recyclers). The company sells these raw materials and equipment to Brazilian industrial manufacturers and provides technical consulting, application engineering, and international logistics services supported by an in-house team of more than 10 chemical engineers trained abroad.

Product overview

Intermarketing Brasil operates as an exclusive representative in Brazil of major global suppliers of thermoplastic resins and high-tech equipment for the plastic industry. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into two main categories: (1) Raw Materials including polypropylene homopolymers and copolymers (Esenttia), EVOH barrier resins (Kuraray EVAL™), and polyolefin-based resins (Westlake's TYMAX®, ELEVATE® EVA, EMAC®/EBAC®, MXSTEN®, EPOLENE®, HIFOR®/HIPOR CLEAR®); and (2) Equipment including EREMA recycling systems, Sorema washing lines, Kuhne blown film extrusion lines (Triple Bubble®/Cool Bubble®), ESI electron beam curing systems, Graham/Welex sheet extrusion, Elecster aseptic filling, Bellaform tube extrusion, and Plasticpreneur small-scale recyclers. The company also provides technical consulting, international logistics, and operates an Innovation Center with showroom and laboratories in Alphaville for polymer testing and client training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Esenttia Polypropylene and Polyethylene Resins Polypropylene homopolymers and copolymers (including terpolymers for BOPP film and high-impact copolymers) and polyethylene resins from Esenttia (Colombia) for BOPP, blow molding, injection, extrusion, and thermoforming applications. Includes PP-R 01R25-T random copolymer for high-performance water piping.
• Kuraray EVAL EVOH Resins Ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymers from Kuraray (Japan) providing oxygen, chemical, and aroma barrier properties for flexible and rigid multilayer packaging and automotive fuel tanks.
• Westlake Polyolefin Resin Portfolio Comprehensive Westlake (USA) polyolefin portfolio including TYMAX adhesive resins, ELEVATE EVA resins, EMAC/EBAC copolymers, MXSTEN plastomers, EPOLENE low molecular weight polymers, and HIFOR/HIPOR CLEAR LDPE resins for multilayer packaging and film applications.
• EREMA Recycling Equipment Austrian-made INTAREMA and VACUREMA recycling systems for processing post-industrial and post-consumer PE, PP, HDPE, non-woven, and high-barrier multilayer (EVOH) plastics into pellets. Processes certified by FDA, EFSA, and ANVISA for food-contact applications.
• Sorema Washing Equipment Italian modular washing systems for PET bottles, PE/PP films, HDPE/PP containers, big bags, non-woven materials, and fibers, with closed water circuits per module and FDA, ANVISA, and EFSA certifications for food-grade output.
• Kuhne Blown Film Extrusion Lines German water-cooled blown film lines with Triple Bubble technology producing bioriented films up to 13 layers for sausage casings, barrier shrink bags, shrink films, lid films, thermoforming films, stand-up pouches, and PO-based sustainable films, plus Cool Bubble technology for deep-draw thermoforming and medical fluid bags.
• ESI Electron Beam Curing Systems Electron beam (E-beam) curing systems for instant drying of inks, varnishes, and adhesives in flexible packaging, enabling cross-linking of shrink bags with improved mechanical strength and reduced thickness.
• Graham and Welex Sheet and Blow Molding Lines Sheet extrusion and co-extrusion equipment for mono and multilayer sheets up to 11 layers in PS, PSAI, PP, ABS, PMMA, PC, LDPE, EVA, HDPE, and APET, plus continuous rotary blow molding lines for monolayer and multilayer bottles.
• Elecster Aseptic Filling Lines Complete aseptic sterilization and filling lines for pouches used for milk and UHT food packaging.
• Bellaform Tube Extrusion Lines Compact and modulated tube extrusion lines for single and multilayer tubes used in medical, pharmaceutical, automotive, cosmetics, and construction sectors, featuring Polymer Pencil eco-friendly technology.
• Plasticpreneur Small-Scale Recycling Machines Innovative, affordable small-scale plastic recycling machines designed to make plastic recycling accessible and profitable for entrepreneurs and communities.
• Showroom and Innovation Center Services Permanent showroom and laboratory facilities in Alphaville, Barueri offering equipment displays from Esenttia, Kuraray, Sorema, and Erema, polymer testing capabilities, technical workshops, and quality control training for clients and end-users.
• Technical Consulting and Application Engineering Personalized technical consulting and application engineering delivered by more than 10 chemical engineers trained abroad, covering material specification, process optimization, new market advisory, and ongoing technical support for plastic manufacturers and recyclers.
• International Logistics Services Import logistics services with over 40 years of experience, including international logistics management and delivery tracking for raw materials and equipment imported from global suppliers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70% of Brazil's PET is recycled using EREMA machines represented by Intermarketing Brasil
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Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• EREMA (Austria)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2000Exclusive representative in Brazil since 2000. EREMA is the world leader in plastic recycling equipment with over 8,000 installations in 60 countries. Intermarketing provides technical support with locally trained engineers, spare parts logistics, and project development for recycling operations.
• Sorema (Italy)coreTechnology or IntegrationWorld leader in washing and recycling equipment for PET bottles, films, containers, and non-woven materials. Sorema systems process post-consumer plastics to food-grade quality with FDA, ANVISA, and EFSA certifications.
• Esenttia (Colombia)coreTechnology or IntegrationPetrochemical supplier offering extensive portfolio of polypropylene and polyethylene resins including PP-R 01R25-T for high-performance piping applications. Products include homopolymers, random copolymers, and impact copolymers for BOPP, blow molding, injection, extrusion, and thermoforming.
• Kuraray (Japan)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of EVAL™ EVOH copolymer resins for high oxygen barrier properties in multilayer flexible and rigid packaging. Also used in automotive fuel tanks. Kuraray products enable extended shelf life for perishable foods and sustainability through reduced material usage.
• Westlake (USA)majorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of comprehensive polyolefin portfolio including TYMAX® adhesive resins, ELEVATE® EVA resins, EMAC®/EBAC® copolymers, and MXSTEN® plastomers for flexible packaging applications.
• Kuhne (Germany)majorTechnology or IntegrationWorld leader in water-cooled blown film extrusion lines. Triple Bubble® technology produces bioriented films up to 13 layers for barrier packaging; Cool Bubble® technology for deep-draw thermoforming and medical fluid bags.
• ESI (USA)majorTechnology or IntegrationPioneer in electron beam curing (EB) systems for instant drying of inks, varnishes, and adhesives in flexible packaging. Enables cross-linking of shrink bags with improved mechanical properties and reduced thickness.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IMCD: Specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with operations across Latin America. Comparable business model of distributing third-party specialty raw materials into industrial and packaging applications.
• HELM AG: Global chemical distribution and marketing company with specialty chemicals operations. Comparable as a long-tenured principal-representation distributor serving plastics and industrial chemicals customers.
• Biesterfeld: European-headquartered specialty chemicals and plastics distributor. Comparable as a long-tenured principal-representation distributor serving plastics converters and packaging producers with technical support.
• Brenntag: World's largest chemical and ingredients distributor with established Brazilian operations (Brenntag Brasil). Comparable because both companies wholesale specialty chemicals and resins to industrial customers, though Brenntag operates at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Univar Solutions: Global chemical and ingredients distributor with presence across the Americas including Brazil. Comparable as a broad-line industrial chemical distributor serving plastics, packaging, and other manufacturing sectors.
• Azelis: Specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor with Latin American presence. Comparable as a value-add distributor representing global principals into plastics, packaging, and industrial markets.
• Ravago: Global plastics distribution, compounding, and recycling group. Comparable because Ravago combines polymer distribution with recycling operations, overlapping with Intermarketing's resin + recycling equipment model.

Direct peers

• Nexeo Plastics: Global plastics resin distributor (formerly part of Univar). Closely comparable as a dedicated plastics raw materials distributor providing application development support to converters across multiple geographies.
• M. Holland: North American specialty plastics resin distributor with technical support and applications engineering. Closely comparable business model of distributing polyolefins and engineering resins with technical service to plastics processors.
• Resinex: European plastics raw materials distributor specializing in polyolefins and engineering polymers. Closely comparable as a distribution-focused firm representing global resin producers for plastics converters.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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