Impromat - The Material Improvers

What Impromat - The Material Improvers does

ImproMat Sàrl is a privately held Swiss specialty compounder founded in 2020 in Préverenges, Vaud, by engineers with over 30 years of combined plastics-industry experience. The company develops custom plastic compounds and masterbatches that incorporate adjuvants using nanotechnologies — most notably antiviral and antibacterial additives (certified to ISO 21702 against Human Coronavirus E229 and to ISO 22196 against hospital bacteria such as Staphylococcus and E. Coli, with greater than 99.5% bacterial reduction), graphene-based enhancements (thermal, electrical, wear, UV and EMI-shielding properties), invisible carbon-based anticounterfeiting markers (VALIDOTZ, co-developed with Dotz Nano Ltd.), integrated fragrances, and eco-friendly biopolymers. It also sells finished antibacterial products such as Clip-on-Tube handles, trays, door handles, separation boards and extruded profiles, alongside engineering and consulting services from formulation through CE validation.

ImproMat's business model is a consultative, engineering-led B2B sale to plastics manufacturers, paired with a smaller e-commerce channel via the Artymys online marketplace for civil-protection goods. Production is flexible, scaling from 1 kg samples to several tons. Pricing is fully quote-based with no publicly disclosed price points. The company operates with a very lean three-person core team (two co-founders and a partner who runs international distribution), holds FDA, REACH, BPR, EPA, ISO 14001 and toy-safety compliance, and has registered the "Impromat" trademark worldwide, signaling intent to sell into EU, US and Swiss markets. Customer reach is described across healthcare, public transport, retail (supermarkets), education, food service and luxury/security verticals, with no individual customer logos disclosed.

Name

Impromat - The Material Improvers

Legal name

ImproMat Sàrl

Website

https://impromat.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ImproMat is a Swiss specialty compounder (founded 2020) that develops custom plastic compounds and masterbatches with antiviral, antibacterial, graphene, anticounterfeiting, fragrance and eco-friendly functionalities, serving plastics manufacturers and end-buyer verticals such as healthcare, retail, transit, food service and luxury/security.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Plastics Compounding

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Masterbatch Manufacturing (Color, Additive, White/Black) (IMANABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Functional Additive Compounds (UV/Antioxidant/Slip/Antiblock/Processing Aids) (IMANABAJ), Color Masterbatches & Dispersions (IMAEAHAK), Bioplastics Compounding & Masterbatch (bio-based additives, colorants, fillers) (IMANANAB)

Keywords

• Plastic compounding services
• Antiviral masterbatch production
• Antibacterial plastic compounds
• Graphene polymer additives
• Custom plastic materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Préverenges

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Custom Compounds & Masterbatches: Development and sale of special compounds and high-quality masterbatches tailored to customer specifications, incorporating various adjuvants (antiviral, antibacterial, graphene, fragrances, etc.). Production capacity from 1 kg to several tons.
2. Finished Antiviral Products: Sale of finished antiviral/antibacterial products including Clip-on-Tube handles, door handles, trays, separation boards, and extruded profiles. Products marketed through Artymys platform and direct sales.
3. Engineering & Consulting Services: Material engineering consulting, formulation expertise, and project support from idea to high-volume delivery. Includes assistance with CE validation and regulatory compliance.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Impromat develops and produces custom plastic compounds and masterbatches incorporating specialty additives (antiviral/antibacterial agents, graphene, invisible anticounterfeiting markers, fragrances, eco-friendly biopolymers, high-tech performance additives, and design/colour effects). The company also sells finished antibacterial plastic products (clip-on handles, trays, door handles, separation boards, extruded profiles) and provides engineering and consulting services for material formulation, regulatory validation, and production scale-up from 1 kg samples to several tons.

Product overview

ImproMat is a Swiss company specializing in the improvement of plastic materials through advanced compounds and masterbatches. The core offering consists of antiviral and antibacterial masterbatches/compounds (with ISO 21702 and ISO 22196 certifications) that are incorporated into plastics to provide long-lasting protection. The product portfolio includes ready-to-use finished products (Clip-on-Tube handles, ImproMat Tray, ImproMat Door Handle, ImproMat Health Board, Extruded Profiles) and customizable additive modules (Graphene Solutions, Eco-Friendly Materials, High-Tech Additives, Design & Coloring, Fragrant Polymers, VALIDOTZ Authentication). The company also provides engineering and expertise services, selling finished products through the Artymys e-commerce platform. Production capacity ranges from 1kg samples to several tons for industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Antiviral & Antibacterial Masterbatches and Compounds Specialty compounds and masterbatches incorporating antiviral and antibacterial agents, certified to ISO 21702 (Human Coronavirus E229) and ISO 22196 (Staphylococcus, E. Coli), reducing bacteria by more than 99.5% with multi-year protection. Production capacity from 1 kg samples to several tons; sold to plastics manufacturers.
• Graphene Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces Staphylococcus and E. Coli bacteria by more than 99.5%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ArtymyscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArtymys is an online marketplace platform for civil protection goods. ImproMat products available on the platform include Clip-on-Tube, ImproMat Door Handle, ImproMat Tray, and ImproMat Tray Fast-Food. The platform makes searching, selling, purchasing, and shipping of protection goods simpler and safer.
• Dotz Nano Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for VALIDOTZ polymer authentication solution. Using masterbatch or compound with VALIDOTZ formulation gives products a unique, recognizable signature in one click. Markers are carbon-based, food-certified, shear force resistant, temperature resistant up to 300°C, without chemical signature, and non-toxic. Can be detected with Swiss handheld reader technology connected to smartphone.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ampacet Corporation: Large independent global masterbatch producer focused on color, additive, and specialty masterbatches with antimicrobial and polymer authentication offerings. Closely comparable product surface to ImproMat's compound/masterbatch range.
• Clariant (Color & Additives): One of the world's largest masterbatch and specialty additive producers, offering color, additive, and performance masterbatches across plastics. A direct comparability fit for ImproMat's masterbatch and additive compounding business, though at vastly larger scale.
• Avient Corporation: Global specialty polymer formulator with a major Color & Additives masterbatch business serving healthcare, packaging, and consumer durables. Operates a wider portfolio than ImproMat but competes for the same antimicrobial and specialty performance masterbatch customers.

Direct peers

• Lifocolor Farben GmbH: European specialty masterbatch producer for color, additive, and biopolymer effects in plastics. Comparable in scale and geography to ImproMat and active in the same eco-friendly and design/color customer segments.
• Gabriel-Chemie Group: Austrian specialty masterbatch manufacturer serving European plastics converters with color, additive, and performance masterbatches. A close regional peer to ImproMat's Swiss base with overlapping customer types.
• Tosaf Group: Specialty additive and masterbatch compounder offering antimicrobial, flame retardant, UV stabilizer, and authentication marker solutions for plastics — a strong mid-market comparison point for ImproMat's portfolio breadth.
• RTP Company (Miller Waste Mills): Specialty thermoplastic compounder offering custom-engineered compounds and masterbatches, including conductive, antimicrobial, and graphene-enhanced formulations. Highly comparable in compounding model and customization approach.
• Italmaster (ItalPolimeri): European specialty compounder and masterbatch producer focused on additive and color masterbatches, including antimicrobial formulations for consumer and industrial plastics. Similar mid-market scale and product focus to ImproMat.

Emerging players

• Pluss Advanced Technologies: Specialty materials firm offering phase change materials and additive masterbatches for polymers, including antimicrobial and performance additive solutions. Comparable technical positioning but in broader performance additives.
• BioSphere (Add-X Biotech): Swedish producer of bio-based antimicrobial and additive masterbatches for plastics. Direct overlap with ImproMat's antiviral/antibacterial and eco-friendly masterbatch lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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