Plastic Agents Sl.
Plastic Agents S.L. is a Valencia-based specialty distributor and commercial agent representing 28+ international thermoplastic manufacturers across Spain and Portugal, supplying technical, biodegradable, and high-performance polymers to industrial OEMs in automotive, E&E, food contact, medical, and construction sectors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersValencia, Spain
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Plastic Agents Sl. does
Plastic Agents S.L. is a privately-held specialty distributor and commercial agent for thermoplastic polymers, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Valencia, Spain, with operations covering Spain and Portugal. The company acts as the Iberian representative for more than 28 international manufacturers — including Polykemi, Kureha, Celanese, Bio-FED, Teijin, Toray, Hyosung, Resirene, Dolder-Bigler, SAMTECH, Flexaco, and ITAFLON — supplying biodegradable, biobased, recycled, technical, and high-performance thermoplastics (PA, POM, PPA, PC, PEEK, PPS, PSU/PPSU, PVDF, PTFE, TPE/TPU/TPV, and masterbatches) to industrial OEMs. Its commercial model is sales-led, with a small direct sales force providing technical advisory, material qualification support, and regulatory compliance guidance (FDA, EU food contact, EN 13432, USP VI, potable water approvals) to customers in automotive, electrical and electronics, food contact, medical, agriculture, and construction segments. Revenue is generated through distribution margins and commissions on the sale of represented manufacturers' materials, with quote-based pricing tailored to specifications and volumes. The firm has no disclosed funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and no parent company; ownership appears to be closely held, with Marcos Barraca serving as Director. The company celebrated its 10th anniversary in February 2024 alongside a relocation to a new Valencia headquarters, and continues to actively add represented lines (most recently Flexaco in September 2024) and expand its sustainable and PFAS-free product offerings ahead of tightening European chemical regulations.
Plastic Agents Sl. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Plastic Agents Sl.
- Legal name
- Plastic Agents S.L.
- Website
- https://plasticagents.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Plastic Agents S.L. is a Valencia-based specialty distributor and commercial agent representing 28+ international thermoplastic manufacturers across Spain and Portugal, supplying technical, biodegradable, and high-performance polymers to industrial OEMs in automotive, E&E, food contact, medical, and construction sectors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Plastic Agents Sl. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Plastics Distribution
- NAICS
- Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers (424610)
- SIC
- Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Commodity Plastic Compounds (PE/PP/PS/PVC) (IMANABAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Sustainable Additives & Plasticizers (bio-plasticizers, stabilizers, compatibilizers) (IMANANAH)
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Where Plastic Agents Sl. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Valencia
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Plastic Agents Sl. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Thermoplastics Distribution: Plastic Agents generates revenue through commissions and margins from distributing thermoplastics materials. They act as authorized agents and distributors for international manufacturers, providing technical sales, material advisory, and supply chain services to industrial customers in Spain and Portugal.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B industrial distribution - custom quotes |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Plastic Agents Sl. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Plastic Agents S.L. is a specialized distributor and commercial agent for thermoplastic polymers, additives, and auxiliaries, operating in Spain and Portugal. The company represents more than 20 international manufacturers and supplies biodegradable, biobased, recycled, and technical/high-performance thermoplastics to industrial customers, providing material selection advisory and technical sales support.
Product overview
Plastic Agents Sl. is a specialized distributor of thermoplastic materials operating in Spain and Portugal, representing over 20 international manufacturers. Their portfolio centers on biodegradable, technical, and high-performance polymers including polyamides (PA6, PA6.6, PPA), polycarbonates (PC Panlite), polyoxymethylene (POM), polyketones (PK Poketone), fluoropolymers (PTFE, PFA, FEP, ETFE, PVDF), high-performance materials (PEEK, PPS, sulfones), elastomers (TPE, TPU, TPV), and recycled materials (rPET, rTPU). They also distribute masterbatches for color and additives, and bio-based/biodegradable materials under brands like M.Vera. The company provides technical consultation and focuses on sustainable solutions for automotive, E&E, construction, medical, and food industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- PC Panlite Ultrapuro
Quantifiable outcome
- Material switch from ABS to PP reduced carbon footprint by approximately 700 tonnes of CO2 per year for Separett
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Plastic Agents Sl.
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Plastic Agents Sl. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Plastic Agents Sl. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and standard.
- FlexacomajorPortuguese masterbatch manufacturer with production capacity of 10,000+ tons. Agreement covers Community Valenciana, Murcia, Albacete, and Aragón. New plant under construction will increase capacity to 30,000+ tons, making it one of the main Iberian masterbatch manufacturers.
- SAMHWA Corporation (SAMTECH)majorSouth Korean masterbatch manufacturer, the largest in Korea with over 2,000 tons/month production capacity. Exports to 50+ countries. Agreement covers promotion and distribution of masterbatches (black, white, colors, additives) in Spain and Portugal.
- KurehamajorJapanese manufacturer designated Plastic Agents as commercial agent for K Polymer PVDF products in Spain and Portugal. Kureha produces over 11,000 tons/year of PVDF and is one of the top three global PVDF manufacturers.
- Bio-FEDcoreDistribution agreement for biodegradable and biobased plastics under M·Vera brand. Bio-FED is a division of Akro-Plastic GmbH, part of the Feddersen Group based in Cologne, Germany. Specializes in compostable and biodegradable compounds for film, injection, and agricultural applications.
- ITAFLON S.r.l.coreItalian manufacturer specializing in PTFE compounds with over 20 years of experience. Products include PTFE compounds with various fillers (glass fiber, graphite, bronze, carbon fiber, etc.) and custom compounds from 5 kg minimum.
- PolykemicorePlastic Agents is the official agent and distributor for Polykemi Group in both Spain and Portugal. Polykemi AB is a Swedish manufacturer of technical thermoplastic compounds with subsidiaries including Rondo Plast (recycled materials) and Scanfill (sustainable packaging compounds).
- Dolder-Bigler AGcoreSwiss represented company specializing in high-performance materials including TPV (Permaprene, Polabond), RTP Compounds, and distributed brands including Evonik, Chemours, and Toray. Participated together at Equiplast 2023.
- Youju (UJU New Materials)standardChinese manufacturer of polysulfones (PSU, PPSU, PESU) with ISO 9001 certification. Holds multiple patents for high-performance polymer production and has received awards including Guangdong Pearl River Angel Cup Outstanding Enterprise Award.
- CelanesecoreMajor global chemical company producing engineering thermoplastics including UHMW-PE GUR brand. Celanese manufactures ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene for high-performance applications.
- K.D. Feddersen DistributionstandardGerman distribution company representing multiple manufacturers including UHMW-PE GUR products from Celanese.
- Toray (via Dolder)majorJapanese manufacturer and one of the world's largest PPS producers. TORELINA brand PPS offers excellent heat resistance (240°C), flame retardancy, and chemical resistance. Products include water potable approvals (FDA, EU10/2011, NSF ANSI61, KTW, W270, WRAS, ACS).
- ResirenestandardFourth largest American polystyrene manufacturer specializing in differentiated styrenic materials including CET (SMMA) transparent copolymers with excellent optical properties as PMMA alternative.
- Dolder-Bigler (TPV Products)coreSwiss manufacturer offering TPV technology (Permaprene series) with superior chemical resistance, weatherability, and temperature resistance. Polabond series for polar substrate overmolding with adhesion to PC, ABS, PC/ABS, RTPU, and PMMA.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Plastic Agents Sl. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Biesterfeld AG: One of Europe's largest plastics, rubber, and specialty chemicals distributors, distributing engineering thermoplastics, biobased polymers, and masterbatches across Iberia and the rest of Europe. Highly comparable as a technical-advisor distributor with overlapping product categories.
- Nordmann (Nordmann, Rassmann): European specialty chemicals and plastics distributor with Iberian operations, distributing engineering polymers, additives, and masterbatches. Comparable in providing technical sales and representation for international producers in Iberia and across Europe.
- Nexeo Plastics: Global plastics distributor with European operations, distributing engineering thermoplastics, polyolefins, and sustainable materials to moulders and OEMs. Comparable as a broad-line technical polymer distributor with a similar value-added technical advisory model.
- K.D. Feddersen Distribution: Hamburg-based specialty plastics distributor representing Celanese, Polykemi, and other manufacturers across Europe. Directly comparable as a technical thermoplastics agent/distributor with overlapping manufacturer relationships (UHMW-PE GUR) and broader pan-European scale.
- Distrupol (Barentz): European thermoplastics distributor (now part of Barentz) offering engineering polymers, specialty plastics, and technical support across Iberia and other European markets. Highly comparable in product mix (PA, POM, PBT, high-performance grades) and customer-segment coverage.
Direct peers
- Ultrapolymers Group: European polymer distributor specializing in polyamides, polyacetals, polycarbonates, and high-performance engineering plastics, with strong presence in Iberia. Closely comparable business model: pan-European agency/distribution of technical thermoplastics.
- Velox GmbH: European specialty plastics distributor focused on technical polymers, composites, and high-performance materials for industries such as automotive, E&E, and healthcare. Comparable business model and product mix to Plastic Agents' high-performance thermoplastics portfolio.
- Resinex: European polymer distributor (part of Ravago) specializing in technical thermoplastics, polyolefins, and elastomers with presence in Iberia. Comparable in offering a wide portfolio of engineering plastics with local technical sales support to industrial customers.
- Dolder-Bigler AG: Swiss specialty plastics distributor representing high-performance materials (TPV, PPS via Toray, Chemours fluoropolymers, Evonik) and partnering with Plastic Agents at trade fairs. Direct peer as a high-performance thermoplastics agent with overlapping manufacturer relationships.
- Gazechim Plastics Iberica: European plastics distributor with Spanish operations, distributing engineering thermoplastics, composites, and specialty polymers. Closely comparable as an Iberian-focused specialty polymer distribution business.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Plastic Agents Sl. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Plastic Agents Sl. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Plastic Agents Sl. M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Plastic Agents Sl.
What does Plastic Agents Sl. do?
Plastic Agents S.L. is a specialized distributor and commercial agent for thermoplastic polymers, additives, and auxiliaries, operating in Spain and Portugal. The company represents more than 20 international manufacturers and supplies biodegradable, biobased, recycled, and technical/high-performance thermoplastics to industrial customers, providing material selection advisory and technical sales support.
Is Plastic Agents Sl. a public or private company?
Plastic Agents Sl. is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Plastic Agents Sl. founded?
Plastic Agents Sl. was founded in 2014. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Plastic Agents Sl. based?
Plastic Agents Sl. is headquartered in Valencia, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Plastic Agents Sl. make money?
One revenue line is on record: thermoplastics Distribution.
Who are Plastic Agents Sl.'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Biesterfeld AG, Nordmann (Nordmann, Rassmann), Nexeo Plastics, K.D. Feddersen Distribution and Distrupol (Barentz). Direct peers are Ultrapolymers Group, Velox GmbH, Resinex, Dolder-Bigler AG and Gazechim Plastics Iberica.
Does Plastic Agents Sl. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Plastic Agents Sl..
What industry is Plastic Agents Sl. in?
Plastic Agents Sl.'s product category is Industrial Plastics Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANABAA, Commodity Plastic Compounds (PE/PP/PS/PVC), with a secondary code of IMANANAH, Sustainable Additives & Plasticizers (bio-plasticizers, stabilizers, compatibilizers). Its NAICS code is 424610 and its SIC code is 2821.