Helian Polymers
Develops and distributes PHA-based biodegradable polymers and filaments for 3D printing, enabling sustainable additive manufacturing with materials that are 100% biobased and biodegradable.
- CEO / Founder
- Ruud Rouleaux
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $867K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (JU), European Union’s Horizon Europe, Bio-based Industries Consortium135
Technology & Products
Key Products
PHA pellets (PHB, PHBV, PHBH, P34HB); PHA powders; PHA compounds; PHA additives; 3D printing filaments (e.g., AllPHA, colorFabb XT-Copolyester); Masterbatches
Technological Advantage
Leading European PHA provider with over 100 unique PHA compounds developed; early mover in PHA-based 3D printing filaments; partnerships with key PHA producers (e.g., CJ BIO, Bluepha) for supply chain stability.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides rapid, low-risk access to PHA materials in small startup volumes (25-500 kg), reducing development time and cost for sustainable 3D printing applications while offering biodegradability and high heat deflection temperature.
How They Differentiate
Specializes in PHA materials for 3D printing with small-volume availability (25-500 kg) and online shop, unlike larger competitors focused on bulk industrial applications; offers tailored formulations through PHAradox.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Brands, compounders, 3D printing filament producers, manufacturers seeking sustainable plastic alternatives
Industry Verticals
3D Printing; Packaging; Agriculture; Sports & Leisure; Orthotics; Healthcare; Education
Competitors
Kaneka; Danimer; TianAn Biologic
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The company is described as an online store selling bioplastics polymer and polyester additives, with a focus on Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) in the sustainable materials sector. Evidence includes a timeline by IDTechEx and export-import shipment data from Volza, indicating operational activity and market presence, but no specific metrics like revenue or customer count are provided.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2011; Launched colorFabb brand in 2013; colorFabb became independent entity in 2015; Online PHA shop launched in July 2024; Over 100 unique PHA compounds developed
Notable Customers
Sustainable Packaging Group GmbH; Wittenburg - Witcom - Xunfeng; ITENE; AIMPLAS; Eurobottle Flestic Holding