KDI Polymer Specialist
Technical compounder and profile extruder developing unique polymer materials for additive manufacturing and other dynamic market sectors.
- CEO / Founder
- Ian Rubery
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Thermoplastic filaments for additive manufacturing; Custom polymer compounding; Profile extrusion services
Technological Advantage
Proprietary compounding and extrusion processes for creating unique polymer materials; advantage in agility and academic collaborations compared to larger, slower-moving competitors.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides custom polymer compounding and extrusion solutions that enable customers to access novel materials without in-house R&D, reducing development costs and accelerating time-to-market for new products.
How They Differentiate
Smaller scale and agility allow for faster development of custom polymer solutions compared to large chemical conglomerates; focuses on niche AM material needs rather than broad commodity polymers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
SMEs and medium-to-large corporations in industrial sectors requiring innovative polymer materials
Industry Verticals
Industrial
Competitors
BASF SE; Dow Chemical; Arkema Group
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The company was dissolved, with its last accounts filed in 2016 showing cash at bank of £17,210.
Major Milestones
2010: Company incorporated; 2016: Last accounts filed; 2017: Company dissolved