Maip Group
Italian leader in advanced polymer compounding and distribution of thermoplastic raw materials, specializing in innovative and sustainable material solutions with integrated R&D, technical consulting, and custom formulation capabilities.
- CEO / Founder
- Eligio Martini
- Team Size
- 49
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €20.0M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Haruki SpA (75% controlled by Maip Compounding), Plastotecnica (25%)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["IamNature® bioplastics (PHA/PHBH-based, compostable compounds in powder and granules)","Cherbio™ family (chemical recycling biobased compounds with Eastman molecular recycling technology, ISCC Plus certified)","BIOS bioplastic family (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 subfamilies with various technical specifications)","Technical compounds (engineering plastics, thermoplastic elastomers, synthetic rubbers, nanocomposite materials)","Recycled compounds for circular economy applications","Aquafinder (revolutionary drying control technology)","Ecomolding (special molding technology)","Plasma treatment systems (TIGRES GmbH atmospheric pressure plasma)","Ink testing and surface treatment services","Mold flow analysis and simulation"]
Technological Advantage
Integrated value chain from raw material sourcing through custom compounding to technical application support; access to over 500 PHA formulations from Bio-On acquisition; ability to create tailor-made compounds with up to 50% certified recycled content through molecular recycling partnerships; in-house research laboratory for custom formulation development; specialized surface treatment and molding optimization technologies
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers sustainable polymer solutions that combine biobased/recycled content with high technical performance; integrates four complementary activities (distribution, compounding, agency, R&D consulting) to provide end-to-end support; enables circular economy with molecular recycling and biodegradable PHA materials certified for industrial compostability
How They Differentiate
Only Italian company in technical polymer field combining four complementary activities: distribution, compounding production, agency services, and high-tech R&D consulting. Exclusive provider of IamNature® PHBH-based bioplastics with 500+ formulations from Bio-On acquisition, multiyear strategic partnership with Eastman for molecular recycling technology (Cherbio™), and specialized surface treatment technologies (TIGRES plasma systems).
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Automotive OEMs (including Stellantis), industrial manufacturers, packaging companies, luxury goods/eyewear brands, consumer appliance manufacturers, electrical/electronics companies, medical device manufacturers
Industry Verticals
["Automotive","Building & Construction","Packaging","Eyewear & Luxury Goods","Medical Devices","Consumer Appliances","Electrical & Electronics","Textile","Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)"]
Competitors
Novamont; Meraxis Group; PlasticFinder
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Post-Bio-On acquisition: launching 500+ new PHA-based formulations; constructing €40M bioplastics production facility (2023-2025); named finalist for Stellantis Supplier Awards 2024
Major Milestones
["Founded 1962 as thermoplastic distributor","1986: Transformation to industrial production and compounding under Eligio Martini","2017: Won 12th Global Bioplastics Award for IamNature® PHBH compound","2020: Multiyear strategic partnership with Eastman for sustainable polymers","2023: Acquired Bio-On assets through Haruki SpA with €20M investment","2023: Announced €40M investment in new bioplastics production facility in Settimo Torinese","2024: Named finalist at Stellantis Supplier Awards","2025: Launched BIOntier research program for biocomposites sector","2025: Joined ReGenesis Protocol with Studio Lisa Tavazzani for sustainable luxury supply chains"]
Notable Customers
Stellantis (nominated supplier, 2024 Supplier Awards finalist); Eastman Chemical (strategic partner); Studio Lisa Tavazzani (ReGenesis Protocol collaboration for luxury eyewear); ABB (IamNature® bioplastics application for light switch covers)