Nexeo 3D
B2B distributor of premium FDM/FFF filaments, SLA/DLP resins, and SLS powders from tier-1 suppliers, serving industrial and professional 3D printing end-markets with material selection and application development services.
- CEO / Founder
- Kurt Schuering
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- One Rock Capital Partners
Technology & Products
Key Products
FDM/FFF thermoplastic filaments (LUVOCOM®, Amphora®, PolyMax™, Ingeo™); SLA/DLP photopolymer resins (Somos®, Ultracur3D®); SLS nylon and composite powders; Application development and material testing services; Supply chain management and inventory solutions
Technological Advantage
No proprietary manufacturing or material technology. Advantage is supply chain aggregation, customer service, and regional presence. Does NOT compete on material science; competes on distribution efficiency, material availability, and application support.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Single-source access to premium multi-supplier 3D printing materials portfolio (Covestro, Polymaker, DSM, Eastman, NatureWorks) + application development support and material selection expertise, reducing customer qualification time and supply chain complexity vs. direct supplier relationships.
How They Differentiate
B2B industrial focus (vs. consumer/prosumer competitors); multi-supplier portfolio aggregation (vs. single-brand competitors); direct customer application support in EMEA and North America; established relationships with OEM and contract manufacturers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, automotive suppliers, aerospace engineers, professional 3D printing operations (OEMs, contract manufacturers, service bureaus)
Industry Verticals
Automotive (functional prototyping, end-use parts); Aerospace (lightweight components, brackets); Industrial manufacturing (tooling, fixtures, custom parts); Electronics (enclosures, connectors); Healthcare/Medical devices; Rail/Transportation (railway components)
Competitors
MHolland, ICC Industries, Palmer Holland, Celanese, Eastman
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Operates 24 manufacturing sites and serves customers in over 60 countries
Major Milestones
2019: Nexeo Solutions acquired by One Rock Capital Partners; 2019: Nexeo Solutions acquired by Univar Solutions (March 1, 2019; subsequently rebranded as Nexeo Plastics division); 2021: Expanded partnership with Covestro for EMEA 3D filament distribution; 2021: Global distribution agreement with Polymaker for industrial 3D filaments; 2024: Kurt Schuering appointed CEO of Nexeo Plastics (June 24, 2024; replaced Paul Tayler); 2025: 40% expansion of North American sales team (26 new application development, business development, and account management specialists)
Notable Customers
Alstom (railway parts manufacturer; case study: reduced production time/cost with 3D filament for rail components); 3DPrinting Hub Alstom Barcelona (prototyping and testing lab partner)