RESINEX
Pan-European polymer and elastomer distribution company providing seamless access to over 10,000 grades of thermoplastic and rubber raw materials with technical expertise, logistics excellence, and digital innovation.
- CEO / Founder
- Nick Lemmens
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- Ravago Group (Parent Company - Luxembourg family-owned conglomerate, founded 1961)
Technology & Products
Key Products
RESINEX distributes over 10,000 grades of thermoplastic and rubber raw materials, including engineering plastics, elastomers, and specialty polymers, for various industrial applications.
Technological Advantage
Leverages digital-first strategy with modern tech stack (TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Contentful) to provide B2B e-commerce experience, online material discovery tools, and technical support platforms. Operates central logistics hub in Belgium with regional warehousing network for rapid delivery across Europe. Provides technical expertise beyond simple distribution, including application development support and material selection guidance.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Combines extensive product portfolio (10,000+ grades), pan-European coverage with local presence, technical expertise, and digital-first customer experience to streamline polymer sourcing and application development for industrial customers.
How They Differentiate
Only polymer distributor with complete pan-European coverage including all EU countries, Turkey, and FSU regions. Distinguishes through combination of Ravago Group's global scale (€5+ billion conglomerate), local market presence with regional offices and warehouses, digital innovation (Academy learning platform, digital ordering systems), and value-added technical services beyond traditional distribution.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers and processors across multiple sectors including automotive OEMs, packaging companies, construction firms, medical device manufacturers, wire & cable producers, and compounding facilities
Industry Verticals
["Automotive & Transportation","Building & Construction","Packaging","Wire & Cable","Medical & Healthcare","Electrical & Electronics (E&E)","Consumer Goods","Rotomoulding","Compounding","3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing"]
Competitors
IMCD, Biesterfeld AG, Ter Group
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Mature company with 37+ years of operations (founded 1988). 359 employees across 4 continents. Part of Ravago Group representing 8.8+ million metric tons of annual polymer sales serving 57,000+ active customers through 325+ locations across 60+ countries worldwide.
Major Milestones
["Founded in 1988 - began distributing polypropylene for Shell in Belgium","Established as only polymer supplier covering all European countries, Turkey, and FSU","Part of Ravago Group's global network (€5+ billion revenue)","Launched The Academy learning platform for customer polymer expertise development","Portfolio expanded to 10,000+ grades of thermoplastic and rubber raw materials","Strategic partnerships with major suppliers: Arkema, Braskem, Celanese, DOW, DSM, Sipchem, Solvay, Trinseo, BASF, LyondellBasell, Ascend Performance Materials","Digital transformation with modern tech stack and B2B e-commerce capabilities"]
Notable Customers
Industrial manufacturers across Automotive OEMs; Packaging companies; Construction firms; Medical device manufacturers; Wire & cable producers; Compounding facilities; 3D printing/additive manufacturing customers