AIMPLAS

AIMPLAS, the Instituto Tecnológico del Plástico, is a Spanish technology centre dedicated to the plastics industry. Founded in 1990 and based in Paterna, Valencia, it coordinates and executes R&D projects for companies across the plastics value chain. Its technical work spans polymer engineering, plastics technology, chemistry, and applied research in sustainable materials, biodegradable solutions, renewable resources and the circular economy.

The centre's service portfolio combines research with accredited testing and analysis - its laboratories hold ENAC accreditation - alongside technical assistance, competitive intelligence for the plastics sector, and specialised training for industry professionals. Work is oriented towards applied problems in packaging, construction, automotive, recycling, agriculture, electrical-electronic and aeronautics.

AIMPLAS operates as a non-profit research association and is recognised as a Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) by the Spanish Interministerial Committee of Science and Technology. It employs more than 170 professionals and reports annual revenue of over €19 million. Over 65% of staff hold Masters, Engineering or equivalent degrees in chemistry, polymer engineering and related fields. The organisation works on both national and international projects.