Sirmax presents a comprehensive, 360-degree approach to plastic compounding at K 2025, showcasing a diverse portfolio of innovative, sustainable solutions
Sirmax Group will take centre stage at the 2025 K Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, presenting a truly 360-degree value proposition tailored to meet the evolving needs of every market, from automotive and home appliances to building & construction, packaging, and the rapidly expanding electrical and electronics sectors.
The company will showcase its comprehensive portfolio of polyolefin compounds, engineering polymers, and thermoplastic elastomers, alongside circular and compostable solutions.
2025 marks a year of further acceleration in the development of new material formulations. With 13 production plants worldwide – and a 14th under construction in southern India – and seven research centres, Sirmax operates with over 400 analytical instruments that apply more than 250 international standards and verify around 500 customer-specific requirements. For years, the company has also integrated a support service into its commercial strategy, assisting customers throughout all stages of product development, from design to moulding. The goal is to generate added value, reduce waste, and increase productivity through proven tools and know-how. In this context, the role of Smart Mold – the University of Padua spin-off, 50% owned by Sirmax – is strategic.
A highlight of the event will be Smart Mold, the university spin-off 50% owned by Sirmax, which specializes in injection moulding optimization, advanced simulation, and process engineering. Smart Mold will demonstrate how cutting-edge technologies can boost product performance, minimize waste and costs, and advance environmental sustainability.
As a complement to Sirmax’s experience in formulating and producing compounds with varying percentages of post-consumer recycled materials, a dedicated workshop will be held at the trade fair on October 9.
Thanks to the collaboration with Smart Mold, the event will delve into moulding methodologies and explore the best solutions for optimizing costs and reducing environmental impact. The discussion will cover the analysis of mechanical properties using advanced simulation software, the selection of the most suitable materials in terms of cost and performance, and the provision of technical support aimed at minimizing waste and reducing product weight.
“At Sirmax, we are committed to staying as close as possible to our customers,” says Massimo Pavin, President and CEO of the Sirmax Group. “The only viable path forward is to offer continuous support and deliver innovative, sustainable solutions on a global scale. Now more than ever, it is crucial to be an active force in the green transition by providing high-performance materials with a reduced environmental footprint. This commitment aligns with our multi-country, multi-product strategy, a philosophy that has underpinned our success for over sixty years.”
At K 2025, Sirmax will unveil its refreshed graphic identity at its stand (Hall 8B – Stand C69), where the Group’s complete global portfolio will be on display. The polyolefin compounds – marketed under the ISO® brand – include unfilled, mineral-filled, or glass fibre-reinforced polypropylene-based materials, which offer versatile solutions for a broad range of applications. The ISO® brand also encompasses high-volume, highly customizable engineering polymers such as ABS, PC/ABS, PA6, and POM. Research on polyolefins is led from Sirmax’s headquarters in Cittadella (Italy), while the development of engineering polymers is driven by the R&D centre in San Vito al Tagliamento (Italy), where special flame-retardant PP and high-performance compounds are produced under the Dafne® brand.
In Kutno, Poland, home to the Group’s second most recent plant, inaugurated in 2019, Sirmax develops its Xelter® line of thermoplastic elastomers. These materials complement the rigid compounds portfolio with resilient, flexible solutions for the automotive, appliance, building, and power tool sectors.
Through its Sirmax New Life® mechanical recycling plant, the Group produces circular polymers from post-consumer plastic waste, which are incorporated into polyolefin compounds and elastomers. These circular raw materials form the basis of the advanced PP Green Iso® and TPE Green Xelter® product families, engineered for high-value, durable, and low-environmental-impact applications. Completing the “green” portfolio are pre- and post-consumer engineering polymer compounds, including ABS, PC, PC/ABS, and PA6, also marketed under the Green Iso® brand.
Sirmax has also invested in the research, development, and production of certified compostable materials in compliance with UNI EN 13432 standards. Marketed under the BioComp® brand, these compounds combine renewable and fossil-based components and are designed for disposal in the organic waste stream (packaging and disposable items) or become soil fertilizer (in case of mulch film applications).
To ensure the environmental advantages of these product families over virgin alternatives, Sirmax provides customers with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies in accordance with ISO 14040, Carbon Footprint assessments (ISO 14067), and recycled content certifications upon request.
