What AIMPLAS Is All About
AIMPLAS – Instituto Tecnológico del Plástico is a leading plastics technology centre with over 35 years of experience providing innovative solutions across the entire plastics value chain. From raw material manufacturers to transformers and end users, AIMPLAS supports companies with a highly specialized team and cutting-edge technologies. Founded in 1990 in Valencia, Spain, this non-profit research association focuses on enhancing direct contact with companies in sectors like packaging, construction, automotive, recycling, agriculture, electrical-electronic, and aeronautics. Their goal? To identify industry needs and deliver tailored solutions that truly make a difference.
Main Benefits and Key Figures
Why choose AIMPLAS? Here’s a quick snapshot of what sets them apart:
- More than 260 highly specialized professionals on board
- State-of-the-art equipment and technologies at their disposal
- Prestigious certifications ensuring top-quality plastic material testing
- Over 5,000 accredited analyses and tests performed annually
- More than 50 pilot plants available for research and process improvement
- 170+ annual training actions with over 2,700 professionals trained each year
- Strong commitment to environmental and social impact
Innovation Through Research, Development, and Innovation (I+D+I)
AIMPLAS acts as a technological partner for companies looking to develop new products, improve materials, optimize processes, or even valorize waste. With extensive experience, deep knowledge, and the right team, they provide the support needed to turn ideas into reality. Their R&D projects tackle real-world challenges, pushing the boundaries of what plastics can do while keeping sustainability front and center.
Comprehensive Laboratory and Advisory Services
As the first Spanish centre accredited by ENAC for plastic industry testing, AIMPLAS offers unmatched technical competence. Their laboratories conduct thousands of analyses yearly, ensuring reliable and accurate results. Beyond testing, their advisory services cover everything from product design and prototyping to process improvement and specification verification. This holistic approach guarantees that every project has the best chance of success.
Legislation, Certifications, and Training
Compliance is key in the plastics industry, and AIMPLAS provides personalized advice to help companies navigate complex regulations and protocols. They also hold some of the most prestigious certifications, reinforcing their commitment to quality and reliability. On the training front, AIMPLAS offers the most comprehensive plastic sector education with a wide range of courses, workshops, and seminars designed to keep professionals up to date and skilled.
Impact on Society and Sustainability
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – fostering innovation in plastics technology
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – promoting sustainable materials and processes
- SDG 13: Climate Action – developing solutions to reduce environmental impact
- SDG 15: Life on Land – initiatives like reforestation to absorb CO2
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – collaborating across sectors for greater impact
Latest Projects and Their Real-World Impact
AIMPLAS is constantly pushing the envelope with exciting projects like ETERNAL, which aims to reduce the environmental footprint of pharmaceutical products throughout their lifecycle. MATCON3D focuses on sustainable structural materials for the construction industry using additive manufacturing, while COLD SURFACE develops cold envelopes to improve thermal comfort and reduce heat islands in buildings. Other projects include DMP, a digital marine litter passport for recycling, DACCO2, which captures and converts air pollutants, and REFUGI, creating fireproof coatings with sustainable flame retardants. These initiatives showcase AIMPLAS’s dedication to innovation that benefits both industry and society.
