About Plastamid

Plastamid is the foremost supplier of engineering polymers in Southern Africa. Established in 1974 our service is based on four focus points:

  • COMPOUNDING in South Africa, strategically positioned for supply to Southern Africa and export to other regions of the world.
  • PARTNERSHIPS with global leaders, for the supply of a range of leading brand compounds.
  • TECHNICAL EXPERTISE to provide total support services to customers.
  • DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE - in all major areas.

Our Products

Plastamid offers a comprehensive selection of thermoplastic polymers and compounds.

The Plastamid product range of Plastamid® nylons, PropoComp® polypropylene and PlastExcel® thermoplastic elastomers are compounded in Cape Town

This is complemented by a wide range of engineered polymers from our global partners, all leaders in their selected products. Including:

  • DuPont Performance Polymers
  • DuPont Packaging
  • Teijin Chemicals
  • Formosa Chemicals
  • SO.F.TER. Thermoplastic Compounds
  • RTP Company
  • UBE Engineering Plastics
  • SK Chemicals

Our Services

  • Locally Manufactured Products
  • Custom Engineered Compounds
  • Local Technical Service Support
  • Global Sourcing Platform