ADBioplastics is a Valencian company dedicated to the manufacturing of additives and bioplastics aimed at enhancing the mechanical properties of virgin PLA.
Our objective is to reduce the use of conventional plastics, which take between 150 and 1000 years to degrade, by offering our biobased and compostable products, which decompose in just three months. We also aim to assist companies in meeting impending legislative challenges.
We cater to various sectors, including packaging (food, cosmetics and nutrition), textiles, 3D printing, construction, medicine, agriculture, and consumer goods.
We are part of PACKA VENTURES (Company Builder), an accelerator that transforms knowledge and technology into business projects with high growth potential. Additionally, we are a spin-off of ITENE (Technological Institute of Packaging, Transport and Logistics), a leading research center at the forefront of bioplastics located in Valencia, Spain.
At ADBioplastics we aspire to become a reference company in the manufacture of additives and bioplastics.
In order to formulate and prepare the ADBio PLA+ additive we use our BlockPLATM technology. This technology was funded by the European Horizon 2020 programme, which involved a financial injection of over one million euros.
Founded in 2016, ADBioplastics received an “Honourable Mention at the New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize 2017” from the prestigious Ellen MacArthur Foundation. More recently in 2019, it was selected as the best start up in the 5th Investment Forum at the ESIC Business & Marketing School in Valencia. That’s not all. One year later in 2020, it was selected as part of the top 5 of the best bio-based polymer start ups in the world, after exhaustive research carried out by Startus Insights which saw the participation of more than 190 companies from around the world.
In 2022, ADBioplastics has been awarded the first prize of the SIR by Raorsa awards, which support and encourage projects and initiatives that contribute to the development of a new industry of intelligent, innovative and sustainable plastic materials.
At ADBioplastics, we are committed to the planet and to equal opportunities for all individuals. We have a multidisciplinary team in all areas made up of technologists with PhDs in chemistry and materials. Below, we introduce some members of our team:
PhD in Agricultural Engineering and Degree in Food Science and Technology from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (1996), Executive MBA from Estema Business School (2006), General Management Programme (PDG) from IESE (2012) and Specialisation Diploma in Packaging awarded by ITENE. She has more than 20 years of experience in the management of R&D&I projects aimed at increasing the competitiveness of companies through innovation in packaging, transport and mobility, as well as in the design and implementation of innovation management strategies and models for transferring research results to the business environment. She currently holds the position of CHAIR & CEO at ADBioplastics, as well as the position of Technical Director at the ITENE Research Centre.
Mail LinkedIn + Learn morePhD in chemical-materials sciences at CSIC, Master in Nanophysics and new materials at the Complutense of Madrid and degree in chemistry from the Rovira i Virgili University of Tarragona. In the last 2 years Nadia has worked as R&D Project Manager at Aitex, Textile Institute and Laboratories in the direction and management of national and international projects of polymeric and biobased materials applied in the textile industry. And previously, as a scientific researcher at the Université de Poitiers, in France, at the Uned and at the ICP-CSIC. As she defines herself “I am a cooperative and I like to learn from others to be able to advance and climb professionally within the field of bioplastics”.
Mail LinkedIn + Learn moreGraduated in Chemistry and Food Technology from the National University of Córdoba, Argentina, and currently completing a Master's in Packaging Technologies at ITENE. He has a solid background with 18 years of experience within the Arcor Group, of which eight were dedicated to research and development in the food industry. Later, motivated by market needs, he ventured into the fascinating world of packaging, focusing on flexible packaging for a decade. Throughout his career, he has held key roles in R&D, Technical Assistance, and Sales. As he himself says, “I embrace my flaws as learning opportunities, working daily to continue growing both personally and professionally.”
Mail LinkedIn + Learn moreProfessional training in Administration at I.F.P San Vicente Ferrer. As the production manager at ADBioplastics, she supervises the production department concerning the tasks necessary for industrial scaling. These tasks include preparing the necessary formulations, manufacturing, and storage, while always maintaining order in the plant.
Mail LinkedIn + Learn moreGraduated in Biotechnology from Francisco de Vitoria University, specializing in Livestock and Agro-food Biotechnology, with a master's degree in Commercial Management and Marketing from CESIF in Madrid. Previously, he worked as a sales manager at Guala Closures and Farmaplas. He defines his work as passionate because, as he says, "I firmly believe that at ADBioplastics, we are providing the market with a truly necessary solution to the pollution problem caused by the massive use of plastics, which are as useful as they are polluting if not handled correctly."
Mail LinkedIn + Learn moreBachelor's degree in Advertising and Public Relations from the University of Alicante and a Master's in Marketing Management and Commercial Management (GESCO) from ESIC Business & Marketing School in Valencia. Previously, he worked as a graphic design and marketing technician at Solera S.A. and as a marketing technician at various digital marketing agencies. He defines his work as motivating, stating: "I believe that ADBioplastics' mission is necessary for all types of companies in today's industry, and the way to communicate it is key to its success, as what is not communicated does not exist."
Mail LinkedIn + Learn moreVocational Training in Electricity and Electronics from I.F.P Eduardo Merello and a Food Safety Course at FOREM. As an Industrial Scaling Technician at ADBioplastics, he is responsible for carrying out the necessary tasks for the industrial scaling of production under the supervision of the production department. This includes the preparation of necessary formulations, their manufacturing and storage, while always maintaining order in the plant.
Mail LinkedIn + Learn moreGraduate and Master in Chemical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, and later Master in Packaging Technologies from ITENE. Throughout his training, he has specialised in the field of polymeric materials and the characterisation of their properties, which has allowed him to develop a solid technical base and a comprehensive vision of industrial processes, especially in the field of bioplastics. This has allowed him to focus, apply and expand his knowledge in innovation and sustainability, always seeking to contribute to a more sustainable future through new technological solutions and to continue growing both personally and professionally.
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(+34) 672 387 720
comercial@adbioplastics.com
Parque Tecnológico de Paterna
Calle de Albert Einstein 5,
46980 Paterna, Valencia (Spain)
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, SME instrument phase 1, under Grant Agreement No 735577This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, SME instrument phase 2, under Grant Agreement No 811532
