Globally active independent distributor of thermoplastic polymers with its own technical service and logistics network
ALBIS Distribution GmbH & Co. KG
Hamburg · Düsseldorf · Vienna · Meilen (Zurich) · 22 further locations worldwideNew on Amplifa
About ALBIS
ALBIS is an independent distributor of thermoplastic polymers headquartered in Hamburg. The portfolio comprises standard polymers, engineering plastics, thermoplastic elastomers, high-performance polymers and a growing number of sustainable products – more than 40 polymer types, around 3,500 grades and over 11,500 grade-colour combinations. Depending on the polymer, ALBIS exclusively represents brands of globally leading manufacturers and additionally distributes its own compounding brands such as Alcom, Altech, Alfater and Shelfplus. A TSAD team (Technical Service Application Development) supports customers from product design engineering through material selection to prototypes, toolmaking, sampling and series production support. With around 500 employees at 26 locations in Europe, North Africa, Asia and South America, ALBIS supplies more than 13,000 customers; in Europe, over 400,000 tonnes are delivered annually from more than 30 shipping warehouses with an on-time delivery rate of over 98%. Core industries are automotive, healthcare/medical technology, packaging and electrical engineering. The company belongs to the Otto Krahn Group.
- Site
- Hamburg
- Processes
- Distribution and marketing of thermoplastics and thermoplastic elastomers, Material Compliance (REACH, RoHS, Conflict Minerals, PFAS etc.), Distribution of own compounding brands (Alcom, Altech, Alfater, Shelfplus)
- Materials
- Thermoplastic Polymers (Standard Polymers), Engineering Plastics (Engineering Thermoplastics), Thermoplastic Elastomers, High Performance Polymers, Sustainable Polymer Products, Standard Polymers, Engineering Plastics
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISCC PLUS
- Founded
- 1961
- Employees
- ~500
- Industries
- Automotive, Healthcare/Medical Technology, Packaging, Electrical Engineering/Electronics
- 01
Material selection and consulting by the TSAD team
- 02
Product design/engineering and simulation
- 03
Prototypes and toolmaking support
- 04
Sampling and testing
- 05
Distribution from 30 shipping warehouses in Europe
- 06
Supply chain management (EDI, VMI, consignment warehouse, just-in-time)
Materials & Products
Standard Polymers
Standard thermoplastics as the basis of the distribution portfolio for mass applications.
Engineering Plastics
Engineering thermoplastics for demanding mechanical and thermal requirements.
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Elastomeric materials for flexible applications in automotive and industry.
High Performance Polymers
High-performance polymers for extreme temperature and chemical exposure.
Sustainable Polymer Products
Growing range of sustainable polymers, some certified according to ISCC PLUS.
Locations
Hamburg
DEHead Office / Sales
- Materials
- Thermoplastics, thermoplastic elastomers
Düsseldorf
DESales Office
- Materials
- Thermoplastics
Wien
ATSales Office
- Materials
- Thermoplastics
Meilen (Zürich)
CHSales Office
- Materials
- Thermoplastics
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distribution and marketing of thermoplastics and thermoplastic elastomersPlastics | – | – | – | – | Thermoplastics, thermoplastic elastomers |
Additional services
Quality
A global, process-oriented management system aligned with international standards, statutory requirements and customer-specific requirements is established throughout the ALBIS Group. The system is regularly audited by independent certification bodies; the sites are certified to ISO 9001 and some subsidiaries are additionally certified to ISCC PLUS.
| Evidence | Hamburg | Düsseldorf | Wien | Meilen (Zürich) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | ||||
| ISCC PLUS |
History
- 1961
Foundation of Albis Plastic GmbH on 24.01.1961 in Hamburg by Wolfgang and Reinhard Krahn as a subsidiary of the trading house Otto Krahn
- 1966
First international subsidiaries in France and Great Britain
- 1971
Opening of the Hong Kong branch
- 1980er
Branches in the Netherlands, Spain and Scandinavia
- 1995
Branches for Eastern Europe: Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Romania
- 2020
Split of Albis Plastic into ALBIS Distribution (distribution) and MOCOM Compounds (compounding)