Manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and rubbers with production sites in Schkopau, Stade and Rheinmünster
Trinseo Deutschland GmbH
Schkopau (06258) · Stade · Rheinmünster · Eschborn (65760)New on Amplifa
About Trinseo
Trinseo is a provider of specialty materials and plastic solutions with German locations in Schkopau, Stade and Rheinmünster as well as a sales office in Eschborn. In Schkopau, the plant commissioned in 1999 produces polystyrene: crystal-clear PS via homopolymerization of styrene and high-impact PS (HIPS) via graft polymerization of styrene onto polybutadiene. The plant company has been producing polycarbonate (brand CALIBRE) at the Stade site since 1990, with around 120 specialized products in polymerization and compounding. In Rheinmünster, acrylate and styrene-butadiene latexes are produced for paper, building materials, packaging and carpet backing; the global latex research center (Global Innovation Center) is also located there. The materials are used in packaging, construction, medical technology, consumer electronics and mobility. The Trinseo S.A. group, headquartered in Luxembourg, achieved net sales of approximately 3 billion US dollars in 2025 with around 2,800 employees worldwide.
- Site
- Schkopau
- Processes
- Polystyrene production via homopolymerization of styrene (crystal-clear PS), Polystyrene production via graft polymerization of styrene onto polybutadiene (high-impact PS), Polycarbonate production (polymer area: production of PC flakes from raw chemicals), Polycarbonate compounding (flakes to specification, densification into pellets), Production of acrylate (A) and styrene-butadiene (SB) latex, SSBR production (solution styrene-butadiene rubber), 50,000 t/a capacity, Production of barrier coatings for flexible packaging, Lamination Adhesives (wet & dry lamination, water-based)
- Materials
- Polystyrene (PS, crystal-clear & high-impact), ABS (MAGNUM ABS Resins), SAN, Polycarbonate (CALIBRE), PC/ABS (EMERGE Advanced Resins), PMMA (PLEXIGLAS / ALTUGLAS Acrylic Resins), TPE/TPU (MEGOL Compounds), Styrene-butadiene latex (SB latex)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 14021, RCMS (Responsible Care Management System, equivalent to RC14001), ISCC+ Mass Balance, RCMS / RC14001 (Responsible Care, global)
- Founded
- 2010
- Employees
- approx. 2,800 (2025)
- Industries
- Packaging, Construction/Building materials, Consumer goods/Consumer electronics, Medical technology, Mobility/Automotive, Paper & board
- 01
Raw chemicals/resins
- 02
Polymerization (PS, PC, latex)
- 03
Compounding and pellet production
- 04
Quality inspection and product safety
- 05
Technical customer service and sales
Sites
Schkopau
DEPolystyrene production
- Lot size
- High-volume production (chemical production)
- Materials
- Polystyrene (PS, HIPS), styrene
- Polystyrene plant (1999), homopolymerization & graft polymerization
- Former SSBR plant 50,000 t/a (sold in 2021)
Stade
DEPolycarbonate production (polymer & compounding, brand CALIBRE)
- Lot size
- High-volume production, approx. 120 specified products
- Materials
- Polycarbonate (CALIBRE)
- Polycarbonate plant (since 1990)
- Polymer area (PC flakes from raw chemicals)
- Compounding area (pelletizing to specification)
Rheinmünster
DESB latex production and global latex research center (Global Innovation Center)
- Lot size
- High-volume production (chemical production)
- Materials
- SB latex, acrylate latex
- Latex production facilities
- Global Innovation Center (research)
Eschborn
DESales office and customer support Trinseo Europe
Materials & Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polystyrene production via homopolymerization of styrene (crystal-clear PS)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polystyrene (crystal-clear), Styrene |
| Polystyrene production via graft polymerization of styrene onto polybutadiene (high-impact PS)Plastics | – | – | – | – | High-impact polystyrene (HIPS), Polybutadiene, Styrene |
| Polycarbonate production (polymer area: production of PC flakes from raw chemicals)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polycarbonate (CALIBRE) |
| Polycarbonate compounding (flakes to specification, densification into pellets)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polycarbonate (CALIBRE pellets) |
| Production of acrylate (A) and styrene-butadiene (SB) latexPlastics | – | – | – | – | Acrylate latex, Styrene-butadiene latex |
| SSBR production (solution styrene-butadiene rubber), 50,000 t/a capacityPlastics | – | – | – | – | Solution styrene-butadiene rubber (SSBR) |
| Production of barrier coatings for flexible packagingPlastics | – | – | – | – | Paper and board, Coated Papers, Paper/film structures |
| Lamination Adhesives (wet & dry lamination, water-based)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Paper, Film, metallized film, hybrid substrates |
| Polymer Blends & Compounding (Engineering Plastics)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polycarbonate, PC/ABS (EMERGE), ABS, SAN, TPE/TPU (MEGOL) |
| PMMA cast sheets productionPlastics | – | – | – | – | PMMA |
| Recycling / closed-loop recycling of PMMA (eyewear)Plastics | – | – | – | – | PMMA |
| Hydrogen cyanide productionPlastics | – | – | – | – | Hydrogen cyanide |
| Acetone cyanohydrin productionPlastics | – | – | – | – | Acetone cyanohydrin |
| Methyl methacrylate monomer productionPlastics | – | – | – | – | Methyl methacrylate (MMA) |
| ENVERSA foam latex system (carpet backing, foam latex)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Foam Latex |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polystyrene plant (homopolymerization & graft polymerization) | – | – | – | 1999 | – |
| Polycarbonate plant (polymer & compounding area) | – | – | – | 1990 | – |
| SSBR production facility (50,000 t/a) | – | – | – | 2012 | – |
| MAGNUM ABS production line | – | – | – | 2017 | – |
| SB latex production & Global Innovation Center (latex) | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality & Certifications
Trinseo follows a global management system based on the PDCA cycle and maintains certifications according to ISO 9001, ISO 13485 (medical applications) and ISO 14001 at individual plant sites. Product and material classifications (industrial, food and medical grade, ISO 10993 biocompatibility testing) are supported by dedicated Product Stewards.
| Evidence | Schkopau | Stade | Rheinmünster |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |||
| ISO 14001 | |||
| ISO 13485 | |||
| RCMS / RC14001 (Responsible Care, global) | |||
| ISCC+ Mass Balance |
Company History
- 2009
Dow Chemical consolidates its styrenics, polycarbonate, automotive plastics, emulsion polymers and synthetic rubber businesses as Styron
- 2010
Sale of Styron to Bain Capital for $1.63 bn; founding of Trinseo Deutschland GmbH and Trinseo Deutschland Anlagengesellschaft mbH
- 2012
New company name Trinseo; new SSBR plant in Schkopau with 50,000 t/year commissioned
- 2014
Initial public offering on the NYSE (TSE)
- 2016
Bain Capital sells all shares; sale of the Brazil business to Qoppar
- 2017
Acquisition of Italian API (Applicazioni Plastiche Industriali); MAGNUM ABS plant in Zhangjiagang; new R&D center in Terneuzen
- 2019
Frank Bozich becomes President & CEO
- 2021
Schkopau plant (SSBR) sold to Synthos
- 2023
Chemical leak in Otter Creek (Pennsylvania)
- 2026
Trinseo files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May 2026