Grupo Plimon
Contents About Grupo Plimon Global Presence Worldwide Locations Business Units Production Site / R&D Quality Guarantee Fair Trade & CSR
About Grupo Plimon Grupo Plimon, was established in 1980, is a diversified organization that is internationally active. The main focus is on satisfying the needs of raw materials, auxiliaries and specialties, mainly for the cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. In a highly competitive environment, Grupo Plimon has achieved excellent results with our strategic route of expansion. The global network spans key businesses across the main countries worldwide. Grupo Plimon reached a great deal of experience due to the commitment to continuously working to improve product upon customers requests. The Group leads the business from an entrepreneurial position facing new challenges and opportunities.
About Grupo Plimon Grupo Plimon's values are strongly based on three main characters: Internationalization, Quality and Diversification. Our people are talented in a wide range of expertise; our approach to professional development programmes and training help build individual capabilities. Aspects such as quality, safety and respect for the environment are key factors for the Group's management.
Global Presence Grupo Plimon is present in five continents through affiliated companies in USA, Japan, India and Italy. The Group has marked business development in more that 70 countries. - Subsidiaries and Headquartes - Operative units and main distributors
Worldwide Locations GRANOLLERS LES BORGES BLANQUES ARTESA DE LLEIDA Headquarters Expeller oils plant Oil treatment plant Evoil production plant EvoFlav unit Distribution center R&D center Spray drying plant Biocides production plant Urea production plant Distribution center
Worldwide Locations Since the beginning Grupo Plimon experienced a constant growth. As a result, this led to the extension of the original facilities and later to the creation of subsidaries around the word and acquisition of other companies. Subsidiaries USA GP Global, Inc. Los Angeles (California) GP Textron, Inc. Miami (Florida) JAPAN GP Textron, KK. Osaka INDIA GP Textron, Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai ITALY GP Textron, Srl. Gironico (Milan) Commercial offices CHINA ISRAEL Shanghai Tel Aviv
Worldwide Locations Geographic Areas Currently, 58% of operating income of Grupo Plimon comes from the International operations. In the case of Textron, 95% is from foreign markets. International penetration is widespread geographically.
Business Units - Food ingredients and additives - Feed ingredients - Fertilizers - Cosmetic additives - Nutraceutical - Aromatic agents and Compounds - Construction additives - Electroplating additives - Cosmetic oils - Ingredients for Cosmetics: Natural and Organic - Food oils - ACNIBIO Cosmetic Preservatives - TRELIN Industrial Biocides - EvoFlav Food Flavours - Bismuth compounds - Triflusal
Plimon Business Units Plimon's activity consists in the commercialization and distribution of raw materials, ingredients and additives for different industrial sectors. Plimon represents different foreign companies for Spanish market, acting also as trader for raw materials.
Business Units Plimon Development products Plimon led development projects in diverse sectors, such as food or nutraceutical, among others. Its purpose is to develop research projects that contribute suitable solutions for certain niche markets. OILNAT Omega 3 Eggwhite gelatin Microencapsulation Pet food NPK gel
Textron Business Units Textron produces and supplies the highest quality vegetable oils worldwide, not only for Cosmetics but for the Food sector as well. In the Cosmetic Sector, our oils are presented as indispensable ingredients for the majority of personal care products. For more than 35 years, Textron has been operating in the cosmetic industry and making it one of the longest established global companies in its sector.
Business Units Textron furnishes the market with a wide range of certified organic and virgin oils, obtained by the first cold press process. Aditionally, Textron is a major producer of refined oils. Furthermore, under trademark of EVOIL, Textron provides the cosmetic sector with a range of specially formulated plant oils, drawing on nature's great variety of ingredients. Textron supplies biocides for several industrial sectors, food and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Business Units Textron products are marketed under the following brands: EVOIL is a registered brand, have been carefully selected, expertly balanced and enhanced active ingedients. EVOIL provides cosmetics manufacturers with the ideal raw materials to innovate the next generation of personal care products. Textron collaborates with the customers in the development of new tailor-made products, from studies on formulation and stability to dermatological testing.
Business Units ACNIBIO is a registered brand that covers a wide range of cosmetic biocides, biodegradable preservation system which provides a specific preservation solution for each cosmetic aplication. TRELIN biocides are marketed for such as sectors including paints, varnishes, paper, plastic, wood, glues, adhesives, cement, ceramics, pigments, dyes and detergents.
Business Units EvoFlav brand provides the technology-based flavour profile for the food and beverage industry. EvoFlav wide flavours portfolio includes custom-made flavour compositions, countryspecific flavour preferences and large assortment of classical flavours for many different purposes to match the most demanding requirements of the customer worldwide.
Business Units Bismuth Compounds - through strategic international alliances Textron is offering the best of both worlds combining long lasting Manufacturing & Commercial experience for more than 30 years. Textron s team is at your service to address your specific requirements for Bismuth derivatives in Pharmaceuticals, Veterinary, Cosmetic and Industrial areas.
Business Units Textile Sector of Grupo Plimon is represented by italian branch GP Textron SRL. Due to the wide experience in the textile sector, the main goal of Gp Textron SRL is to bring the fine chemicals and auxiliaries, supported by the profesional technical service, to the textile industry.
Business Units Textile Sector - What is our business: - Preparation and bleaching - Dyeing - Printing: Traditional Printing Digital Printing: fabric preparation for printing with acid, disperse, reactive and pigment - Finishing
Production Sites Grupo Plimon has a production and research facility in Artesa de Lleida, Spain. Due to its expanding activities, Grupo Plimon has recently opened a new production site Les Borges Blanques. The building is going to be the new hub with research facilities, laboratories, a pilot plant and a technological know-how plant. This facility will be fully operational by the end of 2016.
Research & Development After many years of experience in several areas, Grupo Plimon is investing in R&D with a highly qualified team of professionals. Our focus and wide expertise coupled with our customer-driven approach to research and development are the keys to our success.
Research & Development Grupo Plimon has an extensive portfolio of products in several sectors and continuously to undertake constant research of new formulations, enabling new offers to the market solutions. These products are obtained either through the development of new concepts or the improvement of existing products with more innovative ingredients efficiencies.
Quality Guarantee All the operations are carried out according to current manufacturing rules and are approved and certified by national authorities. We have a commitment to research, produce and deliver quality by offering added value and guide constant evaluation of customer satisfaction. NATURAL AND ORGANIC COSMETICS CERTIFICATION QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ISO 9001:2008 KOSHER CERTIFICATION
Quality Guarantee Grupo Plimon has implemented a Quality Assurance system based on ISO Standard 9001:2008, which serves to control manufacturing process and product commercialization. The objective is to improve and control the quality of the products we offer. The Organization SGS certifies that Quality Assurance System fulfills the requirements established by the standard UNE-EN- ISO 9001:2008.
Quality Guarantee Grupo Plimon holds Organic Certification for Cosmetics by Ecocert, an inspection body specialized in the certification of organic agricultural products worldwide. Ecocert meets IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements) accreditation criteria for bodies certifying organic production and processing. Grupo Plimon holds Kosher Certification for a selection of vegetable oils under the prestigious «OK KOSHER» seal.
Fair Trade Grupo Plimon is actively involved in making sure that all the organizations with which we collaborate are committed to improve their respective communities. Grupo Plimon has a Fair-Trade policy implemented for its raw material selection and manufacturing processes. This policy includes the compliance with legislation concerning: - Democracy, participation and transparency - Non-discrimination - Environmental protection - Occupational health & safety - Forced labour / child labour - Freedom of association & collective bargaining - Conditions of employment
CSR International CSR refers to the company's aim to voluntarily partake in a social and environmental concerns in all implied fields of activity. Grupo Plimon's commitment to participate in this way is manifested in the company s fulfillment of the following policies: - Human Resource Management - Health and Safety in the Workplace - Environmental Impact Management - Social, Customer, Supplier, and Consumer Relations - Fair Trade and Human Rights - Quality Management Systems