What is Portugal's rubber & plastic industry known for?

Portugal´s rubber & plastic sector is known for its innovation, sustainability, and alignment with global trends. In 2021, it generated a €5,6B turnover and employed 69% of the workforce (31.406) in this industry.

Who is PMC rubber chemicals?

PMC Rubber Chemicals is a state of the art developer, producer and marketer of rubber chemicals offering a comprehensive range of products including accelerators, antioxidants, antiozonants, retarders, and peptizers. Our well-known trademarks Accicure, Accinox, Accitard and Accimel which have been workhorses of the global industry for decades.

Who distributes plastics & organic rubbers?

The plastics and organic rubbers are distributed by the Portuguese subsidiary. The wide product portfolio includes plastics, organic rubber, elastomers and additives for different industries such as Automotive, Packaging, Electric & Electronics, Compounds & Masterbatches, Cosmetics, Wire & Cable.

What is rubber antioxidant TMQ TDQ Rd?

Rubber Antioxidant TMQ, TQ, TDQ, RD: It is a very important category of rubber antioxidants. It has a good powerful effect on heat, oxygen, and fatigue aging.

How big is the plastic industry in Portugal in 2021?

In 2021, the chemicals and rubber & plastic industry in Portugal achieved a turnover of €12B, with exports amounting to €8B. This industry serves multiple sectors, including automotive, construction, packaging, electronics and textiles.

Does Portugal have a chemical industry?

Portugal has a growing chemicals industry, focusing on the production of high-value and niche chemicals for specific applications. The chemical industry in Portugal has a relevant impact in national exports, gross value added and employment. The main chemical hubs in Sines and Estarreja are pivotal in driving the growth of national value chains.