TER Plastics

The TER Plastics POLYMER GROUP is a division of the TER Group divided into two subdivisions:
TER Plastics and TER Performance Polymers.

TER Group

The TER Group is a global family business with over 110 years of experience in chemicals, plastics and waxes. With 1,150 employees, 48 subsidiaries and 9 production sites, we combine technical expertise, innovation and global presence.

Facts & Figures

SALES 2024
Total TER Group EUR 920.0 million

EMPLOYEES 2024
Total TER Group 1,105 employees

TER Plastics

TER Plastics Distribution is a leading European polymer distributor with over 50 years of experience. We offer a full range of engineering plastics and commodities from well-known manufacturers as well as finely dosed powders for compounding and coatings.

50

Years of experience

+40

Reputable suppliers

100%

ECO options available

9

Locations in Europe with 19 sales offices

7.000

Customers

12.000

Products

Close to markets and customers

Europe-wide presence with sales, logistics and production - supplemented by the TER Group network.

TER Plastics Corporate Video

Decades of experience summarized in just over 2 minutes.

In sight: almost 50 years of history

From its foundation in 1977 to the present day: growth through partnerships, in-house production and proximity to the market.

From 1977 to 1989

From 1990 to 2000

From 2002 to 2014

From 2014 to 2015

From 2016 to 2017

The Barcelona-based subsidiary TER Plastics IBERICA acquires the plastics segment of Proquibasa. LFT production for the manufacture of long-fiber-reinforced high-performance compounds. Internationalization of the Polymer Forum, since 2016 also in the Czech Republic.

LFT production for the manufacture of long-fiber-reinforced high-performance compounds

Internationalization of the Polymer Forum

Due to strong growth, relocation to a larger company building in Herten. Opening of a further sales office for the CEE region in Brno, Czech Republic. 40th anniversary of the company.

Opening of an additional sales office for the CEE region in Brno

From 2019 until today

The Polymer Forum now also in Poland. ISCC Plus certification for the sale of certified polymers made from renewable or recycled raw materials Growth and innovation through the acquisition of the Cobar Group in Spain. With the acquisition of the Cobar Group, the two companies Cobarplas Polímeros and Plasticos Güell became new members of the TER Group.

TER Plastics POLYMER GROUP opens new sales office in Villingen-Schwenningen. The sales team for engineering plastics in the DACH-South region. Relocation of the TER Plastics POLYMER GROUP headquarters to Bochum

Company headquarters of the TER Plastics POLYMER GROUP in Bochum

Attitude and responsibility

TER Plastics is committed to a business policy that is characterized by unchanging values::

Respect
Willingness to constantly develop
commitment
integrity
sincerity
Quality and compliance with certified systems

100% future: TP Eco

Sustainable options as part of the portfolio

Sustainability is a choice. Materials made from renewable or recycled raw materials are available for suitable applications - with tested quality and a reliable supply.

Mechanically recycled compounds
Mass-balanced plastics
Bio-based plastics

Further information on TP Eco