trinseo.com EN IT Search About Lifestyle & Luxury Athletic Footwear Professional Footwear Accessories Sustainable Solutions Contact white shoes by steps One Step Ahead Trinseo’s TPE and TPU development & manufacturing center has been a pioneer in the world of plastic compound production since its founding in 1956, by Sergio Brunetti in Bassano del Grappa, in the Northern Italian hills not far from the Dolomite Mountains. Initially called Applicazioni Plastiche Industriali (API), it is located in a strategic position at the heart of an area with a strong heritage in providing materials for clothing and footwear, close to the commercial hub of Venice. This meant API benefited from a wealth of knowledge which helped its intensive research and development efforts. Trinseo acquired API in 2017, already a worldwide leader in the development and production of thermoplastic elastomeric compounds and bioplastics. Trinseo is constantly pushing the envelope of what’s possible to enhance our reputation as a trusted supplier for the fashion industry – successfully anticipating the needs of an ever-changing market with a growing range of innovative products. Trinseo is constantly pushing the envelope of what’s possible to enhance our reputation as a trusted supplier for the fashion industry – successfully anticipating the needs of an ever-changing market with a growing range of innovative products. BIOPLASTICS The Natural Choice For Trinseo, protecting the environment and public health are fundamental values that must be passed on to future generations. That is why our latest bioplastics combine physical/mechanical properties with a clear ecological message. Following our Bio & Beyond approach, we acknowledge that replacing fossil-based materials with bioplastics can offer significant environmental advantages. Trinseo is growing today while keeping an eye on the world of tomorrow. VIEW THE TRINSEO FOOTWEAR BROCHURE MEMBERSHIP Trinseo is a member of the European Bioplastics association. A Steady Pace of Innovation Trinseo acquires API Applicazioni Plastiche Industriali S.p.A. Development of innovative lightweight footwear solutions APILON™ 52 EXP and APILON™ 52 LIGHT. 1956 - 1965 1956 Trinseo’s TPE development center was founded as API in Bassano del Grappa (near Venice). 1958 The first technopolymers are produced. 1960 Development of a unique PVC-based polymer: APIFLEX™. 1966 - 1975 1966-75 Trinseo develops thermoplastic materials for the production of ski boots. 1973 Development of SBS-based compounds in the range of thermoplastic rubbers: APIGO™. 1975 Development of TR-based compounds: RAPLAN™. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 TRINSEO FAST FACTS About Trinseo Trinseo (NYSE: TSE) is a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber. The company supports their customers across a wide range of businesses to create products that touch lives. Trinseo delivers a strong combination of global reach, operational excellence, expertise, leading intellectual property, world-scale assets and a global R&D presence. $ 3.0 B Revenue in 2020 3,800 Employees 26 Manufacturing Sites Globally The Natural Choice EXPLORE THE POTENTIAL OF BIOPLASTICS Get In Contact REACH OUT TO OUR SERVICE TEAM More information about Trinseo on Trinseo.com To learn more about our policies please use these links to Trinseo’s regulations regarding: Privacy and Cookie Policy Trinseo ISO Certifications Accessibility Statement Disclosure: Terms of Use California Transparency in Supply Chains Act Conflict Minerals Statement Contact Us Via Dante Alighieri, 27 36065 Mussolente (VI) Italy T +39 0424 579711 F +39 0424 579800 E api@trinseo.com © 2021 API S.p.A. | P.IVA IT00144370244