MENU History Sumika Polymer Compounds Europe > About us > History SUMIKA : A PAST LOOKING TO THE FUTURE 2019 Acquisition of the Turkish group Emaş Sumika Polymer Compounds Europe announces the acquisition of the Turkish group Emaş in June 2019 Sumika Polymer Compounds Europe, a major player in polypropylene compounds, a… 2014 Establishment in India New location due to an SPC europe initiative. 2012 Launch of the first THERMOFIL HP™ material Launch of THERMOFIL HP™. The high performance engineering glass reinforced PolyPropylene is a smashing entry into the market. THERMOFIL HP™ benefits from leading-edge technology in compounding… 2007 Integration of English and french plants into Sumika network by Sumitomo Chemical Integration of English and french plants into Sumika network by joint-venture of Sumitomo Chemical, Toyo Ink and Itochu Corporation. 1992 Production of the first recycled polypropylene In 1992, SPC was lauching on the market the first material containing recycled plastic. In advance of durability issues, sumika is proud to be one of… 1989 New design partnership with German White Goods OEMs In the late 1980ies we developed new design partnership with German White Goods OEMs leading to the launch of a new product family. 1986 Establishing SPCUK as a pioneer in domestic appliance market SPCUK rapidly captured the UK domestic appliance market being a leading supplier of glass and mineral filled PP compounds to Hotpoint and Hoover, establishing SPCUK as… 1970 French plants becomes operational The factory located in St martin de Crau (south of France) start produce. 1950 UK plants becomes operational The factory employed about 300 people in Havant, in south of England News DISCOVER OUR LATEST NEWS Sumika Polymer Compounds now produces THERMOFIL HP® in Turkey September 20, 2021 Sumika Polymer Compounds Turkey (formerly Emaş Group), a predominant player in the Turkish compounding market, is now manufacturing the company’s THERMOFIL HP® (high … 09/20/2021 read more Sumika Polymer Compounds Europe continues its growth and announces the creation of a new subsidiary. The board gives its green light to this new company to be set up this year in Poland: “Sumika Polymer Compounds Poland Sp.z o.o.”(SPCP). With historical … 02/10/2021 read more Sumika Polymer Compounds (UK) Ltd 28 New Lane Havant Hampshire PO9 2NQ United Kingdom +44(0) 23 9248 6350 Find us on Google Map SPC UK Speak-Up Sumika Polymer Compounds (France) S.A. 5 Avenue Marie Curie ZI du bois de Leuze 13310 Saint Martin de Crau France +33(0)4 90 47 46 20 Find us on Google Map SPC FR Speak-Up HOME ABOUT US Overview History Owners Doing business with us Locations / Sister companies PRODUCTS THERMOFIL™ ESPOLEX™ Sustainable solutions Our Automotive Solutions NEWS Release Sumitomo New SUSTAINABILITY Our vision Operation Clean Sweep® CONTACT Contact us Locations / Sister companies ©2019 SPC Europe - All right reserved - Legal notice - Sitemap - Anti slavery act - Tax strategy - Cookies policy - Terms and conditions - Website acceptable use policy We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. OkNoPrivacy policy