AIMPLAS surpassed 300 R&D&I projects in 2025, generating €87.5 million in returns for companies, and increased its revenue by 10.6% to €27 million

AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, closed the 2025 financial year with revenue growth of over 10%, reaching €26.7 million. In the year of its 35th anniversary, the technology centre exceeded 3,500 client companies, as reported yesterday at its Governing Board meeting, and also reached 900 member companies, which achieved combined savings of €770,000 thanks to the benefits of membership.

During the past year, the technology centre developed more than 300 R&D&I projects, generating €87.5 million in returns for companies.
“The results of 2025 show that every euro invested in AIMPLAS generates a multiplier effect for companies in the form of technology, knowledge, and real opportunities to compete in increasingly demanding markets. Our purpose is to bring innovation closer to SMEs and support them in challenges ranging from regulatory compliance to the development of new products. To continue fulfilling our mission, we are already working on the major challenges that will shape our strategy in the coming years: sector digitalization, the integration of artificial intelligence, internationalization, the transition to climate neutrality, and the promotion of dual-use technologies that add value to both military and civilian industries,” said AIMPLAS President José Luis Yusá.

R&D&I activities accounted for 70% of AIMPLAS’ revenue, involving 653 companies, with 34% of projects being international. At the regional level, strong support from the Valencian Institute for Business Competitiveness and Innovation (IVACE+i), through its direct funding line, enabled the Institute to carry out independent research, anticipate market needs, and transfer high-value knowledge. Specifically, research was promoted in advanced recycling, circular economy, sustainable chemistry, packaging, materials for sustainable mobility and energy, plasticulture for advanced agriculture, and food safety to anticipate regulatory requirements.

A clear example of the impact of this research commitment is Scootech, the intelligent electric scooter developed by AIMPLAS, which integrates advanced plastronics technologies to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability in urban mobility. This demonstrator, which incorporates flexible electronics, integrated sensors, and cutting-edge tactile solutions, is a successful R&D case and an example of solutions transferable to sectors such as automotive, electronics, and healthcare.
“Every project, service, and test we carry out has a clear objective: to transform knowledge into practical solutions for companies. Cases such as Scootech demonstrate our ability to bring pioneering technologies to life—technologies that are transferable across multiple sectors and contribute to a more innovative, safe, and environmentally friendly industry,” said AIMPLAS Managing Director José Antonio Costa.

Over 9,000 services delivered to more than 1,000 clients

Throughout the past year, AIMPLAS laboratories continued expanding their capabilities, including the incorporation of accelerated biodegradation testing, recognition from entities such as DIN CERTCO and BPI for biodegradation and compostability testing, and certifications such as that from Volkswagen, which made its Automotive Laboratory the first in Spain capable of conducting in-vehicle emissions testing.

In total, 9,165 analysis and testing services were carried out for 1,027 clients, representing 25% of AIMPLAS’ revenue.

Regarding training activities, which accounted for 3% of revenue, more than 3,200 professionals from around 1,000 companies completed 4,900 hours of training at AIMPLAS through 225 specialized training programs. This is a key pillar of its commitment to the sector, addressing training needs, promoting knowledge transfer, and fostering talent development. As a result, AIMPLAS has become a benchmark in technical training with a practical, up-to-date, and flexible approach.

Commitment to society and the environment

All this activity was made possible by a workforce that exceeded 270 employees in 2025, whose commitment to AIMPLAS’ mission drove innovation and sustainability through knowledge and talent. Based on the belief that technological and social impact can only be achieved through a strong and committed organizational culture, AIMPLAS renewed its Great Place to Work® certification for the third time last year, recognizing its commitment to employee well-being.

Also in 2025, AIMPLAS continued advancing in the responsible management of its environmental impact, registering its carbon footprint for the sixth consecutive year in the Official Registry of Spain’s Ministry for Ecological Transition (MITECO). It once again obtained the “CALCULO REDUZCO COMPENSO” seal after reducing emissions by 40% compared to the average of the previous three years, reaching 33.56 tCO₂e.

Additionally, the organization offset these emissions through a forestry project in Torrejón de la Calzada and advanced its long-term carbon absorption strategy by creating its own corporate forest: a 1.5-hectare site in Villargordo del Cabriel, where employees and their families planted 500 trees capable of absorbing 30 tonnes of CO₂ in the coming years. This initiative reflects AIMPLAS’ commitment to a more sustainable future, aligning its research activities and growth with environmental protection and climate neutrality.

These efforts enabled AIMPLAS to renew its registration in 2025 in the Valencian Socially Responsible Entities Register (SIR), under the Regional Ministry of Finance, Economy and Public Administration. This recognition highlights not only AIMPLAS’ commitment to social responsibility but also its compliance with demanding criteria in governance, environmental sustainability, social impact, and transparency.

About AIMPLAS

At AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, we work to build a better world by promoting sustainable innovation in plastics to help companies create wealth, generate employment, and contribute to solving major societal challenges.

We offer comprehensive and tailored solutions including R&D&I projects, training, competitive and strategic intelligence, technical and legal advisory, and technological services such as analysis and testing.

We are committed to sustainability and actively contribute to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations Global Compact, both through our activity and our corporate social responsibility.

We are part of the Network of Technological Institutes of the Valencian Community (REDIT), which strengthens our capacity to generate value and transfer knowledge to the business ecosystem.