Story of success FEB 2018
AGEN DA ABOUT US PRODUCTION & CAPACITY PARTNERSHIP IN PORTUGAL Establishment What do we do The secret
The story of Bifix
M A S T E R B A T C H E S & A D D I T I V E S FOUNDATION 1973. Establishment 1979. Intoducing masterbatch 1992. Private ownership 01.07.2013. Croatia entered EU
TODA 40 employees Y of different profiles 85% of Income comes from Export constantly growing production with recognizable values and products progressive investment strategy + sustainable business practice
G E O G R A P H Y D i s t a n c e : 2. 5 7 9, 2 k m ( f r o m B u j e t o L i s a b o n )
PRODUCTION AND CAPACITY 2 branches of production: CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS AND ENGINEERING MASTERBATCH & ADDITIVES Masterbatch is a concentrated mixture of pigments and additives encapsulated during a heat process into a carrier resin, which is then cooled and cut into a granular shape. Masterbatch allows the processor to colour raw polymer economically during the plastics manufacturing process. M A S T E R B A T C H E S & A D D I T I V E
M A S T E R B A T C H E S & A D D I T I V E S PRODUCTION AND CAPACITY Currently leading company in Croatia that is engaged in mass production of Masterbatch Annual production capacity of 10.000 tons/year 1. Black masterbatch line (black carbon concentrates in different polymer carriers) Various particle size (S, M, L / 20-25, 30, 61-100 nm) Masterbatch must posses a harmonious dispersion and sufficient concentration levels. Must meet blackness intensity, brightness and covering requirements.
M A S T E R B A T C H E S & A D D I T I V E S PRODUCTION AND CAPACITY 2. WHITE MASTERBATCH LINE (made with coated Titanium Dioxide) The quality of white Masterbatches depends on the characteristics of the Titanium Dioxide used in the production phase. 3. COLOR MASTERBATCH (more than 500 shades) Equipped to deliver shades from every known shade card (RAL, PANTONE, NCS) or from any sample, in one week.
COSTUMER PROFILE 1. Compaunders and masterbatch manufacturers 2. Distributors 3. Plastic converters
M A S T E R B A T C H E S & A D D I T I V E S INDUSTRIES WE SERVE 1. Packaging (food, non-food, industrial) 2. Recycling industry 3. Agricultural industry 4. Production industry (Hi-i tech, cables, Pipes, Small Household Appliances)
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE M A S T E R B A T C H E S & A D D I T I V E S
ITALY DE PT IZ SLO (BG, AT, LT, SK) FR HU PL
PRESENTING BIFIX
THE SECRET M A R K E T I N G S T R A T E G Y 2 0 1 0 M A S T E R B A T C H E S & A D D I T I V E S
Who did they impress?
GLOBAL P Based in northern Portugal (Leça da Palmeira).. trading company of raw materials Mainly dedicated to the plastic industry. Operating in the Portuguese market since 2006. Company s product range covers, namely: Thermoplastics ThermosettingAdditives & Complex films Global P consists of a young and dynamic team (degree in Polymer Engineering) Experts in the field Work closely with customers to find best possible technical solution. Tried to work with a Dutch company but the lack of flexibility was a huge bridge to overcome M A S T E R B A T C H E S & A D D I T I V E S
GLOBAL P GlobalP found in Bifix the same way of work: dynamic and fast answers, effective reply and integrity, which is all of today s demands from the market. Chart 3. GLOBAL P company evolution, source: GLOBAL P sales office. M A S T E R B A T C H E S & A D D I T I V E S
NUMBERS & FIGURES Chart 4. Our business growth, source: BIFIX sales office.
Knowledge of the market plus technical preparation were the main ingredients to find the right partners to grow as a company in Portugal.
IT'S ALL ABOUT MODERNIZATION Quality management system (since 1999.) The quality of the machinery and equipment used for production play a crucial role in the quality of Masterbatch produced. This is why our approach to production, which has been developed with our existing experience, knowledge and standards must absolutely be made whole; with the utilization of efficient and highquality machinery. Investments in production lower producton costs afforfable prices more competitive M A S T E R B A T C H E S & A D D I T I V E S
COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGES OF BIFIX Just-in-time (JIT) production Contemporary production technologies Financial liquidity Long-term presence in the market Dedicated technical services (pre and post sales activities) M A S T E R B A T C H E S & A D D I T I V E
MASTERBATCH TEAMIvo Štiglic Marijanka Prosen Marko Martinovic Linda Piuca