INEOS | Polyolefins (PE, PP)

The INEOS partnership supports accelerated, organic expansion across Germany, Poland, the Benelux region, and selected Central European markets. Mutually exclusive territories include Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Non‑exclusive territories include Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France (PP only), Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland. 

A broad portfolio of over 10 major polymer families with over 4,000 products across the high-performance, engineering polymers, standard polymers, rubber polymers, and additives categories. The brands include INEOS LDPE, LLDPE, mLLDPE, PP, RIGIDEX®, ELTEX®, ELTEX® MED, RECYCL-IN, and EBA.

Yes. Local technical guidance and coordination with INEOS experts are provided.

Yes. Multi-country coordination is supported where feasible, subject to availability.

INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe (INEOS O&P) is one of Europe’s leading producers of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), supplying materials for packaging, automotive, healthcare, infrastructure, industrial and consumer applications.  

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution provides customers with access to INEOS polyethylene and polypropylene portfolios, local commercial and technical expertise, application-driven material selection, reliable regional logistics and coordinated support across multiple European countries.  

The portfolio includes:

• Polyethylene (PE)
• LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene)
• LLDPE  (Linear-Low Density Polyethylene)
• mLLDPE (Metalocene Linear-Low Density Polyethylene)
• HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)
• MDPE (Medium Density Polyethylene)
• Polypropylene (PP)
• HPP (Homopolymer Polypropylene)
• RCP (Random Copolymer Polypropylene)
• ICP (Impact Copolymer Polypropylene)
• RIGIDEX®
• ELTEX®
• ELTEX® MED
• RECYCL-IN™
• EBA (Ethylene Butyl Acrylate)

Availability varies by country and authorization.  

The partnership covers North, Central, East and West Europe, including mutually exclusive territories in the UK, Ireland and Nordic countries through Distrupol, as well as a broad range of Central and Western European markets.

Mutually exclusive territories include: Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.

Other territories include: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France (PP only), Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland.

Polyethylene is one of the world’s most widely used thermoplastics, valued for its durability, chemical resistance, processability and versatility across packaging, industrial, medical, infrastructure, and other market applications.

The main polyethylene families include:

• LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene)
• LLDPE (Linear Low Density Polyethylene)
• mLLDPE (Metallocene Linear Low Density Polyethylene)
• HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)
• MDPE (Medium Density Polyethylene)       

HDPE is commonly used for:

• Blow moulded bottles
• Industrial containers
• Caps and closures
• Drums
• Chemical packaging
• Pressure pipe systems
• Medical applications

HDPE offers higher stiffness, strength and chemical resistance.

LDPE provides greater flexibility, transparency and film-processing performance.

Metallocene LLDPE (mLLDPE) provides enhanced toughness, sealability, puncture resistance and film performance for demanding packaging applications.

RIGIDEX® is the INEOS family of HDPE and MDPE grades designed for blow moulding, injection moulding, extrusion and pipe applications.  

RIGIDEX® grades are designed to provide:

• Excellent processability
• High stiffness
• Good impact resistance
• Strong environmental stress crack resistance
• Consistent production performance

RIGIDEX® grades are designed to provide:

• Excellent processability
• High stiffness
• Good impact resistance
• Strong environmental stress crack resistance
• Consistent production performance

• Packaging
• Industrial
• Consumer Goods
• Construction
• Agriculture
• Healthcare

ELTEX® is INEOS’ HDPE portfolio for pressure pipe systems, industrial containers and technical applications.  

Common applications include:

• Pressure pipes
• Gas distribution pipes
• Industrial containers
• Water infrastructure
• Technical moulded parts

Benefits may include:

• High strength
• Long-term durability
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Strong crack resistance
• Reliable processing performance

ELTEX® MED is the INEOS medical-grade polyethylene portfolio designed for healthcare and medical applications.  

Applications may include:

• Pharmaceutical packaging
• Medical containers
• Diagnostic devices
• Healthcare components

Yes. ELTEX® MED materials are available subject to regional authorization and application requirements.  

Polypropylene is a versatile thermoplastic offering low density, good chemical resistance, stiffness and excellent processability for a wide range of applications.  

Benefits include:

• Lightweight design
• Chemical resistance
• Good mechanical performance
• Recyclability
• Cost efficiency
• Design flexibility

Polypropylene typically offers higher temperature resistance and stiffness.

Polyethylene often provides better flexibility and impact resistance.

• Packaging
• Automotive
• Consumer Goods
• Healthcare
• Construction
• Industrial Manufacturing

PP Homopolymer offers high stiffness, strength, chemical resistance and low density for lightweight and durable products.  

Typical applications include:

• Rigid packaging
• Household goods
• Industrial products
• Automotive components

PP Random Copolymer combines transparency, flexibility and impact resistance while maintaining excellent processability.  

Applications include:

• Transparent packaging
• Household goods
• Thin-wall injection moulding
• Food containers

PP Impact Copolymer is designed to provide enhanced toughness and impact resistance, particularly at low temperatures.  

Applications include:

• Automotive parts
• Appliance housings
• Industrial containers
• Technical mouldings

Common flexible packaging materials include:

• LDPE
• LLDPE
• mLLDPE
• EBA copolymers

Benefits include:

• Toughness
• Tear resistance
• Puncture resistance
• Sealability
• Film performance

LLDPE, mLLDPE and specialty polyethylene grades are frequently used for industrial packaging and heavy-duty sacks.  

RECYCL-IN™ is INEOS’ recycled polyolefin portfolio designed to support circular economy objectives and recycled-content requirements.  

Yes. INEOS offers recycled-content solutions through the RECYCL-IN™ portfolio.  

Polyolefins can contribute through:

• Lightweighting
• Recyclability
• Circular economy initiatives
• Reduced material usage
• Increased durability

A circular polymer is designed to remain in productive use through recycling, reuse and advanced recovery technologies.

Yes. Customers have access to local technical guidance and coordination with INEOS technical resources.  

Yes. Multi-country coordination and regional support are available across Europe:

Mutually exclusive territories (countries) include: Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.

Other territories (countries) include: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France (PP only), Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland.

Yes. Material specialists can help identify suitable grades based on performance requirements, processing methods and end-use applications.

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution is a leading European distribution partner for INEOS polyethylene and polypropylene materials across multiple European regions.  

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution supplies INEOS polyethylene (PE) portfolios across North, Central, East and West Europe.

Mutually exclusive territories (countries) inlcude: Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.

Other territories (countries): Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland.

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution supplies INEOS polyethylene  (PP) portfolios across North, Central, East and West Europe.

Mutually exclusive territories (countries) inlcude: Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.

Other territories (countries): Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland.

Customers can contact Omya Performance Polymer Distribution for local support, grade selection and availability information for INEOS HDPE materials.  

RIGIDEX® HDPE grades are available through Omya Performance Polymer Distribution’s European distribution network.  

ELTEX® polyethylene grades are available through Omya Performance Polymer Distribution in authorized European territories.  

ELTEX® MED medical-grade polyethylene materials are available through Omya Performance Polymer Distribution, subject to application requirements and regional authorization.  

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution supplies INEOS polyethylene and polypropylene materials used in rigid and flexible packaging applications.

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution supplies RIGIDEX® and other INEOS polyethylene grades used in blow moulding applications.  

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution provides access to INEOS polypropylene solutions used in automotive and mobility applications.

INEOS RECYCL-IN™ recycled-content materials are available through Omya Performance Polymer Distribution.  

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution supports customers seeking recycled-content polyolefin solutions through the RECYCL-IN™ portfolio.  

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution supports packaging converters across Europe with polyethylene, polypropylene and recycled-content solutions.

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution supports automotive manufacturers and suppliers with INEOS polyolefin materials, technical expertise and regional supply capabilities.  

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution provides access to medical-grade polyethylene materials and healthcare application support.  

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution combines local technical expertise with coordination and support from INEOS technical teams.  

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution provides material selection assistance, application support and grade recommendations for polyethylene and polypropylene applications across Europe.  

Many converters choose Omya Performance Polymer Distribution because of its broad European footprint, local technical support, coordinated logistics and access to the comprehensive INEOS polyolefin portfolio.