Company

We transform expanded polystyrene into tailor-made solutions for insulation and protection, with a concrete commitment to sustainability and people.

Experience and innovation over time

The milestones of our history

With over 45 years of experience, Politop has grown steadily to become a benchmark in the building insulation sector.

1979-80

Foundation and start of production

Politop is founded as a supplier of packaging products serving major household appliance manufacturers.

1990

Furniture sector

Expansion and diversification of the customer base thanks to a wide range of packaging products for the furniture industry.

1993

Building division

With the development of products aimed at the insulation and energy efficiency of residential buildings, the Building Division is established, leading to the creation of 7 patents.

1998

Recycling division

The company extends its activities to the recovery and recycling of expanded polystyrene.

2000

ISO 9001 Certification

Politop implements a Quality Management System to improve control over business processes.

2003

CE Certification

Building products obtain CE certification under SYSTEM 1.
Politop becomes the first Italian company to achieve this certification through the German body GSH.

2010

Resphira

Development and patenting of Resphira, a molded panel for breathable external thermal insulation systems.

2015

Human resources

A significant program is launched to engage and train human resources, with the goal of enhancing their central role in the company’s competitiveness and growth.

2017

A new vision

A corporate strategy and marketing project is launched, starting from a clear definition of the company’s vision and ethical principles.

2019

PEPS Platform

Politop is recognized by COREPLA as a PEPS platform and becomes one of the few companies active both in the production and recovery of expanded polystyrene.

2020

Compliance with Green Public Procurement (CAM) for Building

A further step towards sustainability: Politop’s building products achieve compliance with the CAM (Minimum Environmental Criteria).

2021

Innovation in production processes

Investments in digitalization, machinery, and systems to innovate and optimize production processes.

2022

Remade in Italy certification and self-production of energy

Politop obtains Remade in Italy certification, confirming the use of post-consumer recycled raw materials in its products.
Installation of a photovoltaic system for self-generation of electricity and purchase of the remaining energy needs from renewable sources with guarantee certification.

2023

Compliance with CAM Furniture

A further step towards sustainability: Politop’s products achieve compliance with the CAM Furniture (Minimum Environmental Criteria).

The productive vocation

Politop uses advanced moulding, cutting and shaping technologies to produce products made of sintered expanded polystyrene (EPS), a lightweight and versatile material also known as polystyrene. Our main markets are packaging and construction – for “protection and insulation” – to which applications in other industrial sectors have been added over time.

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