Polytives GmbH, a company specializing in the development and production of polymeric additives, is continuing its expansion in Asian markets. At PlastIndia, which will take place from 5 to 10 February 2026, the company will officially present its technology to the Indian market for the first time. Market entry is accompanied by the establishment of a distribution partnership with the Indian company Krishna Enterprise. As a result, local plastics processors will gain direct access to polymer additives from the Thuringia-based company, complemented by on-site technical support.
This step represents an important stage in Polytives' international growth strategy and is the result of consistently positive feedback from customer trials in the Asian region. The company is directing its offering to a market described as key to the future of the industry, characterized by dynamic growth in the plastics sector. An additional factor supporting technology transfer is Germany's position as India's most important trading partner within the European Union. Against this background, cooperation with a local distributor is intended to facilitate the implementation of innovative solutions in plastics processing, both in conventional applications and in areas where existing technologies are approaching their performance limits.
"India is a decisive driver for the global plastics industry," emphasizes Viktoria Rothleitner, Managing Director at Polytives. "Our goal is to establish ourselves here as a reliable partner that delivers genuine solutions for increased efficiency and innovatively implemented sustainability."
New distribution partner and local support
Cooperation with Krishna Enterprise is intended to give Polytives access to a customer base in one of the fastest-growing plastics processing markets in Asia. For Indian processors, this means direct contact with a local partner responsible for the distribution of additives and for support in their selection and use. Combined with the technical resources of the additive manufacturer, this is expected to enable efficient implementation of solutions in existing production lines.
Polytives indicates that its new opening to the Indian market is based on experience from trials carried out by customers in various Asian countries. Positive results from material testing are reported to have confirmed the suitability of the developed additives in applications requiring improved processing efficiency and a response to growing requirements regarding sustainability. In this context, the distribution agreement is seen as a step that will enable broader dissemination of the technology in the local market.
Technology presentation at PlastIndia 2026
During PlastIndia 2026, Polytives will be present at the joint booth B14 in hall H2F. The company plans to present selected samples of its polymer additive solutions. These will include migration-stable additives that are PFAS-free and silicone-free, also suitable for applications involving food contact. They are intended to provide an alternative to conventional technologies, especially in areas where traditional solutions have reached the limits of their application potential.
According to the information provided by the company, Polytives additives are compatible with all commonly used polymers, including recycled plastics and bio-based materials. This is expected to enable their integration both into existing formulations and into new material systems designed to increase the share of secondary or renewable raw materials. In this way, the company highlights the potential of its products to support solutions focused on process efficiency and environmental aspects.
Technical consulting and access to samples
Company representatives will be present at the booth: Steffen Felzer, responsible for sales, technology and operations, and Oliver Guntner, in charge of quality management and regulatory affairs. Their task will be to present current directions in the development of Polytives additive technology and the detailed material properties of the products on offer. Visitors to the booth will be able to obtain information on the use of the additives in various polymers and on the potential benefits of implementing them in individual production processes.
The Polytives exhibition at PlastIndia will also offer the possibility of placing sample orders for additives directly at the booth. This will enable processors to test the products in their own facilities under real production conditions. The application data obtained in this way are expected to form the basis for further decisions on potential industrial-scale implementation of the additives.
