TECHNICAL ADVICE

Our technical and scientific support to grow your business

The new division of Plastic Consult S.r.l. specialises in several strategic areas. Born from the extensive experience of its founding partners, it has rapidly expanded its service portfolio, drawing on a highly qualified team of experts with a deep understanding of the market and the regulations governing the sectors of interest. It positions itself as a decisive partner for its clients.

Business and Management Consultancy

Our professionalism is the value that sets us apart.

We provide specialised technical and scientific support to help companies improve their performance and successfully face market challenges. We analyse processes, products, and operational needs to propose concrete solutions that increase production efficiency, make products more sustainable, reduce costs, and ensure full regulatory compliance. Thanks to our expertise and a broad network of professionals, we guide clients through every stage, offering fast, reliable, and result-oriented answers.

Specialised Consultancy

Technical Advice offers expert consultancy in the plastics and materials sector, based on established, consolidated experience.

Product and Process Optimisation

The division supports businesses in optimising products and processes to enhance quality and production efficiency.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality

It ensures regulatory compliance, particularly regarding food contact materials, by selecting high-quality raw materials.

Innovation and Production Plants

It supports innovation and the installation of manufacturing plants such as extrusion, injection moulding, and chemical recycling.

Our Values and Strengths

The companies that choose us look for: reliable and immediate technical consultancy, support in the best managing efficiency and sustainability, solutions to reduce costs and increase competitiveness, but also regulatory security to operate without risks.

Turning Needs into Solutions

Technical Advice provides effective and innovative technical-scientific support to help companies achieve their goals in efficiency, sustainability, competitiveness, and regulatory compliance.

Formulation Development and Optimisation

Development of bespoke masterbatch and compound formulations tailored to specific requirements.
Optimisation of existing recipes to improve performance and reduce costs.
Guarantee of compliance with current regulations and laws, e.g. food contact materials.

Process Consultancy and Engineering

Optimisation of manufacturing processes (extrusion, injection moulding, thermoforming).
Troubleshooting and resolution of production issues.
Polymerisation processes (PET, PBAT, PBS, PCL, and copolymers).

Raw Material Research and Selection

Identification of alternative raw materials to optimise the quality/price ratio.
Sustainable solutions to reduce environmental impact.
Selection of compliant materials for regulated sectors.

Regulatory Support

Ministerial Decree (D.M.) 21.03.73 as amended (Italian FCM legislation).
Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 (European FCM framework legislation).
Specific regulations for automotive, toys, etc.

Market Analysis and Intelligence

Detailed analyses of the plastics market.

Plant and Technology

Consultancy for the identification and selection of production machinery and plants. Collaboration with leading machinery manufacturers.

Intellectual Property Protection

Analysis of intellectual property protection opportunities.

On-Site Presence

We guarantee a direct presence to assist the client at every stage of the project.

In addition to remote support, our company is actively committed to working alongside its clients directly at their premises to tackle every phase of the project together. We actively participate in running production trials, launching new production lines, and providing support in drafting technical and/or legislative documentation. This direct presence allows us to monitor activities closely, respond promptly to operational needs, and guarantee concrete, continuous support.

Specialised Training

Customised training programmes.

Courses focused on the properties, processing, and industrial applications of plastics.

Sustainability and Innovation

Focus on biodegradable and recyclable materials to promote sustainable practices in the plastics sector.

REACH and CLP Regulations

Training on quality management and hazardous substances according to European regulations.

Post-Course Support

Continuous assistance for the practical implementation of the knowledge acquired during training.

F.C.M. Consultancy

(Food Contact Materials)

A comprehensive service to navigate complex national, European, and non-European legislation on materials intended to come into contact with food (plastics, metals, rubbers, paper and cardboard, ceramics, etc.).

GMP System Implementation

Structuring the quality assurance system in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 2023/2006. Internal audits and preparation for client/authority audits.

Continuous Support

Product Compliance (Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004). Documentary verification of raw material suitability through the review of declarations of compliance issued by suppliers. Management of testing at accredited laboratories using validated methods. Compilation of complete declarations of compliance for the tested products.

Conformity of Products (Reg. (EC) No. 1935/2004)

Documentary verification of the suitability of raw materials through review of compliance statements issued by suppliers
Customized risk analysis
Planning controls on the finished object
Test management at accredited laboratories with validated methods
Compilation of complete declarations of conformity for tested products

Regulatory support

D.M. 21.03.73 as amended and modified (Italian MOCA legislation)
Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 (European MOCA legislation)
REACH and CLP Regulation
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) sectors.
Packaging and sustainability requirements
Specific regulations for automotive, toys, etc.

Market analysis and intelligence

Market analysis and intelligence
Detailed analysis of the plastics market
Identification of emerging trends and opportunities
Risk assessment and competitive scenarios
Strategic decision support

Plants and technologies

Consulting for the identification and selection of production facilities
Collaboration with leading machinery manufacturers
Energy sizing and optimization
Assistance with installation and commissioning
Permitting and authorization for new facilities
Process risk assessment

Protection of intellectual property

Evaluation of business know-how
Analysis of intellectual protection possibilities
Assistance in drafting patent applications

Sectors

Our Technical Advice service is designed for all entities requiring competent and continuous support:

Manufacturing companies
Importing companies
Resellers/Distributors