10 Dec From lab to industry: how SPECIFIC POLYMERS is transforming polymer innovation

Scale-up of DGEVA and PHTE products: a new industrial dimension

In response to growing customer demand, we have also begun scaling up our DGEVA and PHTE (PolyHexaTriEthylene) products. SPECIFIC POLYMERS’ objective is to deploy its innovations at different production scales, with a gradual transition to industrialization. Over the past three years, the first stage of industrial transfer has been completed for two of our flagship products: DGEVA and PHTE. We are now in a position to ensure pilot production of these bisphenol-free epoxy resins in quantities of several tens of kilos.  

Single Ion Monomers: Innovative Solutions for Batteries

At Batteries Event 2024, SPECIFIC POLYMERS unveiled two new single ion monomers (SIMs): SDICYLi (SP-59-021) and SCYLi (SP-59-031). Developed to reduce costs and comply with regulations on fluorinated compounds, notably PFAS, these monomers are currently being produced on a laboratory scale. No major obstacles have been identified for their scale-up, paving the way for significant advances for the scientific community in this strategic field. 

New Phthalonitriles: Enhanced Thermal and Chemical Resistance

The four new phthalonitriles from SPECIFIC POLYMERS offer exceptional thermal and chemical stability. Presented at SAMPE France, Phthalonitrile resins offer an excellent alternative to titanium, providing high thermal performance while addressing the growing scarcity and sustainability challenges of titanium. By using these advanced composites, industries can enhance fuel efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and maintain the highest standards of safety and performance. 

Signature of a major project for 2026: investment of 3 million euros in the construction of a new building

SPECIFIC POLYMERS is paving the way for the future with a significant investment of 3M€ in the construction of a new building. Adjoining the current facility, this expansion will increase our workspace from 540 m² to 1,400 m². Designed to meet the challenges of our key strategic objectives, this new building will enable us to achieve our ambitious growth targets. 

To this end, SPECIFIC POLYMERS is planning to set up a Pilot Plant to make our synthesis processes more robust and representative of the industrial environment, while also expanding our production capacity. For synthesis, our goal is to achieve production capacities of approximately one kilogram per batch to meet the increasing demand for our R&D products. For formulations, we aim to reach production capacities of 5 to 10 kg per batch, which will enable us to retain independence in our R&D projects and gradually transition our activities toward production. In both cases, we will adapt our analytical tools to align with this approach and provide the most precise support for our clients and partners. 

This ambitious project is made possible through the invaluable support of our banks and several regional and national organizations: our three banks – Banque Dupuy de Parseval, Crédit Agricole, and Crédit Coopératif – as well as the public investment bank BPI France, the financial support organization for industrialists Somudimec, the economic development agency AD’OCC, the Business and Innovation Center BIC Montpellier, the Montpellier Metropolis, and the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA). 

This project is also a large-scale company initiative in which the majority of our employees have been involved in defining the specifications and expectation regarding each activities. We are now proud to initiate this project with the real estate developer CIRRUS PEGASE, specialized in complete construction and the interior design of industrial buildings, which has proposed a plan that aligns with our expectations and ambitions. 

We are proud to rely on the support of these various companies and organizations to turn this project into a reality. Stay tuned to follow the progress of our project. 

Together, let’s build the materials of the future.