6 Agricultural Polymer Manufacturers in 2024
This section provides an overview for agricultural polymers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 6 agricultural polymer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked agricultural polymer companies as of November, 2024: 1.AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc., 2.Berry Global Inc., 3.Exxon Mobil Corporation.
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What Is an Agricultural Polymer?
Agricultural polymer is a sheet-like material used mainly for mulching, tunnel cultivation, and in-house tunnel cultivation.
Because of its weather resistance, agricultural polymer is effective in protecting crops from direct sunlight, cold winds, and rain. Agricultural film sheets can be broadly classified into soft and hard, with agricultural polycaps being classified as soft. Rigid film, on the other hand, is used for roof-type greenhouses.
Uses of Agricultural Polymers
Because of its versatility and softness, agricultural polymer is used as a versatile agricultural material for small tunnel films, plastic greenhouse curtains, and other applications. It can also be used as a mulching material by covering ridges to prevent weeds, mud splashes, frost protection, heat and moisture retention, and more.
To prevent the agricultural poly from peeling off in the wind, it is best to hold it down with soil, house bands, or clips.
Features of Agricultural Polymers
Agricultural polymer is an abbreviation for agricultural polyethylene, which is made from a soft polyethylene film material.
The difference between Agricultural PO (trademark registered), a member of the Agricultural Poly family, is in the material. Agricultural PO is characterized by its multilayer molding of polyethylene and polyvinyl acetate.
Pros
Although the thickness of polyethylene-made Noh-PO is very thin (0.02 mm to 0.1 mm), its advantages are its strength, durability, dust resistance, and transparency.
It is also less expensive than other covering materials, about half the price of agricultural vinyl. Its lightweight and low stickiness makes it easy to handle.
Disadvantages
While it can be expected to increase temperatures, it does not retain heat as well as agricultural vinyl. Although it is strong enough, Nou-Poly is thin and has little elasticity, so care must be taken not to stretch it too tightly.
Although Nou-Poly is susceptible to sulfur contained in agricultural chemicals, products with a sulfur resistance function have been developed for Nou-Poly.
Types of Agricultural Polymers
There are many types of agricultural polystyrene, including those used for tunnel cultivation, weed avoidance during mulch cultivation, and colored, and specially processed polystyrene. There are also multiple colors for mulch, including transparent, black, and silver, as well as types and sizes with holes.
Although there are many different types and names depending on the manufacturer, here are some typical types of agricultural polymers.
1. General Agricultural Polypropylene for Tunnel Cultivation
Lightweight and durable general agricultural polypropylene is useful for growing vegetables, flowers, and rice seedlings in tunnels. For rain protection of fruits such as grapes and cherries, and for softening the sun in summer, agricultural polypropylene with enhanced weather resistance is suitable, and for long-term use, agricultural PO is often used.
2. Agricultural Polypropylene for Mulch
Agricultural polypropylene used for mulch comes in a variety of colors, including transparent, black, black-white, green, and silver. The transparent type of mulch sheet allows light to penetrate easily, making it suitable for disinfecting soil in mid-summer and for crops that require an increase in soil temperature.
Black and black-white types suppress the rise in soil temperature and are therefore effective for use in summer and for low-temperature crops. Green mulch sheets combine weed and insect repellency and reduce farm labor.
Silver mulch is also used in low pesticide cultivation because its light-reflecting effect makes it less likely to attract pests.
3. Silver Polyethylene
Silver polyethylene is used for rice seedling cultivation and grafting. Compared to general agricultural polypropylene, it has superior temperature control properties and is non-sticky.
Silver polycarbonate with high light-shielding properties and a low-foaming sheet welded to one side is also used.
4. Agricultural Polypoly Used for Greenhouses, Etc.
Nou-Poly is also used as an inner curtain for vinyl greenhouses. For example, the special microporous and non-drip treated types are effective in preventing crops from getting wet and thus preventing diseases caused by wetting the crops.
Other products on the market include agricultural PO for greenhouses, which creates an air layer between the film and the film to keep the temperature 4 degrees Celsius higher than the outside temperature at night, and specially formulated applied agricultural PO that is suitable for long-term extension.
How to Choose Agricultural Polymers
The basic rule of thumb is to choose agricultural polypropylene based on its intended use, such as whether it is to be used for tunnel cultivation or as a greenhouse material. It is also recommended to select environmentally friendly products, such as non-polluting special agricultural polypropylene, agricultural polypropylene that does not contain heavy metals or chlorine and does not produce toxic gases when incinerated, and agricultural polypropylene that is highly biodegradable.
Other Information on Agricultural Polymers
1. Standards for Agricultural Polymers
The JIS standards for agricultural polyethylene terephthalate (ATP) specify standards for thickness, dimensions, material, strength, and other specifications. There are five thickness classifications, ranging from 0.1 mm for Type 1 to 0.02 mm for Type 5.
Dimensions range from 950 mm (width) x 50 m (length) to 1,800 mm (width) x 100 m (length), but the use of dimensions other than those specified in the standards is not allowed.
2. Use of Agricultural Polymers
Although Nou-Poly is an agricultural material, it is also used in unique ways for outdoor activities. In some cases, it is used as a ground sheet when camping because it can keep out moisture from the ground.
It is also used as a tarp to protect against wind and dew in outdoor activities.
List of 6 Agricultural Polymer Manufacturers
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AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc.
Greenhouse Films
Manufacturer Overview
AGC Chemical Americas, Inc., founded in the year, based in Pennsylvania, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of fluorochemical compounds and specialty materials. Their product portfolio includes fluoropolymer resins, enhanced materials, high-performance coating and agents, greenhouse films, and fluorinated solvents. The company is ISO-certified for fluoropolymer-based chemistry. The products are used in various industries which include aerospace, construction, electronics, transportation, energy and life sciences. The company also offers technical services which include analytical testing, thermal analysis, environmental studies, rheometry, and material identification.
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Exxon Mobil Corporation
Agricultural Polymers
Company Overview
ExxonMobil is a Texas-based multinational oil and gas corporation that operates as a producer, manufacturer, supplier and distributor across 200 countries and territories around the world. Formed in 1999 with the merger of companies Exxon and Mobil, the corporation's primary commodities include oil products such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, as well as chemicals like propylene, polyethylene, polypropylene. Other commodities include crude oil and natural gas extracted — as well as refined — via ExxonMobil's subsidiaries and partners like Exxon Neftegas, ExxonMobil Australia, and ExxonMobil Nigeria.
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Horizonplastik
Agricultural Polymers
Manufacturer Overview
Horizonplastik is a Turkish polyethylene (PE) products manufacturer that was established in Mersin in 2010. The company primarily produces PE tarpaulins for the covering or protection of boats or trucks, shrink and stretch films for wrapping products or groups of packages, and greenhouse nylon for protecting hothouses from inclement weather and pests. It also offers drip irrigation tubes and agricultural films for protecting soil from weed growth. The company’s products are commonly used in the construction, industrial packaging, agriculture, and transportation sectors.
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Berry Global Inc.
Agricultural Polymers
Manufacturer Overview
Berry Global Inc., founded in 1967 in Evansville, IN, is known as a manufacturer of plastic products such as bags and bulk bags, bottles and applicators. The company's product portfolio includes plastic packaging solutions for various industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and consumer goods, plastic extrusions, and industrial plastic components for industrial machinery, equipment, and automotive applications. They also offer custom packaging, warehousing, technical support, and distribution services to their customers.
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Novedades Agrícolas S.A.
Agricultural Polymers
Company Overview
Novedades Agrícolas S.A., established in 1978 and based in Murcia, Spain, is an ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturer and supplier of technology equipment for intensive agriculture. The company provides several products, including trickle watering systems, greenhouses, and irrigation systems. These products find applications in various areas such as the construction of gardens, large parks, and green spaces. Its quality assurance system, adhering to the UNE/EN/ISO 9001 standard, ensures all project execution processes are carried out with a high level of efficiency.
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Global Plastic Sheeting, Inc.
Agricultural Polymers
Distributor Overview
Global Plastic Sheeting, Inc., founded in 2007 in the United States, is a supplier of engineered plastic sheeting products. The company provides superior plastic sheeting solutions, offering flexible heavy duty plastic sheeting (poly film) mostly roll plastic. It supplies a large selection of aerospace approved fire retardant plastics, greenhouse plastic, fire retardant films, tapes, poly strapping and made to order films. It source first-rate materials, including virgin resins and additives, to ensure that its products meet the highest standards. Its stringent quality control program encompasses rigorous testing for strength, durability, and UV resistance, guaranteeing utmost performance, longevity, and credibility.
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Agricultural Polymer Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. |
31.5%
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| 2 | Berry Global Inc. |
22.2%
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| 3 | Exxon Mobil Corporation |
14.8%
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| 4 | Novedades Agrícolas S.A. |
13.0%
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| 5 | Horizonplastik |
9.3%
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| 6 | Global Plastic Sheeting, Inc. |
9.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the agricultural polymer page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- Exxon Mobil Corporation: 62,000
Newly Established Company
- Global Plastic Sheeting, Inc.: 2007 (17 years ago)
- Novedades Agrícolas S.A.: 1978 (46 years ago)
Company with a History
- Novedades Agrícolas S.A.: 1978 (46 years ago)
- Global Plastic Sheeting, Inc.: 2007 (17 years ago)
Agricultural Polymer Manufacturers in United States
*Including some distributors, etc.
Global Distribution of Agricultural Polymer Manufacturers by Country
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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2 | 50.0% |
Turkey
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1 | 25.0% |
Spain
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1 | 25.0% |
