Strong supply chain position

Nolato’s customer offering comprises most technologies in the field of polymers and spans the entire value chain, from solutions-oriented development to product delivery. Customer and other stakeholder requirements for and expectations of proactive, responsible sustainability measures are growing, with more companies looking to ensure sustainable operations throughout the value chain. Nolato’s strength is in supporting customer processes and products, and this has formed the basis for the Group’s success over the years. 

Nolato brings its know-how to bear early on in the value chain by being a solutions-oriented partner that can support product development. This is where the Group’s technological expertise and innovation play a role in shaping products that meet and exceed customer expectations. Nolato’s involvement then spans the entire production process, from design and prototyping to full-scale manufacturing and delivery of finished components and assembled products. Being an integral part of manufacturing companies’ value chain means Nolato not only enables product development, but also contributes to a sustainable and efficient production process.

Nolato has established itself as a reliable and strategic partner in the value chain by offering high-quality products, sustainable solutions and efficient manufacturing processes. The Group’s position as a specialist in polymer materials enables the creation of tailored, technologically advanced products that meet customers’ stringent requirements and contribute to accelerating the success of customers.

A key aspect of Nolato’s role in the value chain is its ability to boost sustainability performance by optimizing design for manufacturing. This is achieved through better choice of materials and reduced use of materials, which leads to greater cost effectiveness and better profitability for the customer. Nolato is perfectly positioned in the value chain amid greater customer requirements for suppliers to be able to provide sustainable solutions for a market that is increasingly demanding and willing to pay for sustainable products. 

UPSTREAM => PRIMARY PRODUCERS AND MATERIAL SUPPLIERS

SUPPLIER BASE In the first upstream stage of the value chain, the raw material suppliers produce the raw material granules used in Nolato’s production. Examples of raw materials are different types of plastics, silicones and elastomers, as well as bio-based and recycled materials. In the second upstream stage, there are suppliers that provide Nolato with both direct and indirect materials, produced from raw materials from primary producers. Direct materials are used in Nolato’s products and are, for example, polymers and paints. Indirect materials are used in the business but are not included in the products, such as packaging materials and process aid additives or purchased components such as metal and electronics.

OWN OPERATIONS

DESIGN AND PRODUCTION  Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly, together with customers and production in the form of processing of raw materials to customer specifications.

DOWNSTREAM => SUBSEQUENT PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION AND USE

SUBSEQUENT PRODUCTION AND END OF USE Nolato’s products are key components in customers’ end products. By its early involvement in the process, Nolato can provide advice and various support initiatives, which can have a positive impact on carbon footprint and recyclability of the end product. The components are collected from Nolato by customers and are then included in their subsequent production. After that, customers’ products are distributed to end users. In some cases, Nolato supplies finished products directly to the customer’s distribution center. End product users include private consumers, companies and healthcare entities (specifically medtech applications).