GSI
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| GSI | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Rescaldina, Italia |
Key people | CEO Francesco Zanchi |
| Website | www.gsiplastic.com |
Company Profile
GSI is active in the field of petrochemical intermediates, plastic polymers and synthetic fibres and is focused on trade, consulting and brokerage throughout the polyester chain, providing a direct link between producers and consumers of plastic raw materials, with competence and professionalism. The company was founded 1993 by Francesco Zanchi who held, in the 1980s, the role of CEO of Enichem Fibre of the Eni Group and was the founder and president of Inca International.
Over the time GSI has established a network of international contacts, allowing the company to guarantee a continuous flow of products to the main users of plastics and synthetic fibers all over the world. GSI creates value by providing guidance, market understanding and 360° support, ensuring a direct link between supply and demand.
GSI acts as a direct link between buyer and seller, providing contractual, logistical and technical support to ensure continuous and professional assistance for the resolution of any problem.
Raw materials
- PTA
- PIA (Purified isophthalic acid)
- PX (P-xylene)
- MEG (Monoethylene)
Products
- PET
- Polyolefins
- HDPE (High-density polyethylene)
- LDPE (Low-density polyethylene)
- Polypropylene (PP)
Recycled
- R-PET
- Recycled Polyfins
- Flakes
History
- 1993 - founded by Francesco Zanchi
- 1995 - GSI awarded by EU PET award als Europe's leading importer of PET with a 38% share
- 1998 new headquarters
- 2002 - first edition of PET DAY
- 2004 - new headquarters in Changzhou in China
- 2008 - foundation of Saint Lawrence Foundation
- 2009 - new office in Spain, Barcelona and Paris, France
- 2011 - new office in Rescaldina, Italy
- 2013 - new offices in USA and Thailand
- 2015 - new collaborations in South Africa and Egypt
- 2021 - new offices ind Mexico and Argentina
- 2023 - new office in Singapore
References
PETplanet Insider Articles
Issue 11 / 2024: “We need more collection, education and fines”
