Extra growth potential for Boplan with the acquisition of polymer manufacturer Celtiplast

The acquisition marks a milestone in Boplan’s 25-year journey, opening new avenues for innovation, sustainability, and customer-centric solutions in the safety sector.

Moorsele (Belgium)/Vielverge (France), Thursday, February 13, 2025

Boplan, the Belgian manufacturer of modular safety solutions for industrial and sports applications, announces the acquisition of Celtiplast, a French producer of high-quality polymer extrusion profiles. This strategic acquisition represents the next phase in Boplan’s growth strategy, ensuring vertical integration from raw material processing to the installation of safety solutions for customers worldwide. The financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed.

Photo of Boplan & Celtiplast CEO Xavier Ramon and Celtiplast Plant Manager Alexandre Auby

A Strategic Move Benefiting Customers

The acquisition of Celtiplast allows Boplan to fully manage its entire production chain. This results in enhanced quality control, greater innovation, and faster lead times. Boplan can now better serve industries such as logistics, manufacturing, and sports.

Xavier Ramon, CEO of Boplan, expressed his enthusiasm and vision for the company’s future:
“The acquisition of Celtiplast is a natural progression in our growth strategy. With this step, we optimize our production processes to function with full vertical integration. Celtiplast’s expertise in extrusion technology places us in a strong position to further expand our innovation capabilities. We remain committed to delivering high-quality, durable, and reliable safety solutions that contribute to safer workplaces for employees and athletes worldwide. Boplan is prepared to embrace the future with confidence.”

Alexandre Aubry, Plant Manager of Celtiplast, shared his perspective on the integration:
“The collaboration with Boplan aligns with our shared values of quality and innovation. As an integrated part of Boplan, we are excited to contribute our extrusion technology expertise to new developments in safety solutions.”

A Strong Future in Safety and Sustainability

With the addition of celtiplast’s advanced extrusion lines and polymer expertise, boplan strengthens its capacity to develop cutting-edge safety solutions. The synergy between optimized production processes and sustainability initiatives underscores boplan’s commitment to fostering a safer, more sustainable future in both workplace safety and sports applications (cycling, triathlon, bmx, athletics, and more).

About Boplan

Founded in 1999 in Wevelgem, Belgium, Boplan develops and manufactures high-quality polymer safety solutions for industrial environments and sports events.

Operating in over 80 countries, Boplan is recognized for its innovative and sustainable impact protection systems, setting the standard in impact absorption. Boplan protects people, vehicles, buildings, and infrastructure in warehouses, production sites, logistics centers, cold storage facilities, (petro)chemical sites, parking lots, and airports worldwide.

With 280 employees, 10 sales offices across Europe, North America, and Japan, and a network of 50 distributors, Boplan sets itself apart through innovation, design, and sustainability in its safety systems.

Picture of the Boplan Headquarters in Belgium

About Celtiplast

Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Vielverge, France, Celtiplast is a manufacturer of high-quality polymer products, specializing in extrusion technology. With 12 advanced extrusion lines capable of handling a wide range of products, from very small to large diameters, Celtiplast provides solutions for various industries, including construction, winemaking, and forestry. 

For more information, please contact:

Emmanuel Lioen

Marketing & E-commerce Manager

Tel.      +32 473 982 307

Email   Emmanuel.lioen@boplan.com