Natur Tec India Private Limited
company information
Establish year
2013
gst number
33AAECN4859R1ZQ
cin number
U25203TN2013PTC093453
city
Chennai
status
Unclaimed
ABOUT COMPANY
Natur-Tec®
Natur Tec India Private Limited is a Chennai-based compostable plastic and bioplastic manufacturer that has been operating since October 2013. The company runs as a 90% subsidiary of Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC), USA, and commercialises NTIC’s proprietary bio-polymer platforms across India and the SAARC region under the Natur-Tec® brand. Led by Managing Director Dr. Sundar Rajan Balakrishnan, the firm has grown into one of the fastest-scaling enterprises in India’s bioplastics sector and supplies global brands including McDonald’s, Levi’s, Big Basket and the Landmark Group.
Key things buyers should know
- Full value chain in-house — one of the few Indian players that makes both compostable resins and finished SKUs under one roof, so buyers can source raw material or end products from a single supplier
- Authorised distributor of NatureWorks Ingeo™ PLA resins across India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan — single-source access to the complete compostable polymer portfolio
- Multi-jurisdiction certifications on the same product (USA + EU + India) — particularly useful for exporters who need certificates valid across markets
- Drop-in compatible resins — run on standard PE/PP extrusion and moulding lines, no equipment retooling needed
- Strategic location — warehouse at Tiruppur (India’s largest garment-export cluster) supports fast turnaround for apparel and retail buyers
- Patented ReX Process — NTIC’s proprietary technology for bio-resins with stable morphology and conventional-plastic performance
- 13+ years in operation with consistent positive growth — EBITDA up 51.77% and book net worth up 16.29% in FY 2022–23
Quick Facts
Phone
sbalakrishnan@ntic.com
website
www.naturtec.in | www.natur-tec.com
address
Door No. 6, 2nd Floor, Wellingdon Estate, 24, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600105
PRODUCTS
Product Portfolio
- 🎞️ 7000 Series Resin (Compostable Film-Grade Bio-Resin) Bio-based and compostable compound engineered specifically for flexible film applications — compostable carry bags, garment polybags, courier mailers, produce bags and bin liners. Designed for blown and cast film extrusion on standard polyethylene machinery.
- 🥤 5000 Series Resin (Sheet & Profile Extrusion Bio-Resin) Tailored for sheet extrusion, thermoforming and profile extrusion. Widely used to manufacture compostable straws, lids, clamshells and thermoformed food containers.
- 🍴 2000 & 3000 Series Resins (Injection-Moulding Bio-Resins) Rigid-grade compostable resins suitable for injection moulding of cutlery, pens, garment hangers, retail clips and other durable single-use items.
- 🛍️ Compostable Carry Bags & Garment Packaging (Finished Goods — Retail & Apparel) 100% biodegradable shopping bags, T-shirt polybags and garment packaging clips supplied to global apparel and retail brands.
- 🌱 Agricultural Mulch Films (Finished Goods — Agri-Inputs) Field-degradable mulch films that eliminate the need for end-of-season film retrieval, reducing soil contamination.
- 🍽️ Compostable Foodservice Ware (Finished Goods — HoReCa & QSR) Cutlery, plates, straws and thermoformed containers for quick-service restaurants and institutional caterers.
- 🗑️ Compostable Waste-Management Liners (Finished Goods — Municipal & Institutional) Garbage bags and bin liners for source-segregated wet-waste collection and municipal composting programmes.
TAXONOMIES
CERTIFICATIONS & COMPLIANCE
- ASTM D6400 — Issuing Body: ASTM International (USA). Info: Confirms 100% compostability of plastics in industrial/municipal composting facilities.
- EN 13432 — Issuing Body: European Committee for Standardisation (CEN). Info: European standard for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation.
- ISO 17088 — Issuing Body: International Organisation for Standardisation. Info: International specification for compostable plastics.
- CPCB Manufacturing Certificate — Issuing Body: Central Pollution Control Board, Government of India. Info: Listed in CPCB’s certified manufacturers of compostable plastic carry bags and articles.
- BPI Certification — Issuing Body: Biodegradable Products Institute, USA. Info: Confirms products meet ASTM D6400 standards for industrial composting.
- TÜV Austria (OK Compost) — Issuing Body: TÜV Austria Belgium. Info: European OK Compost INDUSTRIAL certification for compostability.
KEY CLIENTS & INDUSTRIES
Key Clients
- Key Clients: McDonald’s, Levi’s, Big Basket, Landmark Group.
- Notable Projects: Sustainable packaging programmes for global garment and apparel retailers; institutional foodservice partnerships with QSR chains; collaborations with regulatory agencies on waste-reduction demonstration projects and municipal segregated-waste pilots across Indian cities.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- India 5000 Best MSME Award — Awarding Body: India 5000 Awards. Year: 2023. Info: Recognised for Quality Excellence.
- Best Bio Plastics Company — Awarding Body: Modern Plastics Awards. Year: 2022–23. Info: Awarded to Natur Tec India for leadership in compostable plastics manufacturing.
Manufacturing Capacity
- CPCB-registered unit capacity: 1,530
- Product focus: Compostable packaging material and carry bags
- Source: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) compendium of manufacturers of alternatives to single-use plastics
Production Facility Size
Production Facilities
- Total footprint: 3 factories + 1 regional warehouse, all in Tamil Nadu
- Warehouse size: 1,000 sq ft
- Workforce: ~48 employees (as of 2025)
Locations:
- Egmore (Registered Office / HQ Facility) — Door No. 6, 2nd Floor, Wellingdon Estate, 24 Ethiraj Salai, Chennai
- Chrompet Factory — 1st Floor, No. 187/1A, Nagalkeni, Anna Salai, Chrompet, Chennai
- Vanagaram Factory — No. 2/9A, Sri Krishna Industrial Estate, Mettukuppam, Vanagaram, Chennai
- Tiruppur Warehouse — SF No. 153/1, Kulathuthottam, Devarayampalayam, Tiruppur
Industries Served
- Retail
- FMCG
- E-commerce
- Food Service
- HoReCa
- Garment & Apparel
- Agriculture
- Waste Management
- Hospitality
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Natur Tec India’s manufacturing technology is rooted in NTIC’s proprietary **ReX Process**, which produces bio-based resins with a unique and stable morphology — enabling high-performance compostable films and rigid parts that process well on conventional plastic-conversion equipment. This makes Natur-Tec® resins a **drop-in sustainable alternative** for converters who already run polyethylene or polypropylene lines.
The company operates **multiple facilities in Tamil Nadu**, including manufacturing units at **Chrompet and Vanagaram (Chennai)**, and a warehouse hub at **Tiruppur**, India’s largest knitwear and garment-export cluster — placing Natur-Tec® in close proximity to one of its most important end-customer industries.
**Distribution footprint:** Beyond its own resin platforms, Natur Tec India is the **authorised distributor of NatureWorks’ Ingeo™ PLA resins** across India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan, giving buyers access to a complete portfolio of compostable polymer grades from a single source.
**Leadership:**
– **Dr. Sundar Rajan Balakrishnan** — Managing Director (PhD, Chemical Engineering)
– **Ramdas Gautam** — Director
– **Vineet Raghuvir Dalal** — Director
*All three directors have been associated with the company since incorporation in 2013.*
**Financial Snapshot (FY 2022–23):**
– Authorised Capital: ₹3.75 Crore
– Paid-up Capital: ₹3.60 Crore
– Annual Turnover: ₹50 Crore – ₹75 Crore (FY ending 31 March 2023)
– EBITDA Growth: +51.77% (FY23)
– Book Net Worth Growth: +16.29% (FY23)
**Why buyers choose Natur-Tec®:** drop-in compatibility with existing extrusion and moulding equipment; multi-jurisdictional certifications (USA, EU, India) on the same product; vertically integrated capability from resin to finished bag/film; proven supply track record with global retail and QSR brands; pan-South-Asia distribution reach.
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