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Expertise in Plastics, Composites and Applied AI
Soluplas UG is a consulting and investment company rooted in more than two decades of industrial experience in plastics extrusion and composite technology, with a particular focus on flexible, non-metallic composite pipe systems for oil, gas, hydrogen and water applications.
These systems show where today's challenges meet: they must withstand high pressures and aggressive media, remain tight against gases such as CO₂, methane and hydrogen, and help the energy industry reduce corrosion, leakage and emissions. Mastering them requires a deep understanding of materials, barrier performance and manufacturing processes.
Building on this foundation, Soluplas advises companies on advanced polymers and composites, barrier and permeation solutions, and the use of AI-driven systems, from intelligent quality control in production to new fields of application.
In addition, Soluplas acquires, holds and manages investments in companies that develop, manufacture and market plastic products, engineered technical solutions and AI-based systems.
Advanced Polymers & Composites
Lightweight, corrosion-free and durable:
high-performance thermoplastics and fibre-reinforced composites are replacing steel and conventional materials in more and more demanding applications.
Soluplas supports material selection, formulation and processing, from the first concept to industrial production, drawing on decades of experience in extrusion and composite technology.
Barrier & Permeation Control
Wherever polymers carry or contain gases, permeation becomes decisive. CO₂, methane, hydrogen and H₂S diffuse through standard materials, causing emissions, losses and damage. Soluplas develops multilayer and barrier concepts that keep gases where they belong, a key requirement for hydrogen infrastructure and low-emission energy systems.
Energy & Emissions
The energy sector is under growing pressure to cut emissions, reduce methane leakage and prepare its infrastructure for hydrogen and carbon capture. Non-metallic, corrosion-free solutions extend service life, lower the carbon footprint and reduce maintenance.
Soluplas brings material expertise to projects that combine economic efficiency with environmental responsibility.
Applied AI Systems
Artificial intelligence is turning from a promise into a practical tool. Modern AI systems can see, measure, learn and decide, and they can be tailored to almost any technical challenge. Together with a network of specialised AI partners, Soluplas identifies where AI creates real value and brings the right expertise together to realise robust, application-specific solutions across industries, from industrial automation and quality assurance to medical technology and security applications.
Andreas Kessler has around 30 years of experience in the plastics and composites industry. In 1998 he moved to the People’s Republic of China, where he spent five years, and he has been dedicated to plastics machinery and processing technology ever since.
He is co-founder and CEO of FibronPipe, a manufacturer of flexible, non-metallic composite pipe systems for the energy sector, and managing partner of Soluplas. He is a member of several composites and research associations and contributes to international standardisation work on reinforced thermoplastic pipes.
Whether oil, water, natural gas, hydrogen or captured CO₂: energy and its by-products have to be transported safely and reliably. Conventional steel pipelines reach their limits here. Corrosion alone costs the global economy an estimated US$2.5 trillion every year. Andreas is convinced that non-metallic pipe systems are a key part of the answer: corrosion-free, durable and tight against permeating gases.
And he is taking them a step further, with barrier concepts that keep gases where they belong, and with AI-supported manufacturing and quality control that make pipes smarter and more reliable from the very first metre.
From the first idea to industrial reality: that is what he stands for.
Soluplas UG is a shareholder of Fibron Pipe GesmbH, St. Valentin, Austria.
Many of the technologies described on this website, including flexible composite pipe systems and the related barrier and permeation solutions, have been developed and implemented by FibronPipe. All intellectual property rights, know-how and trademarks relating to these technologies remain with Fibron Pipe GesmbH. For inquiries regarding composite pipe systems, please contact FibronPipe directly at
www.fibronpipe.com.
Soluplas UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Germany
email: ak@soluplas.com
www.soluplas.com