Overview
Ingevity Corporation is a specialty materials and chemical manufacturer headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina. Spun off from WestRock in 2014, Ingevity operates in 31 countries with 2,050+ employees, reporting through three business segments: Performance Materials, Advanced Polymer Technologies, and Performance Chemicals.
The company is the world’s leading innovator in caprolactone technology, with 40 years of expertise in producing high-performance, sustainable, and biodegradable biopolymers for diverse applications.
Core Business: Caprolactone Biopolymers
Capa® Product Family:
- Industry-leading caprolactone-based thermoplastics
- 40 years of innovation and market presence
- Fully biodegradable polymers from renewable and recycled feedstocks
- Performance-matched to conventional plastics
- Multiple certifications for biodegradability
Product Variants:
- Capa™ Grade Series: Various viscosity and performance grades
- Custom Formulations: Tailored polymer blends for specific applications
- Specialty Compounds: Blends with enhanced properties
Market Applications
Flexible Packaging:
- Bags and pouches (biodegradable alternatives)
- Food packaging films
- Sustainable film solutions
- Protective wrapping materials
Rigid Packaging:
- Food service containers
- Rigid plastic packaging
- Molded components
- Durable consumer packaging
Coatings & Adhesives:
- Paper coatings (water-resistant, biodegradable)
- Hot-melt adhesives
- Coating formulations
- Industrial adhesives
Personal Care & Specialty:
- Cosmetic and personal care applications
- Specialty compound formulations
- High-performance applications
Biodegradability Certifications
Global Recognition:
- Biodegradable Plastics Institute (BPI) certified
- Japanese Bioplastics Association certified
- TÜV Austria OK compost HOME (home compostable)
- TÜV Austria OK compost INDUSTRIAL (industrial compostable)
- TÜV Austria OK biodegradable SOIL (soil biodegradable)
- TÜV Austria OK biodegradable MARINE (marine biodegradable)
- TÜV Austria OK biodegradable WATER (freshwater biodegradable)
Certification Scope:
- Complete biodegradation in multiple environments
- Meeting strict international standards
- Food-contact compliant grades
- Certified sustainable sourcing
Strategic Distribution & Partnerships
Capa® Distribution Network (2025+):
- Expanded U.S. and Canadian distributor network
- Partnership with Ultrapolymers Group for European sales
- Growing global availability
- Technical support for converters and manufacturers
Market Position:
- World’s leading caprolactone technology provider
- 40 years of continuous innovation
- Trusted by major packaging and consumer goods brands
- Technical expertise supporting customer applications
Business Segments
Advanced Polymer Technologies:
- Caprolactone and biopolymer focus
- Strategic alternatives exploration (under review 2025+)
Performance Materials:
- Specialty additives and compounds
- Industrial applications
Performance Chemicals:
- Specialty chemical products
- Road markings materials
Sustainability Focus
Ingevity supports:
- Circular Economy: Fully biodegradable polymer alternatives
- Performance Parity: Maintaining functionality while being sustainable
- Multiple End-of-Life Options: Composting (home/industrial), soil biodegradation, marine biodegradation
- Carbon Reduction: Biopolymers vs. fossil fuel-derived plastics
- Regulatory Compliance: Meeting global single-use plastic bans and mandates
Investor Profile
Public Company:
- NASDAQ listed (NGVT)
- Global operations across 31 countries
- 2,050+ employees
- Diversified specialty materials portfolio
Future Direction:
- Exploring strategic alternatives for Advanced Polymer Technologies segment
- Evaluating portfolio optimization
- Focus on high-growth sustainable materials markets
Last updated: February 27, 2026