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17 September 2025
PVC Tubes or PP Tubes? Which performance for which application?
In many industrial sectors — from construction to food processing, as well as transport, chemicals and logistics — plastic tubes play a key functional role. Among the most commonly used materials, PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) and PP (Polypropylene) stand out as leading solutions, each offering distinct technical advantages. Mechanical strength, chemical resistance, weight, cost, thermal behaviour, ease of processing: the choice between a PVC tube and a PP tube depends directly on the application’s technical constraints.
15 November 2021
Ultra-high-resolution in-line camera inspection system
As part of its ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality technical plastic profiles, ABI Profils has integrated an ultra-high-resolution in-line camera inspection system directly on its extrusion lines since 2021. This innovation is fully aligned with our continuous improvement strategy and our objective to maintain full quality control throughout the entire manufacturing process.
14 January 2020
TSFT training module: transmitting technological know-how
As part of its continuous improvement strategy and commitment to upskilling its teams, ABI Profils has been running a structured internal training programme for several years through its TSFT module – (in french : Transmission of Technological Know-How.) This initiative reflects a strong belief: sustainable industrial performance relies as much on people as on the technologies they master.
12 February 2019
ABI Profils at the MIDEST 2019 Trade Show
ABI Profils took part in MIDEST 2019, a key event in industrial subcontracting, held in Lyon from 5 to 8 March 2019. This major industry gathering enabled our teams to meet numerous industrial stakeholders and to showcase our expertise in the extrusion of technical plastic tubes and profiles, both standard and custom-made.
31 October 2017
ABI Profils, an industrial player with a strong international focus
For over 50 years, ABI Profils has strengthened its export positioning, supporting industrial clients across Europe, China, and the United States. As a specialist in custom technical plastic tube and profile extrusion, we rely on our industrial expertise, process reliability, and a structured organisation to meet the demands of international markets.
02 May 2017
Participation in FIP Solution Plastique 2017
ABI Profils is pleased to announce its participation in FIP Solution Plastique 2017, one of the leading trade shows dedicated to plastic solutions, polymer processing, and industrial innovation. The event will take place from 13 to 16 June 2017 at Lyon Eurexpo, bringing together key players from the plastics and polymer industry.
20 April 2015
ABI Profils in the Benelux: a new milestone in export development
Building on strong export growth in Central and Eastern Europe — particularly through its commercial subsidiaries in the Czech Republic and Germany — ABI Profils continues to expand its international strategy.
20 January 2015
ABI Profils – CCI Haute-Loire Awards 2015: industrial development
In 2015, ABI Profils had the honour of receiving the CCI Haute-Loire Trophy – Industrial Development category, an award recognising the company’s growth momentum, industrial investment, and technical expertise. This official recognition aligns fully with the development trajectory pursued by ABI Profils over several years in the fields of plastic extrusion and co-/tri-/post-extrusion.
10 September 2013
ABI Profils honoured at the Allizé-ACDI Awards 2013
ABI Profils had the honour of receiving an Allizé-ACDI Award at the Allizé Day 2013 event, held on Thursday 10 October in Lyon, in front of an audience of nearly 500 entrepreneurs and industrial executives. This distinction recognises the company’s outstanding trajectory since its acquisition in 2007, as well as the ongoing commitment of its teams to developing high-performance technical plastic solutions.
18 December 2012
ABI Profils marker posts at the Monte Carlo Rally
During the Monte Carlo Rally, ABI Profils had the opportunity to showcase its industrial expertise under real-world, high-demand conditions. On the Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid special stage, our marker posts and snow poles were deployed to define the course layout and enhance safety for both rally crews and spectators.
22 March 2011
Latest developments: innovation and industrial performance at ABI Profils
Once again this year, ABI Profils reports a strong increase in production, supported by key structural drivers: continuous operator training, investment in research and development, and the ongoing optimisation of its production equipment.
14 September 2010
Snow poles and marking poles
Today, ABI Profils presents its dedicated range of snow poles and marking poles, designed to meet the constraints of outdoor environments and extreme climatic conditions.
12 February 2010
The advantages of plastic core tubes: lightweight, durability and industrial applications
Why choose plastic core tubes over metal or cardboard alternatives? Today, plastic cores have become a benchmark across many industrial sectors thanks to their technical and economic performance.
Discover ABI Profils
An expert in plastic extrusion and co-extrusion, ABI Profils operates across all sectors where technical plastic profiles and tubes are used, such as automotive, construction, para-medical, lean manufacturing, sports & leisure, point-of-sale advertising (POS), packaging and packing, marking and signage, and consumer goods.
Frequently asked questions
The choice of material depends on the specific constraints of your application: temperature, pressure, chemical resistance, food-contact or UV standards. The most commonly used polymers include HDPE, PP, rigid or flexible PVC, as well as specific formulations depending on the project. At ABI Profils, we help you select the polymer best suited to your application.
Plastic co-extrusion makes it possible to combine several materials within the same tube in order to bring together different mechanical, chemical, or aesthetic properties. This technology is ideal for meeting complex technical requirements, such as achieving a structure that is both rigid and flexible.