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From the invention of PEEK over 40 years ago, Victrex has continually pioneered new PAEK-based polymers, materials and solutions that have transformed markets, delivering global impact in the toughest environments.

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A world leader in PEEK and PAEK-based polymer solutions

With every new development, we seek to deliver better outcomes for our customers - helping manufacturers overcome complex design and engineering challenges.

Thinner, smarter, lighter, more fuel efficient and durable; we work continuously to achieve improved economic and performance solutions, guided by megatrends such as climate change, social demographics and technology breakthroughs.

Every day, millions of people use sustainable products and applications containing our materials - from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to oil and gas operations and medical devices. The diverse and innovative uses for our PEEK polymer have never stopped growing and evolving.

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We help customers deliver new solutions to shape the world we live in,
transforming industries and people’s lives.

Our focus is on six core markets – aerospace, automotive, energy, electronics, industrial and medical – and our connection to global megatrends drives our product leadership and innovation within these markets, shaping new materials, forms and parts.

As the #1 PEEK experts we can advise customers on PEEK in ways no other company can, supporting organisations to accelerate their growth ahead of the market by delivering disruptive technologies.

We aim to help accelerate business success for all, in close collaboration with customers. We can support every stage of component development, from concept to commercialisation and help develop new supply chains to bring solutions to market.

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Victrex History

Victrex has led the way since becoming the first company to commercialise PEEK, building a legacy of innovation that continues to unlock new possibilities for customers worldwide.

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Aerospace solutions
20,000+
Aircraft rely on Victrex solutions.
Automotive solutions
500+ million
VICTREX™ PEEK based parts in automotive applications.
Electronic solutions
4+ billion
Mobile devices use APTIV™ acoustic film.
Energy solutions
75+ million
VICTREX™ PEEK seals in use today.
Industrial solutions
100+ million
Machines operate using Victrex solutions.
Medical solutions
~15 million
Implanted devices worldwide use Invibio PEEK-OPTIMA™ polymers.
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  • 2000 - 2010
  • 2010 - 2015
  • 2015 - 2020
  • 2021 - 2025
  • 2025 -
19 November 1978
Polyketone Patent Filed
Polyketone (PEEK) patent filed by ICI in August, first manufacturing batch on November 19, 1978
Polyketone Patent Filed
01 January 1981
Commercialization of VICTREX PEEK Family
Commercialization of the VICTREX™ PEEK polymer family of products including glass- and carbon-filled products
Commercialization of VICTREX PEEK Family
01 January 1987
1,000 Tonnes per Annum
Production starts at new 1,000 tonnes per annum manufacturing plant
1,000 Tonnes per Annum
01 January 1993
Victrex plc. Management Buy-Out
Victrex plc. management buy-out of the PEEK polymer business from ICI
Victrex plc. Management Buy-Out
01 January 1995
London Stock Exchange Listing
Victrex plc. listed on the London Stock Exchange
London Stock Exchange Listing
01 January 1999
2,000 Tonnes per Annum
Plant extension to 2,000 tonnes per annum; melt filtration and granular production brought in-house
2,000 Tonnes per Annum
01 January 2000
Investment in Monomer Production
First investment in monomer capability for VICTREX PEEK polymer
Investment in Monomer Production
01 January 2001
Invibio Biomaterial Solutions
Invibio™ Biomaterial Solutions created to serve the implantable medical market
Invibio Biomaterial Solutions
01 January 2003
2,800 Tonnes per Annum
Plant extension to 2,800 tonnes per annum to support continued growth
2,800 Tonnes per Annum
01 January 2005
Compounding production brought in-house
Compounding production brought in-house
01 January 2006
New High-Temp Polymer, Coatings, and Tech Center
Launch of VICTREX HT™ polymer and VICOTE™ coatings; opening of Asia Innovation and Technology Center
New High-Temp Polymer, Coatings, and Tech Center
01 January 2007
New Film Technology and Plant Expansion
Launch of APTIV™ films; new plant increases PEEK polymer production capacity to 4,250 tonnes per annum
New Film Technology and Plant Expansion
02 January 2007
Opening of Tech Center at Victrex Headquarters
Opening of Applied Technology Center in the UK for enhanced customer support
Opening of Tech Center at Victrex Headquarters
01 January 2009
New High-Temperature Polymer and Innovative Wear Grade
Launch of VICTREX ST™ polymer and VICTREX WG™ polymer for improved performance in demanding environments
New High-Temperature Polymer and Innovative Wear Grade
01 January 2011
New Pipe and Tubing Line
Launch of the VICTREX Pipes™ product line to deliver durable tubing solutions to customers
New Pipe and Tubing Line
02 January 2011
Japan Technology Center
Japan Technology Center opens to better serve customers in the region
Japan Technology Center
01 January 2012
Plant Expansion Announced
Plans announced for a new plant to increase production capacity to 7,150 tonnes per annum
Plant Expansion Announced
02 January 2012
Premium Denture Solutions
JUVORA™ launched to serve the denture market
Premium Denture Solutions
01 January 2013
New Tech Center in the UK
Opening of the new Applied Technology Center in the UK for enhanced polymer developments and customer support
New Tech Center in the UK
01 January 2014
£16 million APTIV Film Plant Opens
New manufacturing facility for high performance thermoplastic films
£16 million APTIV Film Plant Opens
01 January 2015
Significant step in forward integration
Victrex acquires US gear specialist to offer integrated PEEK-based gear capabilities
Significant step in forward integration
01 January 2015
New PAEK capacity online
Victrex successfully commissions the first production stream of its £90 million third PAEK manufacturing plant
New PAEK capacity online
01 January 2016
Record breaking m-pipe®
Magma and Victrex partnership breaks record of longest m-pipe® subsea intervention line for oil and gas
Record breaking m-pipe®
01 January 2017
Victrex invests in a minority interest in Magma Global Ltd.
Goal to further facilitate the adoption of Magma's m-pipe® for subsea applications
Victrex invests in a minority interest in Magma Global Ltd.
02 January 2017
TxV Aero Composites joint venture
Victrex & Tri-Mack´s combined expertise: total solution provider for PAEK Aerospace composites
TxV Aero Composites joint venture
02 January 2017
Acquisition of fiber manufacturer Zyex
Focus on accelerating development of existing and new markets for PEEK fiber applications
Acquisition of fiber manufacturer Zyex
01 January 2018
Dedicated PEEK food grade portfolio introduced
Addresses industry performance criteria and compliance requirements for food applications
Dedicated PEEK food grade portfolio introduced
02 January 2018
Victrex celebrates 40 years of PEEK success
Jakob Sigurdsson, CEO: “PEEK is an invention that inspires others to invent.”
Victrex celebrates 40 years of PEEK success
02 January 2019
Victrex invests in state-of-the-art technology with Surface Generation
Injection and compression molding technology expected to benefit Victrex’s selected ‘parts’ programmes
Victrex invests in state-of-the-art technology with Surface Generation
03 January 2019
Victrex and Bond pioneer 3D printing for PAEK parts
Victrex commences a multi-million Euro investment in Bond to accelerate 3D printed PAEK/PEEK parts to market
Victrex and Bond pioneer 3D printing for PAEK parts
08 May 2019
TxV Aero Composites receives AS9100 and ISO9001:2015 Certification: the highest quality standards in the aerospace industry
Certified for its highly automated thermoplastic composite part manufacturing facility
TxV Aero Composites receives AS9100 and ISO9001:2015 Certification: the highest quality standards in the aerospace industry
08 August 2019
Victrex gear design and manufacturing facility (Grantsburg, USA) receives IATF 16949 certification
Major milestone proving necessary systems and capabilities in line with Automotive Tier1/OEM needs are in place
Victrex gear design and manufacturing facility (Grantsburg, USA) receives IATF 16949 certification
16 October 2019
Victrex launches new ultrathin APTIV DBX film product line
Advancing micro speakers in various types of mobile devices
Victrex launches new ultrathin APTIV DBX film product line
13 January 2020
Victrex announces creation of a joint-venture to build and operate a new PEEK polymer manufacturing facility in Liaoning, China
Anticipating a range of significant long-term growth opportunities across several end markets in China, and aligning with 'Made in China 2025' initiative
Victrex announces creation of a joint-venture to build and operate a new PEEK polymer manufacturing facility in Liaoning, China
20 July 2020
Victrex launches VICTREX AM™ 200 filament
A new offering specifically developed and optimised for additive manufacturing
Victrex launches VICTREX AM™ 200 filament
12 January 2021
VICTREX AE™ 250 LMPAEK UNI-DIRECTIONAL TAPE (UDT) achieves layup speeds of thermosets
Laydown speeds of thermoplastic unidirectional tape (TP UDT) achieves 4,000 inches per minute (IPM)
VICTREX AE™ 250 LMPAEK UNI-DIRECTIONAL TAPE (UDT) achieves layup speeds of thermosets
25 March 2021
Victrex makes strategic investment to upgrade Asia Innovation & Technology Centre (AITC) in Shanghai
US $1 million investment enhances services for Victrex customers throughout Asia
Victrex makes strategic investment to upgrade Asia Innovation & Technology Centre (AITC) in Shanghai
12 July 2021
First Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty with PEEK-OPTIMA™ Femoral Component
Joint announcement by Maxx Orthopedics, Inc., and Invibio Biomaterial Solutions
First Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty with PEEK-OPTIMA™ Femoral Component
30 September 2021
Victrex awarded GOLD Sustainability Rating by EcoVadis
Victrex ranked in the top 5% of companies assessed
Victrex awarded GOLD Sustainability Rating by EcoVadis
08 October 2021
Academic Honour for Dr. John Grasmeder
Victrex chief scientist appointed an Honorary Professor by the University of Exeter
Academic Honour for Dr. John Grasmeder
21 October 2021
Victrex signs up to Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)
As part of 2030 carbon net zero goal
Victrex signs up to Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)
31 May 2022
Financial Times recognises Victrex as one of Europe's Climate Leaders 2022
One of only 400 European companies selected from around 4000 companies
Financial Times recognises Victrex as one of Europe's Climate Leaders 2022
29 November 2022
Victrex Earns NSF 61 Certification for VICTREX FG™ series
Demonstrating compliance to drinking water system components
Victrex Earns NSF 61 Certification for VICTREX FG™ series
27 February 2023
Victrex invests in new medical device product development centre and manufacturing expansion
Expanding Invibio’s medical R&D including a new facility in Leeds, UK
Victrex invests in new medical device product development centre and manufacturing expansion
08 March 2023
Invibio launches implantable PEEK filament for 3D printing
Expanding the range of implantable grade PEEK-OPTIMA™ polymer for fused filament additive manufacturing of medical devices
Invibio launches implantable PEEK filament for 3D printing
12 October 2023
Victrex announces VICTREX PC™ - a new Pharmaceutical Contact grade PEEK polymer
Victrex Pharmaceutical Contact PEEK polymer, developed exclusively for the Drug Delivery device market.
Victrex announces VICTREX PC™ - a new Pharmaceutical Contact grade PEEK polymer
24 May 2024
Victrex plc: Approval of carbon reduction targets aligned to Net Zero
Victrex plc is an innovative world leader in high performance polymer solutions, delivering sustainable products which enable environmental and societal benefit in multiple end-markets.
Victrex plc: Approval of carbon reduction targets aligned to Net Zero
14 October 2024
Victrex announces full commercial availability of LMPAEK™ Granules & Powders: Elevating performance & process efficiency in thermoplastic applications
Victrex, a global leader in high-performance polymer solutions, is excited to announce the full commercial availability of LMPAEK Granules and Powders to all industries for the first time.
Victrex announces full commercial availability of LMPAEK™ Granules & Powders: Elevating performance & process efficiency in thermoplastic applications
31 March 2025
Victrex celebrates award for its LMPAEK Polymer at Ringier Innovation Awards China
Victrex, a pioneer in high-performance polymer solutions, is proud to announce that is has received the prestigious Ringier Technology Innovation Award in the Raw Materials & Compounds category for its innovative LMPAEK granules and powders.
Victrex celebrates award for its LMPAEK Polymer at Ringier Innovation Awards China
19 June 2025
First PEEK-OPTIMA™ Cases Performed in US IDE Study with Maxx Orthopedics’ Freedom® Total Knee System
Maxx Orthopedics, Inc. and Invibio Biomaterial Solutions™ announce that the first-ever U.S. cases using the metal-free PEEK-OPTIMA™ femoral component have been successfully performed as part of a staged Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) clinical study.
First PEEK-OPTIMA™ Cases Performed in US IDE Study with Maxx Orthopedics’ Freedom® Total Knee System