PIEP is equipped with modern infrastructure and state-of-the-art equipment spread across several laboratories. In addition to the research, development and innovation opportunities it offers, PIEP has a solid human side: a diverse and competent team of professionals, which provides a very versatile work environment.
Great facilities. Various laboratories. Challenging projects. Young and multidisciplinary teams. Research, development and innovation on a daily basis. Be part of PIEP.
PIEP has great facilities and a fantastic family environment, where everyone counts and can “give wings” to their creativity, contributing to the overall success.
The Pole for Innovation in Polymer Engineering (PIEP) is a private association, based on technology and science, with a business management model.
PIEP is a reference entity in the area of Polymer Engineering that supports industrial R&D+i needs worldwide, through the development of multisectoral polymer-based systems and solutions.
Founded on December 13, 2000 at the initiative of the industry and in close collaboration with the Department of Polymer Engineering at the University of Minho (DEP-UM) and the Institute for Supporting Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Innovation (IAPMEI), the PIEP intends to respond with excellence in the delivery of products and services in a timely manner, oriented to the R&D+i needs of companies in the plastics and related sectors, through innovation activities, technology transfer, technical-scientific consultancy and provision of services.