Name

Arla Plast Group

Legal name

Arla Plast AB

Website

https://arlaplastgroup.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Plastic Sheet Manufacturing

NAICS

Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing (326113)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Plastic Film, Sheet & Profile Extrusion (IMANAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Optical & Specialty Sheet Extrusion (PMMA/PC Light Diffusers, Lens/Glazing Sheets) (IMANACAI)

Keywords

• Extruded plastic sheets
• Technical plastics manufacturing
• Polycarbonate sheets
• Plastic sheet processing
• Industrial plastic materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Borensberg

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sale of extruded plastic sheets: Arla Plast generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of extruded sheets made from technical plastic materials including polycarbonate, ABS, PETG, and PMMA. The company sells directly to industrial customers, distributors, and OEMs across multiple sectors including construction, automotive, safety products, and manufacturing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arla Plast Group manufactures, supplies, and distributes extruded sheets in technical plastic materials including polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (PETG), and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). The company also offers sheet processing and coating services for value-added products, serving industrial customers across construction, automotive, and manufacturing sectors from production facilities in Sweden, Czech Republic, Spain, and Finland.

Product overview

Arla Plast Group is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and distributor of extruded sheets made from technical plastic materials. The core product portfolio consists of extruded sheets manufactured in four main polymer types: polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile butadiene styren (ABS), glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (PETG), and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). These sheets serve diverse applications including safety products, machine guards, ice hockey rinks, greenhouses, pool covers, sound walls, suitcases, automotive components, and construction-related applications. The company operates six production facilities across Sweden, the Czech Republic, Spain, and Finland, along with a distribution unit in Germany. The product offering is unified under the Arla Plast brand, with regional manufacturing operations and recent acquisitions (Nudec in Spain, Aikolon in Finland) integrated into the overall production and processing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alphaplex: German subsidiary focused on extruded sheets distribution, acquired in 2022
• Nudec
• Nudec S.A.U.

Products and services

• Extruded Polycarbonate (PC) Sheets
• Extruded ABS Sheets
• Extruded PETG Sheets
• Extruded PMMA Sheets
• Sheet Processing and Coating Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 38% increase in revenue (2024 vs 2023) driven by acquisitions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aikolon OycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025Arla Plast acquired all shares of Aikolon Oy, a Finnish plastic processing company. Aikolon specializes in processing of various plastic materials with applications including processed machine parts for base industry and OEM component supply. Aikolon has invested significantly in coating and further processing technology for plastic sheets and has its own design and construction department. The acquisition secures Arla Plast's downstream supply chain for high-optical products.
• Nudec S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2024Arla Plast acquired Nudec S.A., a Spanish manufacturer and supplier of extruded sheets in technical plastic materials. Nudec was founded in 1980, has 110 employees, and is based near Barcelona. Nudec is a supplier of PMMA sheets to the Arla Plast Group. Net sales for 2023 were EUR 58.9 million. The acquisition strengthened Arla Plast's position in Central and Southern Europe.
• Alphaplex GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2022Arla Plast acquired Alphaplex GmbH, a German company with net sales of EUR 10.1 million in 2021. Alphaplex operates as a distribution unit in Germany, strengthening Arla Plast's presence in the German market.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Palram Industries: Israeli-based global manufacturer of polycarbonate and thermoplastic sheets (Suntuf, Sunpal, Durisol) for construction, DIY, and architectural applications. Closely comparable to Arla Plast in product range and customer base.
• Brett Martin: UK-based manufacturer of plastic sheets and roofing products including polycarbonate (Marolon), PVC, and foam PVC. Competes with Arla Plast in technical plastic sheets across European construction and industrial markets.
• Plazit-Polygal Group: Israeli manufacturer of polycarbonate and thermoplastic sheets (Polygal, Plazit) for construction, agriculture, and DIY. Directly comparable product portfolio to Arla Plast's PC and technical sheet offering.
• 3A Composites (Schweiter Technologies): Swiss-based manufacturer of rigid plastic sheets (FOREX PVC, SINTRA, DIBOND composites) for signage, construction, and industrial applications. Direct competitor to Arla Plast's extruded sheet product lines.
• Danpal: Israeli manufacturer of polycarbonate architectural systems and standing-seam sheets for façades, roofing, and skylights. Comparable product technology and end markets to Arla Plast's construction-focused PC sheet offerings.
• Stabilit Suisse: Swiss producer of polycarbonate and multiwall sheets (Polilux, Policarbonat) for construction, agriculture, and industrial applications. Direct competitor in European extruded polycarbonate sheets.
• Perspex International: UK-based manufacturer of cast acrylic (PMMA) sheets for signage, displays, sanitaryware, and architectural applications. Directly comparable to Arla Plast's PMMA sheet offering following the Nudec acquisition.

Broad incumbents

• Röhm (Plexiglas): German specialty chemicals company and owner of the Plexiglas brand for PMMA sheets. A much larger incumbent with integrated resin and sheet production; competes directly with Arla Plast's PMMA and high-optical offerings.
• Covestro: German chemicals major producing Makrolon polycarbonate resin and downstream sheet products. Far larger than Arla Plast and competes in polycarbonate sheets across construction, automotive, and industrial uses.
• SABIC: Saudi-headquartered global chemicals company producing LEXAN polycarbonate resin and specialty engineering plastics. Competes with Arla Plast in polycarbonate sheet supply chains and is part of the same technical plastics ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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