What Copol International does

Copol International Ltd., founded in 1992 and headquartered in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, is a privately held manufacturer of Cast Polypropylene (CPP) films serving converters and packaging manufacturers across food packaging, medical, industrial, and label/tape end markets. The company operates a multi-layer coextrusion platform producing monolayer, 3-layer, and 5-layer CPP films in gauges from 20 to 200 μm and widths up to 1.9 m, organized into four main product series — CP (general converting), HP (homopolymer), RP (retortable/freezer-to-microwave), and Specialty (peelable, perforated, barrier, colored). Manufacturing is supported by a dedicated in-house 3-layer cast pilot line, a lab-scale thermoformer, and an R&D collaboration with the Verschuren Centre for bio-polymer research. All films are FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 compliant for food contact, HACCP certified, and designed to be 100% recyclable in PP Stream #5, with the company positioning around mono-material sustainability through its Canada Plastics Pact membership.

The business operates on a direct B2B sales model, selling films to converters and packaging manufacturers globally from its Canadian production facility, with a regional sales office in the Netherlands supporting European customers. The company claims the broadest standard gauge range in the CPP industry, offers no minimum order quantity on standard products, and ships most orders within three weeks of placement — emphasizing customized solutions, short lead times, and personalized service as core go-to-market differentiators. Recent strategic emphasis has been on sustainability-aligned product development (notably the 2025 launch of the CP345XB mono-material PP barrier film and CP423BXP peelable film), complemented by a 2025 sales leadership hire from Reliance Industries and Dow Chemicals to scale commercial reach. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and ownership appears to remain founder-led with no external investors or M&A activity identified.

Name

Copol International

Legal name

Copol International Ltd.

Website

https://copolinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Copol International is a Canadian manufacturer of Cast Polypropylene (CPP) films producing monolayer and multi-layer coextruded films for converters and packaging manufacturers across food, medical, industrial, and label end markets globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cast Polypropylene (CPP) Film Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Polyolefin Films (PE/PP: Cast, Blown, BOPP) (IMALABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-layer Coextrusion & Barrier Structures (EVOH/PA Barrier, Tie-Layer Systems) (IMANACAJ), Packaging Film Extrusion (Flexible Packaging Films) (IMANACAA), Plastic Films & Laminated Packaging Structures Manufacturing (IMANAEAD)

Keywords

• Cast polypropylene films
• Flexible packaging films
• Coextruded CPP films
• Retort pouch films
• Mono-material barrier films

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CPP Film Product Sales: Copol generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of custom Cast Polypropylene (CPP) films. Products are sold in various gauges, widths, and formulations (monolayer, 3-layer, 5-layer coextrusions). Revenue is derived from product sales to converters, packaging manufacturers, and industrial customers across diverse end markets including food packaging, medical, and industrial applications. The company offers both standard and custom extrusions with flexible order sizing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Copol International manufactures and sells custom Cast Polypropylene (CPP) films in monolayer, 3-layer, and 5-layer coextruded structures, with gauges from 20 to 200 μm and widths up to 1.9 m. The films are sold to packaging converters and manufacturers for flexible packaging applications including food packaging, medical sterilization, retort pouches, freezer-to-microwave, produce, laminations, lidding, and industrial uses, with FDA-compliant and 100% PP-recyclable mono-material options.

Product overview

Copol International is a manufacturer of Cast Polypropylene (CPP) films established in 1992, offering a comprehensive portfolio of film products organized into four main series: CP Film Series (general purpose monolayer, 3-layer, and 5-layer films for converting, bag-making, lidding, laminations, and VFFS/HFFS), HP Film Series (homopolymer films for twist wrap, tape, release liners, and temperature-sensitive applications), RP Film Series (retortable films for freezer-to-microwave and cold temperature applications), and Specialty Films (customized solutions including peelable, perforated, colored, and barrier films). The product lineup includes specific formulations like CP301, CP383X, ACP375, ACP383X, CP340, CP401, CP440, ACP475, RP423B, RP423BX, HP102/103, HP140, HP200 series, and specialty products like CP345XB barrier film, CP423BXP peelable film, CP301XCT freezer grade, and ACT383XV for HFFS applications. The company also offers hot needle perforation services and R&D capabilities including a 3-layer Cast Pilot Line. All films are recyclable in PP Stream #5 and are FDA compliant for food contact applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CP Film Series Two-side sealable monolayer, 3-layer, and 5-layer Cast Polypropylene films for general converting applications including bag and pouch making, lidding stock, laminations, and VFFS/HFFS. Available in gauges from 20-200 μm and widths up to 1.9 m. Sold to packaging converters and manufacturers.
• HP Film Series Monolayer homopolymer CPP films providing heat resistance and stiffness for applications including candy twist wrap, tape, release liners, critical laminations, and other temperature-sensitive industrial uses. Sold to converters and industrial manufacturers.
• RP Film Series Two-side sealable and retortable monolayer and multilayer CPP films designed for freezer-to-microwave and other applications requiring cold temperature performance and impact properties. Sold to packaging converters serving ready-meal and frozen-food markets.
• Specialty Films Customized CPP film solutions including peelable sterilizable films, perforated films for produce packaging, extra-clear bakery freezer films, high ΔT SIT films for HFFS/VFFS, low SIT sealant-layer films, and colored films (white, yellow, blue). Sold to packaging converters needing application-specific custom solutions.
• CP345XB Mono-Material PP Barrier Film Multi-layer polypropylene-based barrier film providing barrier properties for self-stable packaging designs while maintaining recyclability in PP Stream #5. Slip modified, 2-side sealable, 1-side treated; OTR 2.56 cc/(m2-day), WVTR 1.31 g/(m2-day). For converters producing sustainable barrier packaging.
• CP423BXP Peelable CPP Film Tough, 2-side sealable, 1-side peelable coextruded CPP film with excellent heat resistance and low-temperature impact strength to -10°C, rated for sterilization. Primarily intended as sealant layer in laminations for sealing to polypropylene trays and retort pouch applications including freezer-to-microwave.
• CP301XCT Freezer Grade Bakery CPP Film Co-extruded CPP film offering good cold temperature performance while maintaining clarity, gloss, and heat sealing performance. Slip modified for machinability and heat sealable on both surfaces; crystal-clear freezer grade designed for bakery applications.
• ACT383XV HFFS Film 3-layer CPP film with non-treated seal-enhanced layer providing good machinability and heat resistance between internal and external layers. Designed for horizontal form-fill-seal (HFFS) packaging applications.
• Mono-Material PP Barrier Film (sustainability line) Recyclable mono-material Polypropylene barrier film providing excellent barrier properties without compromising transparency or versatility. Fully recyclable in PP recycle streams (#5), available in clear or white with options for low SIT, peelable versions, and multiple barrier levels. For converters serving brand sustainability goals.
• Hot Needle Perforation Service In-house hot needle microperforation service for produce and bakery applications, using Stewarts of America perforator equipment. Available on all Copol film products intended for produce packaging, for both unprinted and limited surface-printed films.
• R&D and Custom Film Development Services Research and development services including a dedicated 3-layer Cast Pilot Line for rapid development and testing of new film structures, in-house lab-scale thermoformer for prototype trays and cups, and bio-polymer research collaboration with the Verschuren Centre. Used by customers requiring custom film formulations.
• Medical Sterilization CPP Film Application-specific CPP film products suited for autoclave sterilization chambers, intended for both vented and non-vented packaging for safeguarding surgical and dental instruments through sterilization. For medical device packaging manufacturers.
• Freezer to Microwave CPP Film Specialized cast polypropylene-based film structures for freezer-to-microwave packaging applications, available in clear and white films. Offers exceptional gloss, property stability over broad temperature ranges, and processing performance on packaging machinery.
• Retort Pouch CPP Film Films suited for retort pouch applications where prepackaged food can be cooked inside retort or autoclave chambers at temperatures up to 250°F. New advancements in CPP barrier film technologies have enabled simplified and improved retort pouch designs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Orders typically delivered within 3 weeks of placement
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Canada Plastics PactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCopol is a proud member of the Canada Plastics Pact, supporting its mission to eliminate plastic waste and endorsing the Golden Design Rules, especially Rule #6 which promotes mono-material packaging to enhance recyclability. This membership aligns with Copol's sustainability positioning and its commitment to producing recyclable CPP films in PP Stream #5.
• Verschuren CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCopol collaborates with the Verschuren Centre, one of Canada's leading bio-polymer research institutions. Copol has access to a bench-top extruder for advanced material experimentation, supporting their R&D efforts in sustainable packaging and biopolymer film development. The partnership enables development of new material formulations and expanded R&D capabilities.
• Stewarts of AmericasupportingTechnology or IntegrationStewarts of America supplies Copol with a state-of-the-art hot needle perforator for microperforation of films. This equipment enables Copol to produce consistent annealed micro perforations for produce and bakery film applications, creating high-quality perforated film at impressive speeds.
• Schlumpf - Double E GroupsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSchlumpf (Double E Group) provides Copol with ergonomic roll handling equipment specifically suited for perforated rolls. This advanced roll handling solution ensures smooth, safe, and efficient roll processing from start to finish.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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