What RKW Group does

RKW Group is a Mannheim, Germany-based manufacturer of polyolefin-based film solutions, operating as RKW SE (Societas Europaea) and founded in 1957. The company produces a broad portfolio of polyethylene (PE) films, specialty films, nonwovens, FFS (Form, Fill and Seal) films, liners, shrink and stretch hood films, pallet nets, and bags, serving industrial customers across agriculture and horticulture, flexible packaging, food and pet food, hygiene and personal care, medical, automotive, beverages, chemicals and petrochemicals, and construction sectors. Core technical capabilities span machine direction oriented (MDO) films, barrier films, lamination films, and specialty self-venting bag technology (RKW ProVent with up to 80% recycled content), with branded sustainability offerings including RKW ECORE, Polydress TWISTA Green, and the Flexxta Stretch Hood Series (up to 35% PCR content, RecyClass-certified).

The company sells directly to industrial enterprise customers through a B2B field sales motion with quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated through one-time purchase contracts for film solutions, with no subscription or licensing model identified. Headcount sits in the 1,001–5,000 employee range, and the company maintains a global footprint with active marketing via trade shows (including ProPak Asia 2026 in Bangkok), a corporate website with a structured product finder, sustainability communications, and a multi-channel social media presence. The Executive Management Board comprises CEO Eric Le Lay alongside board members Corrado Piroli and Philippe Ferrand.

No public-company filings, funding rounds, M&A events, or institutional ownership disclosures were identified in the available source data. The company emphasizes sustainability as a commercial differentiator, with multiple products carrying third-party recyclability certifications and high post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, positioning the business against tightening European and global plastics regulations and customer ESG procurement mandates.

Name

RKW Group

Legal name

RKW SE

Website

https://rkw-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

RKW Group is a German manufacturer of polyolefin-based film solutions, producing PE films, nonwovens, FFS films, liners, and stretch hoods for industrial customers across agriculture, packaging, hygiene, medical, automotive, chemicals, and construction sectors globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastic Films

NAICS

Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing (326113), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Recyclable/Mono-Material Flexible Packaging (PE/PP-Based, Compatibilized Structures) (IMALABAN)

Keywords

• Polyolefin film manufacturing
• Flexible packaging films
• Agricultural films
• Industrial plastic films
• Sustainable packaging materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Mannheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Film Solutions Manufacturing: RKW Group generates revenue through manufacturing and selling polyolefin-based film solutions to industrial customers across various sectors including agriculture, packaging, hygiene, medical, automotive, and more. The company produces commodity and specialty films, with a focus on sustainable and recyclable products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RKW Group manufactures and supplies polyolefin-based film solutions, including FFS films, barrier films, MDO films, nonwovens, greenhouse and silage films, stretch hoods, liners, pallet nets, and consumer/industrial bags. The company serves industrial customers across agriculture, food packaging, hygiene, medical, automotive, construction, chemicals, and beverage sectors, with a strong focus on sustainable, recyclable, and high-recycled-content film products.

Product overview

RKW Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of polyolefin-based film solutions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products including FFS (Form, Fill and Seal) films, Barrier films, MDO Films, Backsheets, Liners, Greenhouse films, Silage films & bags, Shrink films & Stretch Hoods (including Flexxta Stretch Hood Series), Lamination films, Technical films, Nonwovens, various bags, and specialized products. Key branded products include RKW ProVent (self-venting PE bags), Flexxta Stretch Hood Series, Polydress TWISTA Green, and RKW Horizon MDO-PE films. The RKW ECORE label identifies sustainable PE packaging solutions. The company serves industries including agriculture, horticulture, construction, food & pet food, hygiene & personal care, medical, automotive, beverages, chemicals, and flexible packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RKW ECORE: RKW ECORE label represents sustainable PE packaging solutions effective in material savings, barrier properties, recycling and product protection along the entire value chain
• Polydress
• RKW ProVent
• Flexxta

Products and services

• FFS (Form, Fill and Seal) Films Highly efficient solution for automated packaging of bulk goods, food, and consumer products with excellent machinability, robust material properties, and options including venting mechanisms, premium printing, and food-grade versions.
• RKW ProVent Self-venting PE bags developed for powdery bulk goods, protecting against moisture, transport damage, and material loss; available with up to 80% recycled content and serving construction and chemical industries.
• Flexxta Stretch Hood Series Stretch hood film series providing reliable protection of palletized goods during transportation and storage, containing up to 35% PCR content with RecyClass certification and applied without additional energy requirements.
• RKW Liners Efficient packaging solutions for transportation and storage of fresh products, including Box Liner for meat, poultry, and fish; Octabin and FIBC Liners for chemicals and food products.
• Barrier Films Specialized films providing barrier properties for flexible packaging applications, used to extend shelf life and protect packaged goods.
• MDO Films Machine Direction Oriented polyethylene films for flexible packaging applications, offering customizable performance characteristics.
• RKW Horizon MDO-PE Films Advanced MDO-PE film technology for sustainable packaging solutions within the MDO films product family.
• Backsheets Film solutions for backsheet applications used in hygiene and personal care products as well as other industrial uses.
• Greenhouse Films Films for greenhouse agriculture applications providing climate control and crop protection.
• Silage Films & Bags Films and bags for silage preservation in agriculture, supporting forage preservation.
• Polydress TWISTA Green Sustainable film product under the Polydress brand with particularly high recycled content, used in agricultural silage applications.
• Shrink Films & Stretch Hoods Packaging films for pallet unitization and product bundling across industrial and logistics applications.
• Lamination Films Films used in lamination processes within flexible packaging applications.
• Technical Films Specialized technical films for industrial applications.
• Nonwovens Nonwoven materials for agriculture, hygiene, and industrial applications.
• Nonwoven Crop Cover Nonwoven fabrics for crop protection and agricultural applications.
• Consumer & Industrial Bags Bags for consumer and industrial packaging applications.
• Pallet Nets Netting solutions for pallet stabilization and unitization.
• Round Bale Films

Quantifiable outcome

• RKW ProVent bags available with up to 80% recycled content
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ArtsananotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026Strategic collaboration between RKW Group and Artsana in the baby carriers market. This partnership was identified in market research discussing the baby carriers market landscape, indicating RKW's involvement in this specialized segment through partnership arrangements.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global Group: Large global manufacturer of plastic films, flexible packaging, and engineered materials with significant polyolefin film production serving agriculture, food, hygiene, and industrial end-markets. Highly comparable to RKW across product categories but at materially greater scale and broader product scope.
• Amcor: Global packaging giant with substantial flexible films, FFS films, and barrier film offerings serving food, beverage, healthcare, and personal care. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in many of RKW's packaging segments.
• Sealed Air: Global packaging company specializing in protective packaging, food packaging, and shrink films. Comparable through its stretch hood and shrink film product lines overlapping with RKW's Flexxta Stretch Hood Series.
• Mondi Group: European integrated paper and flexible packaging group producing kraft paper, containerboard, and flexible plastic packaging including films. Comparable to RKW through its flexible packaging and films business serving similar FMCG and industrial customers.

Direct peers

• Trioworld: European-based specialist producer of polyolefin stretch films, silage and bale films, and shrink films for agricultural and industrial packaging applications. Closely mirrors RKW's polyolefin film focus, end-market mix, and geographic base.
• Coveris: European flexible packaging manufacturer producing films, laminates, and packaging solutions for food, pet food, hygiene, and industrial customers. Directly comparable to RKW in flexible packaging and film converting activities.
• Huhtamaki: European-headquartered flexible packaging and foodservice packaging manufacturer producing films, laminates, and specialty packaging for food, beverage, and consumer goods. Direct overlap with RKW's food packaging and FFS film businesses.
• Novolex: North American-based manufacturer of specialty films, bags, and packaging products serving food, retail, and industrial customers. Comparable to RKW in consumer/industrial bags and specialty films.
• Sigma Plastics Group: North American producer of polyethylene films and bags for packaging, agricultural, and industrial applications. Comparable to RKW's PE film product portfolio, stretch films, and industrial bag offerings.
• Inteplast Group: Manufacturer of polyethylene films, nonwoven fabrics, and plastic products serving industrial, hygiene, medical, and packaging end-markets. Comparable to RKW's combined films and nonwovens platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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