Loparex

What Loparex does

Loparex is a global manufacturer of silicone-coated paper and film release liners used as carriers for pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) across industrial, consumer, and specialty applications. The company operates eight manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, India, and China, with its operating parent (LOPAREX International B.V.) headquartered in the Netherlands and its North American headquarters in Cary, North Carolina. Its integrated production capabilities span film extrusion (blown and cast, up to 9 layers), poly extrusion/PE coating, silicone coating (solvent-based, solvent-free, and emulsion, with thermal, UV, and EB curing), printing, embossing, perforation, and slitting — enabling delivery of substrates in multiple release levels (Premium Easy through Tight), differentiated release profiles, and silicone-free options.

Loparex serves eleven distinct end-markets — Tapes, Building & Construction, Health Care, Graphics, Hygiene, Label, Composites, Automotive, Electronics, Renewable Energy, and Shipping & Mailing — through direct enterprise field sales with regional technical and customer-service teams. Revenue is generated through quote-based B2B sales of release liner products and custom-engineered solutions, with pricing determined by region, specification, volume, and contract terms. The portfolio has been expanded through two completed acquisitions — Infiana Group (2019, engineered polyolefin films) and Enterprise Coated Products Inc. (November 2025, small-batch narrow-web manufacturing) — adding capability depth and adjacent end-market exposure. The company holds a broad certification stack (ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001, FSC, ISCC PLUS, HACCP, EcoVadis Silver) that serves as a regulatory moat in healthcare, food-contact, and sustainability-mandated procurement contexts.

Loparex has been owned by Pamplona Capital Management since August 2019, when the sponsor acquired the company from Intermediate Capital Group using its $3.2 billion fifth fund, with company leadership co-investing. Pamplona re-upped capital in 2024 via debt refinancing and additional investment. The company is led by CEO Charmaine Riggins, appointed in January 2022.

Name

Loparex

Legal name

LOPAREX International B.V.

Website

https://loparex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Loparex is a global manufacturer of silicone-coated paper and film release liners for pressure-sensitive adhesive applications across tapes, healthcare, automotive, electronics, labels, composites, and construction. It operates eight manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, India, and China, serving B2B customers via direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Release Liners

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Paper Labels & Paper-Based Release Liners (IMALACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Label Stock, Inks, Coatings & Laminates (Materials Supply) (IMALAKAL)

Keywords

• Silicone release liners
• Pressure-sensitive adhesives
• Specialty paper manufacturing
• Engineered film solutions
• Poly coated release liners

Headquarters

HQ city

Cary

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. Release Liner Products: Manufacturing and sale of specialty paper and film release liners for industrial applications. Products include direct coated films, uncoated films, poly coated films, direct coated paper, and poly coated paper. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales to customers across multiple industries.
2. Custom/Specialty Solutions: Custom-designed release liner solutions tailored to specific customer applications, including embossed and printed solutions with customization options

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Loparex manufactures silicone-coated paper and film release liners that serve as carriers for pressure-sensitive adhesives, protecting them until end-use. The company offers specialty release liners across paper substrates (PCK, SCK, Glassine, Clay Coated Kraft) and film substrates (LDPE, HDPE, PP, APET, EVOH, PA, PET) in multiple release levels, supported by integrated in-house capabilities spanning blown and cast film extrusion, silicone coating, poly extrusion, printing, embossing, and finishing.

Product overview

Loparex is the world's leading developer and producer of specialty paper and film release liners, offering a comprehensive portfolio of engineered solutions. The company's core product offerings include silicone-coated release liners in both paper (Poly Coated Kraft, Super Calendered Kraft, Glassine, Clay Coated Kraft) and film (LDPE, HDPE, PP, APET, EVOH, PA, PS, COC) substrates, available in multiple release levels (Premium Easy, Easy, Controlled, Tight). These are supported by integrated production capabilities including film extrusion (blown and cast up to 9 layers), poly extrusion/PE coating, silicone coating (solvent-based, solvent-free, emulsion), printing, embossing, and finishing/packaging. Loparex serves 11 key markets with tailored solutions: Tapes, Building & Construction, Health Care, Graphics, Hygiene, Label, Composites, Automotive, Electronics, Renewable Energy, and Shipping & Mailing. The company operates globally with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, India, and China.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Release Liners (Paper and Film) Silicone-coated paper and film substrates that serve as carriers for pressure-sensitive adhesives, protecting them until ready for use. Available in multiple release levels and various paper and film substrates for industrial converting customers.
• Tapes Solutions Release liners and separation layers for industrial and consumer tape applications including masking tapes, duct tapes, carton sealing tapes, and filament tapes, supporting acrylic, rubber, hot-melt, butyl, polyurethane, and silicone-based adhesives.
• Shipping & Mailing Solutions Release liners for mailing bags, envelopes, document pouches, packing labels, variable information printed labels, and linerless labels used in logistics and shipping applications.
• Label Solutions Release liners for durable labels, security and functional labels, prime labels, VIP labels, shelf marking labels, thermal linerless labels, in-mold labels, and GHS-compliant facestock supporting emulsion and solvent-based acrylics, rubber-based hotmelt, and solvent adhesives.
• Graphics Solutions Release liners for fleet and vehicle wraps, outdoor advertising, safety and reflective applications, vehicle branding, large format walls, signage, overlaminating films, application tapes, and PVC-free facestock with air egress technology.
• Health Care Solutions Engineered films and release liners for advanced wound care, transdermal drug delivery, ostomy care, surgical drapes, electrodes, diagnostics, wearables, consumer products, and health care packaging, supporting medical PSAs including acrylics, rubber, polyurethane, silicone, hydrogels, hydrocolloids, and elastomers.
• Hygiene Solutions Release solutions for feminine care, adult care, and baby care applications including single-wrap films, applicator tampon packaging, and biopolymer-based compostable diaper materials.
• Building & Construction Solutions Release liners for building exterior (flashing, construction tapes), interior (flooring, laminates, carpet tiles), transportation infrastructure, water and waste management (CIPP), and energy infrastructure applications, supporting bitumen, butyl, acrylic, and acrylic hotmelt adhesives.
• Automotive Solutions Release liner solutions for PVB safety glass, sound dampening, automotive interior, window tint, fuel cells, EV batteries, and car electronics applications using SCK, Glassine, PCK paper and PE, PP, PET film substrates with acrylic-based adhesives.
• Electronics Solutions Release liners for component mounting, flexible and rigid printed circuit boards, protective films, hard disc drives, and thermal interface materials with antistatic properties, low extractable solutions, and non-silicone release options.
• Renewable Energy Solutions Release liners for wind energy, EV battery and fuel cells, EV vehicles, and new energy systems including carrier liners, interleave films, protective films for prepregs, mould release films, and solutions for thermal, chemical, electrical, and mechanical resistance.
• Composites Solutions Release liners for commercial aerospace, industrial, performance sports, hydrogen technologies, and military and defense applications supporting epoxy, phenolic, polyester, and vinyl ester resins with temperature resistance, high tear propagation, and dimensional stability.
• Direct Thermal Linerless Labels Modern linerless label solutions eliminating the need for release liner, improving sustainability and reducing waste. Used in food packaging, logistics, shipping, and retail pricing applications.
• ISCC PLUS-Certified Bio-based Pouch Film Solutions ISCC PLUS certified pouch film solutions made from bio-based polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) using a mass balance approach, expanding sustainable release liner options for customers.
• Bubble Liner Technology Revolutionary bubble liner technology for construction applications providing enhanced elasticity, durability, and safety for building and construction use cases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero landfill policy implemented organization-wide with significant recycling achievements
• +3 more outcomes

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles8 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, strategic and minor.

• Enterprise Coated Products Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 November 2025Strategic acquisition combining Loparex's market reach with Enterprise's specialized expertise in small-batch, narrow web manufacturing. Creates a more robust and versatile partner offering expanded portfolio of products and services.
• CELAB ConsortiumstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Circular Economy for Labels industry initiative founded by companies in the self-adhesive label industry. Loparex plays a leading role in creating greater circularity for label products through matrix and release liner recycling globally.
• Infiana GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2019Acquisition completed in September 2019. Infiana brought international expertise in highly engineered films and complementary portfolio/geography. Integration completed by August 2020.
• JCR RecyclingminorOthersLocal recycling partner for Eden, NC and Hammond, WI plants. Partnership enables 'Waste Nothing' zero waste-to-landfill program. Over a decade of collaboration with tens of thousands of tons of paper and plastic waste recycled.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mondi plc: Mondi's Performance Materials business produces release liner papers and films globally for pressure-sensitive adhesive applications. Direct competitor to Loparex in paper-based and film-based release liners serving label, tape, and industrial customers.
• UPM Raflatac: UPM's label materials business supplies release liners and label stock worldwide alongside self-adhesive label face materials. Closely comparable to Loparex in film and paper liner manufacturing for label applications.
• LINTEC Corporation: Japanese specialty manufacturer of adhesive products and release liners for labels, tapes, electronics, and automotive applications. Direct global competitor with overlapping product portfolio and end-market exposure.
• Sappi Europe: Sappi produces specialty papers including silicone-coated release liner base papers for labels, tapes, and composites. A direct raw-material and substrate competitor to Loparex's paper-based release liner business.
• Siliconature: Italian specialist in silicone-coated release liners for PSA labels, tapes, and graphics applications. A focused direct peer in silicone coating technology competing for label and tape converter customers.
• Gascogne Group: French manufacturer of industrial and consumer packaging including release papers and laminated papers. Competes with Loparex in paper-based substrates for industrial and label applications.

Broad incumbents

• Avery Dennison Corporation: Global leader in pressure-sensitive labels and adhesive materials that also produces and consumes release liners. Overlaps with Loparex on liner substrate supply and competes in adjacent label stock markets.
• 3M Company: Diversified industrial giant with significant tape and adhesive business that consumes release liners and supplies specialty films. A broad incumbent competitor and major customer-relevant materials supplier.
• CCL Industries: Global label and specialty packaging conglomerate (Avery Products, Innovia Films) producing release liners alongside label stock. Competes with Loparex in film-based release liners and pressure-sensitive label materials.

Emerging players

• Cotek (Chang Tuo): Specialized silicone-coated release liner producer in China serving electronics, label, and tape markets. Increasingly competitive at the value end with comparable substrate offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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