What VP Group does

VP Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned European packaging manufacturer founded in 1896 in Munich, with current operations headquartered in Feuchtwangen, Germany. The company operates four business divisions — Tragetaschen (paper and film carrier bags), Flexible Verpackungen (flexible mailers, document envelopes, security bags), stericlin® (sterilization indicator systems and CSSD accessories), and Medizinische Verpackungen (medical device sterile barrier packaging) — serving medical device manufacturers, hospitals and clinics, e-commerce and retail shippers, cash-in-transit operators, and agricultural laboratories. The company runs five production sites across Germany, Poland, the UK, and the Netherlands, plus a sales office in Monaco, and delivers to customers in over 70 countries.

Core technology centers on proprietary branded packaging systems: VhentPeel® peelable medical packaging (flat, form-fill-seal, and pouches) using grid-coated paper, DuPont™ Tyvek®, and White Line polyolefin non-woven materials; stericlin® sterile barrier systems and chemical/biological indicator systems validated for steam, EO, and radiation sterilization; aroFOL® and aroFAIR® air-cushion and mono-material paper mailers; docuFIX® self-adhesive document envelopes; docuCARE® tamper-evident security bags; and flexiPAK block-bottom paper mailers. Materials science across paper coatings, medical-grade laminates, and recycled mono-material constructions is the technical foundation, paired with ISO 13485-grade quality systems for the medical division.

Revenue is generated through B2B, quote-based sales of packaging products across the four divisions, supported by dedicated sales teams, multi-brand websites (German and English), and trade show participation including Compamed. Standard stock items can be ordered through the web with quote-based pricing for custom and printed runs; volume bands accommodate 200–2,000-unit digital print runs up to large enterprise orders. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Reported annual turnover is approximately €150 million with 800+ employees and a base of 8,000+ customers, indicating a distributed customer mix.

Name

VP Group

Legal name

VP Group

Website

https://vp-group.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Short description

VP Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned European packaging manufacturer founded in 1896, producing paper and film carrier bags, flexible e-commerce mailers, sterilization indicators, and validated medical device sterile barrier systems across five European production sites for 8,000+ customers in 70+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging

NAICS

Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (32222), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

Paper Bags & Sacks (retail, industrial, multiwall) (IMAMAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sterile & Aseptic Medical Packaging (Pouches, Wraps, Sterile Barriers) (IMALAIAB), Flexibles for Hygiene & Medical (Sterile Barrier, Wound Care, Diaper Backsheets) (IMALABAK), Medical & Pharmaceutical Thermoformed Packaging (IMANAHAB), Flexible Cosmetic Packaging (Pouches, Sachets, Stick Packs) (IMALAJAE)

Keywords

• Flexible packaging manufacturing
• Medical device packaging
• Sterile barrier systems
• Paper carrier bags
• Sterilization indicators

Headquarters

HQ city

Feuchtwangen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Products Manufacturing and Sales: VP Group generates revenue through manufacturing and selling packaging solutions across four business divisions: carrier bags, flexible packaging, stericlin® sterilization products, and medical packaging. Products are sold directly to customers through their international distribution network with production facilities in Germany, Poland, UK, and Netherlands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

VP Group manufactures and sells innovative packaging solutions through four business divisions: (1) Tragetaschen carrier bags in paper and film, (2) Flexible Verpackungen including air cushion mailers (aroFOL®), document envelopes (docuFIX®), PE security/mailing bags (docuCARE®), and paper mailers (flexiPAK), (3) Medical device packaging (VhentPeel® flat, form-fill-seal and pouches), and (4) stericlin® sterilization products and indicator systems. Products are produced at five European manufacturing sites and sold to medical device manufacturers, healthcare providers, e-commerce retailers, and cash-in-transit companies in over 70 countries.

Product overview

VP Group is a fourth-generation family-owned European packaging manufacturer founded in 1896, operating four distinct business units that together form a comprehensive packaging portfolio. The core offerings span (1) Tragetaschen (carrier bags) in paper and film, (2) Flexible Verpackungen encompassing multiple product lines — air cushion mailers (aroFOL®), document envelopes (docuFIX®), PE security/mailing bags (docuCARE®), and paper mailers (flexiPAK including the sustainable araFAIR® mono-material bag and e-commerce paper mailing solutions) — (3) VP Medizinische Verpackungen providing sterile medical device packaging including VhentPeel® flat and form-fill-seal packaging, VhentPeel® White Line, medical pouches, and system solutions, and (4) stericlin® offering indicator systems and sterile barrier products. All four divisions are aligned around sustainability themes with FSC® certification, recycled materials, and water-based printing across the portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• aroFOL®: Air bubble mailing bags product line for protective shipping
• docuFIX®
• docuCARE®
• flexiPAK
• aroFAIR®
• VhentPeel®
• stericlin®

Products and services

• Tragetaschen (Carrier Bags) High-quality carrier bags in paper (including luxury bags) and film/polyethylene variants, including permanent (reusable) bags and box formats, serving retail and consumer markets.
• aroFOL® Air Cushion Mailers Range of air cushion mailing bags in multiple variants (classic, win, poly, foam, plus, double, media) with different cushioning materials and printing options for shipping protection.
• docuFIX® Document Envelopes Self-adhesive document envelopes available in classic, classic plus, special, and paper variants, used to attach shipping documents (invoices, delivery notes) to packages; includes resealable options and paper-based eco alternatives.
• docuCARE® PE Mailing and Security Bags PE mailing and security bags in multiple variants (classic, plus, med, agrar, basic) offering tamper-evident closure, leak-proof options for medical samples, and sustainable eco options with recycled film content.
• flexiPAK Paper Mailers Eco-friendly block bottom paper bags with self-adhesive flap or double-fix closure, available in standard, basic, eco (grass paper), and print/customized variants; an alternative to cardboard boxes for shipping voluminous goods.
• aroFAIR® Mono-Packaging Mono-material paper cushion mailing bag made from 100% brown FSC® recycling paper, pre-filled with paper and starch balls for padding; fully sustainable packaging that requires no additional filling material.
• VhentPeel® Medical Flat Packaging Peelable flat packaging solutions for medical devices made from grid-coated paper, cold seal coating, heat seal coating, PE-coated paper, medical paper, or DuPont™ Tyvek®; used in sterilization applications.
• Tiefziehverpackungen (Form-Fill-Seal Packaging) Deep-draw/form-fill-seal medical packaging using roll stock — bottom web (soft film, rigid film) and top web (VhentPeel® paper, DuPont™ Tyvek®, White Line) — and pre-cut lids for medical device sterile barrier systems.
• VhentPeel® White Line Innovative see-through medical packaging combining transparent film laminate with gas-permeable polypropylene-based (non-woven) material; features moisture resistance up to 134°C steam sterilization, air permeability, microbial barrier, high tensile strength, and clean peelability.
• Beutel und Schläuche (Medical Pouches and Reels) Medical pouches and tubular packaging including VhentPeel® see-through pouches, PA/PE pouches, Headerbag, Vent Bag, paper bags, and barrier bags for various medical device applications.
• stericlin® Sterilization and Indicator Products Sterilization packaging and control products including indicator systems for steam, ethylene oxide, and radiation sterilization, sterile barrier systems, CSSD/AEMP accessories, labelling/documentation tools, sterile goods logistics solutions, hygiene products, OR accessories, and cleaning accessories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deliveries to over 70 countries worldwide with more than 8,000 customers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Billerud: Swedish paper and packaging company producing kraft paper, specialty paper, and converted packaging; highly comparable to VP Group's paper bag, carrier bag, and FSC-certified kraft paper substrate operations.
• Huhtamaki: Finnish-listed global food service and consumer packaging manufacturer with flexible, paper, and molded fiber packaging; directly comparable to VP Group's flexible packaging and paper-based mailer portfolio and a similar mid-to-large European operator.
• Constantia Flexibles: Austrian-owned flexible packaging manufacturer serving consumer goods and pharmaceuticals; competes head-to-head with VP Group's aroFOL®, docuCARE®, and VhentPeel®-adjacent flexible pouches and reels, particularly in pharma and medical applications.
• Oliver Healthcare Packaging: US-based specialist in sterile barrier medical packaging including pouches, die-cut lids, and form-fill-seal roll stock; the most direct specialized peer to VP Group's VhentPeel® medical packaging platform for medical device OEMs.
• Heinzel Group: Austrian family-owned paper and packaging group with paper sacks, containerboard, and market pulp operations; a structurally similar privately held European mid-market peer to VP Group in paper-based packaging.

Broad incumbents

• Mondi Group: Large European-listed paper and packaging group with corrugated, kraft paper, and flexible packaging operations across multiple countries; directly comparable to VP Group in paper-based carrier bags, mailers, and converted paper products, but at significantly greater scale and global reach.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global paper-based packaging leader headquartered in Ireland; competes with VP Group in paper bags, kraft mailers, and converted paper packaging, and is the natural European incumbent peer in VP Group's Tragetaschen and flexiPAK categories.
• Sealed Air: US-listed protective and food packaging specialist with Bubble Wrap®-adjacent air cushion products; a relevant peer to VP Group's aroFOL® air-cushion mailer line and broader e-commerce protective packaging offering.
• Amcor: Global packaging giant with leading positions in flexible, rigid, and healthcare packaging; competes with VP Group across flexible packaging, medical packaging, and security bags, but at vastly larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Sonoco Products: Global diversified packaging manufacturer serving consumer, industrial, and healthcare end markets with paperboard, flexible, and protective packaging; a broad incumbent peer spanning VP Group's carrier bag, mailer, and medical-adjacent categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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