Viskase Companies Inc

What Viskase Companies Inc does

Viskase Companies Inc. is a global manufacturer of casings and food packaging solutions for the processed meat, cheese, and laboratory dialysis industries, headquartered in Lombard, Illinois. Founded in the mid-1920s, the company produces a comprehensive portfolio spanning regenerated cellulose casings (NOJAX, Large Cellulose Casings), plastic casings (VISDRY, Visflex, Vismax, Vislon, Vismoke, Viscoat, Polyjax), fibrous casings with optional barrier layers, netting and fabric products (Ve-Net, Bubble-net, TeX Spice), and transfer casings (Color Master, Flavor Master, Smoke Master) that apply smoke, color, flavor, or spice during processing. The company also produces MEMBRA-CEL hydrophilic dialysis tubing for laboratory applications. Underlying technology is rooted in the viscose process for regenerated cellulose and specialty paper coating, combined with plastic extrusion and fabric knitting acquired through subsidiaries including Walsroder Casings (2017) and Darmex Casing (2016).

Name

Viskase Companies Inc

Legal name

Viskase Companies Inc.

Website

https://viskase.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Viskase Companies Inc. is a global manufacturer of cellulose, plastic, fibrous, and transfer casings, netting products, and MEMBRA-CEL dialysis membranes serving processed meat, cheese, and laboratory customers across 120+ countries from 11 plants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Meat Processing Casings and Food Packaging

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Animal Slaughtering and Processing (3116)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Meat Packing Plants (2011), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Portioning & Case-Ready Meat Packaging (AFAKALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Edible Casings Processing (Natural Hog/Sheep/Beef Casings) (AFANAJAB), Refrigerated Meat & Seafood (Processed/Packaged) (CRADACAK)

Keywords

• Meat processing casings
• Food packaging solutions
• Cellulose casings
• Plastic casings
• Fibrous casings

Headquarters

HQ city

Lombard

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. Casings and Food Packaging Products: Viskase generates revenue through the sale of artificial casings for processed meat and food packaging solutions. The company offers cellulose casings, plastic casings, fibrous casings, netting and fabric products, and transfer casings. Products are sold directly to meat processors and through distribution partners globally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Viskase Companies Inc manufactures and sells artificial casings and food packaging solutions for the meat processing industry. Its portfolio includes cellulose, plastic, fibrous, transfer, and netting/fabric casings used in automated production of sausages, hot dogs, pepperoni, hams, deli meats, and processed cheeses. The company also produces MEMBRA-CEL dialysis membranes for laboratory use. Products are sold under brands including NOJAX, Visflex, Vismax, Vislon, Viscoat, Polyjax, Ve-Net, Walsroder, and Darmex.

Product overview

Viskase Companies Inc is a global leader in food packaging solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of casing products for the meat processing industry. The product line includes: Cellulose Casings (NOJAX® and Large Cellulose Casings) for automated tubular sausage production; Plastic Casings (VISDRY™, Visflex®, Vismax®, Vislon®, Vismoke™, Viscoat®, Polyjax®) for maximizing product yield and shelf stability; Fibrous Casings for pepperoni, salami, and deli meats; Netting & Fabric products (Ve-Net™, TeX Spice) for customized solutions; and Transfer Casings (Color Master™, Flavor Master™, Smoke Master®) for adding value through smoke, color, flavor, and spice transfer. The company also offers MEMBRA-CEL® dialysis membranes for laboratory applications. With 11 production facilities and 9 sales offices serving 120+ countries, Viskase operates acquired brands including Walsroder® and Darmex Casings®.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NOJAX®: Registered trademark brand for regenerated cellulose casings, presented in shirred sticks for automated production of tubular sausages.
• Walsroder®
• Darmex Casings®
• VE-NET™
• VISCOAT®
• VISFLEX®
• VISLON®
• VISMAX®
• VISDRY™
• VISMOKE™
• POLYJAX®
• MEMBRA-CEL®
• SMOKE MASTER®
• COLOR MASTER™
• FLAVOR MASTER™
• Bubble-net®

Products and services

• NOJAX® Cellulose Casings Regenerated cellulose casings presented in shirred sticks, designed for automated production of tubular sausages such as hot dogs, cooked sausages, dry salamis, pepperoni, and mortadellas; permeable to smoke and water vapor. For meat processing companies.
• Large Cellulose Casings (LCC) Large caliber regenerated cellulose casings for larger diameter sausage products. For meat processors requiring bigger casing sizes.
• VISDRY™ Plastic Casing Plastic casing designed for dried sausage applications to maximize product yield and shelf stability. For dried sausage processors.
• Visflex® Plastic Casing High performance plastic casing tailored to maximize product yield and shelf stability of sliced and retail items. For processed meat producers serving retail.
• Vismax® Plastic Casings High performance plastic casing for processed meat and poultry applications. For meat and poultry processors.
• Vislon® Plastic Casings High performance plastic casing designed for formed processed meat and poultry products. For producers of formed meat and poultry items.
• Vismoke™ Plastic Casings Plastic casing with smoke transfer properties for processed meat products. For processors seeking smoke flavor and color without traditional smoking.
• Viscoat® Plastic Casings Functional barrier casing with internal paper coating for applying color, flavor, and smoke transfer to turkey, pork, and beef products. For processed meat producers.
• Polyjax® Plastic Casings Plastic casings for high-speed, automated production of frankfurters, sausages, chorizo, and kabanos with high barrier properties and excellent peelability. For high-throughput sausage manufacturers.
• Fibrous Casings Unique combination of regenerated cellulose applied to special paper for exceptional strength and diameter uniformity. For pepperoni, salami, luncheon meats, boneless hams, deli-style processed meats, and processed/smoked cheeses.
• Fibrous Casings with Barrier Fibrous casings with protective barrier layer to guard against oxygen and moisture for specialty cooked and smoked sausages, maintaining freshness and premium appearance. For processors of premium cooked and smoked sausages.
• Ve-Net™ Netting and Fabric Products Full range of netting and fabric products with various sizes, patterns, colors, and applications for customized 'netting and casing' solutions. Includes Bubble-net, Elastic-loops, Elastic Netting, and Stockinet variants. For meat and cheese processors needing custom netting solutions.
• TeX Spice Transfer Casings Fabric casing for transferring spices to meat products during processing. For processors seeking applied spice flavoring through casing technology.
• MEMBRA-CEL® Dialysis Membranes Hydrophilic dialysis tubing made from regenerated cellulose prepared using the viscose process, used in laboratory for dialysis purposes, available as tubing and sheets. For laboratories and research institutions.
• Walsroder® Casings Acquired brand of premium casings from Walsroder Casings GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Viskase. For meat processors across Europe and global markets.
• Darmex Casings® Acquired brand of casings from Darmex Casing sp. z o.o., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Viskase. For meat processors in Eastern Europe and global markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced carbon footprint through transfer casings eliminating smoke, ash and water requirements
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Enzon PharmaceuticalsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2026Proposed merger where Enzon Pharmaceuticals will acquire Viskase Companies, Inc. The transaction includes a 1-for-100 reverse stock split to facilitate the merger and related stock issuance activities. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions. Enzon is offering to exchange Series C Preferred Stock for common stock at $7.83 liquidation preference following the reverse split.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Teepak: US-headquartered global supplier of cellulosic, fibrous, and plastic casings plus netting solutions for the meat processing industry. Directly competes with Viskase's NOJAX®, Fibrous, and Ve-Net™ product lines.
• Viscofan: Spanish-headquartered global leader in casings for the meat processing industry, offering cellulose, collagen, fibrous, and plastic casings. Direct competitor across virtually all of Viskase's product categories and customer segments worldwide.
• Shenguan Holdings (Group): China-based manufacturer of sausage casings including collagen and cellulose types. Competes with Viskase primarily in Asia-Pacific and emerging markets on price-sensitive cellulose and edible casings.
• Devro plc: UK-based manufacturer of collagen and other casings for the global sausage and processed meat industry. Closely comparable product portfolio and customer base to Viskase, with overlap especially in collagen and fibrous casings.
• Kalle Group: Germany-based producer of casings, fibrous netting, and value-added processed-meat casings. Direct competitor to Viskase in European markets with overlapping cellulose and fibrous casing offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Winpak Ltd. Canadian-based manufacturer of packaging materials including meat-casing films and protein packaging. Operates in adjacent food-packaging categories with technology overlap in plastic films used for processed meats.
• Coveris Holdings: European flexible packaging group serving meat, cheese, and food industries with films, casings, and netting-adjacent products. Comparable to Viskase at the food-packaging level though less specialized in sausage casings.
• Sealed Air Corporation: US-listed global food packaging incumbent offering protective and food-contact packaging solutions including materials used in meat processing. Comparable as a broad food-packaging player though not specialized in casings like Viskase.

Others

• HORMEL Foods: Major processed meat producer (and significant Viskase downstream customer) whose end-product demand directly drives casing volumes. Included as an ecosystem customer reference point rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Nitta Gelatin: Japan-based gelatin and collagen casings producer with growing global presence in edible casings. Overlaps with Viskase's collagen-related casing applications and serves similar processed meat customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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