What Massilly does

Massilly is a privately-held, family-owned French metal packaging manufacturer founded in 1911 in Massilly, France, and currently headquartered in Mâcon. Across 25 subsidiaries in 13-15 countries spanning five continents, the company produces a broad portfolio of metal packaging — twist-off and threaded capsules, 2-piece and 3-piece food cans, steel aerosols and components, industrial cylindrical/rectangular/square cans and pails, syrup and oil bidons, and decorated/premium boxes — serving food and beverage manufacturers, cosmetics and household-care brands, industrial chemicals companies, and premium gifting accounts. The company states it is a Top 3 global metal capsule manufacturer and a leader in the French aerosol market, with European aerosol production exceeding 300 million units per year across 6 dedicated factories.

The core technology base spans deep-drawing, electric welding, and metal printing/finishing, complemented by in-house R&D that has delivered a 30% metal-thickness reduction in 3-piece cans over 30 years, indexed easy-open bases, and nested export cans that save up to 75% of transport space. Proprietary packaged machinery — notably the patented MY-CAP 3000 eco steam vacuum capsuling machine and the TOPLock closure system (EP N° 1540548.8) — is engineered and serviced by the Massilly Services division. The group also operates an in-house ISO 9001/ISO 22000-certified joint formulation laboratory for capsule gaskets, Massilly Printing Solutions for offset and digital metal decoration including ScanTrust QR anti-counterfeiting, and Qualiopi-certified training programs for line operators. Multiple sites hold ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, FSSC 22000, PAS 223, BRC, Origine France Garantie, FEA, and UN/RID-ADR certifications.

Massilly's business model is enterprise B2B direct sales through its subsidiary network, with no public pricing and quote-based commercial engagement via local contacts. Revenue is generated across four streams: (1) metal packaging products sold to enterprise manufacturers, (2) filling and packaging machinery under Massilly Services, (3) technical assistance, line audits, food-contact compliance consulting, and certified training, and (4) custom metal printing and finishing services. Distribution is direct (subsidiary-based) globally, with a complementary mid-market distribution arm (Conservor) in France. The company reinvests substantially in R&D and capital equipment, as evidenced by the announced $85 million investment in a new food-can plant in 2026 and the 2025 acquisition of Hoffmann Neopac's metal packaging division. Ownership remains concentrated in the Bindschedler family across four generations, with Thomas Bindschedler serving as President of the Massilly Group.

Name

Massilly

Legal name

MASSILLY HOLDING S.A.S.

Website

https://massilly.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Packaging

NAICS

Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container (Light Gauge) Manufacturing (33243), Metal Can Manufacturing (332431), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive) (332119)

SIC

Metal Cans (3411), Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Cans (Steel/Tinplate) (IMALADAB)

Keywords

• Metal packaging manufacturing
• Food cans and capsules
• Industrial aerosol packaging
• Decorated metal boxes
• Packaging machinery services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mâcon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices32 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal packaging products: Manufacture and sale of metal packaging products including capsules (twist, EuroCap, snap-on, CT, PVC-free), food cans (2-piece and 3-piece), aerosols and components, industrial packaging (cylindrical/rectangular/open-top/square cans, pails, 2-component packaging), decorated boxes, and syrup/oil bidons. Revenue is generated through direct unit/volume sales to food manufacturers, cosmetics companies, household care brands, and industrial product companies globally.
2. Filling and packaging machinery: Design, manufacture, and sale of packaging machinery including capsule machines, seaming machines, dosing machines, depalletizers, cleaners, conveyors, and complete production lines. Services include installation, parameterization, maintenance, hotline support, and rental options. Operated through Massilly Services division.
3. Technical assistance and training: Technical customer support including on-site engineering, product/process testing and homologation, food contact compliance consulting, seaming and capping analysis, line audits, installation, and maintenance. Training services for capsuling, seaming, dosing, and autoclave operation certified as Qualiopi training center.
4. Metal printing and decoration services: Custom printing on metal packaging, finishing services (varnishes, embossing, debossing), and decoration for decorated boxes. Includes digital printing for small series from 50 copies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Massilly manufactures and sells metal packaging products including twist-off and threaded metal capsules, 2-piece and 3-piece food cans, steel aerosols and components, industrial cans and conical buckets, and custom decorated metal boxes. The company also engineers and sells packaging machinery (capsule machines, seaming machines, filling machines) and provides technical assistance, R&D, and training services to its B2B customers.

Product overview

Massilly is a family-owned metal packaging manufacturer founded in 1911, operating as a multi-product portfolio company with seven core product categories spanning food packaging (capsules, cans, syrup/oil cans, glass bottles), aerosols (steel aerosols and components), industrial packaging (cylindrical/rectangular/square cans, buckets, 2-component packaging), and decorated boxes (stock/custom/personalized). The company complements its packaging portfolio with packaging equipment (capsulers, seaming machines, filling machines) and services (R&D, metal printing, technical assistance, training). Key products include Twist/EuroCap/Snap-On capsules, 2-piece and 3-piece cans, conical buckets with Top Lock closure system, the patented MY-CAP 3000 eco steam vacuum capsuler, and digitally printed custom boxes from 50 units. Massilly operates through 25 subsidiaries across 15 countries and employs approximately 2,000 people, with manufacturing in France (Saône-et-Loire, Cluny, Malemort, Granville, Douarnenez) and European subsidiaries in Spain, UK, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Morocco, South Africa, India, Russia, Canada, Philippines, Portugal, and Slovakia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Conservor: Distribution subsidiary for packaging solutions and glass bottles
• Massilly Services
• Massilly Printing Solutions
• MY-CAP 3000 eco
• FRANPAC
• SAFET EMBAMET

Products and services

• Capsules Twist Metal twist-off caps in diameters 33-110mm for glass jars, with various joint options (PVC NI, ESBO NI, BPA NI), sterilization and pasteurization compatibility, and extensive print customization. Sold to food manufacturers, condiment producers, and preserve makers.
• Capsules EuroCap Metal threaded cap with teeth in 5 diameters (52, 63, 68, 82, 100mm), stackable design, tamper-evident when seamed, suitable for sterilization and pasteurization. Used in food jar packaging.
• Capsules PVC-free / BPA-NI BPA-free and plasticizer-free metal caps in diameters 53-82mm, recommended for oily and fatty food products to prevent migration, with flip panel option.
• Capsules Snap-On Aluminum snap-on caps for 65.2mm glass containers without threading, for non-heat-treated products, 100% recyclable aluminum.
• Capsules Continuous Thread (CT) Continuous thread metal caps in 70mm diameter for bottles with continuous thread, suitable for vacuum steam closure.
• 2-Piece Cans (Boîtes à Conserve 2 Pièces) Deep-drawn 2-piece metal cans in 40+ formats, 50ml to 550ml capacity, for fish, spreads, prepared foods, jams, and sauces. Includes rectangular, round, and oval shapes.
• 3-Piece Cans (Boîtes à Conserve 3 Pièces) Seamed 3-piece metal cans in 45+ formats, 70ml to 8,800ml capacity, for fine grocery and institutional catering, stackable with standard or easy-open ends.
• Nestable Export Cans (Boîtes Emboitables Gamme Export) Conical nestable metal cans for optimized transport, 115ml to 198ml capacity, reducing up to 75% space during transport, in round or rectangular formats.
• Infant Formula Cans Metal cans for infant formula and powders in dedicated production facilities meeting strictest standards, with easy-open and peel-off ends, BPA NI, ISO 9001/ISO 22000/PAS223 certified.
• Steel Aerosols (Aérosols en Acier) Steel aerosol cans in 5 diameters (45-65mm), 140ml to 1000ml capacity, 12/15/18 bar pressure rating, FEA approved, with various neck finishes and tactile danger indicators. Sold to cosmetics, household care, and chemical manufacturers.
• Aerosol Components (Composants pour Aérosols) Steel aerosol domes and bottoms in 5 diameters (45-65mm) for necked-in aerosol cans, 12/15/18 bar pressure resistance, FEA approved, 100% recyclable steel.
• Conical Buckets (Seaux Coniques) 70+ references of conical metal buckets with pail or lever ring closure, 2-40L capacity, 10 diameters (160-328mm), UN/RID-ADR homologated for dangerous goods transport. Sold to paint, adhesive, chemical, and industrial product manufacturers.
• Tulip Conical Buckets (Seaux Coniques Tulipes) Conical tulip-shaped metal buckets in 2-6L capacity, 160/190mm diameters, with selectable/pressure lids, for paints, adhesives, resins, inks, chemicals.
• Cylindrical Cans (Bidons Cylindriques) Welded cylindrical metal cans in 15+ references, 150ml to 2L capacity, 7 diameters (65-108mm), flat or dome top, various bung sizes for oils, solvents, chemicals.
• Rectangular Cans (Bidons Rectangulaires) Rectangular metal cans in 15 formats, 250ml to 5L, some with handles, various openings including DIN/REL, crimped or welded, stackable options for oils, lubricants, chemicals.
• Industrial Square Cans (Boîtes Carrées Industrielles) Welded square metal cans in 0.25L, 0.5L, and 1L capacities, 67x67mm or 100x100mm, hermetic sealing for liquids and paste products.
• Cylindrical Cans with Pressure Lid 50+ models of cylindrical metal cans with pressure lids, 100ml to 6L, 11 diameters (65-180mm), patented LYS design with integrated metal handle, for liquids, paints, lubricants.
• 2-Component Packaging (Packaging Bi-Composants) Two-component metal packaging where can bottom locks in pail lid for mixing before use, pail format 2-28L, can format 0.67-12L, for products delivered as kits requiring mixing.
• Small Drums (Petits Seaux) Heavy-duty small metal drums as alternative to steel drums, DIN 57 and 2" + 3/4" closures, for solvents, thinners, varnishes, lubricants, chemicals.
• Top Lock Closure System (Système de Fermeture Top Lock) Patented (EP N° 1540548.8) lever ring closure system enabling automatic bucket closing without physical effort, reducing musculoskeletal disorders, 1-minute head changeover for different packaging diameters.
• Food Oil Cans (Bidons pour Huiles Alimentaires) Metal oil cans in 30+ references, 150ml to 5L capacity, cylindrical/rectangular/oblong shapes, anti-drip caps, DIN 24/42/57 openings.
• Syrup and Sauce Cans (Bidons pour Siropes et Sauces) Metal syrup and sauce cans with custom expansion shapes, welded bodies for leak-proof sealing, various openings and print finishes.
• Turnkey Decorated Boxes (Boîtes Décorées Clé-en-Main) 400+ standard decorated metal box designs available on stock, regularly renewed themes including licensed designs, quickly available in small quantities with European logistics. For premium food, confectionery, and cosmetics brands.
• Personalized Boxes Origine France Garantie Custom printed metal boxes certified Origine France Garantie (Made in France), round/square/folded shapes, embossing options, awarded Oscar de l'Emballage.
• Custom Boxes and Packaging (Boîtes et Packaging Sur-Mesure) Fully custom metal packaging development with 25+ years expertise, MOQ 3,000 units, 10-12 week delivery, complete packaging solutions with inserts, foam, labeling, compliant with European food contact standards (BPA NI, BRC approved).
• Custom Small Series Boxes (Boîtes Personnalisées Petites Séries) Digitally printed custom metal boxes from just 50 units, ideal for events, launches, packaging tests, quick turnaround made in France.
• Metal Spice Boxes (Boîtes en Métal pour les Epices) Metal spice boxes in stock, various formats with metal/plastic shakers, acrylic windows, double interior lids, custom design from 3,000 units. Preserves freshness and aroma.
• Neutral Customizable Boxes (Boîtes Neutres et Personnalisables) 70+ neutral white or metal box formats on stock, easily labelable or digitally printable from 200 units, for food (coffee, tea, chocolate, spices), cosmetics, games, stationery.
• MY-CAP 3000 Eco Steam Vacuum Capsuling Machine Steam vacuum capsuling machine with up to 60% steam reduction, under 75dB noise, 3-minute format change, 25,000 pots/hour throughput, patented steam head technology, made in France. Launched in 2022.
• Capsuling Machines (Capsuleuses) Semi-automatic (600-1,500 pots/hour) and automatic (1,800-30,000 pots/hour) capsuling machines for Twist Off, PT, and CT capsules, including steam vacuum and dry vacuum systems.
• Seaming Machines (Sertisseuses) Stainless steel seaming machines for cans 52.5mm to 153mm diameter, automatic medium-speed up to 60 cans/minute with touchscreen format change assistance.
• Filling Machines (Doseuses) 40+ years filling expertise with 3,000+ clients, lobe/gear/piston/alveolar fillers for liquid, paste, semi-paste products with/without chunks, pneumatic or electric, single or multi-head, semi-automatic to automatic.
• Other Packaging Machines (Autres Machines) Complete packaging line machines including depalletizers, universal cleaners, conveyors, transfer pumps, washer/dryer tunnels, packing tables, complete line design and installation.
• Glass Bottles and Jars (Bouteilles et Bocaux en Verre) Glass jars, vials and bottles distributed via Conservor subsidiary, combined with Massilly capsules and muselets for complete packaging solutions.
• Metal Printing and Finishing Services (Impression et Finitions) Metal printing with high precision, metallic effects (gold/silver), special inks (pearlescent, thermosensitive), finishing varnishes (matte/gloss/crackle), embossing/debossing, anti-counterfeiting with ScanTrust QR codes, digital printing for small runs.
• Technical Assistance (Assistance Technique) Global technical support including product testing, food contact compliance, container/content suitability, process analysis, seaming/capsuling analysis, training, line audit/install/maintenance in 8+ languages.
• Training Services (Formations) Qualiopi-certified training center (N°74.19.00236.19) for seaming, capsuling, filling, autoclave operation, provided by field technicians with practical experience.
• Research & Development (R&D) Metal packaging R&D including thickness reduction (30% over 30 years), nestable can development (75% space savings), indexed easy-open ends (30% more branding space), new formats and closures development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% steam consumption reduction with MY-CAP 3000 eco capsule machine
• +11 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hoffmann NeopaccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2026On January 27, 2026, Massilly announced an $85 million investment to build a new can manufacturing plant for food packaging. Separately, Massilly acquired the metal packaging assets of Hoffmann Neopac (effective March 31, 2025), taking over CM Packaging B.V. in Dronten, Netherlands and integrating Hoffmann Neopac's metal packaging operations into Massilly Group. The acquisition extends Massilly's presence in Northern Europe.

Scale indicators27 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Crown Holdings: Global metal packaging leader (NYSE: CCK) with operations spanning food cans, aerosols, and specialty metal packaging. Direct competitor in food cans, steel aerosols, and decorative metal containers across Europe and globally, with significantly larger scale.
• Ardagh Metal Packaging: Publicly listed metal packaging pure-play (NYSE: AMBP) producing beverage and food cans across Europe and the Americas. Directly comparable in food cans and steel/aerosol can production, serving similar FMCG customers.
• Silgan Holdings: Major North American and European metal/aerosol container manufacturer (NYSE: SLGN) producing steel and aluminum containers, aerosol cans, and specialty metal packaging. Highly comparable in steel aerosols and metal food containers, with broader product diversification.
• Ball Corporation: Global metal packaging giant (NYSE: BALL) producing aluminum beverage cans, food cans, and aerosol containers. Comparable in food cans, aerosols, and metal packaging machinery, though Ball has shifted focus to aluminum and aerospace post-aerospace divestiture.
• Sonoco Products Company: Diversified global packaging manufacturer (NYSE: SON) with metal can ends, food can components, and industrial packaging. Comparable in metal food can ends, closures, and industrial metal containers, though Sonoco is more diversified into paper/plastic.

Direct peers

• HUBER Packaging: German family-owned metal packaging manufacturer producing tinplate cans, can ends, and decorative metal boxes. Closely comparable mid-sized European competitor with overlapping food can, decorative box, and industrial packaging product lines.
• Colep Packaging: Portuguese aerosol and metal packaging manufacturer (part of Colep Group) producing steel and aluminum aerosols for personal care, household, and industrial markets. Directly competes in the European steel aerosol market alongside Massilly's 6 factories.
• CAN-PACK Group: Polish-headquartered global metal packaging manufacturer producing beverage cans, food cans, and metal packaging machinery. Directly comparable in food cans, with comparable European manufacturing footprint and B2B sales model.

Regional players

• Envases Universales: Latin American metal packaging manufacturer producing steel aerosol cans, food cans, and industrial metal containers. Comparable product portfolio in steel aerosols and food cans, but focused on Mexican/Latin American markets rather than Massilly's European base.
• Tata Tinplate Company of India: Indian tinplate and metal packaging producer (subsidiary of Tata Steel) producing tinplate sheets, metal cans, and closures. Comparable in tinplate food cans and metal packaging raw materials, primarily serving the Indian and South Asian markets where Massilly has its India subsidiary.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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