What Oben Group does

Oben Group is a Peruvian-headquartered, privately held manufacturer of flexible packaging films, founded in Ecuador in 1991 and now operating 18 manufacturing plants, 1 distribution center, and 8 commercial offices across 17 countries in the Americas and Europe. The company produces biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP), biaxially oriented polyester (BOPET), biaxially oriented polyamide (BOPA), biaxially oriented polyethylene (BOPE), cast polypropylene (CPP/CAST), coated, metallized, and PET shrink films, with total production capacity of 365,000 MT/year. Its product portfolio is organized into nine branded lines (ObenShield, ObenSeal, ObenRetort, ObenLabels, ObenFlex, ObenPharma, ObenThermal, ObenPolypaper, plus the Terphane brand acquired in 2024) serving food packaging (primary segment) and non-food packaging uses including personal care, labels, graphic arts, and pharmaceutical applications.

Technically, Oben operates what it describes as the world's largest metallizer (4.5 meters wide, in Peru), the world's first 12-meter BOPP production line (in Brazil, adding 94,000 tons/year capacity), and a water-based coating line. Group-level metallized film capacity is 50,000 tons/year, and El Salvador's plant supplies 70,000 tons/year. The company is vertically integrated into polypropylene thermoformed products, masterbatch, and PET strapping, and holds ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, and BASC/OEA security certifications relevant to food-contact and regulated end-uses.

Oben sells B2B directly to packaging converters and brand owners via enterprise field sales, supported by regional customer service, technical seminars in operating countries, and the Oben Connect extranet portal for partners. Pricing is quote-based, set by volume, film type, specifications, and region. The company has executed a serial M&A strategy since 2021 (Poligal in 2021, KristaFilms in 2023, Terphane for $116 million closed in 2024, and Vitopel in Brazil in 2025) to extend geographic reach (Europe, Mexico, USA) and broaden the BOPET and BOPP portfolio. No public revenue, funding rounds, or institutional investors are disclosed, indicating a privately financed, founder/family-controlled industrial group.

Name

Oben Group

Legal name

Oben Holding Group

Website

https://obengroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Oben Group is a privately held Peruvian-headquartered manufacturer of flexible packaging films, producing BOPP, BOPET, BOPA, BOPE, CPP, coated, and PET shrink films across 18 plants in 17 countries. The company sells B2B to food and non-food packaging converters and brand owners across the Americas and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Packaging Films

NAICS

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

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Polyester & Nylon Films (PET/BOPET, PA/BOPA) (IMALABAB), Recyclable/Mono-Material Flexible Packaging (PE/PP-Based, Compatibilized Structures) (IMALABAN), Lidding, Sealant & Packaging Webs (Heat-Seal, Peelable, Retort Lids) (IMALABAG)

Keywords

• Flexible packaging films
• Biaxially oriented films
• Polypropylene packaging films
• Polyester packaging films
• Metallized barrier films

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Film Manufacturing and Sales: Manufactures and sells flexible packaging films including BOPP, BOPET, BOPA, BOPE, cast films, coated films, and PET shrink films. Also produces polypropylene thermoformed products, engineering resins, and polyester strapping. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales to packaging manufacturers and converters.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oben Group manufactures and sells flexible packaging films including BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene), BOPET (Biaxially Oriented Polyester), BOPA (Biaxially Oriented Polyamide/Nylon), BOPE (Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene), cast polypropylene (CPP) films, coated films, and PET shrink films. The company also produces polypropylene thermoformed products, engineering resins, and polyester strapping, selling directly to B2B packaging converters and brand owners across food and non-food packaging applications.

Product overview

Oben Group is a flexible packaging film manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of biaxially oriented films including BOPP, BOPET, BOPA, BOPE, CPP/CAST, coated films, and PET shrink films. The company's product offering includes multiple sub-brands: ObenShield (high-barrier films), ObenSeal (seal-performance films), ObenRetort (retort/sterilization-resistant films), ObenLabels (label films including PET shrink), ObenFlex (puncture-resistant films), ObenPharma (pharmaceutical-grade films), ObenThermal (thermal lamination), and ObenPolypaper (extrusion-coated papers). Through acquisition, the company also offers the Terphane® brand of BOPET films. With 18 manufacturing plants and 8 commercial offices across 17 countries in the Americas and Europe, Oben Group positions itself as the largest manufacturer of plastic films in the Americas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ObenShield: Metallized and transparent films with high and very high barrier to oxygen and/or water vapor
• ObenSeal
• ObenRetort
• ObenLabels
• ObenFlex
• ObenPharma
• ObenThermal
• ObenPolypaper
• Terphane

Products and services

• BOPP Films Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene films for flexible packaging applications including VFFS bags, snack packaging, and various food packaging sold to packaging converters and brand owners.
• BOPET Films Biaxially Oriented Polyester films for printing, lamination, and high-barrier packaging applications sold to packaging converters and manufacturers.
• BOPA Films Biaxially Oriented Polyamide films providing high mechanical strength and barrier properties for demanding packaging applications sold to converters and manufacturers.
• BOPE Films Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene films for flexible packaging with excellent seal properties sold to packaging converters.
• CPP/CAST Films Cast Polypropylene films for flexible packaging, lamination, and various industrial applications sold to packaging converters.
• Coated Films Coated films including water-based coating for enhanced barrier properties and printability sold to converters and brand owners.
• PET Shrink Films Polyethylene terephthalate shrink films for label applications including shrink sleeves for beverages and food packaging sold to converters.
• ObenShield Metallized and transparent films with high and very high barrier to oxygen and/or water vapor for food packaging applications sold to converters and brand owners.
• ObenSeal High seal performance films for flexible packaging applications requiring strong and reliable seals sold to packaging converters.
• ObenRetort Films resistant to high temperatures and pressure, compatible with autoclave sterilization processes for retort packaging sold to converters.
• ObenLabels Films for making labels including Pressure Sensitive Labels, Wrap Around Labels, In Mold Labels, and PET Shrink labels sold to label converters.
• ObenFlex Highly resistant films with mechanical strength as well as resistance to flex-crack and puncture for demanding packaging applications sold to converters.
• ObenPharma Films compatible with highly specialized applications in the medical or pharmaceutical industry for high-barrier medical blisters, IV bags, and medicine pouches sold to pharmaceutical packaging converters.
• ObenThermal Thermal lamination films for graphic arts and packaging applications sold to converters.
• ObenPolypaper Extrusion coated papers with EVA, PE, and Biopolymers for sustainable packaging solutions sold to paper converters.
• Terphane Bioriented polyester (BOPET) films with barriers to oxygen and water vapor transmission, available for printing and lamination with finishes including transparent, metallized, matte, and PCR, sold to packaging converters.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70,000 tons annual capacity at El Salvador plant
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Vitopel do Brasil Ltda.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2025Oben Group agreed to acquire Vitopel do Brasil Ltda., a BOPP film manufacturer. CADE (Brazil's antitrust authority) approved the acquisition in June 2025, with finalization in August 2025. The acquisition included two BOPP plants in Brazil, expanding Oben Group's high-quality BOPP film offering.
• Terphane (Tredegar Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Oben Group acquired 100% of Terphane from Tredegar Corporation for $116 million, with production facilities in Brazil and USA. The transaction closed in November 2024, strengthening Oben Group's global leadership in advanced polyester films. This acquisition added BOPET manufacturing capabilities in North America to the group's portfolio.
• KristaFilms SA de CV (Grupo Agusa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2023Oben Holding Group acquired Mexican manufacturer KristaFilms SA de CV from Grupo Agusa. The acquisition included BOPP and CPP plants and product portfolio in Mexico, targeting increased demand in North America market.
• Poligal GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Acquisition of Poligal group with BOPP and CPP manufacturing plants in Poland and Portugal, expanding Oben Group's European presence.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Vitopel do Brasil: Brazilian BOPP films manufacturer recently acquired by Oben Group (closed August 2025). Historically a direct competitor with two BOPP plants serving Brazilian and South American packaging converters; included here as the closest geographic peer historically.
• Taghleef Industries: One of the world's largest producers of BOPP and BOPET films with manufacturing in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Direct head-to-head competitor to Oben across the same biaxially oriented film categories and converter customer base.
• Uflex Limited: India-based fully integrated flexible packaging films and packaging company producing BOPP, BOPET, CPP, and metallized films. Comparable vertically integrated business model with global converter customer base.
• Jindal Poly Films: Indian-headquartered global manufacturer of BOPP, BOPET, and metallized films supplying packaging converters worldwide. Operates at comparable scale with overlapping product portfolio and vertical integration into polyester feedstock.
• Innovia Films (CCL Industries): Specialty BOPP and BOPET films producer owned by CCL Industries with manufacturing in the UK, Belgium, Australia, Mexico, and Poland. Direct competitor in high-performance and sustainable films, particularly in Europe and Latin America.
• Cosmo Films: Leading manufacturer of BOPP and specialty films for packaging, labeling, and lamination with plants in India, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Directly competes with Oben on BOPP and BOPET films sold to converters and brand owners.

Broad incumbents

• Mitsui Chemicals (including DuPont Teijin Films): Major polyester films joint venture (with DuPont) producing BOPET films for packaging, electronics, and industrial uses. Competes with Oben's Terphane and ObenShield on premium BOPET globally.
• Amcor plc: Global packaging giant with flexible films business that buys from and competes with film producers like Oben. While Amcor is more downstream (converting, pouches, bags), its films segment and BOPET supplier relationships place it as a strategic counterpart.
• Sealed Air Corporation: Global packaging company producing protective and food packaging films. Operates broadly across flexible packaging categories overlapping with Oben's food and industrial customer base.
• Toray Industries: Japanese diversified materials group with a major BOPET films business (Toray Plastics) in the US supplying packaging and industrial film markets. Substantially broader portfolio than Oben, but film segment is a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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