Envases Öhringen

What Envases Öhringen does

Envases Group is a privately held multinational rigid packaging manufacturer headquartered in Öhringen, Germany, with a corporate footprint of 92 production facilities across 18 countries on four continents (Europe, North America, South America, and Asia). The European operations are managed through Envases Europe A/S, a Danish holding entity. The company produces metal cans, aluminum cans, PET and HDPE plastic containers, closures, preforms, and PET preforms with proprietary neck finishes, serving three primary verticals: food packaging (edible oils, meat, seafood, dairy, confectionery, pet food), beverage packaging (beer, soft drinks, water, juices, energy drinks, wine, spirits), and industrial packaging (chemicals, automotive lubricants, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, personal care).

Envases' technology base centers on materials science and physical manufacturing rather than software. A differentiating capability is in-house PET recycling: the company operates dedicated recycling plants in Brazil, Mexico, and Uruguay that transform post-consumer PET bottles into CristalPET R+, a food-grade recycled resin with mechanical and chemical properties equivalent to virgin material. The company complements production with in-house laboratory testing, design and printing services, logistics coordination, and technical support, positioning itself as a vertically integrated solution provider rather than a commodity converter.

The business model is B2B enterprise field sales with quote-based pricing — no public list prices or self-service channels are disclosed. Customers are reached through a global direct sales force and regional manufacturing presence, which enables local production and short supply chains. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; contracts are negotiated directly with sales representatives. Sustainability credentials (EcoVadis Gold Medal, SBTi commitments, ISO 9001:2015) function as customer acquisition and retention tools, particularly in Europe where the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is reshaping procurement criteria for food and beverage buyers.

Name

Envases Öhringen

Legal name

Envases Group

Website

https://envases.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1871

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Envases Group is a global rigid packaging manufacturer operating 92 plants across 18 countries on 4 continents, producing metal cans, aluminum cans, PET/HDPE containers, preforms, and CristalPET R+ food-grade recycled PET resin for food, beverage, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

PET Bottles & Preforms (IMALAAAA)

Keywords

• Metal packaging manufacturing
• Plastic packaging solutions
• PET recycling resin
• Food packaging containers
• Beverage packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Öhringen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices88 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 Sales: Manufacturing and sale of metal and plastic packaging solutions including cans, bottles, containers, and industrial packaging. Revenue is generated through direct sales of packaging products to food, beverage, and industrial customers globally.
2. PET Recycling Resin Sales: Sale of CristalPET R+ food-grade recycled PET resin produced from post-consumer PET bottles. Available in Americas (Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay) and can be used for manufacturing new containers or sold as raw material.
3. Technical Services: Solution-oriented sales services including design consultation, technology support, laboratory testing, logistics, and technical support provided as part of the customer partnership model.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Envases manufactures metal cans, aluminum cans, plastic containers (PET, HDPE), PET preforms, can ends, and closures for food, beverage, and industrial applications. The company also operates PET recycling plants that produce CristalPET R+, a food-grade recycled PET resin from post-consumer PET bottles. Sales are conducted through a solution-oriented model that includes design consultation, printing, laboratory testing, logistics, and technical support.

Product overview

Envases is a worldwide packaging solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of metal and plastic packaging products. The core offering includes CristalPET R+ (food-grade recycled PET resin produced at dedicated recycling plants), beverage packaging (aluminum cans, PET bottles, preforms, can ends, kegs), food packaging (metal and plastic containers, cans, jars), and industrial packaging (aerosols, drums, pails, jerrycans). The company operates 92 locations across 4 continents and serves customers globally with a focus on sustainable packaging solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CristalPET R+: A premium food-grade recycled PET resin produced from post-consumer PET bottles, with the same physical and chemical properties as virgin resin. Produced in Brazil, Mexico, and Uruguay. Available exclusively in the Americas.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ALPLA Group: Austrian-founded global plastic packaging specialist and major PET preform/bottle producer. Directly comparable to Envases in PET packaging manufacturing, with overlapping food, beverage, and personal-care customer bases.
• Berry Global Group: Large global manufacturer of plastic packaging products including containers, bottles, and closures. Comparable to Envases in rigid plastic packaging and food/beverage/industrial end markets.
• Silgan Holdings: US-based leading manufacturer of rigid packaging for food, beverage, and consumer products, including metal cans and plastic containers. Closely comparable to Envases across metal cans, plastic containers, and closures.
• Crown Holdings: Global leader in metal packaging — particularly aluminum and steel cans for beverage and food customers. Directly comparable to Envases' metal can and aluminum can end business.
• Ball Corporation: Major global supplier of aluminum cans and other packaging for beverage, food, and household products. Directly comparable to Envases' beverage can packaging offering and global manufacturing footprint.
• Amcor: Global packaging company producing both rigid and flexible packaging for food, beverage, healthcare, and industrial customers. Comparable to Envases in multi-material packaging and global customer base.
• Sonoco Products: Diversified global manufacturer of industrial and consumer packaging including metal cans and plastic containers. Overlaps with Envases in food and industrial packaging segments.
• AptarGroup: Global supplier of dispensing systems, closures, and packaging components for food, beverage, personal care, and pharmaceutical end markets. Comparable to Envases in closures, can ends, and packaging-component offerings.
• Plastipak Holdings: Privately held US-based PET preform and bottle manufacturer with in-house recycled PET capabilities. Closely comparable to Envases in PET preforms and CristalPET R+ food-grade rPET resin.

Emerging players

• Aerosol Group / Tubex Group: Specialist manufacturers of aluminum aerosol cans and packaging components for personal care, household, and industrial markets. Comparable to Envases in aerosol/industrial packaging but narrower in scope and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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