Tubex

What Tubex does

Tubex (legal entity TUBEX Packaging GmbH) is a family-owned German industrial engineering company that designs and manufactures aluminium monobloc aerosol cans and aluminium bottles for sale to brand owners in cosmetics and personal care, pharmaceuticals, and household/technical end-markets. The company was founded in 1947 by Dr. Alexander Grupp in Rangendingen, Germany, and operates the original Rangendingen plant together with a second production site at Sirok, Hungary (TUBEX Matra Kft., acquired April 2022). Across the wider TUBEX Group, seven production sites run approximately 1,700 employees with annual capacity of 700 million aerosol cans and 1.6 billion aluminium tubes.

Core technology is centred on proprietary metallurgical and coating IP: the patented Neucan 3.1 aluminium alloy, solvent-free powder-based internal coating (the only supplier offering this for aerosol cans), 8-colour dry offset printing with in-house laser plate-making, natural-ink printing, and closed-loop zero-wastewater production. These underpin a value proposition of up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) aluminium content, 20% weight reduction, BPA-ni / NMP-free coatings, and full in-house design-to-tooling control.

The business model is B2B custom manufacturing sold via a dedicated enterprise sales organisation (Sales Director, Account Managers, Key Account Managers) using a five-step collaborative development process from kick-off to mass production. Pricing is quote-based on specifications, volume and delivery terms (30-day payment, ex-works, with minimum order quantities), and the company distributes globally, relying on direct sales supplemented by partnerships such as the Coster Group alliance for pump and spray dispenser solutions.

Name

Tubex

Legal name

TUBEX Packaging GmbH

Website

https://tubex.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Tubex (TUBEX Packaging GmbH) is a family-owned German manufacturer of aluminium monobloc aerosol cans and aluminium bottles, supplying global brand owners in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and household/technical end-markets from plants in Rangendingen, Germany and Sirok, Hungary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging - Aluminium Aerosol Cans & Bottles

NAICS

Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324)

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerosol Cans (Personal Care, Household, Industrial) (IMALADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Tubes (Collapsible Tubes for Pharma/Cosmetics) (IMALADAG)

Keywords

• Aluminium aerosol cans
• Aluminium bottle manufacturing
• Monobloc can production
• Aerosol packaging solutions
• PCR aluminium packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Rangendingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Aerosol Cans: Manufacture and sale of aluminium monobloc aerosol cans for cosmetics, pharma, and household/technical industries. Products feature high-quality printing, sustainable PCR materials, and custom design capabilities.
2. Aluminium Bottles: Manufacture and sale of aluminium bottles, including complete solutions with pump and spray dispensers from Coster Group partnership. Bottles are recyclable, refillable, and available with up to 100% PCR.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tubex designs and manufactures aluminium monobloc aerosol cans and aluminium bottles for cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and household/technical industries. Products are produced using proprietary Neucan 3.1 aluminium alloy and solvent-free powder internal coating, with 8-color dry offset printing. The company provides in-house design, toolmaking, and end-to-end production 'Made in Germany', including complete bottle solutions with pump/spray dispensers via Coster Group partnership.

Product overview

TUBEX is a manufacturer of aluminium aerosol packaging solutions comprising two core product lines: Aerosol-Dose (aluminium monobloc aerosol cans) and Aluminium-Flasche (aluminium bottles). The company offers complete solutions including design development, toolmaking, and production 'Made in Germany', with sustainability focus using recycled aluminium (PCR) materials and eco-friendly coatings. The Aerosol Can and Aluminium Bottle product lines share common capabilities including 8-colour printing, powder coating, and form development, with the bottles offering the additional feature of compatibility with Coster Group dispensers for pump or spray functionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aerosol-Dose (Aluminium Monobloc Aerosol Can) Aluminium monobloc aerosol cans available in cylindrical and shaped forms with various shoulder designs (round, flat, rimmed, special). Features 8-colour dry offset printing, powder coating interior without solvents, and up to 100% PCR material options. Produced 'Made in Germany' with in-house design, toolmaking, and production. Used by enterprise brand owners in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and household/technical industries.
• Aluminium-Flasche (Aluminium Bottle) Aluminium bottles with thread closures (24/410 and 28/410), refillable and recyclable, available with pump or spray dispensers supplied via Coster Group partnership. Supports up to 100% PCR aluminium and natural-ink printing options. Targets enterprise brands in cosmetics and personal care.
• In-House Design and Toolmaking Service Integrated in-house design team and toolmaking service that supports custom can shapes, exclusive forms, and rapid development under confidentiality for enterprise customers, enabling 'Made by TUBEX' turnkey packaging development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% less aluminium usage through Neucan 3.1 alloy
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Respray Kft.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025Joint WorldStar Award 2025 winner with TUBEX for innovative aerosol packaging solution.
• Coster GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComplete aluminium bottle solutions partnership. Coster Group provides pump and spray dispensers (standard range) to complement TUBEX aluminium bottles. Sustainable solution: aluminium bottle with up to 100% PCR and dispenser made from PCR material by Coster.
• CTA GmbHcoreOthersPart of the TUBEX family enterprise. Develops, optimizes, produces, and packages chemical products and technical solutions.
• Tubex Wasungen GmbHcoreOthersPart of the TUBEX group - tubes and metal products manufacturer.
• C-CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium service provider specialized in consulting and filling of high-quality cosmetic products for skin and hair care as well as hair colorants. FDA-registered and ISO 22716 certified. Works for world's best-known cosmetic brands for over 20 years.
• Neumann AluminiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationMaximum for aluminium: best raw materials for all aluminium solutions at 17 production facilities worldwide.
• PREFAminorOthersWorld market leader for aluminium tubes with 75 years of manufacturing experience. Aluminium solutions for roofs and facades.
• Stölzle Glass GroupminorOthersLeading packaging manufacturer of white, brown and green glass for Healthcare & Consumer, Prestige & Beauty, and Tableware with 200 years experience and 7 production sites.
• Bioenergie KärntenminorOthersPart of Bio Energy Group - supplies Klagenfurt and Liebenfels with green heat and green electricity from three biomass heating power plants.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Crown Holdings: World-leading metal packaging company with aerosol can and aluminium packaging exposure across cosmetics, food and household. Competes with TUBEX in aerosol cans and aluminium bottles, but is diversified across many package formats.
• Ball Corporation: Global metal packaging giant with a significant aluminium aerosol can business serving personal care, household and pharma customers. Closest large-scale comparator to TUBEX in monobloc aluminium aerosols, but with a much broader packaging portfolio and global footprint.
• Ardagh Metal Packaging: Major European and global supplier of metal packaging including aluminium aerosol cans. Closest broad incumbent to TUBEX in the personal care and household aerosol market in Europe.
• Mauser Packaging Solutions: Global industrial packaging manufacturer of steel and plastic drums, IBCs and containers. Adjacent to TUBEX in metal container manufacturing but focused on industrial/bulk shipping rather than branded consumer aerosols.

Direct peers

• Nussbaum Aluminium: Switzerland-based aluminium impact-extrusion manufacturer producing aluminium aerosol cans, bottles and tubes. Direct European peer to TUBEX in monobloc aluminium cans for cosmetics and pharma.
• Alucap S.p.A. Italian aluminium packaging specialist producing aluminium closures, cans and tubes. Comparable to TUBEX in aluminium monobloc aerosols and aluminium packaging for cosmetics/personal care.
• Linhardt: German specialist in aluminium monobloc aerosol cans and aluminium tubes, directly serving the same cosmetics, pharma and household customers. One of TUBEX's most direct competitors in Europe.
• CCL Container: North-American headquartered aluminium aerosol can manufacturer with European footprint (CCL Container Wiedemar). Competes head-to-head with TUBEX in aluminium monobloc cans for personal care and pharma.

Others

• Coster Group: Specialist in pump and spray dispensing technology and aluminium bottle components. Direct strategic partner of TUBEX for complete aluminium bottle + dispenser solutions, and an adjacent ecosystem player in the same end-markets.

Emerging players

• Colep Packaging: Portuguese aerosol contract filler and packaging supplier with aluminium can manufacturing. Overlaps with TUBEX in cosmetics/personal care aerosol cans, with a stronger contract-filling/service offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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