Ipackchem

What Ipackchem does

Ipackchem Group SAS, founded in 1989 and headquartered in France, is a manufacturer of high-performance small plastic containers serving industrial B2B customers. The company's product portfolio spans jerrycans, tight head containers, purpose-built bottles, agricultural chemical plastic bottles, F-Style containers, round bottles, slant handle containers, Euro New/JCR jerrycans, No Glug containers, and RFID-enabled returnable drums. Its underlying technology centers on barrier technologies that protect products from permeation, chemical release, and environmental harm, combined with ergonomic and dispensing features (e.g., No Glug flow control) and RFID integration for supply chain tracking. Ipackchem serves chemical, agricultural, food & beverage, manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare customers through a direct enterprise sales motion with quote-based pricing; revenue is generated via hardware sales of these plastic packaging products. The company holds EcoVadis Platinum status for the third consecutive year, placing it in the top 1% on sustainability.

In April 2024, Greif Inc. (NYSE: GEF) acquired Ipackchem as part of its 'Build to Last' strategy, integrating approximately 1,400 employees and 13 manufacturing locations across 8 countries into Greif's industrial packaging portfolio. The combined entity now offers bottles, jerrycans, and tight head containers under the unified Greif platform, leveraging Ipackchem's specialty expertise and Greif's global distribution, reconditioning, recycling, and life cycle assessment services. Historically, Ipackchem pursued inorganic growth through acquisitions of Quadro Plastics (2015), Mullackal Polymers (2021), and TPG Plastics (2022), all for undisclosed amounts, building multi-country manufacturing presence prior to the Greif transaction.

Name

Ipackchem

Legal name

Ipackchem Group SAS

Website

https://ipackchem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastic Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Bottle Manufacturing (326160), Plastics Bottle Manufacturing (32616)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Chemical Rigid Plastic Packaging (Drums, Pails, Jerrycans) (IMALAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Blow-Molded Drums, Barrels & IBC Components (IMANAGAE)

Keywords

• Industrial plastic packaging
• Rigid plastic containers
• Jerrycan manufacturing
• Barrier packaging solutions
• RFID returnable drums

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Packaging Products: Manufacturing and selling high-performance small plastic containers, jerrycans, tight head containers, and RFID-enabled returnable drums to industrial customers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ipackchem manufactures high-performance rigid plastic packaging — including bottles, jerrycans, tight head containers, and RFID-enabled returnable drums — for industrial customers in the chemical, agricultural, food & beverage, manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare sectors. The portfolio spans purpose-built bottles, agricultural chemical bottles, Euro-standard (JCR) jerrycans, F-style and round containers, No Glug pouring containers, and slant handle containers, supported by barrier technologies that protect contents from permeation, chemical release, and environmental harm.

Product overview

Ipackchem, now part of Greif following its April 2024 acquisition, is a specialized manufacturer of high-performance small plastic containers and jerrycans with 35 years of expertise. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of rigid plastic packaging solutions including No Glug Containers, Jerrycans & Tight Heads, Purpose-Built Bottles, Agricultural Chemical Plastic Bottles, Euro New/JCR Jerrycans, F-Style Containers, Round Bottles, and Slant Handle Containers. Ipackchem also produces RFID-enabled returnable drums for supply chain tracking. The product line serves the agricultural chemical, industrial chemical, and general liquid packaging sectors, with operations spanning 13 locations across 8 countries and approximately 1,400 employees. The portfolio is integrated with Greif's existing bottles, jerrycans & tight head containers business under the unified Greif industrial packaging platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• No Glug Containers: Specialized containers designed to reduce glugging during pouring, part of Ipackchem's bottle and container product line.
• Jerrycans & Tight Heads
• Purpose-Built Bottles
• Agricultural Chemical Plastic Bottles
• Jerrycan – Euro New / JCR
• F-Style Containers
• Round Bottles
• Slant Handle Containers
• RFID-Enabled Returnable Drums

Products and services

• No Glug Containers Specialized rigid plastic containers designed to prevent glugging during pouring, providing controlled liquid flow for chemical and industrial applications.
• Jerrycans & Tight Heads Rigid plastic containers with secure sealing for storing and transporting liquids including fuels, chemicals, and industrial fluids.
• Purpose-Built Bottles Custom-designed rigid plastic bottles tailored to specific industry requirements and applications.
• Agricultural Chemical Plastic Bottles Specialized plastic bottles designed for storing and dispensing agricultural chemicals including pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.
• Jerrycan – Euro New / JCR European-standard jerrycan conforming to JCR specifications for international chemical packaging requirements.
• F-Style Containers Rectangular containers with side handles designed for efficient storage and shipping of liquids.
• Round Bottles Cylindrical plastic bottles suitable for various liquid storage applications in industrial and chemical sectors.
• Slant Handle Containers Containers featuring angled handles for improved ergonomics and ease of handling during pouring operations.
• RFID-Enabled Returnable Drums Reusable drums equipped with RFID technology for real-time asset tracking, digital supply chain management, and inventory control.

Quantifiable outcome

• RFID-enabled returnable drum market growing at 13.9% CAGR to reach $2.46 billion by 2030
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greif, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Greif, Inc. acquired France-based Ipackchem Group SAS in March 2024 as part of Greif's 'build to last' strategy. The acquisition enhanced Greif's product offerings in high-performance small plastic containers, jerrycans, and RFID-enabled returnable drums. Ipackchem brought 35 years of expertise, 13 locations across 8 countries, and 1,400 employees to Greif's portfolio.
• MullackalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 November 2021IPACKCHEM undertook an acquisition and partnership with Mullackal in November 2021. This strategic move signified IPACKCHEM's expansion efforts, although specific details regarding the scope or scale of the deal were not disclosed.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Greif Inc. Greif is Ipackchem's parent company and the global market leader in industrial packaging, with steel drums, plastic drums, IBCs, jerrycans, fibre containers, and containerboard. Now houses Ipackchem as a high-performance rigid plastic subsidiary; overlap is direct in jerrycans and tight head containers but Greif operates at a far larger multi-product scale.
• Amcor plc: Amcor is a global packaging giant with a rigid plastics portfolio (post-Berry Global merger) spanning bottles, jars, and specialty containers across personal care, food, beverage, and healthcare. Overlaps with Ipackchem in rigid HDPE/PET bottles for chemicals and pharma, though Amcor is far broader and consumer-ware-focused.

Emerging players

• Time Technoplast Ltd: Time Technoplast is an Indian-listed manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging including drums, jerrycans, IBCs, and specialty containers serving chemicals, lubricants, and pharmaceuticals. Comparable to Ipackchem in industrial jerrycan and drum production but operates at lower cost and primarily serves Asian and emerging markets.

Direct peers

• ALPLA Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co KG: ALPLA is one of the world's largest rigid plastic packaging manufacturers, producing bottles, jerrycans, and containers for FMCG, food, and chemical applications. Overlaps with Ipackchem in HDPE/PP bottles and jerrycans across household chemicals, personal care, and industrial fluid categories.
• Mauser Packaging Solutions: Mauser is a leading global manufacturer of rigid industrial packaging including steel and plastic drums, jerrycans, and IBCs serving the chemical, petrochemical, and food industries. Direct competitor to Ipackchem in jerrycans, tight heads, and reconditionable plastic drums, with overlapping customer base in agrochemicals and industrial chemicals.
• Röchling Group: Röchling's Industrial division produces rigid plastic containers, drums, and tanks for chemical, pharmaceutical, and food applications. Directly comparable to Ipackchem in heavy-duty industrial plastic containment with specialty barrier and chemical-resistance features.
• Schoeller Allibert: Schoeller Allibert is a European leader in returnable plastic packaging including bulk containers, drums, and jerrycans for chemical, automotive, and food industries. Closely comparable to Ipackchem in returnable/reconditionable rigid containers and supply chain tracking solutions, particularly across European enterprise customers.
• Plastipak Holdings: Plastipak is a global rigid plastic container manufacturer specializing in PET and HDPE bottles and preforms for beverage, household, and industrial chemicals. Directly comparable to Ipackchem in custom rigid bottle manufacturing and blow-molding technology, serving similar FMCG and chemical end markets.
• Schütz GmbH & Co. KGaA: Schütz is a global manufacturer of IBCs, plastic drums, and jerrycans with strong positions in chemicals, food, and pharmaceutical packaging. Directly competes with Ipackchem in rigid plastic intermediate bulk containers and tight head drums, especially across European enterprise customers.
• Promens (a Mauser brand): Promens produces rigid plastic packaging solutions including jerrycans, drums, and technical plastic products for chemicals, food, and healthcare industries. Closely comparable to Ipackchem in custom blow-molded industrial containers with barrier and specialty features.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

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