What KIVO Plastic does

KIVO Plastic Verpakkingen B.V. is a Netherlands-based, family-owned manufacturer of sustainable flexible plastic packaging, founded in 1966 and headquartered in Volendam. The company produces custom-made HDPE and LDPE films via blown film extrusion — including FFS (Form-Fill-Seal) foil, bag-inserter tube film, and Paperlike HDPE foil — serving primarily the food industry (meat, dairy, bakery, beverages, plant-based foods) and secondarily non-food verticals (advertising leaflets, labels, textiles, horticulture, industrial films). All products are made-to-order with minimum order quantities of 500-2,500 kg and typical development cycles of 6-12 weeks; KIVO holds no stock and sells exclusively through direct sales to enterprise customers across 30+ countries.

The company's competitive position rests on vertically integrated sustainable manufacturing: it operates four locations across the Netherlands (Volendam HQ, Zwolle) and Kosovo (KIVO LLC production site and REKS LLC recycling facility), with REKS providing 18,000 tonnes per year of BRC-certified recycled raw material (PIR) used directly in food-contact films. Production combines blown film extrusion with state-of-the-art flexo printing (up to 10 colors), converting/sealing/cutting, and in-house recycling, supported by ISO 9001, BRCGS A+ (unannounced audit, October 2025), Blauer Engel, ISCC, LRQA, MyRecycledContent, and EcoVadis Bronze certifications.

KIVO monetizes through custom packaging sales at undisclosed quote-based pricing, supplemented by recycled material sales and collaborative development services. The go-to-market is sales-led via phone, email, and website, with account-manager relationships and technical-sales support. Long-tenured OEM partnerships (30+ years with PATTYN for bag-in-box; Syntegon for VFFS co-development) anchor machine compatibility and switching costs. The customer base is enterprise-led and includes Bonduelle (frozen food), Spotta (leaflet packaging), PLUS Retail via VanDerEng (labels), Verver Export (flower bulbs), and Lamme Textile Management, with quantified sustainability outcomes verified by independent LCA studies from CE Delft.

Name

KIVO Plastic

Legal name

KIVO Plastic Verpakkingen B.V.

Website

https://kivo.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

KIVO Plastic Verpakkingen is a family-owned Dutch manufacturer of custom sustainable flexible plastic packaging (HDPE/LDPE films), founded in 1966, serving enterprise food and non-food customers across 30+ countries via four production sites including its own REKS recycling facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Plastic Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Recycled Plastic Compounds (PCR/PIR) (IMANABAE), Packaging Film Extrusion (Flexible Packaging Films) (IMANACAA)

Keywords

• Flexible plastic packaging
• Blown film extrusion
• FFS film
• Recycled flexible films
• Food packaging films

Headquarters

HQ city

Volendam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Flexible Plastic Film Manufacturing: KIVO manufactures custom flexible plastic films (FFS foil, bag-inserter tube film, Paperlike HDPE foil) on a made-to-order basis. No products are kept in stock. All packaging is customized to meet specific customer needs and requirements. Revenue is generated from the sale of manufactured plastic films and converted packaging products.
2. Custom Packaging Development Services: KIVO collaborates closely with customers to develop custom packaging solutions from concept to production, offering technical support and product development services. The development process takes approximately 6-12 weeks from concept to production. Technical specialists support customers throughout the process.
3. Recycled Raw Materials (PIR/PCR): KIVO produces and sells Post-Industrial Recycled (PIR) and Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) materials through its REKS LLC recycling facility, used both internally and potentially sold externally, supporting circular economy objectives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KIVO Plastic Verpakkingen produces custom flexible plastic films using blown film extrusion, including FFS (Form-Fill-Seal) foil, LDPE/HDPE bag-inserter tube films, and HDPE Paperlike foil. The company serves food industry customers (meat, dairy, bakery, beverages, plant-based) and non-food customers (garbage bags, collection bags, industrial films) with BRC-certified, recyclable mono- and co-extruded packaging incorporating PIR and PCR recycled content.

Product overview

KIVO Plastic Verpakkingen is a manufacturer of sustainable flexible plastic packaging solutions. The company produces FFS (Form-Fill-Seal) folie, Bag Inserter tube films (LDPE/HDPE), and Paperlike HDPE films. These products serve various industries including bakery, beverages and canned goods, dairy and fats, meat/poultry/seafood, and plant-based foods. KIVO operates production facilities in the Netherlands (Volendam and Zwolle) and Kosovo, with over 350 employees across 4 locations. The company emphasizes sustainable manufacturing with its own recycling facilities (KIVO Recycling and REKS LLC), producing both PIR (Post-Industrial Recycled) and PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Green Core: Sustainable label containing recycled plastic, developed in partnership with VanDerEng B.V. The product enables carbon footprint reduction verified by LCA study from CE Delft.

Products and services

• FFS Folie High-quality Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) flexible film, suitable for food and non-food applications, available with or without recycled content, guaranteeing high processing speed and excellent runnability on automated packaging lines.
• Bag Inserter Tube Film LDPE and HDPE bag-inserter tube film for food and non-food applications, including BRC-certified 30% PIR food-safe variants for the meat sector, designed to deliver flawless processing, maximum output, minimal downtime, and 100% recyclability.
• Paperlike HDPE Folie HDPE Paperlike film, printed or unprinted, in white or color, suitable for packaging from 200 grams to 25 kg, offering excellent processability on various packaging machines for butter, margarine, oils, fats, and yeast applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% CO₂ reduction through 30% PIR food-safe film in meat sector packaging
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• SyntegoncoreTechnology or Integration · 7 May 2026KIVO collaborates with Syntegon on film-machine optimization for VFFS packaging lines. At Interpack 2026, KIVO film ran live on Syntegon's SVX Agile VFFS machine in Hall 6 Stand A31/B31, demonstrating film properties aligned with machine settings, maintained runability at higher production speeds, and material choices contributing to less waste and more efficient production. This collaboration supports PPWR compliance by ensuring packaging runs efficiently on both existing and new packaging lines.
• Maas Capital / SolarAccessminorOthers · 1 May 2017Solar panel installation partnership for KIVO's factory and warehouse rooftops. Maas Capital, in collaboration with SolarAccess, organized the installation of solar panels. KIVO uses the generated solar energy in its production process, making the supply chain more sustainable.
• PATTYNcoreTechnology or IntegrationMore than 30-year collaboration between KIVO and PATTYN to optimize bag-in-box packaging processes. Combined expertise in PE film, packaging automation, and material optimization creates solutions contributing to efficiency, stable machine performance, and sustainable material use. KIVO film runs on PATTYN bag-inserting lines, with customers free to choose their film supplier. Focus on reliable runability, stable production output, less downtime, lower total cost of ownership, and future-proof packaging solutions.
• CE DelftsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent research organization conducting Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) studies to verify sustainability claims for KIVO's customer cases, including the Spotta packaging (320,000 kg CO₂ savings annually) and Green Core labels (0.5 kg CO₂ reduction per kg product).
• JWM BouwminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company engaged for the build of KIVO Recycling facility. The regeneration line was installed to enable KIVO to better recycle all production surplus directly with full traceability.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mondi Group: Austrian-listed global packaging and paper group with substantial flexible packaging operations in Europe. Comparable in sustainability positioning and food-grade films but operates at far greater scale and diversification.
• Huhtamaki: Global listed flexible and rigid packaging leader (Finnish) with extensive food-contact film operations in Europe. Competes with KIVO in food-grade PE films while operating across a much broader product portfolio including paper-based and rigid packaging.
• Amcor Flexibles: Global listed packaging leader (post-Berry merger) with one of Europe's largest flexible packaging businesses. Competes head-to-head with KIVO in food-grade PE films while offering far broader portfolio, scale, and R&D budget.

Direct peers

• Wipak Group: Finnish-based manufacturer of flexible packaging films and pouches for food and non-food applications. Most direct European competitor to KIVO in PE-based blown film extrusion with overlap in food-contact and sustainable packaging customers.
• Schur Flexibles Group: Austrian flexible packaging specialist producing PE, PP, and multilayer films for food, dairy, and non-food segments. Highly comparable mid-sized European player with focus on recyclable and high-barrier films.
• Coveris Holdings: European flexible packaging manufacturer with strong presence in films, bags, and food packaging. Comparable business model in custom B2B film manufacturing with sustainability and recyclability focus.
• Constantia Flexibles: Austrian-headquartered flexible packaging producer serving food, pharma, and consumer goods. Comparable in PE/co-ex films, sustainability positioning, and BRC-certified food-contact applications across Europe.
• Trioworld: Swedish PE-based films manufacturer specializing in stretch films, packaging films, and recycled-content products. Direct comp on blown PE extrusion technology, recycled-content integration, and European mid-market B2B customer base.

Others

• REKS LLC (sister entity) / Veolia Environmental Services: Veolia operates one of Europe's largest plastics recycling networks. Relevant as KIVO's recycling strategy via REKS LLC competes and partly partners with large waste-management players in securing PCR/PIR supply for food-grade applications.

Emerging players

• EPL Group (formerly Essel Propack): Global laminated tubes and flexible packaging manufacturer with growing European food-grade films business. Partial overlap in extrusion technology and food-contact applications, especially via recent European acquisitions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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