TART
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1991
- HeadquartersBrno, Czechia
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
TART firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TART
- Legal name
- TART s.r.o.
- Website
- https://tart.cz
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1991
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TART industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Packaging
- NAICS
- Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615), Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (326140), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Plastics Foam Products (3086), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Protective & Cushioning Packaging (Bubble Wrap, Air Pillows, Foam-in-Bag) Manufacturing (IMANAEAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial & Protective Thermoformed Packaging (Dunnage, Trays, Clamshells) (IMANAHAC), Mono-Material & Recyclability-Designed Packaging (Design-for-Recycling, Barrier Alternatives) (IMALAMAD), Hazardous Materials & UN-Certified Transport Packaging (Dangerous Goods Packaging) (IMALAFAK)
Keywords
Where TART is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brno
- HQ country
- Czechia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices10 records
Markets served
TART business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Packaging Materials Sales: Sale of industrial packaging materials including cartons, PE films, stretch films, bubble wraps, PO films, strapping tapes, adhesive tapes, PE foam, polystyrene, and other packaging materials. The company stocks over 1000 items and manufactures most products in-house.
- Packaging Machines: Sale and installation of packaging machinery including wrapping machines, strapping machines, sealing machines, film wrapping machines, welding machines, and complete custom-built packaging lines. Includes after-sales service and spare parts supply.
- Custom/Complex Packaging Solutions: Development and manufacture of original packaging for specific products with in-house design center. Includes plastic boxes, sewn fixations, molded fixations, metal constructions, cardboard packaging, and suction cardboard packaging.
- Export Packaging Services: Comprehensive logistics process solutions for companies with foreign trade needs. Includes analysis, packaging, and transport services for oversized or non-standard cargo (helicopters, vehicles, trains, ships, machines, tanks, sculptures).
- Ancillary Services: Just In Time delivery, Kitting (pre-assembled packaging), packaging process analysis, packaging development and testing, and training/education services.
- Cortec Anticorrosion Products: Exclusive Central European representation of Cortec Corporation USA products including VpCI® packaging materials, preservatives, cleaning agents, corrosion inhibitors, and additives.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels8 records
TART product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TART manufactures and supplies industrial packaging materials (cardboard, PE films, stretch films, bubble wraps, strapping, adhesive tapes, PE foam, polystyrene — over 1,000 stocked items), develops custom complex packaging solutions via its in-house design center (including the V.I.C.O. reusable system), and distributes/integrates packaging machinery (wrapping, strapping, sealing, welding lines). The company also provides export packaging services, exclusive distribution of Cortec VpCI anticorrosive materials, and complementary products (ENVIRA compostables, SUNFLEX thermoreflective films).
Product overview
TART is a leading industrial packaging company in Central Europe offering a comprehensive portfolio of seven product divisions: Packaging Materials (cardboard, films, straps, tapes, foam, polystyrene), Complex Packaging (custom solutions with V.I.C.O. system), Packaging Machines (wrapping, strapping, sealing equipment), Export Packaging, CORTEC Anticorrosion Materials, ENVIRA Compostable Packaging, and SUNFLEX Thermoreflective Films. The company operates with its own manufacturing facilities and provides services including Just In Time delivery, Kitting, packaging analysis, and training. Key sub-products include BUFO barrier bubble wrap, PE films, molded pulp, air cushion systems, Instapak foam, stretch films, envelopes, strapping, and adhesive tapes. The product portfolio is organized around seven specialized divisions serving automotive, electrical, and mechanical engineering industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SUNFLEX: Thermoreflective construction films for building insulation. SUNFLEX films reflect heat back into interiors in winter and protect spaces from overheating in summer.
- ENVIRA
- CORTEC / VpCI
- BUFO barrier
- ReProtect
- T-FLEXI
- V.I.C.O.
Products and services
- Packaging Materials (Obalové materiály) Wide spectrum of industrial packaging materials including cardboard, PE films, stretch films, bubble wraps, PO films, binding straps, adhesive tapes, PE foam, polystyrene, envelopes, and other packaging. Over 1,000 items maintained in stock at all times, with most manufactured in-house.
- Complex Packaging (Komplexní balení) Custom original packaging solutions developed and manufactured in-house for specific products, with strong expertise in automotive, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering industries. Includes plastic boxes, sewn fixations, molded fixations, metal constructions, cardboard packaging, suction cardboard packaging, and the proprietary V.I.C.O. reusable packaging system.
- Packaging Machines (Balicí stroje)
- Export Packaging (Exportní balení) Comprehensive logistics process solutions for companies engaged in foreign trade, covering analysis, packaging, and transport of oversized or non-standard cargo (helicopters, vehicles, trains, ships, machines, tanks, sculptures) with full guarantees and EU compliance (ISPM 15, ROHS, REACH).
- CORTEC Anticorrosion Materials
- ENVIRA Compostable Packaging
- SUNFLEX Thermoreflective Construction Films
- Packaging Services (Služby)
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 2 billion CZK revenue (2022), up from 1 billion CZK in 2007
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use TART
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
TART technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
TART partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Cortec Corporation USAcoreExclusive Central European representative for Cortec Corporation's VpCI (Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor) technology and products. TART is also the exclusive Czech manufacturer of Cortec VpCI products. Cortec is a world leader in innovative corrosion protection solutions.
- TÜV GermanycoreTÜV Germany conducts regular audits for quality management (ISO 9001:2016) and environmental management (ISO 14001:2016) certifications. TART was first company in the Czech packaging industry to obtain these certifications.
- EcoVadiscoreIndependent sustainability rating agency that audits TART's social and environmental practices. TART holds an EcoVadis Silver rating.
- Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)coreTART holds FSC certification (FSC-C164009) for chain of custody of paper and cardboard packaging from responsibly managed forests.
- AUTOPACK srl (Romania)minorRomanian distribution partner for TART products, located in Sibiu, Romania.
- SYBAminorLong-term member of SYBA, Czech packaging organization that represents and advocates for entities in the Czech packaging sector.
- Packaging Machine SuppliersminorLong-term supplier relationships with established packaging machine manufacturers for wrapping, strapping, sealing, film wrapping, and welding machines. TART serves as distributor and integrator of these machines in the Czech market.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights4 records
TART competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Storopack: German-headquartered manufacturer of protective and cushioning packaging (air pillows, paper, foam) with strong Central European presence. Direct overlap with TART's bubble wrap, foam, and air cushion product lines and similar automotive/industrial customer base.
- Nefab: Swedish export packaging specialist offering engineered packaging, foams, and crating for industrial customers. Direct comparable on TART's export packaging, complex packaging, and multi-country European service model.
- Ranpak Holdings: Global paper-based protective packaging producer with strong European footprint. Comparable to TART in protective cushioning, paper-based solutions, and machine-plus-consumables bundling model.
- Pregis: US-based protective packaging manufacturer with growing European operations in films, foams, and paper systems. Comparable product portfolio (bubble wrap, foam-in-place, paper) and similar industrial B2B GTM.
- Trioworld: Swedish PE film and stretch film manufacturer serving industrial customers across Europe. Closely comparable to TART's T-FLEXI stretch films, PE films, and agricultural/industrial film segments.
- Fromm Packaging Systems: Swiss manufacturer of strapping systems, stretch film, and air cushion packaging. Comparable in strapping bands, PET/PP strapping, and integrated machine-plus-consumables approach similar to TART's.
- Mosca GmbH: German strapping and bundling solutions specialist offering strapping machines, bands, and consumables. Directly comparable to TART's strapping band portfolio and integrated machine-plus-materials offering.
Broad incumbents
- Sealed Air Corporation: Global protective and food packaging incumbent (Bubble Wrap inventor). Operates broadly across packaging categories including the very products TART manufactures, but at much larger scale and with global reach.
- Smurfit Kappa: Pan-European paper-based packaging leader with deep Central European operations. Overlaps with TART on corrugated/cardboard and sustainable packaging categories but operates at vastly greater scale and broader portfolio.
- Coveris Holdings: European flexible and rigid packaging manufacturer with significant operations in Central Europe. Overlaps with TART on films, flexible packaging, and sustainable packaging innovation but at a much larger scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
TART social profiles
Digital presenceTART compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
TART financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
TART leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
TART subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries6 records
TART funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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TART M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about TART
What does TART do?
TART manufactures and supplies industrial packaging materials (cardboard, PE films, stretch films, bubble wraps, strapping, adhesive tapes, PE foam, polystyrene — over 1,000 stocked items), develops custom complex packaging solutions via its in-house design center (including the V.I.C.O. reusable system), and distributes/integrates packaging machinery (wrapping, strapping, sealing, welding lines). The company also provides export packaging services, exclusive distribution of Cortec VpCI anticorrosive materials, and complementary products (ENVIRA compostables, SUNFLEX thermoreflective films).
Is TART a public or private company?
TART is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was TART founded?
TART was founded in 1991. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is TART based?
TART is headquartered in Brno, Czechia, in the Europe region.
How does TART make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Packaging Materials Sales are the primary driver. The others are packaging Machines, custom/Complex Packaging Solutions, export Packaging Services, ancillary Services and cortec Anticorrosion Products.
Who are TART's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Storopack, Nefab, Ranpak Holdings, Pregis, Trioworld, Fromm Packaging Systems and Mosca GmbH. Broad incumbents are Sealed Air Corporation, Smurfit Kappa and Coveris Holdings.
Does TART have an API?
No public API is recorded for TART.
What industry is TART in?
TART's product category is Industrial Packaging. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAEAF, Protective & Cushioning Packaging (Bubble Wrap, Air Pillows, Foam-in-Bag) Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMANAHAC, Industrial & Protective Thermoformed Packaging (Dunnage, Trays, Clamshells). Its NAICS code is 326112 and its SIC code is 3080.