What Pibiplast does

Pibiplast S.p.A. is an Italian specialty manufacturer of plastic packaging solutions for the global cosmetics and personal care industry, founded in 1954 and headquartered in Correggio (Reggio Emilia), Italy. The company operates across makeup and skincare packaging categories — mascara bottles, lip gloss, eyeliners, concealers, skincare jars, droppers, tubes, and roll-ons — using multiple blow-molding technologies (EBM, IBM, ISBM) and a broad material portfolio including virgin and recycled PET, PETG, PP, R-PET, R-PE, and R-PP, as well as glass and hybrid constructions. Its product platform includes proprietary innovations such as PIBI Kind (a patent-pending in-mold decorative finish), PIBIFAST (an 8-week speed-to-market mascara customization program), DUE two-component mascara packaging, Snap & Go modular duo bottles, Twisty one-hand tottle, and the Lash Duo Fiber mixed-fiber brush system, supported by an in-house innovation laboratory (PibiLab) and services for custom brushes, applicators, and finishing/decorations.

The business model is exclusively B2B direct sales to cosmetics and personal care brands, ranging from indie launches to international players, with a horizontal segmentation across beauty, personal care, and professional hair care. Pricing is quote-based with minimum order quantities starting at 10,000 units and tiered up to 100,000+ units; PIBIFAST carries a separate premium service tier for accelerated delivery. Distribution is via direct enterprise sales (including a US sales office), industry trade shows (Luxe Pack Monaco, Cosmoprof Bologna, MakeUp in Paris/New York/Los Angeles, Paris Packaging Week), and digital channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube). Pibiplast is privately held, with a 2018 funding round backed by Ambienta and L Catterton; the company holds sustainability credentials including ISCC+ (across all plants), EcoVadis, ISO standards, UNI/PdR 125:2022 gender equality, and a first-to-market VEG-PACK vegan packaging certification, and reports 64% renewable electricity use and 41% recycled material content.

Name

Pibiplast

Legal name

Pibiplast S.p.A.

Website

https://pibiplast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Pibiplast is an Italian specialty manufacturer (founded 1954) of custom plastic packaging — mascara, lip gloss, skincare bottles, and droppers — for global cosmetics and personal care brands, leveraging multi-technology blow molding, an 8-week speed-to-market mascara platform, and sustainability-certified production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetic Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Cosmetics & Personal Care Plastic Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Color Cosmetics Packaging (Lipstick, Mascara, Compact, Palette) (IMALAJAH), Blow-Molded Cosmetic & Personal Care Packaging (IMANAGAJ), Decoration & Branding Services (Printing, Hot Stamping, Metallization, Labeling) (IMALAJAN)

Keywords

• Beauty packaging manufacturing
• Cosmetic plastic packaging
• Mascara packaging solutions
• Skincare packaging design
• Personal care containers

Headquarters

HQ city

Correggio

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Plastic Packaging Manufacturing: B2B manufacturing and sale of custom plastic packaging solutions for cosmetics and personal care. Customers select from standard product lines or customize bottles, applicators, and decorations. Revenue generated through product orders with typical minimum quantities ranging from 10,000 to 100,000+ units depending on product type.
2. PIBIFAST Rapid Development Service: Accelerated mascara development service enabling brands to bring products to market in 8 weeks. Includes bottle selection, brush pairing, and decoration options. Additional premium finishes available with extended lead time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pibiplast designs and manufactures custom plastic packaging solutions for cosmetics, makeup, skincare, and personal care brands, producing bottles, jars, tubes, applicators, brushes, and closures using blow molding technologies. Its flagship PIBIFAST service delivers customized mascara packaging in 8 weeks through a 3-step bottle, brush, and decoration process, complemented by in-house decoration, finishing, and innovation services through PibiLab.

Product overview

Pibiplast is an Italian manufacturer of plastic packaging solutions for the beauty industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio of makeup and skincare packaging products. The core offering includes PIBIFAST (a speed-to-market mascara customization service delivering in 8 weeks), along with various makeup products (mascaras, eyeliners, lip gloss, concealers) and skincare products (bottles, jars, roll-ons, droppers). Key collections include Essentia (monomaterial sustainable packaging in PET and PP), Make Up Your Mood (mascara collections with colorful applicators), Beauty Box (travel and daily routine collections), and specialty products like Snap & Go (modular duo packaging), Twisty (one-hand tottle), Drops (glass droppers), Treats (treatment packaging), and Stardust (iridescent tubes). Services include custom brushes & applicators, finishes & decorations, partnership with fillers, and the PibiLab innovation laboratory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PIBIFAST: Fast-to-market mascara customization service enabling brands to develop custom mascara packaging in 8 weeks through a 3-step process (bottle, brush, decoration).
• Essentia
• PIBI Lab
• Beauty Box

Products and services

• PIBIFAST Speed-to-Market Mascara Service Accelerated mascara packaging customization program allowing cosmetics brands to select from cylindrical bottle options (Porto Cervo, Positano), pair applicator brushes, and apply decoration in a streamlined 3-step process, with 8-week delivery and optional premium finishes.
• Makeup Packaging Line Plastic packaging for makeup products including mascara, eyeliner, lip gloss, concealer, blush, and face products, sold as configurable product families for cosmetics brands.
• Skincare Packaging Line Plastic packaging for skincare products including bottles, jars, roll-ons, and droppers suitable for face, body, and hair care applications, sold to personal care and skincare brands.
• PIBIFAST Mascara System (Porto Cervo and Positano bottles) Customizable mascara bottle system available in Porto Cervo (standard and mini sizes) and Positano (larger bottle for greater volume application) configurations with multiple applicator shape options, delivered through the PIBIFAST service.
• Portofino Eyeliner Line Eyeliner packaging line offering different bottle and cap shape options with a sleek design and various applicator types for cosmetics brands.
• Essentia Monomaterial Makeup Collection Monomaterial makeup packaging collection made entirely of PET and PP, designed for circular economy recyclability and combining Mono and Porto Cervo lines for cosmetics brands seeking sustainable packaging.
• Beauty Box On The Road Travel Collection Travel-themed beauty packaging collection bundling applicators and dosing systems across Pibiplast divisions into a single travel kit offering for cosmetics and personal care brands targeting consumers on the move.
• Make Up Your Mood Mascara Collection Mascara packaging collection comprising multiple applicator designs in vivid colours, released across several editions to enable cosmetics brands to express varied mood and style positioning.
• Snap & Go Duo Packaging Modular duo packaging with snap-fit bottles that allows end users to interchange different products such as mascara, lip gloss, and eyebrow items for personalized and responsible beauty applications.
• Twisty One-Hand Tottle Inclusive squeeze tottle with twist closure enabling one-hand use, featuring an integrated capsule with a retractable dropper dispenser and a no-spill system for controlled product delivery, targeting personal care and skincare brands.
• Custom Brushes and Applicators Service In-house design and manufacture of custom brushes and applicators engineered for specific product applications and brand requirements, supplied to cosmetics and personal care customers.
• Finishes and Decorations Service In-house finishing and decoration services for plastic packaging, including hot stamping, silk screening, and lacquering, applied to bottles, caps, and components for cosmetics and personal care brands.
• PibiLab Innovation Services In-house innovation laboratory developing new packaging concepts, trend research, and product design for beauty brands, supporting concept-to-launch packaging development.
• Matilde Hair Care Packaging Line Hair care packaging line in PE featuring soft, rounded forms in pastel colors, developed for hair care brands including professional and consumer lines.
• Lip Oils Packaging Mini Collection Mini collection of lip oil packaging featuring flocked applicators in new shapes designed to deliver a plumping effect, supplied to lip cosmetics brands.
• VEG-PACK Vegan-Certified Packaging Vegan-certified plastic packaging produced without substances of animal origin in materials, masterbatches, glues, or inks, offered to vegan beauty brands as a certified supply option.
• Drops Glass Dropper Line Glass dropper packaging line with a recyclable PET bottle offered in three sizes, suitable for face and body product formulations, supplied to skincare and personal care brands.
• Lash Lab Mascara Collection Mascara collection designed as a complete performance system combining packaging, applicator, and formulation compatibility for cosmetics brands launching mascara lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mascara development in 8 weeks via PIBIFAST program
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Qualified FillerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with qualified filler companies to provide complete turnkey solutions for customers. Allows brands to source both packaging and filling services through recommended partners, reducing supply chain complexity.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Albéa Group: Global leader in beauty and personal care packaging, offering mascara, lip gloss, skincare, and fragrance packaging across multiple technologies. Directly competes with Pibiplast in mascara packaging and decoration services worldwide.
• HCT Group: Specialist in beauty packaging and applicators with strong mascara, lip, and skincare capabilities. Competes head-to-head with Pibiplast for indie and prestige beauty brand customers seeking custom decoration and applicator innovation.
• Quadpack Industries: European-based beauty packaging manufacturer offering skincare, makeup, and fragrance packaging with strong sustainability positioning. Overlaps with Pibiplast in skincare droppers, jars, and makeup packaging for prestige and indie brands.
• TNT Group: Italian cosmetics packaging manufacturer specializing in mascara, lip gloss, and skincare components. Most direct geographic and product peer to Pibiplast, competing for European beauty brand customers in mascara and color cosmetics packaging.
• Mktg Industry: French cosmetics packaging manufacturer specializing in mascara, lip gloss, and nail polish. Direct European peer competing with Pibiplast for indie and mid-market beauty brand contracts in mascara and color cosmetics.

Broad incumbents

• AptarGroup: US-listed global leader in dispensing systems and packaging components for beauty, personal care, and pharma. Competes in skincare pumps, closures, and fragrance sprayers adjacent to Pibiplast's droppers and skincare packaging.
• RPC Group (Berry Global): Large diversified plastics packaging manufacturer with significant beauty and personal care exposure through injection and blow-molded containers. Provides scale-based competitive pressure on Pibiplast in commodity beauty packaging.
• Gerresheimer: European glass and plastics packaging specialist serving cosmetics, fragrance, and pharma. Competes with Pibiplast's glass dropper and skincare bottle lines through its Cosmetic + Beauty Glass business.

Regional players

• O.Berk Company: US-based packaging distributor and manufacturer serving cosmetics and personal care. Regional peer to Pibiplast's US sales push, offering standard and custom stock packaging for North American beauty brands.

Emerging players

• APC Packaging: US-based cosmetics and skincare packaging manufacturer focused on airless systems, jars, and bottles. Emerging competitor to Pibiplast in skincare and clean beauty packaging for indie and emerging brands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwC_r1jRFec8aIg1eWCsu6g
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pibiplast
• Instagraminstagram.com/pibiplast

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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