PPM Industries

What PPM Industries does

PPM Industries SpA is an Italian manufacturer of adhesive tapes founded in 1993 and headquartered in Brembate di Sopra (Bergamo). The company produces six primary product categories — masking tapes, duct tapes, double-sided tapes, filament tapes, paper packaging tapes, and strapping tapes — spanning entry-level to premium professional grades differentiated by temperature resistance, adhesion chemistry, and sustainability certifications. Its portfolio includes 30+ specific products across Painter's series, Body Shop series, and ECO LINE packaging variants, serving four primary B2B verticals: Automotive Aftermarket, Building & Construction, Packaging, and Painting & Renovation.

The business operates a vertically integrated model with state-of-the-art automated production and converting facilities in Europe (Italy) and Asia (India, via Trustin Tape Pvt Ltd in Dahej SEZ), complemented by wholly-owned sales subsidiaries in the UK and the US. Technical capabilities are anchored in adhesive formulation R&D, automated production lines, and integrated logistics, with the company claiming presence in over 60 countries. The portfolio is backed by ISO 9001:2015 quality certification and a full suite of sustainability credentials (FSC-C148644, PEFC/18-32-126, INGEDE, EcoVadis 2022 medal).

PPM generates revenue through direct B2B sales of branded products plus a formalized Private Label manufacturing service offering custom tape solutions (branding, packaging design, full private label) to brand-owner partners. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. In 2024, the company joined Atlas Tapes Group as a strategic operating subsidiary, opening a stated new chapter in international growth and industrial synergy. Matteo Pellegrini serves as President & Chief Executive Officer.

Name

PPM Industries

Legal name

PPM Industries SpA

Website

https://ppmindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PPM Industries is an Italian manufacturer of adhesive tapes (masking, duct, packaging, specialty) founded in 1993, serving B2B customers across automotive, construction, packaging, and painting/renovation verticals in 60+ countries from production plants in Italy and India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adhesive Tape Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Polyolefins (PE, PP) (IMAEADAD)

Keywords

• Adhesive tape manufacturing
• Masking tape solutions
• Private label manufacturing
• Industrial packaging tapes
• Pressure sensitive adhesives

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergamo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adhesive Tape Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and selling adhesive tapes including masking, duct, paper packaging, and specialty tapes to B2B customers
2. Private Label Manufacturing: Custom tape solutions manufacturing for brands, offering customized tape solutions including branding, packaging design, and full private label services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PPM Industries manufactures adhesive tapes including masking tapes, duct tapes, double-sided tapes, filament tapes, paper packaging tapes, and strapping tapes. The company operates production plants in Italy and India, and serves B2B customers across automotive aftermarket, building & construction, packaging, and painting & renovation industries with a global presence in 60+ countries. In addition, PPM offers private label manufacturing services, developing custom tape solutions with branding, packaging design, and converting capabilities for brand partners.

Product overview

PPM Industries is a manufacturer of adhesive tapes organized as a product portfolio spanning six main categories: Masking Tapes (crepe paper-based tapes for painting applications), Duct Tapes (multi-layered tapes for construction), Double-Sided Tapes (for mounting and assembly), Filament Tapes (fiberglass-reinforced for heavy-duty packaging), Paper Packaging Tapes (sustainable carton sealing solutions), and Strapping Tapes (for industrial reinforcement). Within these categories, the company offers specific product lines including Painter's series masking tapes (2000 and 5000 series for professional painting), Body Shop series masking tapes (3000 and 5000 series for automotive refinishing), Paper Packaging tapes (4000 series including ECO LINE variants), and specialty tapes. The products range from entry-level to premium professional grades, with various technical specifications for temperature resistance, adhesion levels, and environmental certifications. PPM also offers private label manufacturing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Private Label: Custom tape manufacturing services for B2B partners, offering customized tape solutions with branding options including tape cores, labels, packaging, and display materials.

Products and services

• Masking Tapes Crepe paper-based adhesive tapes for painting and masking applications, with temperature resistance ranging from 55°C to 120°C. Includes Painter's series (2000 series, 5000 series) for professional painting, Body Shop series (3000 series) for automotive refinishing, and entry-level DIY variants.
• Duct Tapes Multi-layered adhesive tapes with exceptional adhesion on rough and irregular surfaces, designed for construction, building, and heavy-duty applications.
• Double-Sided Tapes Adhesive tapes with adhesive on both sides for mounting, assembling, and bonding two surfaces together in construction and industrial applications, including film-based and fabric-based variants.
• Filament Tapes Fiberglass-reinforced adhesive tapes providing high tensile strength for reinforcement and heavy-duty packaging applications.
• Paper Packaging Tapes Paper-based adhesive tapes for carton sealing and packaging applications, featuring sustainable materials with FSC, PEFC, and INGEDE certifications and recyclability compatibility. Includes ECO LINE variants with bio-based flatback paper.
• Strapping Tapes Durable adhesive tapes for heavy-duty reinforcement, industrial packaging, and load securing applications.
• Private Label Manufacturing Custom tape manufacturing service offering B2B partners customized tape solutions including branding on tape cores, labels, packaging, and display materials, with design-to-packaging full-service capability at vertically integrated production and converting facilities in Europe and Asia.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sustainable packaging solutions with FSC, PEFC, and INGEDE certifications

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Atlas Tapes GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024In 2024, PPM Industries joined Atlas Tapes Group, marking a new chapter in international growth and industrial synergy. This acquisition positions PPM for expanded global reach and operational synergies within the tape manufacturing industry.
• Trustin Tape Pvt LtdcoreOthersIndia-based production facility operating as Trustin Tape Pvt Ltd, located in Dahej, Gujarat SEZ. Part of PPM's global manufacturing network.
• Q1 TapesminorOthersRelated brand under the same corporate umbrella, featured on PPM Industries website.
• AferaminorOthersPPM Industries is a sponsor of Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tesa SE: German-based manufacturer of adhesive tapes across industrial, professional, and consumer segments; one of Europe's leading tape specialists and a directly comparable competitor to PPM in masking, duct, double-sided, and packaging tape categories.
• Intertape Polymer Group: North American manufacturer of adhesive tapes and films with strong presence in carton sealing, masking, and filament tapes; a directly comparable mid-sized competitor to PPM in B2B tape manufacturing with private-label capabilities.
• Shurtape Technologies: US-based manufacturer of pressure-sensitive tapes including masking, packaging, duct, and specialty products serving industrial and consumer markets — a directly comparable competitor with similar product breadth and B2B distribution model.
• Scapa Group plc: UK-based manufacturer of adhesive tapes and films for industrial, healthcare, and consumer markets; directly comparable in double-sided tapes, technical adhesive solutions, and B2B specialty tape categories where PPM operates.
• Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG: German-based privately held manufacturer of technical adhesive tapes serving automotive, construction, electronics, and industrial customers; a directly comparable mid-sized European tape manufacturer with overlapping product lines and customer base.
• Advance Tapes International: UK-based manufacturer of cloth, foil, and specialty adhesive tapes for industrial and professional applications; a comparable mid-sized European competitor with overlapping product categories in duct, masking, and specialty tapes.

Broad incumbents

• 3M (Industrial Adhesives & Tapes Division): Global diversified industrial conglomerate with a large adhesive tapes portfolio (including Scotch, Tartan, and Highland brands) covering masking, packaging, duct, and specialty tapes — a broad incumbent competing with PPM across all its served segments.
• Nitto Denko Corporation: Japanese diversified materials manufacturer with a significant industrial adhesive tapes business serving automotive, electronics, and construction — overlaps with PPM in automotive refinishing masking tapes and industrial specialty tapes.
• Bostik (Arkema): Global adhesives specialist owned by Arkema, offering pressure-sensitive adhesives, hot-melt, and tape solutions across industrial, packaging, and construction; a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in adhesive chemistry and tape-related applications.

Others

• Afera (European Adhesive Tape Association): Industry association representing European adhesive tape manufacturers, of which PPM is a sponsor; serves as a useful ecosystem reference for benchmarking PPM against the broader European tape industry rather than as a commercial competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ppmindustries

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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