Bischof + Klein

What Bischof + Klein does

Bischof+Klein SE & Co. KG is a 100% family-owned European manufacturer of flexible plastic packaging and technical films, headquartered in Lengerich, Germany, with origins dating to 1892 and active plastic packaging production since 1963. The company operates five production sites — Lengerich and Konzell (Germany), Pont-Audemer (France), Wałcz (Poland), and a UK facility — supported by 28 sales representations worldwide and roughly 2,700–2,800 employees. Its technology base spans the full flexible-packaging value chain: blown and cast film extrusion, multi-color printing (including certified flexographic print quality), lamination, conversion, and clean room class 5 production for pharmaceutical and medical applications, with an in-house Hazardous Goods Testing Center for regulatory compliance work.

The product portfolio covers converted packaging, automatic-machine films (FFS), technical films and composites, surface protection films (TacFlex®), and clean room packaging (CleanFlex®), plus branded sustainability solutions such as Walpack (WorldStar 2026 winner), recyclable coffee laminate (WorldStar 2025), PowFlex® VS stand-up pouches, CC-Bag liquid containers, and the U-Pack® ffs co-development platform. End-markets served include food, pharmaceuticals and medicine, chemicals and petrochemicals, agriculture and horticulture, construction, logistics, hygiene and personal care, pet products, detergents, tapes and liners, and house and home — twelve vertical segments diversified by application and geography.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through B2B direct sales of customized flexible packaging under negotiated, specification-driven quotes (no public pricing; pricing not disclosed). Distribution is via direct enterprise sales, with key account managers and 44 international sales staff coordinating globally, supplemented by trade-fair presence (Interpack, Pharmapack, Fensterbau Frontale, FOAM Expo Europe, PowTech) and digital channels for employer branding. Certifications across ISO 9001:2015, BRCGS, ISO 15378, and EMAS function as prerequisite qualifications rather than differentiators, gating access to regulated end-markets in pharmaceuticals and food contact.

Name

Bischof + Klein

Legal name

Bischof+Klein SE & Co. KG

Website

https://bk-international.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Bischof+Klein is a German, family-owned manufacturer of flexible plastic packaging and technical films, serving food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and industrial customers across five European production sites and 28 global sales representations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Plastic Packaging

NAICS

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

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Heavy-Duty Flexible Packaging (Construction, Chemicals, Liners) (IMALABAJ), Flexibles for Hygiene & Medical (Sterile Barrier, Wound Care, Diaper Backsheets) (IMALABAK), Flexible Packaging Converting & Finishing (Slitting, Rewinding, Coating, Embossing) (IMALABAL), Shrink, Stretch & Wrap Films (Pallet Wrap, Shrink Sleeves/Overwrap) (IMALABAF), Industrial Liners & Sacks (FFS, Heavy-Duty, Drum Liners) Manufacturing (IMANAEAH)

Keywords

• Flexible plastic packaging
• Technical films manufacturing
• Clean room packaging
• Industrial sacks packaging
• Sustainable packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Lengerich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flexible Packaging Sales: Bischof+Klein generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of flexible plastic packaging, technical films, and related products. The company operates as a full-service supplier covering the entire value chain from film extrusion through printing, lamination, and conversion to finished packaging.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bischof+Klein manufactures and sells flexible plastic packaging and technical films for industrial customers, covering the entire value chain from film extrusion through printing, lamination, and conversion into finished packaging. Its portfolio includes converted packaging, clean room packaging (CleanFlex) for pharmaceuticals, automatic machine films, technical films and composites, surface protection films (TacFlex), valve sacks, FFS films, shrink films, stretch hood films, and stand-up pouches (PowFlex VS). The company supplies customers primarily across Europe with five production facilities in Germany, France, Poland, and the UK.

Product overview

Bischof+Klein is a leading European manufacturer of flexible plastic packaging and technical films offering a comprehensive portfolio of converted packaging, clean room packaging, automatic machine films, and technical films/composites. The product range includes branded solutions such as CleanFlex® for pharmaceutical applications, TacFlex® for surface protection, Walpack for sustainable packaging, and PowFlex® VS for stand-up pouches. The company also produces industrial packaging including valve sacks, FFS films, shrink films, and stretch hood films. Services encompass innovation support, preprint capabilities, hazardous goods testing, and technical service. The company operates across five production locations in Germany (Lengerich, Konzell), France, Poland, and the UK, serving industries including food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, construction, and logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Walpack: Sustainable packaging solution awarded WorldStar Packaging Award 2026
• CleanFlex®
• TacFlex®
• PowFlex®
• CC-Bag
• U-Pack® ffs

Products and services

• Converted Packaging Flexible converted packaging solutions (bags and pouches) for industrial and consumer applications, manufactured through printing, lamination, and conversion processes.
• CleanFlex® Clean Room Packaging Clean room class 5 packaging solutions designed specifically for maximum purity, process reliability, and regulatory compliance for pharmaceutical and medical applications.
• Material on Reel / Automatic Machine Films Films and materials supplied on reels for use with automatic filling and packaging machines, optimized for high-speed processing and consistent quality.
• Technical Films + Composites Technical films and laminate composites for specialized industrial applications, combining multiple material layers for enhanced performance characteristics.
• TacFlex® Surface Protection Films Surface protection films for protecting metal sheets, plastic components, and construction materials during manufacturing, construction, and transportation; awarded a Green Star Award for performance characteristics.
• Walpack Sustainable Packaging Sustainable packaging solution that received the WorldStar Packaging Award 2026, representing innovative product protection with a sustainability focus.
• PowFlex® VS Stand-Up Pouches Stand-up pouches and flexible packaging solutions combining functionality and sustainability, awarded the Green Star Award.
• CC-Bag Flexible Liquid Container Flexible container substitute for liquids, representing innovative packaging solutions for liquid transport and storage applications as a new product category for the company.
• Coffee Packaging (Recyclable Coffee Laminate) Aroma-protecting flexible packaging for coffee, awarded the WorldStar Packaging Award 2025 for recyclability and innovative design.
• FFS Films (Form-Fill-Seal) Form-Fill-Seal films for automated packaging lines, primarily produced at the Poland facility for industrial applications.
• Shrink Films Shrink films for packaging and unitization, produced at the Poland facility for various industrial and consumer applications.
• Valve Sacks Industrial packaging valve sacks produced at the Poland facility, designed for automated filling of powdered and granular materials.
• Carrier Packs Carrier packaging solutions for convenient handling of packaged goods, produced at the Poland facility.
• Stretch Hood Films Stretch hood films for logistics and pallet packaging, providing secure unitization during storage and transport.
• Hazardous Goods Packaging Packaging solutions tested and certified for hazardous goods, supported by the company's in-house Hazardous Goods Testing Center.
• Innovation Services Innovation support services through the Bischof+Klein innovation center, partnering with plastics processing engineers, mechanical engineers, raw material suppliers, and customers to develop next-generation product protection solutions.
• Preprint Services Prepress / pre-print services, including participation in alpha and beta testing of leading software companies and early involvement in new product development.
• Technical Service Technical service and support derived from close collaboration with machine toolers, providing insights into customer production technologies.

Quantifiable outcome

• WorldStar Packaging Award 2026 for Walpack sustainable packaging
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U-Pack (fformed as U-Pack® ffs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project with U-Pack® ffs involving three strong partners (Bischof+Klein, NewTecBag, and Aventus) working together for a common vision in sustainable packaging solutions.
• NewTecBagcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in the U-Pack® ffs joint project with Aventus for developing innovative packaging solutions. NewTecBag is a French partner in this collaborative initiative.
• AventuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in the U-Pack® ffs joint project with NewTecBag for developing innovative packaging solutions.
• WildplasticminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'wild plastic' initiative - first packaging with PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) from the environment for tissue packaging products.
• GoldeimerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in the wild plastic tissue packaging project using PCR from the environment.
• WepaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the wild plastic tissue packaging initiative creating first packaging with PCR from the environment.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Constantia Flexibles: Austrian-headquartered, family-owned flexible packaging manufacturer serving food, pharma, and consumer goods across Europe and globally. Closest direct comparable to Bischof+Klein in business model, ownership structure, geographic focus, and product portfolio (films, laminates, pouches).
• Huhtamäki Oyj: Finnish-listed flexible packaging and foodservice packaging manufacturer serving food, consumer goods, and similar verticals across Europe and globally. Comparable mid-size European flexible packaging peer with overlapping product types (films, pouches, laminates).
• Coveris Holdings: European flexible packaging manufacturer producing films, pouches, bags, and laminates for food, pet food, hygiene, and industrial markets. Directly comparable product mix, customer base, and European manufacturing footprint.
• ProAmpac: US-based flexible packaging and specialty films manufacturer offering pouches, films, and laminates across food, pet care, and industrial markets. Comparable in size and product focus, especially in sustainable and recyclable flexible packaging.

Broad incumbents

• Amcor plc: Global flexible and rigid packaging leader with a much larger revenue base and broad portfolio across food, beverage, healthcare, and home/personal care. Comparable as a flexible packaging supplier to the same end markets but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Mondi plc: European-listed packaging and paper group with a substantial flexible packaging business serving food, pet care, hygiene, and industrial customers. Overlaps in flexible plastic packaging and films but has a broader paper-based portfolio.
• Sealed Air Corporation: US-listed protective and food packaging manufacturer with a significant flexible films portfolio (Cryovac, etc.). Comparable in food and protective films but more US-centric and focused on food packaging and shrink/film technologies.
• Berry Global Group: US-listed global packaging manufacturer with large flexible packaging and films division serving food, beverage, healthcare, and industrial customers. Comparable product types (films, pouches, laminates) but operates at substantially larger scale globally.
• Sonoco Products Company: US-listed global packaging manufacturer with a flexible and paper-based packaging portfolio serving food, beverage, healthcare, and industrial markets. Overlaps with B+K in flexible packaging films and converted products but with much broader rigid and paper-based exposure.

Emerging players

• Glenroy Inc. Privately held US flexible packaging converter specializing in pouches, films, and laminates for food, beverage, personal care, and home care. Smaller, more US-focused peer with comparable recyclable film and pouch capabilities.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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