What Permapack does

Permapack AG is a Swiss industrial converter and distributor headquartered in Rorschach (Canton of St. Gallen) that operates across 6 business units — Bau (Construction), Industrie (Industry), Retail, Food, Non Food, and Cosmetics — serving primarily Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The company's portfolio spans roughly 600 active SKUs across adhesive tapes (180+), adhesives (116+), films (76+), sealants, sealing tapes, labels, die-cut parts, transport-securing products, garden containers (under its Permafix, gartec, Ecopots, elho, artilay, and Cosapots brands), and work-protection gloves, distributed via an e-commerce shop and a hybrid field/inside sales network of 9 regional Swiss sales representatives plus dedicated inside-sales support.

Core manufacturing capabilities are concentrated at the Rorschach facility and include custom die-cutting (Kiss-Cut and Thru-Cut processes) with tolerances as tight as ±0.05mm, precision roll slitting, lamination up to 1,800mm width, packaging printing (UV-Flexo, solvent-Flexo, digital, screen), and UV-curing bonding. A 90m² ISO Class 7 cleanroom built in 2023 supports contamination-sensitive production for watch, jewelry, and electronics customers. The company is certified to DIN 2304 and EN 17460 for adhesive bonding as contract work, and distributes Hönle UV equipment and Panacol/Hönle specialty adhesive brands (Vitralit, Elecolit, Structalit, Cyanolit, Penloc) exclusively in Switzerland.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales (proprietary Permafix line plus third-party and distributed brands) and professional services encompassing custom die-cut and roll-cut manufacturing from a 1-piece minimum order quantity, certified toll-work bonding, packaging toll-printing, and technical consulting/training. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with a sales-led GTM supplemented by an e-commerce storefront and 2025 Dun & Bradstreet top credit rating. Permapack AG is a privately held Swiss Aktiengesellschaft with no disclosed parent or external funding rounds in the input.

Name

Permapack

Legal name

Permapack AG

Website

https://permapack.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Permapack AG is a Swiss industrial converter and distributor in Rorschach that sells 600+ adhesive, tape, film, sealant, and packaging products, manufactures custom die-cut and roll-cut parts (including in an ISO Class 7 cleanroom), and holds exclusive Swiss distribution rights for Hönle UV technology and Panacol/Hönle specialty adhesives, serving construction, industrial, retail, food, and cosmetics customers primarily in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Adhesives & Packaging

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (325520), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222), Printing and Related Support Activities (323)

SIC

Papers & Allied Products (2600), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Paper Packaging (Gift Boxes, Luxury Cartons, Composite Paper Cans) (IMALACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Paper-Based Packaging & Single-Use Paper Products (Paper Bags, Wraps, Cartons) (CRADALAL)

Keywords

• Industrial adhesive tapes
• Custom die-cut parts
• Pressure-sensitive adhesives
• Surface protection films
• UV bonding technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Roschach

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adhesive and Tape Products: Sale of proprietary and third-party adhesive tapes, surface protection films, double-sided tapes, mounting tapes, sealing tapes, and specialty tapes from own stock or custom manufactured.
2. Adhesives and Sealants: Sale of industrial and specialty adhesives including UV adhesives, structural adhesives, instant adhesives, conductive adhesives, and sealants (silicone, hybrid, acrylic). Includes own brands (Permafix) and Hoenle/Panacol products.
3. Custom Manufacturing Services: Custom die-cutting, roll-cutting, lamination, and conversion services. Customers provide specifications (2D dimensions or 3D CAD data) and Permapack produces custom parts. Minimum order quantities starting from 1 piece.
4. Toll Work / Lohnarbeit: Contract manufacturing services including certified bonding (DIN2304, EN17460) as toll work for machine engineering, electrical, and metal industries. Also includes toll printing services for packaging.
5. Consulting and Training: Technical consulting on adhesive selection, material selection for planners, and training on bonding techniques for metal construction and other industries.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Permapack AG manufactures, converts, and distributes industrial adhesive tapes, specialty adhesives, sealants, films, labels, packaging materials, and custom die-cut parts for industrial and construction customers in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Its Rorschach production facility performs precision die-cutting, roll slitting, lamination, and ISO Class 7 cleanroom production, complemented by exclusive Swiss distribution of Hönle UV technology and Panacol/Hoenle specialty adhesives. The company sells through an e-commerce shop, a regional field sales force, and an inside sales team organized into six business units (Bau, Industrie, Retail, Food, Non Food, Cosmetics).

Product overview

Permapack is a Swiss packaging and adhesive solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for businesses. The core offering spans multiple product categories including labels/etiketten (44 products), adhesive tapes/klebebänder (180 products), adhesives/klebstoffe (116 products), films/folien (76 products), transport securing products (35 products), sealants/dichtmassen (41 products), sealing tapes/dichtbänder (43 products), insulation materials/dämmstoffe (21 products), garden supplies/gartenbedarf (126 products), and work protection/arbeitsschutz (44 products). The company operates through five business units: Bau (Construction), Industrie (Industry), Retail, Food, and Non-Food, and Cosmetics. A key differentiator is the distribution partnership with Hoenle (formerly Panacol) for specialty UV adhesives and UV equipment in Switzerland, offering brands including Penloc® structural adhesives, Vitralit® UV adhesives, Elecolit® conductive adhesives, Structalit® structural adhesives, Cyanolit® instant adhesives, and Vitralit® MASK removable adhesives. Manufacturing capabilities include custom die-cut parts production (from 1 piece), a cleanroom facility (ISO Class 7), and precision roll slitting (±0.05mm accuracy). Products serve industries including metalworking, facade construction, surface finishing, HVAC, watch/jewelry, electrical, and food/beverage packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Permafix: Brand for adhesives and sealants including metal adhesives, silicone sealants, and hybrid sealants
• gartec
• Ecopots
• elho
• artilay
• Cosapots

Products and services

• Adhesive Tapes (Klebebänder) Over 180 adhesive tape products including masking tapes, mounting tapes (Acrylic Foam, PE foam), double-sided tapes, electrical/high-temperature tapes (Polyester, Polyimid/Kapton®, PTFE/Teflon®), fabric tapes, PVC/PE tapes, metal tapes (aluminium, copper), packaging tapes, and automatic dispensers for industrial and construction applications.
• Adhesives (Klebstoffe) Comprehensive 116-product adhesive portfolio including mounting adhesives (hybrid and silicone), volume adhesives, hot-melt adhesives (EVA, PUR), PUR adhesives, dispersion adhesives, veneer glues, contact adhesives, UV-curing adhesives (Vitralit®), instant adhesives (Cyanolit®), structural adhesives (Structalit®, Penloc®), conductive adhesives (Elecolit®), and metal bonding/sealing products for industrial applications.
• Films (Folien) 76 film products including surface protection films (adhesive and static), packaging films and papers, composite films for sachets, machine and hand stretch films, cover films, air cushion films, foam films, barrier tapes, and tablecloth films for packaging and surface protection.
• Labels (Etiketten) 44 types of labels including decorative, haptic, functional, marking, logistics, security labels, thermal transfer ribbons, metal and device plates, and label dispensers for product identification and packaging.
• Custom Die-Cut Parts (Formstanzteile) Standard and custom die-cut parts manufactured from various adhesive tapes, surface protection films, and foams using kiss-cut and thru-cut processes. Production from 1 piece minimum, with options including printing, perforation, punching, slit liner, and tactile tabs. Manual and automatic dispensers available.
• Sealants (Dichtmassen) 41 sealant products including silicone, hybrid, acrylic, bitumen sealants, Soudatight system, and metal bonding/sealing products for construction, HVAC, and industrial sealing applications.
• Sealing Tapes (Dichtbänder) 43 sealing tape products including joint sealing tapes, film sealing tapes, butyl tapes, and underlay tapes for construction and HVAC sealing.
• Transport Securing Products (Transportsicherung) 35 products for securing goods during transport including document pockets, anti-slip mats, shrink hoods, cover films, stretch films, strapping tapes, membrane and sticky boxes.
• Tube Laminate and Composite Films (Tuben, Tubenlaminat, Verbundfolien) Tube laminates, printed tube laminates, and composite films for sachets used in packaging for cosmetics, food, and non-food applications.
• Garden Supplies (Gartenbedarf) 126 garden supply products including plant containers (Ecopots, gartec Fiberstone/lightweight cement/terracotta/wood, elho, artilay, Cosapots) and irrigation systems (gartec AQUAJET, SWIFT, CLASSIC, AQUAPOINT, FITT hoses).
• Work Protection (Arbeitsschutz) 44 work safety gloves from OX-ON for retail, wholesale, and industrial use.
• Hönle UV Equipment Official Swiss distribution of Hönle UV/UV-LED systems, UV emitters, and UV measuring technology for electronics, microelectronics, precision engineering, optics, printing, coating, automotive, aviation, pharmaceutical, and photovoltaic industries. 23 products including UVAHAND LED, LED SPOT 100 IC, LED CUBE 100 IC. Sales, calibration, repair services, and demo unit loans provided.
• Custom Die-Cut Parts Production Service Custom contract manufacturing of die-cut parts from various materials using kiss-cut and thru-cut processes. Complex shapes possible with low tolerances, production from 1 piece, with 2D dimension or 3D CAD input. 207 different materials processed regularly. Tolerances as tight as ±0.05mm.
• Cleanroom Die-Cut Production Service Contract die-cut production in an ISO Class 7 cleanroom (90m², CleanFlowCell type, built 2023) with modern lamination equipment handling materials up to 1,800mm width. Designed for precision industries (watch, jewelry, electronics) requiring contamination-free production environments.
• Roll Slitting Service Custom roll slitting of adhesive and non-adhesive materials with variable width. Cutting accuracy ±0.05mm depending on tape type. Core diameters of 1, 2, or 3 inches. Handles small rolls (up to 200lfm) and large rolls up to 150kg weight, 2.5m width, and 1,000lfm length. 72 laser measurements per roll for width verification.
• Certified Bonding (Lohnarbeit / Toll Work) Contract/toll adhesive bonding services certified per DIN 2304 and EN 17460 for machine engineering, electrical, and metal industries. Includes packaging printing as toll work using UV-Flexo, solvent-Flexo, digital, and screen printing for material widths 300–1,200mm.
• Adhesive Consulting and Training Technical consulting on adhesive selection and material selection for planners, and training on bonding techniques for metal construction and other industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Precision cutting tolerances of ±0.05mm
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

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 and minor.

• Hönle (Hoenle AG)coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Swiss distribution partner for Hönle UV technology, including UV/UV-LED lamps, UV emitters, and UV measurement technology. Permapack offers Hönle UV equipment sales, calibration, repair services, and demo unit loans. Hönle products are used in manufacturing processes for electronics, microelectronics, precision mechanics, optics, printing, coating, automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and photovoltaic industries.
• Panacol / Hoenle AdhesivescoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Swiss distribution partner for Panacol adhesives (now Hoenle brand), including UV-curing adhesives (Vitralit), electrically and thermally conductive adhesives (Elecolit), structural adhesives (Structalit), instant adhesives (Cyanolit), and high-performance structural adhesives (Penloc). Products include specialty adhesives for medical technology with DIN ISO 10993 or USP Class VI certifications.
• AM SuisseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association partnership with AM Suisse (workplace Switzerland), the Swiss employer's association for the metal and machinery industry. Permapack acts as Gold Sponsor for AM Suisse Delegiertenversammlung and supports the association's activities and events.
• SwissmemminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Swissmem, the Swiss trade association for technology companies. Supports industry networking and represents the metalworking and technology sector interests.
• VSSM (Verband Schweizerischer Schreinermeister und Möbelfabrikanten)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with VSSM, the Swiss association of master joiners and furniture manufacturers. Permapack supports VSSM Fachanlass series on topics like room climate (Raumklima) and sponsors Regionalmeisterchaften (regional championships) for woodworking apprentices.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG: German specialist manufacturer of industrial adhesive tapes and custom die-cut adhesive components, with strong converting capabilities. Directly comparable as a tape manufacturer and converter serving industrial customers with custom shapes, similar to Permapack's die-cut and roll-cutting services.
• Kisling AG: Swiss manufacturer of industrial adhesives and sealants, including anaerobic, cyanoacrylate, and structural adhesives. Directly comparable as a Swiss specialty adhesives maker serving industrial OEMs with conversion and application support similar in scope to Permapack's adhesives business.
• Scapa Group plc: UK-based manufacturer of technical adhesive tapes and films for industrial, healthcare, and electronics markets. Comparable as a focused industrial tape and converting specialist with overlapping die-cut capabilities and similar target industries (electronics, construction, medical).
• Collano Adhesives (HB Fuller): Swiss-origin specialty adhesives and coatings company (now part of HB Fuller) serving industrial bonding, lamination, and coating applications. Comparable as a Swiss-rooted specialist with similar industrial adhesives and lamination know-how relevant to Permapack's converting and tape customers.
• tesa SE: Hamburg-based global manufacturer of industrial adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions. Directly comparable as a tape manufacturer with deep SKU breadth across industrial masking, mounting, double-sided, and packaging tapes, serving overlapping end markets such as construction, electronics, and automotive.

Broad incumbents

• Henkel Adhesive Technologies: Global leader in industrial adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, including well-known brands such as Loctite, Pattex, and Bonderite. Overlaps with Permapack on adhesive, sealant, and tape categories serving construction and industrial segments, with substantially broader R&D and global reach.
• Avery Dennison Corporation: Global manufacturer of label materials, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and specialty tapes. Overlaps with Permapack on labels and pressure-sensitive adhesive tape categories, while operating at much greater scale and serving global label converter customers.
• Sika AG: Swiss-listed specialty chemicals company with a substantial adhesives and sealants portfolio (Sika Technology AG). Comparable as a Swiss-headquartered incumbent operating across construction, industrial bonding, and sealing with broader geographic reach and a more diversified chemicals portfolio than Permapack.
• 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes: Global incumbent division manufacturing industrial tapes, adhesives, and specialty films. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping product categories (masking tapes, double-sided tapes, surface protection films) serving similar industrial and converting customers, but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Adchem Corporation: US-based custom converter of adhesive tapes, films, and foams serving industrial and medical customers. Comparable as a die-cut and converting specialist offering custom-engineered adhesive components, though focused on the North American market rather than Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PermapackAG
• Facebookfacebook.com/PermapackAG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/permapack-ag

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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