Eltete

What Eltete does

Eltete is a privately-held Finnish industrial manufacturer founded in 1974 (with firmographic references to 1972) and headquartered in Loviisa, Finland. Operating under the Eltete Group umbrella, the company is structured into three divisions: Transport Packaging Solutions (Eltete TPM), Building Materials (Eltete TPM Building Materials), and Partition Walls and Laminated Products (Eltete Ltd). With production sites in 15 countries and sales operations spanning all continents, Eltete sells fiber-based, 100% recyclable packaging and construction products to industrial and institutional customers globally, underpinned by self-developed production lines and more than 50 years of manufacturing experience.

The core technology is laminated compact carton board with proprietary honeycomb internal structures, enabling lightweight, high-strength products. The Transport Packaging Solutions division produces Slip Sheets, PallRun® self-attaching pallet feet, EdgeRunner® profiles, Carton Pallets, Cargo Boxes, FramePack®, Dunnage Bags, Honeycomb Boards, and AirCargoRunners for air cargo. The Building Materials division produces insulation baffles, breathable air barrier papers (Elt-Kraft), aluminum vapour barriers (Alu-pap for saunas), building tapes, and protective papers. The Partition Walls division manufactures EU-certified (ETA-01/0002) laminate partition systems, toilet cubicles, shower screens, and furniture for public buildings. Recent additions include the IRPBA-2500 on-site assembly machine (developed with Duromek Ltd) and the D-Board® Light graphic board.

The business model is B2B hardware sales via quote-based enterprise pricing, multi-year contracts, and a global sales force combining field sales (Sales Director, Key Account Managers, Technical Sales Managers, Business Development Managers) with inside sales, an agent and distributor network, and active participation in international trade exhibitions. Direct customers span logistics, automotive, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, steel, white goods, furniture, air cargo, building-materials wholesalers, and public-sector institutions. Marketing is executed through a multilingual website with multilingual content (English, Finnish, Swedish, German), trade shows, social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), email newsletters, and a newly launched AI-powered 3R Advisor product configurator. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015, FSC sourcing, ISPM-15 compliance for international shipping, and EU Technical Approval ETA-01/0002.

Name

Eltete

Legal name

Eltete TPM Oy

Website

https://eltete.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eltete is a Finnish privately-held manufacturer of fiber-based transport packaging, carton building materials, and laminate partition systems, operating production in 15 countries and selling to logistics, industrial, construction, and public-institution customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Materials

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Packing and Crating (488991)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Engineered Transit Packaging & Packaging Design Services (IMALAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective Paper Packaging (Honeycomb, Paper Cushioning, Paper Wrap) (IMALACAH), Fiber-Based Sustainable Packaging (Recycled Paper, Molded Fiber, Bagasse) (IMALAMAA), Corrugated Packaging (Boxes, Sheets, Pads) (IMALACAA)

Keywords

• Fiber-based transport packaging
• Laminated partition walls
• Carton-based building materials
• Sustainable industrial packaging
• Export cargo packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Lovisa

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transport Packaging Solutions: B2B sales of fiber-based pallets and transport packaging materials including Slip Sheets, PallRuns, Carton Pallets, Cargo Boxes, Honeycomb Boards, Dunnage Bags, and edge protection profiles. Products are sold globally through direct sales with local customer service.
2. Building Materials: Sales of carton-based building papers and protective materials including insulation baffles, air barrier papers, vapor barriers, protective papers, and building tapes for wholesalers and housebuilders.
3. Partition Systems and Furniture: Custom-manufactured laminate partition wall systems, toilet cubicles, shower screens and furniture for public buildings including hospitals, schools, restaurants, shopping centers, offices, and other institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eltete manufactures and sells fiber-based transport packaging solutions (slip sheets, carton pallets, cargo boxes, honeycomb boards, edge protection profiles, dunnage bags) for logistics and export shipments; carton-based building materials (insulation baffles, air barrier papers, vapor barriers, protective papers, tapes) for construction wholesalers and housebuilders; and high-pressure laminate partition walls, toilet cubicles, shower screens, and furniture for public buildings. All products are positioned as 100% recyclable, sustainable alternatives to wood, plastic, and other traditional materials.

Product overview

Eltete is a multi-segment company offering three main product categories: Transport Packaging Solutions (TPM), Building Materials (Rakmat), and Partition Wall Systems (LTD). The TPM division provides fiber-based pallets and transport packaging including Slip Sheets, PallRun®, EdgeRunner®, Carton Pallets, Cargo Box, FramePack®, Dunnage Bags, Honeycomb Boards, various protective profiles (Edgeboard, U-profile, C-profile, Flatboard), Graphic Boards, and AirCargoRunners. The Building Materials division produces carton-based construction papers including insulation baffles, Elt-Kraft Air Barrier Paper, Sauna Vapour Barrier Alu-pap, Building Tapes, and a range of protective materials (Elbotek 220/270, Elbotek LSL, Elt-pap 220) with edge protections. The Partition Walls division manufactures high-pressure laminated toilet cubicles, shower walls, and custom laminate furniture for public buildings. The company motto is "3R – Reduce, Replace, Recycle" reflecting its commitment to sustainable, 100% recyclable products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Slip Sheet A 1 mm thin, 100% recyclable hygienic transfer sheet used as a pallet replacement for overseas shipments and intra-corporate deliveries. Designed for logistics companies and industrial shippers using Push-Pull or Rollerforks attachments on standard forklifts.
• PallRun® Self-attaching pallet feet designed to be combined with various pallet lids or attached directly to boxes and products. Provides strong load-bearing capacity and moisture resistance for industrial shippers and packaging engineers.
• EdgeRunner® Edge protection solution for pallet runners, designed as a sustainable replacement for wooden or other pallet runners in transit packaging applications.
• Carton Pallet 100% recyclable fiber-based pallet made from laminated compact carton board with honeycomb board internal structure. Serves as a sustainable alternative to wooden, plastic, or other pallets for logistics companies and industrial manufacturers.
• Cargo Box A lightweight export packaging solution combining low weight with high strength as an alternative to wooden or plywood export boxes. Targets heavy-duty export shipments by industrial manufacturers and exporters.
• FramePack® Packaging solution engineered to secure and protect products during transit for industrial shippers and exporters.
• Dunnage Bags Dunnage bags providing a quick, cost-effective solution for securing cargo in transit by filling voids between products. Used by logistics providers and exporters.
• Honeycomb Board Cardboard packaging material with a hexagonal honeycomb cell structure that provides cushioning and protection, particularly effective for round-shaped products. Used by industrial manufacturers as protective dunnage.
• Edgeboard Edge protection profile providing protection, stability, and stacking strength for securing palletized loads during transport. Targets logistics providers and industrial shippers.
• Wrap Around Edgeboard Edgeboard specifically engineered to wrap around and protect round objects during shipping and storage.
• U-profile U-shaped protective profile functioning as a shock absorber for products during transport, protecting edges and corners.
• C-profile C-shaped protective profile designed for edge and corner protection of packaged goods during transport.
• Flatboard

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% cost savings on packaging material costs compared to traditional pallets
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Duromek LtdcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Duromek Ltd for the development and introduction of IRPBA-2500 assembly technology, enabling on-site assembly of cardboard pallets and pallet boxes. This technology allows Eltete TPM, group members, or distributors to assemble pallets locally, reducing the need to order and ship pre-assembled pallets.
• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)minorOthersEltete sources raw materials from suppliers certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), which is committed to promoting responsible forest management worldwide.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DS Smith: DS Smith is a leading global provider of sustainable, fiber-based packaging with operations across Europe, offering corrugated packaging and protective solutions comparable to Eltete's transport packaging portfolio.
• Smurfit Kappa Group: Smurfit Kappa is one of the world's largest corrugated packaging manufacturers with global operations, offering paper-based packaging that overlaps with Eltete's corrugated and fiber-based transport packaging portfolio.
• Signode (Crown Holdings): Signode, a Crown Holdings business, is a global supplier of industrial packaging including strapping, stretch film, and protective packaging systems, competing in the broader industrial transport packaging market.
• Mondi Group: Mondi is a major European-listed packaging and paper group with extensive operations in corrugated packaging, kraft paper, and engineered materials, competing in the same fiber-based packaging space as Eltete.

Regional players

• Kite Packaging: Kite Packaging is a UK-based packaging distributor offering protective and transit packaging products including edge protection and pallet solutions, competing in similar end markets though primarily UK-focused.

Direct peers

• Falkenhahn AG: Falkenhahn is a German pallet and container manufacturer producing wooden and composite pallets, including export pallets and pallet collars that compete with Eltete's carton pallets and cargo boxes.
• Nefab Group: Nefab is a Swedish-founded global manufacturer of engineered packaging, specializing in fiber-based and plywood export packaging with similar product lines to Eltete, including custom export packaging solutions for industrial customers.
• Papier-Mettler: Papier-Mettler is a German manufacturer specializing in paper-based slip sheets and fiber packaging, directly competing with Eltete in the European slip sheet and pallet replacement market.
• Conitex Sonoco: Conitex Sonoco specializes in paper-based packaging products including slip sheets, paper cores, and edge protection, directly competing with several of Eltete's transport packaging product categories.
• Gebrüder Theo & Josef Bernegger: Bernegger is an Austrian pallet and wood packaging manufacturer, including block pallets and custom packaging, competing with Eltete in the European pallet and heavy-duty transport packaging market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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