What GDM Plasticos does

GDM Plásticos (legal name GDM INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO DE PLÁSTICOS LTDA, CNPJ 07.955.100/0001-10) is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer of flexible plastic films founded on May 2, 2006, in Orleans, Santa Catarina. The company operates as a subsidiary of the FCOGroup conglomerate and runs three industrial plants — Orleans-SC (headquarters, 24,000+ m²), Escada-PE (Northeast), and Sumaré-SP (São Paulo state) — supported by the FCOGroup Corporate Laboratory. Its portfolio spans co-extruded technical polyethylene and polypropylene films, conventional and high-performance stretch films, in-line pre-stretched films (8–10 micron), nationally exclusive macro-perforated stretch films, and shrink/thermoshrink films, plus a sustainable line (MOPE, PCR up to 30% post-consumer recycled resin, ASTM D6954-4 biodegradable, and MOPE Green with sugarcane-based content).

The business runs on a B2B sales-led model, with a dedicated commercial team, direct relationships with industrial buyers, and a separate export department shipping into Latin America, Europe, the USA, and Central America since 2015. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts and no public list pricing. Customer segments span food and beverage, pharmaceutical and medical, cosmetics, paper and cellulose, and general industrial palletization. Marketing is executed through trade shows (Brazil, Chile, Germany, Mexico confirmed for 2026), a multi-language website (PT/EN/ES), downloadable technical catalogs, and social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram). The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified (Bureau Veritas), ANVISA-compliant for food contact, ASTM D6954-4 compliant for biodegradable films, and Great Place To Work certified; it also publishes a Brazilian Salary Equality and Transparency Report under Law 14.611/2023.

Name

GDM Plasticos

Legal name

GDM INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO DE PLÁSTICOS LTDA

Website

https://gdmplasticos.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

GDM Plásticos is a Brazilian manufacturer of co-extruded flexible plastic films — stretch, technical PE/PP, pre-stretched, macro-perforated, shrink, and sustainable (MOPE, PCR, biodegradable) films — serving industrial B2B customers in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and palletization across Brazil and export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Plastic Films Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging Film Extrusion (Flexible Packaging Films) (IMANACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Shrink, Stretch & Wrap Films (Pallet Wrap, Shrink Sleeves/Overwrap) (IMALABAF), Multi-layer Coextrusion & Barrier Structures (EVOH/PA Barrier, Tie-Layer Systems) (IMANACAJ), Barrier & Specialty Films (EVOH, PVDC, Metallized, AlOx/SiOx Coated) (IMALABAC)

Keywords

• Flexible plastic films
• Stretch film manufacturing
• Coextruded packaging films
• Sustainable plastic packaging
• Industrial palletizing films

Headquarters

HQ city

Orleans

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Film Manufacturing and Sales: GDM Plásticos generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of flexible plastic films including stretch films, technical polyethylene films, technical polypropylene films, pre-stretched films, macro-perforated films, and shrink/thermoshrink films. The company operates as a B2B manufacturer selling to industrial customers across various sectors including food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and general packaging industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GDM Plásticos manufactures and sells flexible plastic films for industrial packaging applications through blown and cast coextrusion (3 to 7 layer) processes. Its core product lines include stretch films for palletization, pre-stretched stretch films, macro-perforated stretch films, technical polyethylene films, technical polypropylene films, and thermoshrink films, sold directly to industrial customers in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetics, and general manufacturing sectors across Brazil and export markets.

Product overview

GDM Plásticos is a manufacturer of flexible plastic films and packaging solutions, operating as a platform of complementary product lines. The core portfolio includes Technical Polypropylene Films (for food packaging, medical/hospital, and industrial applications), Technical Polyethylene Films (for lamination and conversion), and the Stretch Film Line (for palletization including Conventional, High Performance, Premium, Pre-Stretched, and Macro-Perforated variants). The shrink/thermoshrink films complete the primary packaging solutions. Additionally, GDM offers sustainable alternatives including MOPE Films, PCR Films (post-consumer recycled), and Biodegradable Films. The company also provides technical support through the FCOGroup Corporate Laboratory for R&D, quality control, and testing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technical Film Polypropylene Line Co-extruded high-performance films made from polypropylene blends offering excellent sealability, high mechanical, chemical and thermal resistance, and superior moisture barrier properties for food packaging, medical/hospital, and industrial applications.
• Technical Film Polyethylene Line Co-extruded polyethylene films offering excellent sealability, optical characteristics, high tear resistance, and dimensional stability for flexible packaging applications, including lamination and conversion.
• Stretch Film Line Solutions for palletizing various product types, including Conventional, High Performance, and Premium variants for load stabilization and unitization during transport and storage.
• Pre-Stretched Stretch Film Transparent cast stretch film pre-stretched directly on the co-extruder, available in 8 and 10 micron thicknesses, offering up to 40% material savings while maintaining load stability and protection.
• Macro-Perforated Stretch Film Innovative stretch film with macro-perforations allowing superior ventilation for palletized loads, preventing internal condensation and enabling fast product cooling or freezing.
• Shrink/Thermoshrink Polyethylene Film Heat-shrinkable polyethylene film for product grouping, ideal for bottles, cans, and boxes, shrinking at temperatures between 100 and 140°C.
• MOPE Film Mono-oriented polyethylene film for monomaterial packaging, offering high rigidity and thermal resistance with 100% recyclability.
• PCR Film (Post-Consumer Recycled) Stretch film produced with up to 30% post-consumer recycled resin, contributing to circular economy while maintaining quality and performance.
• Biodegradable Film Films produced with biodegradable additive for degradation in anaerobic environments, meeting ASTM D6954-4 standards with 2-year shelf life.
• MOPE Green Film Polyethylene film with minimum 30% renewable raw material from sugarcane, 100% recyclable and environmentally responsible.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% reduction in film usage per pallet with pre-stretched technology
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FCOGroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCOGroup is the parent corporate group that owns GDM Plásticos. GDM operates as part of the FCOGroup portfolio which includes companies such as Plaszom, MDG Filmes, Inbrasel Indústria de Máquinas, Parnaplast Embalagens, DMG Log, and Expoente Pack. GDM benefits from shared corporate resources including the FCOGroup Corporate Laboratory for R&D, quality control, and technical assistance. The group is committed to quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coveris: European-headquartered flexible packaging manufacturer with stretch, shrink, and technical film offerings. Overlap with GDM in industrial and consumer flexible packaging film categories.
• Manuli Stretch: Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of stretch films for industrial palletizing. Closely comparable product portfolio (conventional, pre-stretched, specialty stretch films) and overlapping customer base in logistics and industrial packaging.
• Trioplast Industrial: European producer of stretch film and technical polyethylene films for industrial and agricultural applications. Comparable coextrusion-based product technology and similar palletization focus.
• Intertape Polymer Group: North American manufacturer of stretch film, shrink film, and protective packaging. Directly comparable in stretch film and pallet wrap product categories, serving similar industrial customers.
• Vitopel: Brazilian manufacturer of flexible plastic films (BOPP, PET, PE) for food and industrial packaging. Directly comparable Brazilian flexible-packaging peer serving overlapping food, beverage, and industrial customers.
• RKW Group: European producer of polyethylene films and nonwovens, with stretch film and technical film lines for industrial applications. Comparable product range and coextrusion manufacturing footprint.
• Taghleef Industries: Global manufacturer of BOPP, BOPET, and cast PP films for packaging and labels. Comparable in coextrusion technology and flexible film categories serving industrial packaging customers.

Regional players

• Megaplast: Mexican flexible packaging film producer serving Latin American food, beverage, and industrial customers. Comparable in coextruded PE/PP films and regional industrial film customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global (Stretch Films): Global packaging major with a stretch films and industrial packaging division. Overlaps in stretch film and pallet wrap but operates at much greater scale with broader portfolio.
• Sealed Air: Global packaging company offering protective and food packaging films. Competes with GDM in industrial pallet wrap and food packaging films but as part of a much wider product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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