Müller Group

What Müller Group does

Müller Group (parent: MVM Pack-Holding AG) is a family-owned Swiss industrial packaging and processing group operating four wholly-owned subsidiaries: Müller Packaging (UN-approved mild steel, stainless steel, and fibre industrial drums), Müller Plastics (plastic containers including the proprietary MultiCan 6-layer coextrusion barrier-layer canister), Müller DrumTec (stainless steel storage, transport, and process containers plus drum emptying systems for viscous media up to 180,000 mPa·s), and Müller Processing (handling systems, GMP-validated container and small-parts washers, and intralogistics solutions including robotic palletizing). The group is headquartered in Münchenstein, Switzerland, with manufacturing in Muttenz and Reiden (Switzerland) and Rheinfelden (Germany), and employs approximately 400 people across the four companies.

The business operates a sales-led, B2B direct distribution model targeting four primary verticals: pharmaceutical & life sciences, chemical, food & beverage, and industrial manufacturing. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of containers and engineered equipment, project-based turnkey intralogistics installations (e.g., the Florin AG and Migros-Verteilbetrieb Neuendorf deployments), and lifecycle service/maintenance contracts. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed. Differentiators include the integrated "From Packaging to Processing" value chain, 120 years of family-ownership heritage, Ecovadis Gold sustainability status (74/100, top 5% in 2024), FSSC 22000 food safety certification, and validated GMP cleaning systems. International expansion is signaled through a global distributor network for Müller Processing and upcoming US trade fair participation (Pack Expo 2026 Chicago, WPC 2026 Monterey). Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company has no external funding history, remaining wholly family-controlled.

Name

Müller Group

Legal name

MVM Pack-Holding AG

Website

https://mueller-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Müller Group is a family-owned Swiss industrial company operating four subsidiaries that design and manufacture UN-certified industrial packaging, plastic containers, stainless steel process vessels, and GMP-validated handling and cleaning systems for pharmaceutical, chemical, food, and industrial manufacturing customers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Plastics Products, Nec (3089), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Packaging (GMP, Tamper-Evident, Cold-Chain Packs) (TLAIAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Edible Oil Packaging, Bottling & Private Label Manufacturing (AFAKAEAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging containers
• Stainless steel drums
• GMP cleaning systems
• Intrlogistics solutions
• UN-approved packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Rheinfelden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Packaging Products: Manufacture and sale of industrial packaging including steel drums, fibre drums, plastic containers, and stainless steel containers for hazardous goods, food contact, and industrial applications
2. Processing Equipment and Systems: Turnkey handling systems, GMP washers, intralogistics solutions, and mixing systems for pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries
3. Service and Maintenance: Full lifecycle customer support including maintenance, repair, spare parts, and modernization services for installed equipment

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Müller Group manufactures and sells industrial packaging (UN-approved steel, stainless steel, fibre, and plastic drums and containers for hazardous goods, food contact, and industrial applications) and processing equipment (GMP-validated cleaning systems, intralogistics solutions, lifting and conveying systems, and stainless steel process containers). The offering spans an integrated 'From Packaging to Processing' value chain through four subsidiaries serving pharmaceutical, chemical, food, and general industrial customers.

Product overview

Müller Group (MVM Pack-Holding AG) is a family-run Swiss industrial group with a 120-year history and approximately 400 employees across four companies operating from three Swiss locations (Münchenstein, Muttenz, Reiden) and Rheinfelden, Germany. The group operates as a unified 'From Packaging to Processing' platform comprising four business divisions: Müller Packaging (UN-approved industrial drums and fibre drums in mild steel, stainless steel, and fibre for hazardous goods and food contact), Müller Plastics (industrial plastic packaging and technical moldings including the MultiCan barrier-layer canister using 6-layer Coex technology), Müller DrumTec (stainless steel storage/transport/process containers including drums, hoppers, silos, and powder handling systems), and Müller Processing (handling systems, GMP washers, and intralogistics solutions including lifting columns, conveyors, mixers, and modular cleaning systems). Together they serve the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and manufacturing industries with customer solutions spanning secure packaging through to complete processing systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Müller Packaging: Industrial packaging solutions - UN-approved packaging made of mild steel, stainless steel and fibre including tight head drums, open head drums, composite drums, and fibre drums
• Müller Plastics
• Müller DrumTec
• Müller Processing

Products and services

• Industrial Drums (Steel, Stainless Steel, Fibre) UN-approved industrial packaging in mild steel, stainless steel, and fibre formats, including tight head drums, open head drums (cylindrical and conical), composite drums, and fibre drums. Manufactured by Müller Packaging division for hazardous goods transport, food contact applications, and general industrial use.
• MultiCan Barrier-Layer Canister

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 5% in Ecovadis sustainability rating with Gold medal (74/100 points)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Florin AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2024Müller Processing designed and implemented comprehensive intralogistics solution for Florin AG, including integrated packaging systems, distribution automation, fully automated robotic palletizing, and high-bay warehouse connection. The project significantly increased Florin AG's production flexibility with Müller Processing's own components integrated into the system.
• Migros-Verteilbetrieb Neuendorf AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMüller Processing delivered multifunctional logistics solution for modern distribution center, addressing flexibility challenges for diverse goods beyond standard Euro pallet dimensions. Solution optimized warehouse flow and efficiency for Migros distribution operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Greif Inc: Global leader in industrial steel drums, plastic containers, fibre drums and IBCs serving the same chemical, food, and pharmaceutical verticals as Müller. Closest direct competitor in UN-approved hazardous-goods packaging and food-contact containers.
• Mauser Packaging Solutions: Major direct competitor in industrial steel drums, plastic drums, IBCs, and reconditioning services. Operates similar multi-material industrial packaging portfolio serving chemical and food customers across Europe and globally.
• Schütz GmbH & Co. KGaA: German-headquartered global leader in IBCs and industrial packaging with strong European manufacturing footprint and similar hazardous-goods certification profile. Competes head-to-head in chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industrial packaging.
• Curtec International: Netherlands-based specialist in plastic drums, containers, and pails for industrial applications. Direct competitor in plastic barrier containers and an existing business partner from whom Müller resells Curtec containers.
• KHS GmbH: German packaging machinery manufacturer specializing in beverage, food, and non-food filling/packaging systems. Competes with Müller Processing in engineered handling, conveyor, and integrated packaging/processing systems for regulated production.

Broad incumbents

• Smurfit Kappa Group: Large global packaging group with significant industrial and fibre-based packaging operations serving chemical and food customers. Broader incumbent competing in fibre drum and industrial container markets where Müller operates.
• Berry Global Group: Large diversified plastics packaging manufacturer with broad industrial packaging portfolio. Broader competitor in rigid plastic containers and barrier packaging for chemicals, food and pharmaceutical end markets.
• Sonoco Products Company: Global packaging conglomerate with industrial and consumer packaging operations, including rigid containers and protective packaging. Broader incumbent serving similar industrial customer base with wider product breadth.
• Krones AG: German global leader in beverage and food processing/packaging machinery. Direct overlap with Müller's Processing division in food-process customer solutions and intralogistics integration systems.
• GEA Group AG: German-based large-cap supplier of processing technology for food, pharma, and chemical industries. Overlaps with Müller Processing on engineered processing equipment serving dairy, food and pharmaceutical customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments1 record

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

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