Silvex

What Silvex does

Silvex — Indústria de Plásticos e Papéis, S.A. is a privately held Portuguese manufacturer of plastic and paper packaging products, founded in 1968 in Lisbon and currently headquartered in Benavente, Portugal. The company produces more than 1,500 SKUs spanning trash bags, food storage bags, cling film (including what it describes as the world's first 100% biodegradable and compostable cling film, launched in 2011), aluminium foil, baking paper, ice bags, tea and coffee filter papers, and the biodegradable agricultural mulch film Agrobiofilm. Silvex also operates one of only three Circular Economy Recycling Pavilions in Europe (inaugurated September 2020), which has reprocessed over 1,000 tonnes of plastic back into new products, uses 40% less virgin raw material than non-recycling production, and runs on-site photovoltaic generation (~13% of energy consumption, 3,556 panels). Silvex holds an extensive sustainability certification stack including ISO 9001/14001/45001, BRC, FSC Chain of Custody, OK Compost HOME/INDUSTRIAL/SOIL, the Seedling Logo, and EU AEO status, and is the first national producer of 100% PCR-certified recycled bags (SCS Global Services).

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer and B2B/professional e-commerce through the Super Silvex storefront (super.silvex.pt, serving Portugal and Spain with PayPal, Multibanco, MBWay, Visa/Mastercard and social-login integrations), wholesale distribution through retail chains and supermarkets across Portugal, Spain, and export markets spanning 5 continents, a UK commercial subsidiary (Silvex (UK) Limited, London), and dedicated channels for HoReCa, industrial/facility services, agro-industry, and retail segments. Pricing is per-unit/pay-as-you-go with consumer VAT-inclusive pricing, professional-account VAT-exclusive pricing, bulk ordering for B2B, and free shipping over €30 to mainland Portugal. Customers include Sistema Valorfito (agricultural packaging recovery) and Nestlé Portugal (which awarded Silvex its 2021 Supplier Sustainability Award). Annual volume exceeds 16.5 million products across 750+ exported articles.

Silvex is owned and operated as a private limited company (S.A.) with social capital of €950,000, no disclosed external institutional investment, and reinvestment-funded growth — evidenced by €3.2 million of self-funded R&D over five years and ongoing capital projects (recycling pavilion, photovoltaic installation). Leadership includes Administrator Hernâni Magalhães, alongside Carlos Rodrigues and Tiago Filipe (Head of Recycling). Workforce is approximately 290, with 7.2% of employees being people with physical or mental disabilities, and the company carries the IAPMEI PME Líder designation, AEO certification, and consecutive Consumer's No.1 Choice awards (2023, 2024) in Portugal's packaging and household conservation category.

Name

Silvex

Legal name

Silvex — Indústria de Plásticos e Papéis, S.A.

Website

https://silvex.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Silvex is a privately held Portuguese plastics and paper packaging manufacturer (founded 1968) producing over 1,500 SKUs of biodegradable, compostable, and recycled-content bags, films, foils, and papers for consumers, HoReCa, industry, agriculture, and retail across 5 continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic and Paper Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Papers & Allied Products (2600), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB), Flexible Paper Packaging & Wraps (kraft wrap, pouches, laminations) (IMAMAHAF), Household Paper Multipacks & Value Packs (CRAJAFAI)

Keywords

• Plastic packaging manufacturing
• Household paper products
• Biodegradable trash bags
• Cling film production
• Circular economy recycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Benavente

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2C E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales through the Super Silvex online store (super.silvex.pt), offering a wide range of products to individuals across Portugal and Spain, with delivery and digital payment processing.
2. B2B / Professional Sales: Sales to professional customers including HoReCa, industrial facilities, and agricultural businesses through the Super Silvex professional channel, with dedicated pricing tiers and bulk ordering.
3. Wholesale & Distribution: Distribution of Silvex products through retail chains and supermarkets across Portugal, Spain, and export markets, with over 750 articles exported to EU countries and products reaching 5 continents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Silvex manufactures and sells plastic and paper consumer packaging products — including trash bags, food storage bags, cling film, aluminium foil, baking paper, ice bags, paper bags, tea and coffee filters, gloves, and agricultural mulch films — through its own Super Silvex e-commerce platform (serving both consumers and HoReCa/industrial/agricultural professionals) and through wholesale export distribution across Portugal, Spain, the UK and over five continents. The portfolio emphasizes sustainable and circular-economy products, including certified biodegradable, compostable (EN 13432) and 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) lines.

Product overview

Silvex is a Portuguese manufacturer of plastic and paper products for domestic conservation and waste management, operating since 1968. The company offers over 1,500 articles across product lines including trash bags (various sizes for domestic and industrial use), cling films (including the world's first 100% biodegradable cling film from 2011), ice bags (Gelo Whisky, Gelo Automático, Gelo Picado, Palitos de Gelo), aluminum foil, baking paper, food storage bags, and agricultural films (Agrobiofilm). The portfolio is organized under sub-brands including Fleximagination (innovation platform), GREENSAVERS (100% recycled content bags), and product lines such as Store & Eat, Bag & Out, Clean & Care, and Smart & Use. Products are sold through the Super Silvex online store (B2C and B2B) and distributed across 5 continents with exports to European Union countries, Australia, Tunisia, Brazil, and the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fleximagination: Innovation platform and creative brand identity emphasizing flexible imagination in product development.

Products and services

• Trash Bags (Sacos para Lixo) Trash bags in various sizes and colors for domestic, commercial and industrial waste management, sold via the Super Silvex B2C and B2B channels and distributed through wholesale networks.
• GREENSAVERS — 100% PCR Recycled Bags Brand of 100% post-consumer recycled polyethylene trash bags, with SCS Global Services certification verifying recycled content and ensuring plastic is diverted from oceans and landfills.
• Agrobiofilm — Biodegradable Agricultural Mulch Film Biodegradable mulch film for agricultural soil coverage, made from renewable sources as a replacement for fossil-fuel-based plastic; OK Biodegradable SOIL certified.
• Biodegradable Cling Film (Película Aderente Biodegradável) First 100% biodegradable and compostable cling film in the world (2011), made from renewable raw materials, microwave-safe, and certified to EN 13432 compostability standards.
• Cling Film (Película Aderente / Super Aderente) Standard PVC and polyethylene cling films in multiple roll sizes (including 300mt × 30cm professional grade) for domestic kitchens and food service operations.
• Aluminium Foil (Papel Alumínio) Aluminium foil rolls in various sizes (100mt to 200mt lengths; 30cm to 45cm widths) for household kitchens and professional food-service use, manufactured under BRC certification.
• Baking Paper (Papel Vegetal) Vegetable parchment / baking paper for cooking and food preparation, sold to households and food-service customers.
• Ice Bags (Sacos para Gelo) Range of ice bags (Gelo Whisky, Palitos de Gelo, Gelo Automático, Gelo Picado) for ice-making applications in households and hospitality settings.
• Food Storage Bags (Sacos Alimentares) Food storage bags for domestic food-storage and freezing applications.
• Tea and Coffee Filters (Filtros para Café e Chá) Filter papers for tea and coffee, manufactured under FSC Chain of Custody and BRC certifications.
• Paper Bags (Sacos de Papel) Paper bags for food and general packaging applications, produced under FSC Chain of Custody using FSC Mix and FSC Recycled paper.
• Protective Gloves (Luvas) Protective disposable gloves for hygiene, cleaning and protection applications, sold through Silvex's Clean & Care range.

Quantifiable outcome

• Silvex uses 40% less virgin raw material through its waste recycling program, significantly reducing production costs and environmental impact.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sistema ValorfitocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilvex supplies waste bags to Sistema Valorfito, Portugal's agricultural packaging recovery scheme, with bags made 100% from recycled material, supporting the circular economy for agricultural plastics.
• Nestlé PortugalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilvex is an approved Nestlé supplier recognized with the Nestlé Supplier Sustainability Award 2021, demonstrating compliance with Nestlé's stringent environmental and social sourcing standards.
• Associação ZERO (Zero Plastic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilvex partners with environmental association ZERO on the 'Devolver à Terra' (Return to Earth) project, supporting 96 schools across Portugal in implementing organic waste composting, with Silvex providing equipment, pedagogical materials, and technical support for a 3-year program.
• Pacto Português para os PlásticosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilvex signed the Portuguese Pact for Plastics alongside other entities on February 4, 2020, an initiative encouraging circular economy of plastics and preventing plastic from becoming waste.
• SCS Global ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationSCS Global Services provides independent certification for Silvex's recycled content claims (100% PCR and minimum 80% PCR), verifying that plastic materials come from post-consumer sources and quantifying content through mass-balance calculations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global Group (Magnera): Berry Global (post-spin Magnera) is a major producer of flexible plastic films, trash bags, and consumer packaging with extensive European presence — directly comparable in core product categories (trash bags, food storage films) and increasingly in PCR and recycled-content lines.
• Tetra Pak: Tetra Pak is a global leader in food processing and packaging, supplying cartons, films, and food-service packaging to retailers and HoReCa — overlapping with Silvex's food-service packaging and professional HoReCa channels at much larger international scale.
• Mondi plc: Mondi is a European paper and packaging major with strong sustainable forestry credentials and FSC-certified products, directly comparable to Silvex's paper packaging, baking paper, and filter paper lines and competing for the same sustainability-conscious retail and HoReCa buyers.
• Amcor plc: Amcor is a global packaging giant offering flexible and rigid plastic packaging, including films, bags, and food-service packaging, serving FMCG and HoReCa customers worldwide — overlapping Silvex's product breadth and B2B channels at much larger scale.
• Pactiv Evergreen Inc. Pactiv Evergreen produces foodservice and food merchandising packaging, including films, containers, and paper-based solutions for restaurants and retail — comparable to Silvex's food-service and take-away packaging lines serving HoReCa customers across Europe and North America.
• Sealed Air Corporation: Sealed Air produces food packaging, protective packaging, and sustainability-focused solutions (Cryovac, SEE) for retail, food service, and industrial customers globally — overlapping with Silvex's food packaging, cling film, and B2B HoReCa offerings.

Emerging players

• NatureWorks LLC: NatureWorks manufactures PLA biopolymers used in compostable films, food packaging, and agricultural applications — an emerging-player feedstock and finished-goods peer competing with Silvex in the compostable plastics value chain.
• Novamont S.p.A. Novamont is an Italian biotech company and pioneer in biodegradable and compostable bioplastics (Mater-Bi), supplying raw materials and finished products for bags, agricultural films, and food packaging — a direct technology peer in the compostable/EN 13432 space that Silvex competes with for sustainable SKUs.

Direct peers

• BioBag International AS: BioBag is a European manufacturer of compostable and biodegradable bags and films for household, retail, and agricultural waste collection, sharing Silvex's OK Compost and EN 13432 certification model and competing for the same sustainability-driven municipal and retail contracts.
• Cofresco (Melitta Group): Cofresco, a Melitta Group subsidiary, produces European household food-preservation products including cling film, freezer bags, baking paper, and aluminium foil under brands such as Toppits and Albal — directly overlapping Silvex's Store & Eat, Clean & Care, and Smart & Use lines across Iberia and broader Europe.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SilvexSA
• Xx.com/silvex_sa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/silvex

Compliance21 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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