What MPO International does

MPO International is a privately held French manufacturing group founded in 1957 and headquartered in Averton, France, with approximately 630 employees across Europe. The company is one of the world's specialists in optical disc pressing, producing vinyl records, audio CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray discs, and has expanded into a fully integrated 360-degree model that also covers cardboard packaging and turnkey logistics. Manufacturing is concentrated at the Villaines-la-Juhel site (described as the largest vinyl factory in France) with additional production at Le Mans, plus commercial offices in Paris, London, Madrid (MPO Iberica SL), and Germany.

The company serves three primary verticals: Entertainment & Music (vinyl, CD, DVD/Blu-Ray pressing and packaging), Beauty & Cosmetics (rigid boxes, advent calendars, luxury packaging), and Fine Food & Gourmet (folding boxes, gift sets, sensory packaging). Its technology base combines vinyl and disc pressing with patented plastic-free cardboard wedging systems, FSC-certified materials, ISCC PLUS-certified bio-vinyl, and 100% recycled vinyl production. Notable customers include Universal Music, Sony Music, Gaumont, Ubisoft, L'Oréal, Lancôme, Clarins, Manucurist, Monoprix, and Dugas.

Revenue is generated through quote-based, project-driven B2B contracts with enterprise customers across multiple industries, supplemented by B2B retail logistics and B2C/D2C e-commerce fulfillment services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per project. FY2024/25 revenue was reported at €125 million. Distribution relies on direct sales to brands and labels, supported by regional offices and wholly-owned subsidiaries (MPO France, MPO UK Ltd, MPO Iberica SL). The company is recognized as an Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Enterprise) by the French Ministry of Economy.

Name

MPO International

Legal name

MPO

Website

https://mpo-international.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

MPO International is a French manufacturer founded in 1957 specializing in vinyl, CD, DVD, and Blu-Ray disc pressing, secondary packaging for beauty, fine food, and entertainment, and integrated logistics services for enterprise clients across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Averton

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vinyl pressing and manufacturing: Manufacturing of vinyl records in various formats (7", 10", 12"), colours, and special effects including recycled and bio vinyl options
2. Optical disc production: Production of audio CDs, DVDs and Blu-Ray discs with integrated mastering, pressing, packaging and distribution
3. Packaging manufacturing: Custom packaging solutions for beauty, fine food, and entertainment markets including boxes, folding boxes, advent calendars, vinyl sleeves, and gatefolds
4. Logistics and distribution: Turnkey logistics solutions for B2B retail and B2C/D2C e-commerce including storage, co-packing, and dispatch to points of sale

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MPO International is a French manufacturer that presses vinyl records (including recycled and bio-based variants), replicates optical discs (audio CD, DVD, Blu-Ray), and produces premium cardboard packaging for beauty, fine food and entertainment markets. The company operates a 360-degree integrated model that combines mastering, graphic design, manufacturing, packaging and logistics/distribution, serving major music labels and consumer brands from facilities in France, the UK, Spain and Germany.

Product overview

MPO International is a French manufacturing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of disc products (vinyl records, CDs, DVDs/Blu-Ray), secondary packaging solutions (beauty, fine food, entertainment), and logistics services. The core offering centers on vinyl pressing with over 60 years of expertise, now expanded to include eco-friendly alternatives (Recycled Vinyl and Bio Vinyl). The company operates a 360° solution model combining mastering, pressing, packaging, and distribution/logistics. Packaging services span rigid boxes, folding cartons, sleeves, and eco-design alternatives, while logistics covers both BtoB retail and BtoC/DtoC e-commerce channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MPack Shop: Online shop for packaging solutions
• MPO Boutique

Products and services

• Vinyl Records

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% carbon footprint reduction with recycled vinyl
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Optimal Media: German CD, vinyl and DVD/Blu-ray manufacturer with integrated packaging and logistics services for entertainment and book publishers. Directly comparable to MPO on product mix, integrated service model and European footprint.
• GZ Media: Czech Republic-based company and the world's largest vinyl pressing plant, producing records, CDs and packaging for global music labels. Closest analogue to MPO in scale, integrated vinyl/disc manufacturing, and European customer base.
• Disc Makers: US-based vinyl and CD pressing and duplication specialist serving independent musicians and labels. Comparable to MPO on small-batch disc pressing and entertainment customer segment.
• Sonopress: German manufacturer of CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays and vinyl records, owned by Bertelsmann/Arvato, offering integrated pressing and supply-chain solutions. Closely comparable to MPO on optical disc and vinyl pressing combined with logistics.
• Pirates Press: US-based vinyl record pressing specialist focused on coloured, picture and special-effect vinyl for independent and major labels. Directly comparable to MPO on vinyl pressing expertise and emphasis on bespoke/eco variants.
• Furnace Record Pressing: US-based vinyl pressing plant focused on premium and limited-edition records for major labels and indie artists. Comparable to MPO on premium/collector-edition vinyl emphasis.
• United Record Pressing: Nashville-based vinyl pressing plant serving major and indie labels, including audiophile and coloured variants. Directly comparable to MPO's vinyl pressing core offering.
• Record Industry (Vinyl Group): Dutch vinyl pressing plant serving major European labels, with similar focus on music-industry customers and pressing capacity. Comparable to MPO in customer overlap and vinyl-centric offering.
• Autajon: French luxury packaging group producing cartons, labels and boxes for cosmetics, fine food and pharmaceuticals. Comparable to MPO on luxury beauty and fine-food packaging customer base and French/European footprint.
• Pallas Group: German vinyl and CD manufacturer with decades of heritage, serving European music labels. Comparable to MPO on European disc-pressing heritage, integrated mastering and label customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/MPOFranceVillaineslaJuhel
• Facebookfacebook.com/MPOInternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mpointernational
• Instagraminstagram.com/mpo_international
• Pinterestpinterest.fr/MPO_International

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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