Dijkstra Plastics

What Dijkstra Plastics does

Dijkstra Plastics B.V. is a Dutch family-owned manufacturer of injection-moulded plastic packaging buckets and containers, founded in 1977 and headquartered in Haaksbergen, Netherlands, with a second production site in Almelo acquired in 2016. The company operates 70 injection moulding machines across more than 20,000 m2 of facility space and produces 131 standard packaging solutions ranging from 0.3 to 62.5 litres in round, square, and rectangular formats, with options for In-Mould Labelling (IML), sealable lids, UN-certified dangerous-goods variants, and 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials for non-food applications. Core food-safety certifications include BRCGS AA+ (highest grade) and FSSC 22000; UN and RECYCLASS certifications round out the compliance stack. Products serve producers and fillers across food, paint and construction, pharmaceutical, chemical, pet food, garden, and general industrial segments in 37 export countries.

The business generates revenue primarily through direct B2B sales via account managers (enterprise field sales) targeting large producers and fillers, complemented by a self-serve webshop (shop.rdplastics.nl) that accepts orders from 10 pieces with 5-business-day delivery. Pricing is unit-based with no public list prices; custom orders, IML decoration, and material specification changes are quoted via account management. The go-to-market is reinforced by an active event presence at European packaging trade shows (INTERPACK 2026 in Düsseldorf, FACHPACK, SCANPACK) and a multi-channel content and social programme. Notable named customers include PPG (Sigma Coatings), Forbo Eurocol, Koninklijke Van Wijhe Verf, Kekkilä, and Frylite. Sustainability is structurally embedded in the operating model: a wholly-owned circular startup called FIRE-OFF (launched June 2022) collects used pails from painters, hospitality, and festivals for reintroduction into production; a partnership with PreZero extends collection nationwide; and the Sigma EcoCollect programme with PPG operates at 90+ Dutch points of sale. Since 2024, both sites run on 100% Dutch renewable energy (WaarborgWind certified), and a new cooling system saves 918 tonnes of CO2 per year.

Strategically, the company is a multi-generational family business (founder Rienk Dijkstra led it from 1977 to 2015; his son Auke Dijkstra is CEO), with no prior external funding rounds. An intended partnership with Navitas Capital was announced in November 2024, and the company is actively positioning around the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Sub-brands include FIRE-OFF (closed-loop recycling) and D-CUP (reusable drink cups with a return system). The firm describes itself as the #1 plastic bucket manufacturer and most circular producer of plastic packaging buckets in the Netherlands.

Name

Dijkstra Plastics

Legal name

Dijkstra Plastics B.V.

Website

https://rdplastics.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dijkstra Plastics is a Dutch family-owned manufacturer of injection-moulded plastic packaging buckets and containers (0.3-62.5 litres), serving food, paint, pharma, chemicals, and pet food producers across 37 countries from two Netherlands production sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (32619)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

PP Jars, Tubs & Containers (IMALAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mono-Material & Recyclability-Designed Packaging (Design-for-Recycling, Barrier Alternatives) (IMALAMAD), Recycled-Content Plastic Packaging (rPET, rHDPE, rPP) (IMALAMAC), Rigid Plastic Containers (Bottles, Jars, Jugs) Manufacturing (IMANAEAA), Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE)

Keywords

• Plastic packaging buckets
• Injection moulded containers
• Recyclable PP packaging
• Industrial packaging manufacturing
• Custom plastic buckets

Headquarters

HQ city

Haaksbergen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Packaging Buckets and Lids Sales: Dijkstra Plastics generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and sale of injection-moulded plastic packaging buckets and lids in various sizes (0.3–62.5 litres), shapes (round, square, rectangular), and material variants (virgin PP, 100% recycled PCR). Revenue is derived from direct B2B sales to producers and fillers across multiple industries, as well as small-quantity e-commerce sales via the company webshop.
2. Customisation and Special Orders: The company offers customisation services including bespoke sizing, IML printing, and tailored material specifications, generating additional revenue from higher-value, differentiated orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dijkstra Plastics manufactures plastic packaging buckets and lids via injection moulding of Polypropylene (PP), offering 131 standard solutions in capacities from 0.3 to 62.5 litres across round, square, and rectangular formats. The company serves B2B customers in food, paint, pharma, chemicals, pet food, and garden industries, with options including 100% recycled plastic (PCR) variants, IML printing, and UN-certified dangerous goods packaging. Complementary offerings include the FIRE-OFF closed-loop collection/recycling service and D-CUP reusable drink cups with return system.

Product overview

Dijkstra Plastics is a Dutch manufacturer of plastic packaging buckets and containers, operating from two production sites in the Netherlands (Haaksbergen and Almelo). The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of plastic packaging solutions including round, square, and rectangular buckets with capacities ranging from 0.3 to 62.5 litres. Their product range encompasses standard buckets, 100% recycled plastic (PCR) buckets for non-food applications, sealable buckets, and IML-printed buckets. The company operates 70 injection moulding machines and offers 131 standard packaging solutions, exported to 37 countries. Beyond manufacturing, Dijkstra Plastics provides sustainability services through FIRE-OFF (their collection and recycling startup) and D-CUP (reusable drink cups with return system). The product portfolio is complemented by UN certifications for dangerous goods transport, BRCGS food safety certification, and customisation options including In-Mould Labelling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FIRE-OFF: Internal startup for circular plastic production that ensures used empty pails are collected and recycled instead of being incinerated, achieving a 100% closed loop.
• D-CUP

Products and services

• Round Plastic Packaging Buckets with Lid

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% CO2 reduction per pail when switching to 100% recycled plastic (PCR) vs virgin plastic
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PPG (SIGMA COATINGS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2025PPG's Sigma Coatings brand partnered with FIRE-OFF and Dijkstra Plastics to launch Sigma EcoCollect, a nationwide packaging recycling programme in the Netherlands enabling professional painters to return plastic and metal paint packaging for recycling. The initiative, expanding from a successful pilot launched in September 2024, is available at more than 90 points of sale (32 PPG Sigma Service Centers and 61 Sigma Coatings wholesalers). The programme supports PPG's sustainability targets including reducing scope 3 emissions and increasing recycled content in packaging.
• FIRE-OFFcoreOthers · 1 June 2022FIRE-OFF is a startup launched by Dijkstra Plastics in June 2022 to ensure that used empty plastic pails are collected, recycled, and reintroduced into production, achieving a 100% closed loop and eliminating incineration. FIRE-OFF collects used buckets from painting companies, hospitality industry, and festival organisations through weekly pickup points, feeding collected plastic back into Dijkstra Plastics' production chain.
• PreZerocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreZero and FIRE-OFF collaborate on a nationwide collection system for used buckets and lids in the Netherlands, expanding the circular economy ecosystem beyond Dijkstra Plastics' own customers. This partnership extends FIRE-OFF's collection reach across a wider network, contributing to the broader circular packaging chain in the Netherlands.
• Forbo EurocolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForbo Eurocol partnered with Dijkstra Plastics and FIRE-OFF to close the loop on plastic packaging in the adhesives industry. Used empty buckets from Forbo Eurocol's operations are collected and recycled through the FIRE-OFF system, reducing the company's scope 3 emissions and supporting circular economy goals.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CurTec: Dutch manufacturer of rigid plastic containers, drums, and pails used in chemicals, food ingredients, and pharmaceuticals. Closely comparable in product format (rigid plastic pails/containers), geography (Netherlands), and B2B industrial customer base.
• Schoeller Allibert: Dutch/Belgian returnable plastic packaging manufacturer producing containers, crates, and pails. Comparable as a Benelux-headquartered rigid plastic packaging specialist with strong B2B industrial customer base and focus on reusable/circular solutions.
• Greif Inc: US-listed industrial packaging producer with a substantial plastic containers, drums, and IBCs portfolio serving chemicals, food, and lubricants. Comparable on rigid plastic pail manufacturing and UN-certified dangerous-goods packaging for chemicals customers.
• SCHÜTZ GmbH & Co. KGaA: German global manufacturer of plastic containers, drums, and IBCs serving chemicals, food, and industrial customers. Comparable in rigid plastic container manufacturing, industrial B2B channels, and UN-certified dangerous-goods packaging expertise.
• ALPLA Werke Alwin Lehner: Austrian-headquartered global plastic packaging manufacturer offering injection-moulded bottles, containers, and packaging solutions across food, personal care, and household segments. Directly comparable as a PP/injection-moulded packaging peer serving overlapping B2B end markets with similar food-safety and sustainability certifications.
• RPC Superfos: Danish injection-moulded plastic packaging specialist producing buckets, tubs, and containers for food, paint, and industrial markets. Directly comparable on product format (plastic buckets/pails), materials (PP), and application verticals including food-safety certified packaging.
• Mauser Packaging Solutions: Global manufacturer of industrial plastic containers, drums, and jerricans serving chemicals, food, and pharmaceutical customers. Comparable in rigid plastic container manufacturing for regulated B2B end markets.

Regional players

• Bekuplast: German injection-moulded plastic packaging manufacturer producing buckets and containers primarily for the German and Central European market. Comparable on product format and materials, with overlapping food and industrial customers in the DACH region.
• WERIT Kunststoffwerke: German manufacturer of plastic containers, IBCs, and industrial packaging serving European chemicals and industrial markets. Comparable in rigid plastic container production for B2B industrial customers, primarily across DACH and broader European geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global Group: US-listed global plastic packaging giant with overlapping rigid container and PCR/recycled-content offerings across food, chemicals, and industrial markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent investing heavily in circular packaging but serving far wider product categories than Dijkstra's focused bucket 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

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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