What Leeb does

Leeb GmbH & Co. KG, operating as LEEB FLEXIBLES, is a German family-owned B2B manufacturer of flexible packaging films headquartered in Memmingen, Germany. Founded in 1929, the company specializes in composite films for food and technical applications, producing barrier films, sealing films, reclosure systems, and customer-specific developments using plastics, paper, aluminum, and renewable raw materials. Its product portfolio includes a sustainability-focused line consisting of PureWrap PP (a recyclable two-layer soft cheese wrapper), NaturePack (a patented 100% recyclable packaging made from 75% renewable materials), PaperFlow, SingleFlow, and GreenWrap, complemented by a multi-award-winning 10+1 color printing capability for point-of-sale presentation.

The company generates revenue through direct B2B sales of standard and custom-developed packaging solutions, with quote-based pricing on custom projects. Its go-to-market is sales-led, supported by an international partner network spanning all continents, participation in industry trade shows such as FACHPACK, and active engagement with industry associations including DFTA Flexodruckverband. Leeb serves enterprise customers across dairy (Bergader, Käsereichampion, Meggle, Eurial, Zueger), food processing (Zott, Müller, Mondelez, Ardo, Altenburger, Frey, Bad Heilbrunner, Gefro, Huober), and non-food segments, with applications spanning cheese, meat, fish, bakery, snacks, frozen goods, delicatessen, and industrial products. The company is led by Managing Directors Dr. Julia Eberhardt and Georg Eberhardt, holds BRCGS AA+ certification for five consecutive years, and is structured as a Kommanditgesellschaft with no disclosed external institutional ownership.

Name

Leeb

Legal name

Leeb GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://leeb.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Leeb GmbH & Co. KG is a German family-owned B2B manufacturer of flexible packaging films, producing barrier films, sealing films, and sustainable packaging solutions for major European food brands across dairy, meat, bakery, frozen, and non-food segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Packaging Films

NAICS

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

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

Plastic Films & Laminated Packaging Structures Manufacturing (IMANAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Barrier & Specialty Films (EVOH, PVDC, Metallized, AlOx/SiOx Coated) (IMALABAC), Lidding, Sealant & Packaging Webs (Heat-Seal, Peelable, Retort Lids) (IMALABAG), Flexible Packaging Printing (Film/Poly/Paper Print) (IMALAKAG), Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC)

Keywords

• Flexible packaging films
• Composite films manufacturing
• Food packaging solutions
• Barrier film technology
• Sustainable packaging materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Memmingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flexible Packaging Films: Manufacture and sale of composite films including barrier films, seal films, and reclosure systems for food and non-food applications. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales of standard and custom packaging solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Leeb manufactures flexible composite packaging films for food and technical applications, including barrier films, sealing films, reclosure systems, and customer-specific developments using plastics, papers, aluminum, and renewable raw materials. The portfolio includes proprietary sustainable product lines (PureWrap PP, NaturePack, PaperFlow, SingleFlow, GreenWrap) and is complemented by a multi-award-winning 10+1 color printing capability for brand decoration at point of sale.

Product overview

LEEB GmbH & Co. KG is a manufacturer of flexible packaging solutions specializing in composite films for food and technical applications. The company operates a platform of core products including barrier films, sealing films, and reclosure systems, supplemented by sustainable product lines such as PureWrap PP, NaturePack, PaperFlow, SingleFlow, and GreenWrap. With over 95 years of experience, the company offers both standard and custom-developed solutions using plastics, papers, aluminum, and renewable raw materials, serving dairy, meat, bakery, frozen food, delicatessen, and non-food industries. The product portfolio is complemented by multi-award-winning 10+1 color printing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PureWrap PP: A two-layer, recyclable soft cheese wrapper for optimal cheese ripening and mold development, awarded the German Packaging Prize 2024.
• NaturePack
• PaperFlow
• SingleFlow
• GreenWrap

Products and services

• PureWrap PP A two-layer, recyclable soft cheese wrapper designed for optimal cheese ripening and mold development. Can be used on existing packaging lines without machine modifications. Targeted at cheese and dairy manufacturers.
• NaturePack 100% recyclable packaging made from 75% renewable materials. Features a patented unique composition that can be processed without machine adjustments and extends product minimum shelf life. Targeted at food manufacturers seeking sustainable packaging.
• PaperFlow Pure paper tube bag that is recyclable in the waste paper cycle. Also suitable for fatty filling goods and frozen products. Targeted at food manufacturers requiring recyclable paper-based packaging.
• SingleFlow Transparent, pure PP composite solution with high barrier properties, suitable for aggressive and liquid filling goods. Targeted at food and technical applications requiring single-material recyclable packaging.
• GreenWrap Soft cheese wrapper made from 100% renewable and/or biological components. Targeted at cheese manufacturers seeking bio-based packaging.
• Barrier Films (Barrierefolien) High-performance barrier films for food and technical applications that protect products from moisture, oxygen, and other environmental factors. Targeted at food and technical product manufacturers.
• Sealing Films (Siegelfolien) Specialized films for secure sealing applications in packaging processes. Targeted at food and non-food packaging manufacturers.
• Reclosure Systems (Wiederverschluss-Systeme) Systems that allow packages to be reclosed after opening, maintaining product freshness and extending usability. Targeted at food manufacturers needing resealable packaging.

Quantifiable outcome

• PureWrap PP can be processed on existing packaging lines without machine modifications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DFTA Flexodruckverband e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership in the German Flexographic Printing Association. Leeb's Managing Director Dr. Julia Eberhardt serves on the DFTA board. The association contributes to sustainability, innovation, and youth development in flexographic printing.
• International Partner NetworkminorOthersInternational partner network present on all continents ensuring customer service accessibility and personal support worldwide for customers regardless of location.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Constantia Flexibles: Austria-headquartered European flexible packaging manufacturer serving food, pharma, and consumer goods with barrier films, lidding, and printing capabilities. Closely comparable to Leeb in product category, customer base (food brand owners), and direct B2B sales motion.
• Südpack: German family-owned flexible packaging manufacturer producing high-performance films, pouches, and lidding for food and non-food applications. Direct competitor with overlapping product portfolio (barrier films, sustainable mono-materials) and similar Mittelstand positioning.
• Coveris: European flexible and rigid packaging producer with strong presence in food, dairy, and protein categories. Comparable to Leeb in barrier films, lidding, and packaging printing for food brand owners.
• ProAmpac: US-headquartered flexible packaging and specialty films manufacturer serving food, beverage, and consumer goods. Comparable in flexible films, sustainable packaging innovations, and custom B2B development.
• Wipak: European flexible packaging producer (Wihuri subsidiary) specializing in food and consumer packaging films, including barrier and lidding films. Closely comparable product portfolio and customer types to Leeb.
• FFP Packaging Solutions: UK-headquartered flexible packaging supplier serving food and non-food with films, laminates, and printed packaging. Comparable mid-sized European flexible packaging peer with similar B2B manufacturer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Huhtamaki: Global food and consumer packaging group with significant flexible films, laminates, and label operations. Overlaps with Leeb's food packaging film portfolio but operates at much broader global scale.
• Amcor: Global packaging giant with extensive flexible and rigid packaging for food, beverage, and healthcare. Overlaps Leeb in flexible barrier films and lidding but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Mondi Group: International packaging and paper group with significant flexible packaging (Consumer Packaging) and paper bag operations. Comparable to Leeb in flexible packaging and paper-based packaging (PaperFlow line).
• Sealed Air: Global packaging company with food and protective packaging lines. Comparable in barrier film technology and food customer base, though broader and more diversified than Leeb's focused portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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