GONDOLA

What GONDOLA does

GONDOLA (Scatolificio Gondola Triveneto s.r.l.) is an Italian packaging manufacturer founded in 1981 by Luigi Scantamburlo, headquartered at Via Lombardia 2/A in Cazzago di Pianiga (Venezia). The company produces both thermoformed plastic packaging and cartotecnica (paperboard) packaging from a single 12,000 square meter production facility operated by 40 employees. Its catalog comprises over 600 SKUs across three core lines: thermoforming (438+ products including trays, blisters, bivalves, lids, and display stands), cartotecnica (64 products including display stands, boxes, and sliding boxes with offset printing), and Fiori/floral packaging (15 SKUs such as rose cones, mimosa cones, and orchid display cases).

The underlying technology combines thermoforming and paperboard conversion with an in-house mechanical workshop equipped with advanced CAD/CAM software, enabling rapid prototyping, custom mold and die creation, offset printing, lamination, die-cutting, and gluing under one roof. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 (quality management) and ISO 22000:2018 (food safety management) certifications issued by SGS, qualifying it for food-sector and large-retail packaging contracts. Its core technical differentiator is the ability to combine plastic and cardboard materials in integrated packaging solutions — a capability not commonly found among competitors that specialize in only one material.

GONDOLA operates a sales-led, consultation-based go-to-market model, offering free initial consulting and guiding customers from concept through design, prototyping, tooling, and production. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with two tiers: standard catalog products priced per unit on a pay-as-you-go basis, and custom packaging development priced per project with multi-year contract terms. Customer segments span industrial packaging (primary), the floral industry (primary), the confectionery sector, and decorative ribbons/accessories, with named exposure to large-scale retail distribution. Distribution is entirely direct via phone, email, and website inquiry, focused on the Italian (Veneto-region) market, with no disclosed export or e-commerce channels.

Name

GONDOLA

Legal name

Scatolificio Gondola Triveneto s.r.l.

Website

https://gondolatriveneto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Short description

GONDOLA (Scatolificio Gondola Triveneto s.r.l.) is an Italian packaging manufacturer producing thermoformed plastic and paperboard packaging plus floral-sector packaging for industrial, confectionery, and large-retail customers from a 12,000 sqm facility near Venice.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Plastic Trays, Clamshells & Blister Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAE)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging manufacturing
• Thermoformed plastic packaging
• Paperboard packaging products
• Custom packaging development
• Floral packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Cazzago San Martino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Thermoformed Packaging Products: Sale of thermoformed plastic packaging including trays, containers, blister packs, bivalves, lids, and displays manufactured through thermoforming processes
2. Cartotecnica (Paperboard) Products: Sale of paperboard packaging including boxes, cases, display stands, signage, gift boxes, and custom paperboard solutions with offset printing capabilities
3. Floral and Confectionery Sector Products: Specialized packaging products for the floral industry and confectionery sector including cones for flower arrangements, display cases, and decorative elements
4. Custom Packaging Development Services: Consulting and development services for fully customized packaging solutions, from concept to finished product, including design consultation on graphics, design, and material selection

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GONDOLA manufactures and sells custom and catalog packaging products made from thermoformed plastics and paperboard, including trays, blisters, lids, display stands, sliding boxes, and specialized flower cones. The company operates a single 12,000 sqm facility where it handles the entire packaging development process — from design consultation and CAD/CAM-based prototyping through tooling, offset printing, lamination, die-cutting, and final production — for industrial, floral, and confectionery sector customers.

Product overview

GONDOLA Packaging is a manufacturer offering three core product lines: Termoformatura (thermoformed plastic packaging), Cartotecnica (paper/cardboard packaging), and Fiori (flower sector packaging). The company provides comprehensive services from design to production within their 12,000 sqm facility with 40 employees. Their thermoforming catalog features over 438 products including trays, blisters, bivalve packaging, and lids. Their cartonage division offers 64 products including display stands, sliding boxes, and custom packaging. They also specialize in flower packaging with 15 products including cones for roses and orchid display cases. Beyond standard catalog items, they offer full customization services including prototyping, CAD/CAM design, offset printing, lamination, die-cutting, and gluing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Termoformatura (Thermoforming) Thermoformed plastic packaging products including trays (oval, rectangular, octagonal), bowls, cups, plates, bivalve blisters, cake covers, box interiors, lids, and display stands, offered as standard catalog items or fully customized.
• Cartotecnica (Paper/Cardboard Packaging) Cartonage and paper packaging products including display stands, packaging boxes, coated boxes, and special articles such as Christmas items, available as standard catalog items or fully customized projects.
• Fiori (Flower Packaging) Specialized packaging for the flower sector including cones for roses, mimosa cones, and orchid display cases supplied complete with mirror and small bottle.
• Custom Packaging Development Services

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mondi: Global paperboard and corrugated packaging producer with significant European converting footprint. Comparable as a broad incumbent with paperboard converting capabilities relevant to GONDOLA's cartotecnica line.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global paperboard-based packaging leader with extensive converting operations across Europe. Comparable as a broad incumbent in paperboard packaging (cartons, displays, gift boxes) where GONDOLA competes with its cartotecnica line.
• Sonoco: Global diversified packaging manufacturer with rigid paper, plastics, and protective packaging operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent across rigid plastic and paperboard converting formats serving similar consumer end markets.
• Constantia Flexibles: Austria-based flexible and rigid plastic packaging group serving FMCG and pharma across Europe. Comparable as a European incumbent offering rigid thermoformed plastic packaging in adjacent consumer categories.
• Sealed Air: Global packaging manufacturer known for protective and food packaging solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent in rigid thermoformed and protective packaging serving foodservice and retail customers.

Direct peers

• Huhtamaki: Finland-based global foodservice and consumer packaging manufacturer with both thermoformed plastic and paperboard capabilities. Comparable because it combines rigid plastic and fiber packaging across foodservice, retail, and confectionery end markets similar to GONDOLA's mix.
• Saica: Spanish paperboard and corrugated packaging group serving European FMCG, retail, and industrial customers. Comparable because it operates across paperboard converting formats (cartons, displays, gift boxes) that overlap with GONDOLA's cartotecnica business.
• Pactiv Evergreen: North American thermoformed foodservice and beverage packaging manufacturer producing trays, clamshells, lids and containers. Comparable to GONDOLA's thermoforming line and foodservice product mix (trays, lids, cake covers, bowls).
• IPL Plastics: Ireland-based rigid plastic packaging manufacturer producing thermoformed and injection-molded packaging for foodservice and consumer goods. Comparable because it focuses on rigid plastic thermoformed packaging serving overlapping customer categories in Europe.
• Sabert: US- and Europe-based foodservice packaging manufacturer producing both rigid thermoformed plastic and paperboard containers. Comparable because it sells hybrid plastic/fiber foodservice packaging to retail and food-service operators, similar to GONDOLA's combined offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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

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