What GIZEH does

GIZEH Verpackungen GmbH & Co. KG is a German, family-owned rigid plastics packaging manufacturer, controlled by the Jung family through holding entity JKB Kunststoff-Beteiligungs-GmbH. Founded in 1924 and headquartered in Bergneustadt with a secondary manufacturing site in Elsterwerda, the company operates 501-1,000 employees and produces approximately 4 billion food containers per year across facilities in Europe and North America. Its core business is the design, production, and decoration of customized plastic cups, trays, bottles, and containers in sizes from 50 ml to 2,500 ml for dairy, convenience/ready meals, deli, confectionery, and pet food customers.

The company runs an integrated manufacturing stack covering multi-layer thermoforming (up to 7-layer barrier composites), injection molding on 100+ lines with up to 600-ton closing force, PET injection stretch blow molding (via the GIZEH PET sub-brand), and four decoration technologies (offset printing, digital printing, in-mold labeling, and shrink sleeve). It also offers a carton-plastic hybrid packaging system that reduces fossil resource use by up to 40%. Product development is conducted end-to-end in-house, including 3D construction, prototyping, pilot tooling, and serial tooling through its own tool shop, positioning GIZEH as a single-source partner from concept to mass production.

Revenue is generated through B2B direct sales under quote-based pricing on multi-year contracts with enterprise food producers. The customer roster spans large multinational dairy and food groups (Nestlé, Ferrero, Lactalis, Campina, Müller, Hochland, Yoplait, Saputo Dairy UK, Savencia, Homann, Polmlek) plus regional dairies and consumer brands. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by a content-marketing presence (GIZEH Stories), industry events, and corporate social channels. Sustainability positioning and 100-year brand heritage are emphasized alongside innovation, with sub-brands including GIZEH PET, Cupstorys (consumer retail), and ROTOPRINT.

Name

GIZEH

Legal name

GIZEH Verpackungen GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://gizeh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

GIZEH is a German, family-owned rigid plastics packaging manufacturer producing approximately 4 billion customized food containers per year for multinational dairy, convenience, deli, confectionery, and pet food customers across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermoformed Packaging (Food, Beverage & Consumer Goods) (IMANAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rigid Food Containers (Cups, Trays, Clamshells) (IMALAAAD), Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE), Blow-Molded Food & Beverage Packaging (IMANAGAK)

Keywords

• Plastic food packaging
• Thermoformed containers
• PET bottle manufacturing
• Custom packaging solutions
• Injection molded packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergneustadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Food Packaging Manufacturing: GIZEH generates revenue through the development, production, and decoration of customized plastic food containers and packaging solutions. The company produces billions of food containers annually for the dairy, deli, ready meals, confectionery, and pet food industries. Revenue is generated through product sales with no subscription or recurring components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GIZEH develops, produces, and decorates customized plastic food packaging containers (cups, trays, cans, and bottles from 50ml to 2,500ml) for enterprise food producers. Manufacturing uses thermoforming, injection molding, and PET injection stretch blow molding, with decoration options including IML, shrink sleeve, offset, and digital printing. The company also offers sustainable carton-plastic hybrid packaging and full product development services from 3D construction through serial production, producing approximately 4 billion containers per year across facilities in Europe and North America.

Product overview

GIZEH is a packaging manufacturer offering customized cup solutions for the food industry. The company operates as a unified product portfolio centered on plastic food packaging containers (cups, trays, bottles) ranging from 50ml to 2500ml, produced annually exceeding four billion units. The core offering is supported by multiple manufacturing technologies including thermoforming, injection molding, PET blow molding, and various decoration methods (offset printing, digital printing, in-mold labeling, shrink sleeve labeling). GIZEH also provides carton-plastic hybrid packaging as a sustainable option. The company operates facilities in Europe and North America and serves major food industry customers including Campina, Ferrero, Hochland, Lactalis, Müller, and Nestlé. Sub-brands include GIZEH PET (for PET bottles) and Cupstorys.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GIZEH PET: Specialized division producing crystal clear or colored PET bottles and wide-neck containers using injection stretch blow molding technology.
• Cupstorys
• ROTOPRINT

Products and services

• Customized Cup Solutions GIZEH's primary product line: customized food packaging containers including cups, trays, cans, and bottles in sizes from 50ml to 2,500ml, manufactured via thermoforming, injection molding, and PET blow molding for dairy, delicatessen, ready meals, and confectionery applications.
• Thermoformed Packaging Thermally formed plastic containers made from polystyrene and polypropylene with ultra-lightweight designs, including in-line production of up to seven-layer barrier composites for food protection and shelf life extension.
• PET Bottles and Containers (GIZEH PET) Crystal-clear or colored PET bottles and wide-neck containers produced by injection stretch blow molding, 100% recyclable, with options for recycled PET (rPET) content; sold through the GIZEH PET sub-brand.
• Injection Molded Packaging Thin-walled food packaging containers (cups, containers with lids, factory-sealed closures) produced via injection molding on more than 100 production lines with closing forces up to 600 tons.
• Pet Food Packaging Specialized packaging solutions for pet food including single-serve products, measuring cups, and bulk packs for both wet and dry pet food applications.
• Carton-Plastic Combination Packaging Hybrid packaging combining renewable FSC-certified cardboard sleeves with plastic lids/inlets, available in Iso and Desto variants, capable of saving up to 40% of fossil resources and suitable for microwave use.
• Product Development Services Full-service packaging development including 3D construction, prototyping, pilot tooling, serial tooling, and production support from initial concept through mass production, supported by GIZEH's in-house tool shop.
• Cupstorys Consumer Cup Brand Consumer retail sub-brand offering cup products through cupstorys.com, extending GIZEH's manufacturing capability into consumer-facing packaging.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carton-plastic combination can save up to 40% of fossil resources
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered notable and minor.

• Pieno žvaigždėsnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term customer partnership with Pieno žvaigždės, owner of leading dairy brands in Baltic countries. GIZEH designed a series of containers to showcase special yogurts and desserts attractively on refrigerator shelves.
• Volksbank OberbergminorOthersCooperation partner for 'Finance Fit' seminar provided to apprentices as part of GIZEH's training program.
• Sonnenschule BergneustadtminorOthersLocal school receiving donations of reflective vests for first graders as part of GIZEH's community engagement.
• Strahlemaennchen.deminorOthersInitiative based in Finnentrop that grants wishes of children suffering from cancer, supported by GIZEH Verpackungen through donations.
• BEECITY ProjectminorOthersGIZEH supports the BEECITY Project as part of sustainability and environmental engagement initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Coveris: European rigid and flexible food packaging manufacturer with thermoformed trays and containers for dairy and ready-meal end-markets. Comparable European operational base and food-industry customer profile.
• Huhtamaki: Finnish food packaging specialist serving global brand owners with thermoformed and injection-molded cups, dairy containers, and ready-meal trays. Highly comparable customer overlap (dairy, deli, ready meals) and European manufacturing footprint.
• Sonoco Products: Global packaging manufacturer with rigid plastic containers and foodservice cup offerings. Direct overlap on thermoformed/injection-molded packaging for dairy and food customers.
• Berry Global: Global rigid plastic packaging manufacturer with deep food and dairy container exposure across cups, tubs, and bottles. Closest direct comp to GIZEH's thermoformed/injection-molded cup and container portfolio at much larger scale.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Food and beverage packaging manufacturer with broad thermoformed and injection-molded product portfolio serving dairy, foodservice, and consumer brands. Direct comp on cup/container formats and food-industry customer base.
• ALPLA Group: Austrian privately-held rigid plastic packaging specialist focused on bottles, containers, and injection-molded parts for food/personal care. Comparable scale profile, family ownership, and European production network.
• Sealed Air: Food packaging and protective solutions provider with rigid container and foodservice portfolio. Comparable in food-industry customer base and customization capabilities.
• Silgan Holdings: US-listed rigid plastic container manufacturer with strong food/dairy packaging presence (closures, containers, dispensing). Closely comparable in end-product format (rigid food containers) and customer base.

Regional players

• Constantia Flexibles: Austrian flexible and partially rigid packaging supplier heavily focused on food and dairy customers across Europe. Comparable end-customer profile (Nestlé, dairy majors) and European manufacturing footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Amcor: Global packaging conglomerate spanning rigid and flexible formats for food, beverage, and personal care. Overlaps with GIZEH in food-grade rigid containers but operates at much broader portfolio and scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gizehverpackungen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gizeh-verpackungen-gmbh-&-co-kg/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/gizehverpackungen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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