What Brigl & Bergmeister does

Brigl & Bergmeister is a privately held specialty paper manufacturer founded in 1890 (Austrian entity) with heritage traced to 1840 through its Slovenian subsidiary, operating as a member of the ROXCEL Group. The company runs two paper mills, at Niklasdorf in Styria, Austria and at Vevče near Ljubljana, Slovenia, with combined annual production capacity of approximately 200,000 tonnes and roughly 500 employees. Its portfolio is organized into three segments: label papers (Nikla®, Niklakett®, NiklaPet, NiklaConcept), flexible packaging papers (NiklaSelect®, NiklaTea®, NiklaFlex, NiklaPack, PackPro®), and specialty papers (Niklasilico®), with a stated leadership position in wet-strength and caustic-resistant label papers for reusable bottle systems.

The underlying technology stack is base paper production augmented by coating, calendering, embossing, and finishing processes tailored to specific printing and processing applications (gravure, cut-back, metallization). Both facilities hold ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, HACCP, and FSC/PEFC chain-of-custody certifications, and the group has progressed to EcoVadis Platinum in 2025 and Gold in 2026, with first-time CDP disclosure completed in 2025. The Niklasdorf facility receives 100% CO2-neutral steam and electricity from the ENAGES thermal residue plant, and a 1 MWp solar plant was installed at Vevče with EU Cohesion Fund co-financing.

The business model is direct B2B sales of paper as a hardware product, with pricing quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is executed through four regional sales directorates (East, Mid/Central, North, Overseas) covering customers in 100+ countries across five continents, supplemented by participation in industry trade fairs (Labelexpo Europe, FACHPACK, PAPCON). Revenue is not publicly disclosed; production-volume and headcount triangulation suggests annual revenue in the $250M-$500M band. Leadership is split across the two entities, with Markus Bammer as Operations Director for Austria and Slovenia, Markus Pölzl as Managing Director Sales, Marketing & Sustainability, and Aljaž Hafner having succeeded Marko Jagodič as Director of Papirnica Vevče effective January 1, 2025.

Name

Brigl & Bergmeister

Legal name

Brigl & Bergmeister GmbH

Website

https://brigl-bergmeister.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Brigl & Bergmeister is a privately held Austrian specialty paper manufacturer operating two mills in Austria and Slovenia, producing label papers, flexible packaging papers, and specialty papers for B2B customers in over 100 countries, with a leadership position in wet-strength label papers for reusable bottle systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Paper Manufacturing

NAICS

Paper Manufacturing (322), Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills (3221), Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220)

SIC

Paper Mills (2621), Papers & Allied Products (2600), Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Paper Manufacturing (Coated, Release, Thermal, Filter, Security) (IMAMAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paper Labels & Paper-Based Release Liners (IMALACAK), Flexible Paper Packaging & Wraps (kraft wrap, pouches, laminations) (IMAMAHAF), Industrial & Technical Paper Manufacturing (Electrical, Abrasive Backing, Medical/Pharma) (IMAMAEAD), Paper & Paperboard Packaging Converting & Finishing (Die-Cutting, Gluing, Windowing, Coating) (IMALACAL), Colored, Art & Premium Paper Manufacturing (IMAMAEAG)

Keywords

• Label paper manufacturing
• Flexible packaging papers
• Wet-strength label papers
• Specialty paper production
• Industrial paper products

Headquarters

HQ city

Niklasdorf

HQ country

Austria

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

Revenue model

1. Paper Products Sales: Manufacturing and sale of high-quality paper for labels, flexible packaging, and specialty applications. Production capacity of approximately 200,000 tons of paper annually across two production facilities.
2. Custom Paper Solutions: Development and production of specialty paper solutions tailored to specific customer requirements and processing applications

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Brigl & Bergmeister manufactures high-quality label papers, flexible packaging papers, and specialty papers across two paper mills in Niklasdorf, Austria and Vevče, Slovenia, with combined annual production capacity of approximately 200,000 tonnes. The company is a market leader in wet-strength and caustic-resistant label papers used in reusable bottle systems, and also produces non-wet-strength label papers for single-use systems, flexible packaging papers for primary and secondary packaging (including tea packaging), and specialty base papers for industrial applications such as tape substrates.

Product overview

Brigl & Bergmeister operates as a paper manufacturing company with three main product segments: label papers, flexible packaging papers, and special papers. The product portfolio is organized around the Nikla® and Niklakett® brands for label papers, the Nikla® and PackPro® brands for flexible packaging papers, and the Niklasilico® brand for special papers. Label papers include wet-strength and non-wet-strength variants for both disposable and reusable systems (cans, bottles, jars). Flexible packaging papers serve as primary and/or secondary packaging across various industries. Special papers provide custom solutions for specific applications. The company produces at two locations in Austria (Niklasdorf) and Slovenia (Vevče), with an annual production capacity of approximately 200,000 tonnes of paper.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nikla®: Product series for label papers and flexible packaging papers.
• Niklakett®
• PackPro®
• Niklasilico®
• NiklaFlex
• NiklaPack
• NiklaSelect
• NiklaTea

Products and services

• Niklakett Contour Vergé A matte laid-pattern label paper designed for efficient processing and maximum performance in labeling applications.
• Niklakett Contour Aristo A bulky matte elegant label paper with premium aesthetic qualities for premium label applications.
• Niklakett Contour A bulky matte label paper for various labeling applications.
• Niklakett Medium Pure A bestseller label paper made from secondary fibers, designed for sustainable labeling.
• NiklaPet Specialized face paper for PET bottles, optimized for bottle labeling applications.
• NiklaConcept Rock A natural uncoated label paper with a rock-textured surface.
• NiklaConcept An uncoated natural paper for label applications.
• Niklakett Classic Forte An economical label paper designed for cost-effective labeling solutions.
• Niklakett Brilliant CB A high-gloss paper optimized for cut-back applications.
• Niklakett Premium Fashion A glossy paper with embossing, designed for premium fashion labeling applications.
• Niklakett Premium A glossy paper for premium label applications.
• Niklakett Spezial TD-M Base paper specifically designed for metallization processes.
• Niklakett Spezial TD Specialist label paper optimized for gravure printing technology.
• Niklakett Medium Pure Fashion A bestseller embossed label paper made from secondary fibers for fashion applications.
• Niklakett Medium Fashion A bestseller embossed label paper designed for fashion industry applications.
• Niklakett Medium Plus A premium bestseller label paper with enhanced properties.
• Niklakett Brilliant A high-gloss specialist label paper for premium finishing.
• NiklaSelect V Natural Linen A natural linen-textured flexible packaging paper for premium packaging applications.
• NiklaSelect S A reliable flexible packaging paper solution for general packaging applications.
• NiklaSelect An all-rounder flexible packaging paper suitable for various packaging applications.
• NiklaTea UC A natural tea packaging paper designed for tea industry applications.
• NiklaTea C A glossy tea repackaging paper for premium tea products.
• NiklaFlex A next-generation flexible packaging paper for modern packaging needs.
• NiklaPack A second-generation flexible packaging paper for enhanced packaging applications.
• PackPro 7.5 A low-grit high-end flexible packaging paper for premium packaging applications.
• PackPro 7.0 A high-grammage high-end flexible packaging paper for premium packaging applications.
• Niklasilico 3.0 Base material 3.0 for special applications and custom solutions including tape substrates and industrial applications.
• Niklasilico 2.0 Base material 2.0 for special applications and custom solutions including tape substrates and industrial applications.
• Niklasilico 1.0 Base material 1.0 for special applications and custom solutions including tape substrates and industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Platinum Ecovadis rating - top 1% most sustainable companies in pulp, paper, and cardboard industry
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ROXCEL GroupcoreOthersParent company member - Brigl & Bergmeister is a member of ROXCEL Group, an international packaging and paper group. ROXCEL provides corporate governance and shared services including HR systems and whistleblower platform.
• ENAGEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThermal residue utilization plant supplying Brigl & Bergmeister's Niklasdorf facility with 100% CO2-neutral energy in the form of steam and electrical power. This partnership supports the company's sustainability goals and carbon neutrality initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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