What Kapelis Packaging does

Kapelis Packaging (legal name Π. ΚΑΠΕΛΗΣ Α.Ε.Β.Ε. / P. Kapelis S.A.) is a privately held Greek B2B distributor and solutions provider specializing in packaging machinery and materials, headquartered in the Koropi industrial area of Attica and serving approximately 3,000 customers across Greece and Cyprus. The company offers 120 packaging machine types spanning tray sealers, vertical and horizontal (flowpack) form-fill-seal, vacuum and thermoforming equipment, filling lines, Doypack machines, induction sealers, shrink wrap, portioning and clipping machines, plus quality-control devices such as metal detectors and MAP gas analyzers. Its materials portfolio includes 65 SKUs covering CPET and paper-based trays (including the proprietary Halopack® brand for modified-atmosphere packaging and Octabio octagonal paper trays), wooden trays (FSC/PEFC certified), films, absorbent pads, aluminum clips, and own-brand OnTape adhesive tapes.

The business operates a sales-led go-to-market model organized by geographic territory, with named regional sales managers covering Attica, Thessaly/Macedonia, the islands, Peloponnese, and nationwide industrial equipment, supplemented by a kapelishop.gr e-commerce channel for SMB and individual buyers. Revenue is generated through one-time machinery sales, recurring materials/consumables revenue, and a dedicated technical service department that provides installation, training, maintenance contracts, spare parts, and remote support on a nationwide basis. Through a partnership with Stantech Packaging and integration with FANUC robotics and collaborative robots, the Industrial Department delivers turnkey boxing and palletizing solutions, including ERP-integrated multi-line configurations for Industry 4.0 customers in the non-food segment. Proprietary Halopack paper trays are produced in-house at a specially protected facility in Greece, giving the company a vertically integrated eco-friendly product line addressing the regulatory and consumer shift away from plastic food-contact packaging.

Name

Kapelis Packaging

Legal name

Π. ΚΑΠΕΛΗΣ Α.Ε.Β.Ε.

Website

https://kapelis.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kapelis Packaging is a Greek B2B distributor and solutions provider selling packaging machinery (120 types) and materials (65 types) — including its proprietary Halopack paper MAP trays and OnTape adhesive tapes — to ~3,000 food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers across Greece and Cyprus, supported by a nationwide service network and Stantech-integrated robotic palletizing solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery and Materials

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Equipment (IMAHAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secondary & Multipack Packaging (IMALAHAB), Beverage Packaging (Bottles, Cans, Cartons, Kegs) (IMALAHAD)

Keywords

• Packaging machinery distribution
• Food packaging materials
• Modified atmosphere packaging
• Industrial packaging automation
• Eco-friendly packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Koropíon

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Machinery Sales and Distribution: Sale of packaging machinery including tray sealers, vertical packaging machines, flowpack, vacuum, thermoforming, filling lines, shrink wrap, portion machines, Doypack, dosing, induction sealing, heat sealers, clipping, secondary packaging, balers, and quality control equipment.
2. Packaging Materials and Consumables: Sale of packaging materials including trays, cups, films, pouches, bags, eco-friendly materials, absorbent pads, and secondary packaging materials. Includes own-brand products such as OnTape adhesive tapes.
3. Technical Service and Maintenance: Aftersales service including installation, training, maintenance contracts, spare parts supply, and remote technical support. The company has a dedicated technical department providing nationwide coverage and remote access intervention capabilities.
4. E-commerce (Kapelis Shop): Online storefront at kapelishop.gr for direct product sales to customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kapelis Packaging is a Greek distributor and solution provider of packaging machinery and packaging materials, serving food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and industrial manufacturers in Greece and Cyprus. The company supplies 120 types of packaging machines (tray sealers, thermoforming, vacuum, flowpack, filling lines, induction sealers, doypack, palletizing, boxing) and 65 types of packaging materials, including its own proprietary brands Halopack paper trays for modified atmosphere packaging and OnTape adhesive tapes. It bundles equipment with nationwide installation, maintenance, and technical service.

Product overview

Kapelis Packaging is a Greek packaging solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of packaging products and machinery. The company operates as a unified offering combining proprietary materials (Halopack paper trays, Octabio octagonal paper trays, wooden trays, CPET trays) with an extensive range of packaging machinery (tray sealers, vertical/flowpack/doypack machines, vacuum and thermoforming machines, filling lines, induction sealers) and secondary materials (adhesive tapes, films, absorbent pads, aluminum clips). Their Industrial Department provides integrated systems including robotic palletizing (FANUC, COBOT) and boxing solutions (Stantech) with ERP integration capabilities. The company serves diverse sectors including dairy, meat, poultry, fish, agricultural products, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Halopack: Eco-friendly paper tray brand for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), featuring octagonal paper trays made from virgin paper raw material with PET or PE coating.
• OnTape

Products and services

• Halopack Paper Trays The first paper tray designed for Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP), providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic trays for food packaging applications. Composed of approximately 90% cardboard and 10% plastic, recyclable per EN13430, produced in Greece.
• Octagonal Paper Trays (Octabio) Octagonal trays made from virgin paper with PET or PE coating via extrusion coating without glue or solvents. Certified for contact with dry, aqueous, acidic, fatty foods, and foods containing alcohol; complies with EU and FDA regulations and GMP protocols.
• CPET Trays Ovenable, single-use trays suitable for various food packaging applications including meat, poultry, and ready meals.
• Wooden Trays Compostable trays made from natural raw materials, including oven-safe wooden trays (thermoglued with heat-resistant adhesive, suitable up to 200°C for 40 minutes) and presentation wooden trays. PEFC and FSC certified from sustainably managed timber.
• OnTape Adhesive Tapes Own-brand acrylic adhesive tapes for hand use (with dispenser) or machine use in carton sealing. Available in various sizes, noisy or low noise, transparent or brown, with custom printing options.
• Eco-Friendly Tapes Compostable adhesive tapes made from vegetable raw material film with natural rubber adhesive; certified as Industrially Compostable. Also includes paper adhesive tapes made 65% from sustainable raw material.
• Aluminum Clips Metal closures for vacuum-shrink bags used primarily in cheese packaging, particularly for large cheese wheels. Features strong, rounded edges to prevent bag damage.
• Tray Sealers Machines for sealing trays with lids or film, used for packaging various food products including dairy, meat, and prepared meals.
• Vertical Packaging Machines Vertical form-fill-seal machines for pillow bags, sachets, and doypack packaging solutions for various food and non-food products.
• Flowpack Machines Horizontal flowpack machines for packaging products in flow-wrapped films, commonly used for bakery, confectionery, and individual item packaging.
• Vacuum Packaging Machines Machines for vacuum packaging that remove air from packages to extend shelf life, particularly suitable for meat, cheese, and processed foods.
• Thermoforming Machines Machines for forming plastic trays and containers from roll stock, used for high-volume food packaging applications.
• Filling Lines Complete filling lines for liquid and semi-liquid products including dairy, beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products.
• Doypack Packaging Machines Machines for forming, filling, and sealing flexible stand-up pouches (doypacks) with various closure options.
• Induction Sealing Machines Machines that use electromagnetic induction to seal aluminum foil lids to containers, providing tamper-evident seals for bottles and jars.
• Palletizing Systems (Stantech) Industrial palletizing solutions including semi-automatic and automatic machines, robotic COBOT systems, and integration with ERP systems. FANUC robotic systems for industrial automation.
• Boxing Machines (Stantech) Complete boxing systems including case erectors, tray formers, wrap-around boxes (VIPER machines), cartoners, and paper sleeve applicators. Hot melt adhesive sealing technology.
• Quality Control Machinery Equipment for quality assurance and inspection including metal detectors and gas analyzers for checking residual oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in modified atmosphere packaging.
• Films and Packaging Films Various packaging films including flowpack films, shrink films, stretch films, and barrier films for food and non-food packaging applications.
• Absorbent Pads Absorbent pads for food packaging that absorb excess moisture and juices from fresh meat, poultry, and produce to maintain product appearance and hygiene.
• Technical Service and Maintenance Aftersales service including installation, training, maintenance contracts, spare parts supply, and remote technical support. Dedicated technical department providing nationwide coverage and remote access intervention capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35 years of experience in Greek packaging industry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Stantech PackagingcoreTechnology or IntegrationKapelis Packaging works in collaboration with Stantech Packaging to offer industrial boxing and palletizing solutions. Stantech designs and implements complete packaging systems including case erectors, tray formers, wrap-around boxes, and robotic palletizing systems. The partnership covers semi-automatic, automatic, and multi-line palletizing configurations, with FANUC robots and collaborative cobots.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Krones AG: Krones is a German leader in beverage packaging and filling line technology, providing complete turnkey bottling/packaging lines. Greek beverage, dairy, and cosmetics customers in Kapelis' portfolio use comparable technologies supplied by Krones, making it the natural benchmark in beverage/filling lines.
• Mondi Group: Mondi is a European paper and packaging group with a strong portfolio of corrugated, paperboard, and kraft paper packaging. Its sustainable paperboard products overlap with the Halopack/Octabio paper-tray positioning at large industrial scale.
• Constantia Flexibles: Constantia Flexibles is a leading European flexible packaging producer supplying films, pouches, and lidding — the same convertor category that supplies Kapelis' films, doypacks, and lidding for food and cosmetics customers.
• TricorBraun: TricorBraun is one of the largest rigid packaging distributors in North America, combining broad packaging material distribution with design and supply-chain services — analogous business model to Kapelis' materials distribution plus value-add services.
• Huhtamaki: Huhtamaki is a global food and consumer packaging manufacturer with paperboard, flexible, and foodservice packaging lines. Its emphasis on sustainable fiber-based packaging competes head-to-head conceptually with Halopack's paper-tray innovation.
• Stora Enso: Stora Enso is a Nordic paperboard and biomaterials producer supplying renewable packaging boards for food and consumer applications. As the upstream raw-material supplier in the paperboard packaging chain, it is a key ecosystem peer to Kapelis' paper-tray program.
• Sealed Air: Sealed Air is a global protective and food packaging incumbent (Cryovac, Bubble Wrap) focused on shelf-life extension and food safety — the same use cases Kapelis addresses with vacuum packaging, MAP trays, and absorbent pads for Greek food processors.
• Smurfit Kappa: Smurfit Kappa (now Smurfit Westrock) is a global paper-based packaging leader producing corrugated and paperboard packaging with strong sustainability positioning. Halopack's paper-based MAP trays target a similar recyclable-alternative value proposition at a much smaller scale.
• MULTIVAC: MULTIVAC is a global manufacturer of packaging machinery (thermoforming, tray sealing, vacuum, labeling), serving food, medical, and consumer goods. It is a direct equipment supplier whose product lines (tray sealers, thermoformers) overlap substantially with what Kapelis distributes and integrates.

Direct peers

• ProMach: ProMach is a US-headquartered packaging machinery integrator that combines equipment, integration, and aftermarket service for food, beverage, and industrial customers. Its business model of bundling third-party OEM machines with proprietary integration and service closely mirrors Kapelis' Industrial Department approach in Greece.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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