Polibak Plastik Film

What Polibak Plastik Film does

Polibak Plastik Film Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. is a privately held Turkish manufacturer of BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) and CPP (Cast Polypropylene) films, founded in 1994 in İzmir and operating as a subsidiary of Bakioğlu Holding. From three facilities covering approximately 170,000 m² in the İzmir Atatürk Organized Industrial Zone (AOSB), the company runs 7 BOPP lines (197,000 tons/year total capacity, including Europe's first 10.4m wide 5-layer line), 9 metallization units (42,000 tons/year, the largest metallized BOPP capacity in Europe) and 1 CPP line (18,000 tons/year, Europe's first 5-layer, 7.2m wide Reifenhäuser CPP line). The specialty portfolio spans plain, pearlized, white, matte, hot-tack, antifog, in-mold label, ultra-high-barrier ILC, retort, peelable and high-seal-strength films, plus sustainable POLY-N oxo-biodegradable, PCR (post-consumer recycled) and BIO-based grades.

The company's commercial model is a B2B direct-sales operation targeting flexible packaging converters, label manufacturers, food and beverage producers and non-food consumer goods packagers across Turkey and export markets. Sales are conducted through the İzmir headquarters and a dedicated İstanbul office, with negotiated per-order or contract pricing and no public price list; Polibak consistently ranks among Turkey's Top 1000 Exporters (14th in Chemicals in 2025). The TÜRKAK ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory, the 2015 JIPM TPM Category A award (the first and only awarded to a BOPP manufacturer), and a broad certification stack (BRCGS, AIB, ISO 9001/14001/27001/50001/14064/45001/10002, ISCC Plus, I-REC, Zero Waste, OCS) underpin customer technical support and access to multinational approved-supplier lists.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Triangulation from installed capacity of approximately 257,000 tons/year across BOPP, metallized BOPP and CPP, together with a 204th ranking in Turkey's ISO Top 500 Industrial Enterprises (2025, up from 401st in 2010) and 414th in the Capital 500, places estimated annual revenue in the $250M-$500M band with Medium confidence, with upside into $500M-$1B if specialty and sustainable film mix carries a premium above commodity benchmarks. Forward strategy is anchored in (i) consolidating Europe's #2 BOPP and #1 metallized BOPP position, (ii) scaling the recyclable CPP platform with Reifenhäuser technology, (iii) vertical integration into renewable energy (13,198 kWp Salihli solar plant, operational November 2025), and (iv) circular-economy and ESG positioning through CEFLEX membership, SBTi commitment (2024) and EcoVadis Bronze Medal (2025).

Name

Polibak Plastik Film

Legal name

Polibak Plastik Film Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Website

https://polibak.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Polibak Plastik Film is a privately held Turkish manufacturer of BOPP and CPP plastic films, operating Europe's second-largest BOPP capacity (197,000 t/yr) and Europe's largest metallized BOPP capacity from its İzmir AOSB facilities, supplying converters, label makers and food packagers domestically and via exports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Film Manufacturing (Flexible Packaging Films)

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Polyolefin Films (PE/PP: Cast, Blown, BOPP) (IMALABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Compostable & Bio-Based Flexible Packaging (PLA, PHA, Cellulose Films) (IMALABAO)

Keywords

• BOPP film manufacturing
• CPP film production
• Flexible packaging films
• Metallized plastic films
• Sustainable packaging materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Izmir

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. BOPP Film Sales: Polibak manufactures and sells a wide range of BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) films including plain, pearlized, metalized, white, matte, hot-tack, antifog, label, IML, and specialty films to industrial customers in food packaging, labeling, stationery, and textile sectors.
2. CPP Film Sales: Production and sale of CPP (Cast Polypropylene) films including transparent, high seal strength, puncture-resistant, retort, and peelable variants for food packaging, sterilization, and deep-freeze applications.
3. Metalized BOPP Film Sales: Production and sale of metallized BOPP films with barrier properties for food packaging and other flexible packaging applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Polibak manufactures and sells BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) and CPP (Cast Polypropylene) plastic films for industrial flexible packaging applications. Its portfolio spans plain, pearlized, white, matte, metallized, hot-tack, antifog, IML, and high-barrier ILC films, plus sustainable variants (POLY-N oxo-biodegradable, PCR recycled, and bio-based), sold to converters, packaging companies, and food producers across Turkey and international export markets.

Product overview

Polibak is a leading Turkish plastic film manufacturer producing BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) and CPP (Cast Polypropylene) films since 1994. The company operates three facilities in İzmir Atatürk Organized Industrial Zone with an annual production capacity of 200,000 tons of BOPP films, 42,000 tons of metallized BOPP films, and 18,000 tons of CPP films. The BOPP film portfolio includes multiple specialized product lines: KOEX films (transparent, low/high COF variants), pearlize films, bottle label films, white films, mat films, metallized films, Hottack films for high-speed packaging, self-adhesive label films, POLY-N eco-friendly films, high-barrier ILC films, in-mold label films, antifog films, plain films, PCR films (post-consumer recycled content), and BIO films (bio-based renewable). The CPP film portfolio includes transparent films for various temperature applications, high seal strength films for PE replacement, puncture-resistant films for frozen foods, retort films, peelable films, metalized films, and white pigmented films. The company emphasizes sustainability through eco-friendly product lines (POLY-N, PCR, BIO) and holds multiple international certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, BRCGS, and ISCC PLUS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BOPP Films (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Films) Polibak's primary product line of biaxially oriented polypropylene films for food packaging, labeling, stationery, and textile packaging, including KOEX, pearlize, bottle label, white, mat, metallized, Hottack, self-adhesive label, POLY-N, ILC high-barrier, IML, antifog, plain, PCR, and BIO renewable variants.
• CPP Films (Cast Polypropylene Films) Cast polypropylene films for flexible packaging, including transparent, high-seal-strength (PE replacement), puncture-resistant (frozen foods), retort, peelable, metalized, and white pigmented variants.
• Metallized BOPP Films BOPP films with aluminum metallization coating providing high barrier properties against moisture and oxygen, including metallized KOEX, metallized plain, low seal metallized, high-barrier metallized, extrusion lamination films, pearlize metallized, and Hottack metallized variants.
• POLY-N Films (Eco-Friendly Oxo-Biodegradable) Environmentally friendly BOPP films (LNC-N and MEC-N) that decompose in waste environments through microorganisms while releasing methane as a renewable energy source; applicable across all film types.
• PCR Films (Post-Consumer Recycled) Sustainable films produced using post-consumer recycled materials obtained through chemical recycling methods.
• BIO Films (Bio-Based Renewable) Films produced from sustainable raw materials obtained from bio-based renewable sources.
• ILC Films (In-Line Coated High-Barrier Films) Ultra-high barrier films (C1-MB, C1-ML) with in-line coating technology, providing recyclable alternatives to non-recyclable multilayer barrier structures.
• Retort Films (CPP535) CPP-based films suitable for full retort applications, designed to withstand high-temperature sterilization processes.
• Hottack Films High-speed packaging films (LNZ, MNZ, PWZ, PRMZ, PRDZ) with hot-tack properties for fast packaging lines, featuring low-temperature sealing and high hot-tack performance.
• Antifog Films (AFP) Films with antifog coating properties suitable for fresh fruit and vegetable packaging, preventing condensation buildup on the film surface.
• In-Mold Label (IML) Films Films designed for in-mold labeling applications (PML, PML-X, CML, TML, TMD), suitable for injection molding and blow molding processes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extended shelf life for food products through high-barrier metalized films and premium quality BOPP films
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Reifenhäuser GroupcoreTechnology or Integration · 21 June 2023Polibak collaborated with Reifenhäuser Group to install Europe's first 5-layer, 7.2-meter wide CPP (Cast Polypropylene) production line, commissioned in 2023. The new line produces 100% recyclable film structures in thicknesses from 15 to 100 microns with 18,000 tonnes/year capacity.
• CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolibak is a member of CEFLEX, a European consortium representing the complete value chain of flexible packaging. The initiative aims to improve flexible packaging performance in the circular economy, increase resource efficiency, and reduce waste. Polibak joined in January 2019 and actively contributes to circular economy initiatives.
• EcoVadiscoreOthersPolibak is registered in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment system and was awarded a Bronze Medal. EcoVadis evaluates companies on Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement through a global platform serving over 130,000 rated companies.
• Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSedex is a global membership organization that helps companies manage and improve working conditions in their supply chains. Polibak shares information with its customers via the Sedex platform, supporting ethical and responsible sourcing.
• FASD (Esnek Ambalaj Sanayicileri Derneği / Flexible Packaging Manufacturers Association)minorOthersFASD is the leading representative body for Turkey's flexible packaging industry, working to develop the sector and ensure Turkish manufacturers are among the world's leading suppliers. Polibak is a member of FASD.
• Ege Orman Vakfı (Aegean Forest Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1995 with support from Bakioğlu Holding, Ege Orman Vakfı conducts forestation projects including the 'Güneşten Ormanlar' (Forests from the Sun) solar-powered reforestation initiative. Polibak and its parent Bakioğlu Holding support the foundation's environmental projects as part of their CSR strategy, including the 'Solar from Forests' project generating 900,000+ kWh/year from 500 kWp solar installation.
• HBODER (Hayat Boyu Öğrenme, Mesleki Eğitim ve Geliştirme Derneği)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBODER (Lifelong Learning, Vocational Training and Development Association) was founded in 2014 by Bakioğlu Holding board members and group companies to provide vocational training and development. Polibak supports the association's initiatives in environment, agriculture, energy, and flexible packaging sectors aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• TÜBİTAK (Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu)minorOthersTurkey's National Research and Development Institution. Polibak has received R&D incentives from TÜBİTAK's TEYDEB (Technology and Innovation Support Programs Directorate) for two successful and innovative R&D projects.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Taghleef Industries: Major global BOPP and CPP film producer with significant European manufacturing footprint. Taghleef competes head-to-head with Polibak in flexible packaging films for food, label, and industrial applications across Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas.
• SRF Limited: Indian diversified manufacturer with a packaging films business producing BOPP, BOPET, and CPP films. SRF competes with Polibak in specialty films including metallized and barrier grades serving flexible packaging converters.
• Uflex Limited: Indian multinational flexible packaging company producing BOPP, PET, CPP films plus downstream converted products. Uflex competes with Polibak in flexible packaging films and increasingly in European markets through its global manufacturing footprint.
• Cosmo Films: Indian-headquartered manufacturer of BOPP, CPP, and specialty films with global sales. Cosmo Films competes with Polibak in metallized, IML, label, and packaging film categories, and serves overlapping food and consumer goods converter customers.
• Jindal Poly Films: One of the world's largest producers of BOPP and polyester films with operations in India, Europe, and the US. Jindal Poly is a direct competitor in BOPP/CPP packaging films and competes with Polibak especially in European export markets.
• Inteplast Group: Integrated North American producer of BOPP films and related flexible packaging materials. Inteplast competes with Polibak in BOPP supply for food, label, and industrial applications, particularly across the Atlantic and in global converter relationships.
• Bolloré Films: European BOPP and CPP film business within the Bolloré Group, focused on specialty films for electronics, industrial, and packaging markets. Overlaps with Polibak's specialty film portfolio in Europe.
• Oben Group (Treofan): Latin American-led BOPP film producer with European manufacturing assets inherited from Treofan. Oben competes with Polibak in BOPP films for packaging, label, and technical applications across Europe and the Americas.

Broad incumbents

• CCL Industries: Global specialty packaging giant producing labels, films, and packaging materials at massive scale. While not a pure BOPP film manufacturer, CCL competes with Polibak for label, IML, and specialty film volumes through its packaging films business.
• Constantia Flexibles: European flexible packaging converter with large-scale film consumption across food and pharma end markets. Constantia is a key customer category for Polibak's films and a benchmark for European flexible packaging sustainability (EcoVadis Platinum).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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