What Mundet does

Mundet is a specialty printing company founded in 1929 as the International Playing Card and Label Company and headquartered in Surgoinsville, Tennessee. Operating under two corporate entities — Mundet Tennessee, Inc. and Mundet Roslyn Converters, Inc. — the company runs two industrial manufacturing facilities in Tennessee and Virginia, focused on rotogravure (gravure) printing for high-volume consumer packaging applications. Since 2016, Mundet has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Austria-based delfortgroup, a global specialty paper conglomerate with operations in America, Europe, and Asia.

Mundet's core technology is rotogravure printing across 5 presses with up to 10-color capability, supplemented by specialized finishing equipment including Gietz foil stamping and embossing systems, a Heidelberg high-speed label cutting system, slitting and sheeting lines, serialization for supply chain traceability, and a dedicated Low Ignition Propensity (LIP) paper production center for the tobacco industry. Its differentiated capabilities include a proprietary metallic ink technology that simulates transparent inks on metalized substrates — awarded Best in Show at the 2022 GAA Golden Cylinder Awards for Bush's Best Flavor Fusion baked beans packaging. The product portfolio is organized into three segments: label printing (cut and stack, roll-fed, die-cut), film printing (BOPP, PE, PET, PETG, PVC substrates with surface and two-sided printing), and specialty projects (metallic inks, hot stamp foil stamping, embossing, sheeting, narrow slitting, serialization).

The company generates revenue through transaction-fee B2B contracts with medium-to-large enterprise customers across food, beverage, pet food, personal care, tobacco, private label, and pharmaceutical/alternative markets. Mundet also offers a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program that creates managed services revenue and deeper account integration. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is consultative enterprise field sales, anchored by dedicated sales directors for specific segments (e.g., Sales Director Combustibles), supported by a 'Schedule a Discovery Call' motion and a 'Request a Custom Sample Box' program. The company holds ISO, BRC, and PEFC certifications covering quality management, food packaging safety, and sustainable forestry.

Name

Mundet

Legal name

Mundet Tennessee, Inc.

Website

https://mundet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mundet is a nearly 100-year-old US specialty printer using rotogravure technology across two Tennessee and Virginia facilities to produce labels, films, and specialty packaging for food, beverage, pet food, personal care, tobacco, and pharmaceutical customers, operating as a subsidiary of Austria-based delfortgroup.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Packaging Printing

NAICS

Printing Ink Manufacturing (32591), Printing Ink Manufacturing (325910), Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (32513)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Security, Tamper-Evident & Track-and-Trace Printing (IMALAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Packaging Inks (IMAEAHAH), Cigarette & Thin Paper Manufacturing (IMAMAEAF), Roll-Your-Own (RYO) Tobacco & Papers Manufacturing & Brands (CRADAJAD)

Keywords

• Gravure printing services
• Label printing
• Flexible film printing
• Rotogravure printing
• Packaging printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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. Label Printing: Label printing services including cut and stack, roll-fed, and die-cut labels for high-volume packaging applications. Revenue is generated through per-order printing contracts with customers in food, beverage, pet food, personal care, and other consumer goods industries.
2. Film Printing: Surface printing on flexible films including overwraps, clear/opaque, and 2-sided print options. Served industries include food, beverage, personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical.
3. Specialty Projects: Specialty converting, metallic inks, light SBS board, sheeting, narrow slitting, serialization, and hot stamp/foil stamping projects for premium packaging applications.
4. Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI): A VMI program can be established based on customer needs, providing inventory management services to streamline supply chain for existing customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mundet is an industrial rotogravure (gravure) printing company that produces high-volume labels, flexible films, and specialty converted packaging for consumer brand owners. Its offering spans cut-and-stack, roll-fed, and die-cut labels; surface printing on BOPP, PE, PET, PETG, and PVC films; and specialty projects including metallic inks, foil stamping/embossing, sheeting, narrow slitting, serialization, and low ignition propensity paper. Orders are won via consultative direct sales and produced to print at two U.S. plants (Surgoinsville, TN and Colonial Heights, VA).

Product overview

Mundet is an award-winning printing company offering a unified portfolio of label printing, film printing, and specialty project services built on rotogravure printing technology. The core offering centers on high-volume rotogravure printing with 10-color capability across 5 presses, complemented by finishing services including slitting, die cutting, foil stamping, embossing, and serialization. Label printing includes cut-and-stack, roll-fed, and die-cut formats; film printing covers BOPP, PE, PET, PETG, PVC substrates with 2-sided capability; and specialty projects encompass metallic inks, hot stamp, sheeting, narrow slitting, and LIP paper production. Services are delivered through two manufacturing facilities in Tennessee and Virginia, with supporting capabilities in vendor-managed inventory, test runs, and sample evaluation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Label Printing Cut and stack, roll-fed, and die-cut label printing services using gravure technology for high-volume packaging applications across food, beverage, pet food, personal care, and consumer goods brands.
• Film Printing Surface printing on flexible film substrates (BOPP, PE, PET, PETG, PVC) including overwraps, clear/opaque, and 2-sided print options for food, beverage, personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical packaging.
• Specialty Projects Specialty converting, metallic inks, light SBS board, sheeting, narrow slitting, serialization, and hot stamp/foil stamping projects for premium packaging applications.
• Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Inventory management program established based on customer needs to optimize supply chain efficiency and streamline replenishment of printed packaging materials.
• Low Ignition Propensity (LIP) Paper Production Specialized production of Low Ignition Propensity paper for tobacco industry applications, including cigarette papers and related combustible product packaging.
• Foil Stamping & Embossing Gietz foil stamping and embossing services that give brands a luxurious look and feel through engraved metal die-cut printing on labels and packaging.
• Sample Box Service Free sample box offering with customized label and printing samples tailored to customer needs, allowing prospective customers to evaluate print quality before placing orders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Won 2022 GAA Golden Cylinder Awards Best in Show for Bush's Best Flavor Fusion baked beans metallic ink label
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 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

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Constantia Flexibles: Austria-headquartered global flexible packaging producer with strong food and pharma overlap. Closely comparable to Mundet's film printing and flexible packaging capabilities, and a likely delfortgroup competitive counterweight.
• Coveris Holdings: European flexible packaging and label manufacturer serving food, beverage, and personal care. Directly comparable to Mundet in flexible films, labels, and converting services for CPG customers.
• Multi-Color Corporation: One of the largest global label printing companies serving CPG brands across food, beverage, personal care, and wine/spirits. Directly comparable to Mundet in terms of high-volume decorative label production for premium consumer brands.
• Fortis Solutions Group: US-focused pressure-sensitive label and packaging printing company serving food, beverage, and consumer products. Direct comparable in mid-market CPG label printing with similar substrate breadth.
• Hammer Packaging: Rochester, NY-based gravure printing specialist for premium CPG labels and packaging, including metallic and specialty inks. One of the closest US comparables to Mundet's gravure-centric, award-winning business model.
• WS Packaging Group: US label printing platform serving consumer goods, food, and beverage with pressure-sensitive and specialty labels. Comparable mid-market CPG focus with overlap in prime labels and decoration.

Broad incumbents

• CCL Industries: Global specialty label and packaging giant with Healthcare, Consumer, and Electronics segments. Overlaps heavily with Mundet in CPG label printing while operating at substantially larger scale across multiple geographies.
• Avery Dennison: Global leader in pressure-sensitive labels, materials, and RFID solutions. Overlaps with Mundet in label printing but operates at vastly larger scale and with broader technology platforms including digital and RFID.
• Amcor: Global packaging conglomerate with significant flexible packaging and label exposure. Overlaps with Mundet in film printing and CPG packaging but serves a much broader portfolio of customers and product categories.

Emerging players

• Taghleef Industries: Global BOPP and film substrate producer with growing packaging film printing capabilities. Adjacent comparable to Mundet's film printing on BOPP/PET/PVC substrates and potential upstream or competitive counterpart.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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