Formacol

What Formacol does

Formacol is a Colombian plastic packaging manufacturer founded in 1964 and headquartered in Medellín, with a sales contact office in Bogotá. The company produces a portfolio of four core product lines: collapsible containers (envases colapsibles) made via extrusion-blow molding, collapsible tubes (tubos colapsibles) in PE with high-barrier properties for sensitive formulations, jars (potes) made by precision injection molding in ½, 1, 2, 3, and 4 ounce formats, and roll-on containers in 250ml, 500ml, and 1-liter sizes. Manufacturing processes rely on polyolefins (PE and PP) in monolayer and bilayer constructions, with recycled content incorporated to support circular-economy positioning; barrier properties are engineered to protect formulas from UV, moisture, and oxygen.

The company serves six customer segments through a B2B direct-sales model with quote-based, project-by-project pricing and multi-year contract cadence: beauty and cosmetics, dermocosmetics, pharmaceutical, personal care, food and nutrition, and industrial and home care. Formacol markets extensive customization (form, color, and decorative finishes including screen printing, IML labeling, metallized, soft touch, pearlescent, matte, glossy, and textured) and advertises a 34-day lead time described as the best in Colombia. Revenue is generated through direct sales of plastic packaging products; customers request quotations via website contact form, email, or phone.

Formacol holds ISO 9001 quality management certification issued by ICONTEC and maintains a technical R&D partnership with ICIPC (Instituto Colombiano de Investigación en Polímeros y Compuestos) for materials-science support. Operational sustainability investments include LED lighting with energy savings above 70% and the use of recyclable polyolefins with recycled content. As a private enterprise with 11–50 employees and no disclosed external funding rounds, Formacol currently operates primarily within the Colombian domestic market, and no international expansion, M&A, or financing events are documented in the available data.

Name

Formacol

Legal name

Formacol

Website

https://formacol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Formacol is a Colombian plastic packaging manufacturer founded in 1964, producing collapsible containers, tubes, jars, and roll-on bottles for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, dermocosmetic, personal care, food, and industrial brands through B2B direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Bottle Manufacturing (326160), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMANAGAJ

Blow-Molded Cosmetic & Personal Care Packaging

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Blow-Molded Plastics Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMANAGAA

Extrusion Blow-Molded Containers (HDPE/PET Bottles & Jugs)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Blow-Molded Plastics Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMANAGAH

Blow-Molded Packaging Closures & Dispensing Components (Caps, Nozzles)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Blow-Molded Plastics Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMANAGAK

Blow-Molded Food & Beverage Packaging

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Blow-Molded Plastics Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMANAGAL

Blow-Molded Household & Cleaning Product Packaging

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Blow-Molded Plastics Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMANAFAE

Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Injection-Molded Plastics Manufacturing

Keywords

• Plastic packaging manufacturing
• Cosmetic packaging solutions
• Pharmaceutical containers
• Injection molded jars
• Collapsible tubes and bottles

Headquarters

HQ city

Medellín

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Packaging Products: Formacol generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of plastic packaging solutions including collapsible containers, collapsible tubes, jars (potes), and roll-on bottles. The company sells directly to brands in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, dermocosmetic, personal care, food, and industrial sectors. Revenue is generated through product sales with customized specifications for each client, emphasizing personalization in form, color, and decorative finishes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Formacol manufactures and supplies custom plastic packaging solutions, including collapsible containers, collapsible tubes, jars (potes), and roll-on bottles, for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, dermocosmetic, personal care, food, and industrial brands. The company uses injection molding and extrusion-blow molding of polyolefins (PE and PP) to deliver fully customized shapes, colors, and decorative finishes. Production is paired with technical advisory, ISO 9001 quality certification, and a stated 34-day delivery lead time.

Product overview

Formacol is a plastic packaging manufacturer offering a portfolio of four main product lines: Envases colapsibles (collapsible containers), Tubos colapsibles (collapsible tubes), Potes (jars/pots), and Envases roll-on (roll-on containers). These products serve the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, dermocosmetic, personal care, food, and household/industrial industries. The company provides complete packaging solutions combining design, development, customization, and production services. All products emphasize quality certification (ISO 9001), delivery compliance (34-day lead times), and sustainability through recyclable materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Envases Colapsibles (Collapsible Containers) Collapsible containers manufactured by extrusion-blow molding in a single piece, designed to adapt to finger pressure for exact dosing. Ideal for travel formats and high-rotation products, with options for recycled pigments and masterbatches. Targeted at cosmetics, personal care, and food brands.
• Tubos Colapsibles (Collapsible Tubes) Flexible PE collapsible tubes with options for high recycled content, offering barrier properties for cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. Squeeze design reduces waste and supports UV-, moisture-, and oxygen-sensitive formulas. Used in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, dermocosmetic, and food sectors.
• Potes (Jars/Pots) Jars produced by precision injection molding in 1/2, 1, 2, 3, and 4 ounce sizes. Available in matte, glossy, or textured finishes with screen printing or IML labeling. Designed for solid or creamy content in beauty, food, and home care applications.
• Envases Roll-on (Roll-on Containers) Roll-on containers composed of bottle, sphere, and cap, designed for smooth, controlled, and direct application on skin. Available in 250ml, 500ml, and 1-liter formats for deodorants, personal care, and skin-applied products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34-day delivery lead time, described as the best in the country
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Silgan Holdings: Large global rigid packaging producer with dispensing and specialty closures for personal care, food, and household products. Comparable to Formacol on roll-on/dispensing packaging and closures plus serving personal care customers, but operates primarily in North America and Europe rather than LATAM.
• Gerresheimer AG: European-headquartered specialist in primary packaging for pharma and cosmetics, with expertise in plastic containers, dosing systems, and high-barrier packaging. Comparable to Formacol on pharmaceutical/dermocosmetic plastic packaging and barrier technology, with broader product breadth and global reach.
• AptarGroup: Global dispensing and active material solutions provider serving beauty, personal care, food, and pharma with pumps, valves, and specialty closures. Comparable to Formacol on dispensing packaging formats (pumps, roll-ons, dosing systems) and on serving the same cosmetics and pharmaceutical customer base, with broader geographic reach.
• ALPLA Group: One of the world's largest producers of plastic packaging (bottles, jars, closures) via blow molding and injection molding, with strong presence in Latin America. Comparable to Formacol on blow-molded HDPE/PET bottles and jars for personal care, food, and home care, though at multinational scale and with PCR/recycled-material leadership.
• Albea Group: Global leader in beauty and personal care packaging with broad tubes, bottles, jars, and roll-on capabilities. Directly comparable to Formacol on product categories (tubes, jars, roll-ons) and target customers (cosmetics/personal care brands), though Albea operates at multinational scale versus Formacol's Colombian specialty focus.
• Graham Packaging (now part of Grupo Verallia-style consolidation): Large blow-molded plastic container producer serving personal care, food, and household customers globally. Comparable to Formacol on extrusion blow molding technology and on producing custom-shaped bottles for personal care and home care end markets.
• Berry Global (now Magnera + Glatfelter merged entity / Amcor Berry merger): Major global plastics packaging manufacturer producing bottles, containers, tubes, and specialty components for personal care, healthcare, and consumer goods. Comparable to Formacol through blow-molded and injection-molded rigid plastic packaging sold to cosmetics and household customers, though at vastly larger scale.
• Plastipak Packaging: Global blow-molded plastic packaging manufacturer focused on PET and HDPE bottles and containers for personal care, household, food, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to Formacol on extrusion blow-molded bottles and containers and on customer overlap in personal care and home care.

Regional players

• Envases Universales (Grupo Verallia region): Latin American glass and plastics packaging manufacturer serving cosmetics, personal care, beverages, and food across the Andean region. Comparable to Formacol as a regional LATAM packaging peer targeting cosmetics and personal care customers with rigid containers, though typically larger and with broader geographic footprint.

Others

• Pavco / Mexichem (now Orbia Advance Corporation): Latin American polymer and plastics products group with operations across PVC, fluorinated specialties, and packaging solutions. Comparable to Formacol as a vertically-integrated LATAM plastics player with materials science depth and connections to the Colombian/regional packaging value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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