Nordfolien Gmbh

What Nordfolien Gmbh does

Nordfolien GmbH is a German plastics packaging manufacturer founded in 1966, operating from a manufacturing site in Steinfeld and a registered office in Oldenburg (HRB 110776). The company is a subsidiary of Berry Global, which has now combined with Amcor, and trades commercially as 'Berry' — its operational identity and brand assets are embedded within one of the world's largest packaging groups. Nordfolien develops and produces high-quality plastic films (Kunststofffolien) and customized packaging solutions (Verpackungslösungen) for consumer and industrial applications, with development conducted collaboratively with customers to address specific performance, environmental/sustainability, and aesthetic requirements.

The company's underlying technology is industrial plastic film manufacturing, combining conventional extrusion and converting processes with what the company describes as 'advanced manufacturing technology and craftsmanship.' Its product portfolio centers on two core offerings: standard plastic films and bespoke packaging solutions tailored to individual customer specifications. The company does not disclose technical architecture details, automation levels, or process IP in the available source material.

Nordfolien's business model is a B2B contract manufacturing and custom-development model. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of plastic films and packaging solutions, with no disclosed subscription, licensing, or recurring-revenue component. Go-to-market is consultative enterprise field sales, with solutions specified jointly with customers rather than sold as off-the-shelf SKUs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The customer base is horizontal across consumer goods and industrial end-markets in Germany, with no named anchor customers or segment-level revenue splits available. As a subsidiary, Nordfolien's strategic direction is shaped by the broader Berry/Amcor global packaging network rather than independent capital-allocation decisions.

Name

Nordfolien Gmbh

Legal name

Nordfolien GmbH

Website

https://nordfolien.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nordfolien GmbH is a German plastic film and packaging manufacturer (trading as Berry) producing customized Kunststofffolien and Verpackungslösungen for consumer and industrial customers. Founded 1966, Steinfeld-based, operating as a subsidiary of Amcor (formerly Berry Global).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastic Film Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC)

Keywords

• Plastic film manufacturing
• Industrial packaging solutions
• Consumer packaging films
• Customized flexible packaging
• Sustainable packaging manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Vechta

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Film and Packaging Manufacturing: Manufacture and sale of high-quality plastic films for consumer and industrial applications. Solutions are developed in collaboration with customers to meet specific requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Core offering

Nordfolien GmbH manufactures high-quality plastic films (Kunststofffolien) for consumer and industrial packaging applications at its Steinfeld, Germany facility. The company develops customized packaging solutions (Verpackungslösungen) collaboratively with customers to meet specific performance, environmental, sustainability, and aesthetic requirements, combining advanced manufacturing technology with craftsmanship.

Product overview

Nordfolien GmbH, trading as Berry, operates as part of Berry Global (now Amcor) at the Steinfeld location. The company offers a portfolio of plastic films and packaging solutions for consumer and industrial applications. Their core products include Kunststofffolien (plastic films) and customer-specific Verpackungslösungen (packaging solutions), developed collaboratively with customers to meet performance, sustainability, and aesthetic requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kunststofffolien (Plastic Films) High-quality plastic films manufactured at the Steinfeld facility for consumer and industrial packaging applications, combining advanced manufacturing technology with craftsmanship.
• Verpackungslösungen (Packaging Solutions) Customized packaging solutions co-developed with customers at the Steinfeld site to meet specific performance requirements, environmental and sustainability goals, and aesthetic demands for consumer and industrial applications.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Berry Global Inc (now Amcor)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerry Global, the parent company of Nordfolien GmbH, has completed its combination with Amcor. Nordfolien GmbH operates as part of the larger Berry Global packaging network and now falls under Amcor's global packaging operations. This represents a significant corporate restructuring rather than a traditional partnership.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Coveris Holdings: European-headquartered flexible plastic film and packaging manufacturer serving food, consumer goods, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to Nordfolien in product category (flexible films), B2B custom co-development model, and customer base of consumer/industrial brand owners.
• Bolloré Films (Bolloré Packaging): French manufacturer of specialty plastic films, including shrink films and battery separator films, with operations across Europe. Comparable in plastic film technology and B2B industrial customer base, though more specialized in technical films.
• Huhtamäki Oyj: Finnish flexible packaging and food-service packaging manufacturer with strong European presence in films, pouches, and labels. Closely comparable in flexible film product range, sustainability focus, and B2B customer base of consumer goods companies.
• Constantia Flexibles: Austria-based flexible packaging manufacturer specializing in plastic films, laminates, and alu-based packaging for FMCG and pharma customers. Highly comparable to Nordfolien in flexible film technology, custom development approach, and European mid-market positioning.
• RKW Group (Renolit): German-based manufacturer of plastic films and nonwovens serving consumer, industrial, and hygiene markets. Closely comparable in plastic film extrusion technology, German manufacturing footprint, and custom B2B solutions model.
• Innovia Films (CCL Industries): UK-based specialist in biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) and cast polyolefin films for labels, packaging, and industrial applications. Directly comparable in plastic film technology and B2B packaging customer base, with strong sustainability and recyclable film positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global Group: Former direct parent of Nordfolien and now combined with Amcor. Operates a broad global packaging portfolio including rigid, flexible, and protective plastic products. Highly comparable in flexible plastic film manufacturing and consumer/industrial B2B customer base.
• Sealed Air Corporation: Global packaging company known for Cryovac food films and Bubble Wrap protective packaging. Overlaps with Nordfolien in protective and consumer films, but operates at significantly larger scale and across a broader packaging portfolio.
• Amcor plc: Global packaging giant and Nordfolien's ultimate parent following the Berry Global merger. Operates the world's largest flexible packaging portfolio; comparable as the parent platform providing scale, R&D, and multinational customer access to Nordfolien.
• Mondi plc: Global packaging and paper group with a large flexible packaging business producing plastic films, laminates, and converted packaging. Comparable in flexible film manufacturing, but operates at far greater scale across paper, flexible, and corrugated packaging.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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