Macbertan

What Macbertan does

Macbertan (Private) Limited, incorporated in Sri Lanka and founded in 1997 (originally as Macbolon Polymer (Pvt) Ltd) through a partnership between McLarens Holdings Limited and Alliance Finance Company Ltd, manufactures heat and sound insulation and protective packaging products at its Ja-Ela, Weligampitiya factory. The company pioneered the local manufacture of expanded polyethylene foam and bubble sheets and later expanded into Aluminum Barrier Laminate (ABL) and Plastic Barrier Laminate (PBL) tube production. Its core proprietary brands include McFOIL® and McFOIL Ultra® reflective foil insulation, McFOAM® foam sheets, panels and hoses for sound and protective packaging, McWRAP® bubble wraps, and McLAMI® barrier laminate tubes; it also distributes Pidilite Lanka adhesive products under a 2016-launched subsidiary.

The company's products serve industrial, commercial, and residential customers — enterprises such as Keells Super, Spectra Logistics, Kindai Kagaku Lanka, Sun Queen Apparel, ITC Colombo One, Ceylon Electricity Board, NSBM Green Academy, and Lion Brewery — alongside SMB and individual buyers. Technical differentiation rests on proprietary reflective foil lamination (single/double side, 3–12 mm thickness), expanded polyethylene foam formulations (1–15 mm), and a fully automated ABL/PBL tube plant commissioned in 2024. Macbertan was the first plastic processing company in Sri Lanka to receive ISO 14001:2004, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 50001:2011 certifications, and holds a CIOB Green Mark (Gold) and the 2025 CNCI National Gold Award for manufacturing excellence.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise project sales for custom-engineered turnkey insulation and packaging installations (quote-based pricing) with a transactional e-commerce storefront selling unit-level products ranging from Rs. 128 to Rs. 112,311. Distribution is single-country (Sri Lanka), with an articulated vision to become the leading insulation and flexible packaging provider in South-East Asia. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales, hardware/project sales, and the Pidilite adhesive distribution; the company is a subsidiary of conglomerate McLarens Holdings Limited and currently employs 101–250 people.

Name

Macbertan

Legal name

Macbertan (Private) Limited

Website

https://macbertan.lk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Macbertan (Private) Limited is a Sri Lankan manufacturer of heat and sound insulation (McFOIL®, McFOAM®) and protective packaging (McWRAP® bubble wraps, McLAMI® ABL/PBL tubes), serving industrial, commercial, and residential customers with custom-engineered turnkey solutions and a direct e-commerce channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Insulation and Protective Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Adhesive Manufacturing (32552)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMALAFAA

Foam Protective Packaging (EPS/EPE/EPP, PU, Molded Foam)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Protective & Transport Packaging (Foam, Dunnage, Pallets, Crates)

SECONDARYIMALAFAB

Inflatable & Air Cushion Packaging (Air Pillows, Bubble Wrap Systems)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Protective & Transport Packaging (Foam, Dunnage, Pallets, Crates)

SECONDARYIMALABAI

Aseptic & Liquid Flexible Packaging (Bag-in-Box, Spouted Liquid Packs)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Flexible Packaging (Films, Pouches, Laminates)

Keywords

• Heat insulation materials
• Sound insulation panels
• Protective packaging products
• Expanded polyethylene foam
• Barrier laminate tubes

Headquarters

HQ city

Ja Ela

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insulation Products Sales: Sale of heat and sound insulation products including McFOIL® and McFOAM® product lines for buildings, warehouses, vehicles, and industrial structures.
2. Protective Packaging Products: Sale of protective packaging solutions including bubble wraps, foam sheets, hoses, and tube packaging for various industries.
3. Custom Project Solutions: Turnkey insulation solutions and custom-engineered packaging projects for enterprise clients including installation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Macbertan manufactures and sells heat insulation (McFOIL® reflective foil, McFOIL Ultra® double bubble), sound insulation (McFOAM® panels and custom acoustic solutions), and protective packaging products (McWRAP® bubble wraps, McFOAM® foam sheets and hoses, McLAMI® ABL/PBL tubes). It distributes Pidilite adhesive products in Sri Lanka and offers custom-engineered turnkey insulation projects for warehouses, industrial re-roofing, and commercial buildings. The company sells directly through its own e-commerce storefront and via direct sales for enterprise projects, primarily within Sri Lanka.

Product overview

Macbertan is a Sri Lankan manufacturing company established in 1997 that offers a portfolio of insulation and protective packaging solutions. The product portfolio consists of three main solution categories: Heat Insulation Solutions (McFOIL® and McFOIL Ultra® reflective foil products), Sound Insulation Solutions (McFOAM® panels and custom sound insulation engineering services), and Protective Packaging Solutions (McWRAP® bubble wraps, McFOAM® foam sheets/hoses, and McLAMI® barrier laminate tubes). The McFOIL® and McFOAM® branded products form the core of the insulation offerings, while McWRAP® and McLAMI® serve the packaging market. All products are available through the company's e-commerce platform and are custom-engineered to customer specifications. The company pioneered expanded polyethylene foam manufacturing in Sri Lanka and later expanded into aluminum and plastic barrier laminate tube production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• McFOIL®: Heat insulation products including single side and double side reflective foil insulation
• McFOIL Ultra®
• McWRAP®
• McFOAM®
• McLAMI®

Products and services

• McFOIL® Heat Insulation Reflective foil heat insulation product available in single side or double side lamination with thickness options ranging from 3mm to 12mm. Used for roofing, ceilings, vehicles, and industrial structures to reduce heat transfer and improve energy efficiency.
• McFOIL Ultra® Heat Insulation Double bubble premium heat insulation product with aluminum foil reflective material, providing enhanced thermal performance for turnkey roof insulation solutions. Available with a flame-retardant option.
• Double Side Reflective Foil Aluminum reflective foil insulation with double-side lamination, supplied in 1.25m x 60m rolls (75 sqm). Used for heat transfer reduction in buildings and industrial applications.
• Sun Shade Large Unprinted Reflective sun protection product in 3mm thickness, available in printed or unprinted variants, used for solar heat blocking applications.
• McFOAM® Sound Panel Acoustic sound insulation panel for reducing noise transmission, designed for wall partitions, ceilings, and floors. Part of Macbertan's customizable sound insulation solution offerings.
• McFOAM® Heat & Sound Insulation Panel Dual-purpose insulation panel providing both heat and sound insulation properties. Available as a customizable solution for roofing, ceiling, wall partition, and floor applications.
• Customize Your Solution (Sound Insulation) Custom engineering service for solving specific sound insulation requirements, reducing noise transmission for roofing, ceiling, wall partition, and floor applications.
• McWRAP® Bubble Wraps Protective bubble wrap packaging product available in white/clear color, supplied in 1m or 50m lengths. Protects perishables, electronic components, fragile goods, and pharmaceutical formulations.
• McFOAM® Sheets Expanded polyethylene foam sheets for protective packaging, available in multiple thicknesses (1mm to 15mm) including waveless black variants. Used for protecting various products during transit.
• McFOIL® Fish Bag Insulated fish transport bag for maintaining temperature during fish distribution, available in 1mm or 3mm thickness with single or double side lamination.
• McLami Tubes ABL (Aluminum Barrier Laminate) Aluminum barrier laminate tubes for flexible packaging, providing superior barrier properties for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.
• McLami Tubes PBL (Plastic Barrier Laminate) Plastic barrier laminate tubes for flexible packaging applications, alternative to ABL tubes with plastic-based barrier properties.
• McFOAM® Hoses Expanded polyethylene foam hoses for protective packaging of cylindrical items. Available in multiple inner/outer diameter combinations with wall thickness options of 10mm, 22mm, 35mm, and 55mm, offered in white or grey color.
• Pidilite Lanka Adhesive Products Adhesive products distributed in Sri Lanka through the Pidilite Lanka partnership, launched in 2016 as a complementary business investment.
• Custom Turnkey Insulation Project Solutions Turnkey insulation solutions for warehouses, industrial re-roofing, and large-scale projects, including design, supply, and installation services with quote-based pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy cost reduction through effective heat insulation in buildings and warehouses
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• Pidilite Lanka (Pvt) LtdminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Macbertan invested in and launched Pidilite Lanka operations for adhesive products in 2016, expanding into complementary product categories.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Essel Propack Limited: Global manufacturer of laminated tubes (ABL and PBL) for oral care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical applications. Directly comparable to Macbertan's McLAMI® ABL/PBL tube business in product format, technology, and target end markets.
• Pregis Sharp Packaging: Manufacturer of ABL and PBL barrier laminate tubes for pharmaceutical and personal care packaging. Directly comparable to Macbertan's McLAMI® ABL and PBL tube products serving the same end markets.
• Pidilite Industries Limited: Indian adhesives and specialty chemicals major that is the parent of Pidilite Lanka, in which Macbertan holds an investment. Directly comparable as the principal partner on the adhesive distribution line that Macbertan operates in Sri Lanka.

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Group: Global building envelope and insulation manufacturer with extensive rigid and reflective insulation portfolios. Comparable in building heat/sound insulation applications, though operating at much larger scale and broader geographic reach than Macbertan.
• Pregis LLC: Major provider of protective packaging solutions including foam-in-place, air pillows, bubble wraps, and laminated foams. Closely overlaps with Macbertan's McWRAP®, McFOAM®, and ABL/PBL flexible packaging lines.
• Armacell International: Global manufacturer of flexible foam insulation (ArmaFlex) for HVAC, industrial, and building applications. Comparable to Macbertan's McFOIL® and McFOAM® insulation product lines serving similar industrial and commercial insulation use cases.
• Sealed Air Corporation: Global leader in protective packaging including Bubble Wrap® branded products and air-pillow systems. Directly comparable to Macbertan's McWRAP® bubble wrap and inflatable air-cushion offerings in the same product category.

Emerging players

• JSP Corporation: Manufacturer of expanded polypropylene (EPP) and expanded polyethylene (EPE) foam products for protective packaging and automotive applications. Comparable to Macbertan's McFOAM® expanded polyethylene foam sheets and hoses used in protective packaging.

Regional players

• Polyplex Corporation Limited: Manufacturer of plastic films including BOPET, BOPP, and barrier films used in flexible packaging and insulation laminates. Comparable to Macbertan's ABL/PBL laminate tube and foil-laminate insulation product range, primarily operating in India and Southeast Asia.
• Supreme Industries Limited: India-based manufacturer of plastic products including protective packaging films, foam sheets, and insulation products. Comparable to Macbertan's foam and packaging lines but serving the Indian market rather than Sri Lanka.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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