What Scanfill does

Scanfill AB is a Swedish manufacturer of thermoforming foil and plastic packaging materials headquartered in Ystad, Sweden, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the family-owned Polykemi Group (founded 1968). The company produces multi-layer plastic films (up to 7-layer structures) in PP, PS, and PET, spanning virgin, recycled (including Prevented Ocean Plastic variants), bio-based (Degrafoil PLA, Degrafoil Flow 1.7, BIO PP/PE), mineral-reinforced (Scanfill Foil with up to 52% mineral content), and ESD-protected formulations. Its technology stack combines film extrusion, in-house polymer compounding expertise from Polykemi Group, a full-scale thermoformer laboratory, and the Materialsmart LCA-based CO2 calculator covering 97.74% of materials.

Scanfill sells directly to packaging manufacturers and thermoformers, primarily in food and beverage packaging, electronics/industrial ESD packaging, and to brand owners pursuing sustainability targets, across at least 15 European countries via two area sales managers. Revenue is generated through quote-based B2B sales of custom-formulated films in granule and roll form, supplemented by prototyping, technical consultation, and migration/seal/anti-fog/analytical testing services; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is differentiated by ISCC PLUS certification for both biocircular and recycled mass-balance materials, ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, and a "One Stop Foil Shop" positioning that consolidates polymer sourcing through a single supplier.

The business is privately held, family-controlled through three generations of the Hugoson/Hugosson family, with a generational leadership transition completed at year-end 2025/2026. Strategic direction is anchored to EU PPWR compliance, with capacity investments in recycled foil production (2023), second ISCC PLUS certification (2025), and the Sulapac bio-composite partnership (2025) positioning Scanfill as a sustainability-oriented specialty films supplier to European packaging converters.

Name

Scanfill

Legal name

Scanfill AB

Website

https://scanfill.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scanfill AB is a Swedish manufacturer of thermoforming foils (PP, PS, PET, recycled, bio-based, mineral-reinforced, ESD) serving packaging manufacturers and thermoformers across Europe, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Polykemi Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Packaging Films

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermoforming Sheet Extrusion (HIPS/PET/PP/ABS Sheets) (IMANACAG)

Keywords

• Thermoforming films
• Plastic packaging materials
• Recycled packaging films
• Bioplastic packaging films
• ESD protective films

Headquarters

HQ city

Ystad

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic film and packaging material sales: Scanfill generates revenue through the sale of plastic films and packaging materials (PP, PS, PET, recycled, bio-based, mineral-filled, ESD variants) primarily to thermoformers and packaging manufacturers. Materials are sold in granule or film roll form, with custom formulations tailored to customer specifications. The company also provides technical consultation and prototyping services as part of the sales process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scanfill manufactures and supplies thermoforming plastic films and granules in PP, PS, and PET variants, including mineral-reinforced (Scanfill Foil), recycled (rPP, rPET, rPS with Prevented Ocean Plastic options), bio-based (Degrafoil PLA, Degrafoil Flow 1.7, Scanfoil BIO PP/PE), and ESD-protective grades for electronics packaging. Materials are sold in granule or film-roll form to packaging manufacturers and thermoformers, with custom compounding, in-house prototyping support, and technical consultation bundled into the offering. The company also supplies granule materials for blow molding (Scanfill Bottle), foil extrusion (Scanfill Extrusion), and injection molding (Scanfill Injection).

Product overview

Scanfill is a Swedish company specializing in thermoforming foils and plastic materials for packaging, operating as part of Polykemi Group. The product portfolio centers on four main foil categories: Scanfoil (PP, PET, PS in various recycled and virgin variants), Scanfill Foil (mineral-reinforced variants offering up to 52% mineral content for reduced material use), bio-based materials (Degrafoil Flow 1.7 from Sulapac, Scanfoil BIO PP/PE, Degrafoil PLA), and ESD-protected materials. Additionally, Scanfill provides specialized materials for blow molding (Scanfill Bottle), foil extrusion (Scanfill Extrusion), and injection molding (Scanfill Injection). The company also offers Prevented Ocean Plastic (POP) recycled materials sourced from coastal areas. Scanfill positions itself as a 'One Stop Foil Shop' offering comprehensive material guidance, prototype development, and technical support alongside its material products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scanfoil PP Polypropylene thermoforming foil available in virgin and recycled variants (including rPP and rPP POP Prevented Ocean Plastic options sourced from coastal Southeast Asia), with mineral-filled options for enhanced properties. Sold to packaging manufacturers producing food and industrial packaging via thermoforming.
• Scanfoil PET Polyethylene terephthalate thermoforming foil offering transparency and barrier properties, available in virgin and recycled variants including rPET and rPET POP made from ocean-bound plastic. Designed for food packaging applications requiring clarity and product visibility.
• Scanfoil PS Polystyrene thermoforming foil providing good formability and cost-effective packaging solutions, available in virgin and recycled variants for food and industrial packaging applications.
• Scanfill Foil (PP Filled) Mineral-reinforced polypropylene thermoforming foil where approximately half the material consists of mineral reinforcement, providing higher strength, the ability to produce thinner walls with reduced material consumption, and faster thermoforming cycle times due to minerals' superior heat conduction. Available in PP Filled, TAX Green (low mineral content), BIO PP, ESD, and recycled rPP variants.
• Degrafoil (PLA and Flow 1.7) Bio-based and industrially compostable thermoforming foils. Degrafoil PLA is based on renewable raw materials primarily corn starch and sugarcane with a naturally low CO2 footprint. Degrafoil Flow 1.7 is manufactured from Sulapac's wood composite, offering reduced CO2 footprint and a premium matte surface finish while maintaining plastic-like formability.
• Scanfoil BIO (BIO PP and BIO PE) Bio-based thermoforming foils using mass-balanced renewable raw materials. BIO PP offers lower CO2 footprint than conventional polypropylene with comparable quality and processability; BIO PE provides fossil-free content and good formability in existing thermoforming tools for packaging in electronics, industry, and food sectors.
• Scanfoil ESD (PP ESD and PS ESD) Thermoforming foils with antistatic (Electrostatic Discharge) properties protecting sensitive electronic components and products from ESD damage during packaging, transport, and handling. Conductive film dissipates static electricity directly, with adjustable conductivity levels from low to high. Available in PP, PS, rPP, and mineral-filled variants for clean-room electronics and industrial applications.
• Scanfoil rPET POP (Prevented Ocean Plastic) Thermoforming foil based on mechanically recycled PCR PET achieving excellent transparency and high quality, sourced from coastal areas worldwide where plastic waste would otherwise pollute marine environments. Carries ISCC PLUS certification with traceability to specific geographic areas.
• Scanfill Bottle (Blow Molding Granules) Material supplied in granule form for blow molding and extrusion blow molding of bottles and containers, designed for optimal performance in customer production processes.
• Scanfill Extrusion (Foil Extrusion Granules) Material supplied in granule form for foil extrusion, designed for fast and smooth extrusion in customer extruder equipment for in-house thermoforming film production.
• Scanfill Injection (Injection Molding Granules) Mineral-reinforced material for injection molding that conducts heat efficiently and enables production of thinner walls, resulting in faster cooling and shorter cycle times for rigid plastic parts.
• Technical Consultation and Prototyping Service Personalized guidance through material selection based on customer requirements, with prototyping support and on-site technical assistance during implementation, backed by a full-scale thermoforming machine and testing laboratory adjacent to production. Supports migration from trial to full-scale production for Scanfill materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,800 tons CO2e savings in 2024 vs. 2023 (equivalent to 6,700 European cars)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SulapaccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2025Scanfill partnered with Sulapac to launch Degrafoil Flow 1.7, a bio-based and industrially compostable film for thermoforming made from Sulapac's wood composite material. The partnership enables Scanfill to offer fossil-free alternatives to conventional oil-based plastics without requiring customers to change their production processes. Sulapac provides the bio-based raw material while Scanfill extrudes it into film at its Swedish facility. The resulting Degrafoil Flow 1.7 combines plastic functionality with fiber material benefits, offering comparable performance to conventional plastic with reduced CO2 footprint.
• Prevented Ocean Plastic (POP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScanfill offers Prevented Ocean Plastic (POP) rPET and rPP films sourced from plastic waste collected in coastal areas that would otherwise pollute marine environments. The raw material is sourced from certified collection programs in coastal regions worldwide, with full traceability to specific geographic areas. POP materials carry ISCC PLUS certification and allow customers to demonstrate a tangible environmental impact in their supply chain.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Klöckner Pentaplast: Global leader in rigid and flexible films for thermoformed packaging, with direct overlap in PP, PET, and PS thermoforming foils serving food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods customers. Closest like-for-like competitor on extrusion technology and end-market.
• Wipak: European flexible and rigid packaging film producer focused on food and healthcare applications, with sustainability-certified film portfolios. Overlaps with Scanfill in thermoforming-grade foils and traceable recycled-content offerings.
• Faerch: European (Danish) specialist in rigid plastic food packaging, with deep thermoforming operations using PP, PET, and rPET feedstock. Comparable as a rigid-packaging film and tray producer focused on food-grade and recycled-content solutions.
• Coveris: European packaging manufacturer with significant rigid and flexible film capacity serving food and consumer goods. Overlaps with Scanfill in thermoforming-grade films and sustainability-focused product lines aimed at converters and brand owners.

Broad incumbents

• Huhtamaki: Global packaging company with food-service, flexible, and rigid plastic operations across Europe. Comparable as a broad incumbent with thermoforming-grade films and a parallel push into recycled and bio-based materials.
• Pactiv Evergreen: North American food-service and food-packaging manufacturer with significant thermoformed tray and rigid-film operations. Comparable as a thermoforming incumbent competing for food-grade and recycled-content film volumes.
• Berry Global: Global plastic packaging manufacturer with extensive rigid and flexible film capacity serving food, beverage, and industrial markets. Comparable in thermoformable film technology and scale advantages that Scanfill lacks.
• Constantia Flexibles: One of Europe's largest flexible and rigid packaging converters, with broad film and laminate capabilities including thermoforming substrates. Comparable as a regional incumbent competing for the same converter and brand-owner accounts.
• Amcor: Global packaging major with large flexible films and rigid packaging divisions, including thermoformable substrates for food and healthcare. Comparable as a large-scale incumbent pursuing PPWR-ready, certified recycled-content films.

Others

• Rondo Plast: Sister company within Polykemi Group specializing in recycled plastic compounds. Not a direct competitor, but part of the same parent ecosystem, with shared supply of recycled feedstock that underpins Scanfill's rPP and rPET film lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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