Grafityp
Grafityp is a Belgian manufacturer, founded in 1945 and headquartered in Houthalen, that develops and produces self-adhesive vinyls and printing films for the graphics and signage industry, including signage, vehicle wraps, and decorative surfaces. It was acquired by UPM Raflatac in July 2024.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1945
- HeadquartersHouthalen, Belgium
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Grafityp firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Grafityp
- Website
- https://grafityp.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1945
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Grafityp is a Belgian manufacturer, founded in 1945 and headquartered in Houthalen, that develops and produces self-adhesive vinyls and printing films for the graphics and signage industry, including signage, vehicle wraps, and decorative surfaces. It was acquired by UPM Raflatac in July 2024.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Grafityp industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Self-Adhesive Graphics Films
- NAICS
- Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)
- SIC
- Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Plastic Films & Laminated Packaging Structures Manufacturing (IMANAEAD)
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Where Grafityp is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Houthalen
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Grafityp business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Grafityp product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Grafityp develops and manufactures self-adhesive vinyls and printing films for graphics and signage applications. Its portfolio serves use cases such as signage, vehicle wraps, and decorative surfaces, providing adhesive-based substrates to the graphics industry. Since July 2024, the company operates as part of UPM Raflatac's graphics segment.
Product overview
Grafityp is a Belgian manufacturer specializing in self-adhesive graphics solutions. The company offers a portfolio of adhesive-based products for the graphics and signage segment. Following its acquisition by UPM Raflatac in July 2024, Grafityp's products are intended to expand UPM Raflatac's graphics portfolio and strengthen their market position in self-adhesive materials.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Self-Adhesive Graphics Solutions
Companies that use Grafityp
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Grafityp technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Grafityp partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- UPM RaflataccoreUPM Raflatac, a Finnish company, acquired Grafityp, a Belgian manufacturer specializing in self-adhesive graphics solutions. The acquisition aims to expand UPM Raflatac's portfolio, increase technological access, and strengthen its market position in the graphics segment. Grafityp became part of UPM Raflatac's operations through this acquisition.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves2 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Grafityp competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat3 records
Customer concentration
Grafityp social profiles
Digital presenceGrafityp financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Grafityp leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Grafityp funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Grafityp M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Grafityp
What does Grafityp do?
Grafityp develops and manufactures self-adhesive vinyls and printing films for graphics and signage applications. Its portfolio serves use cases such as signage, vehicle wraps, and decorative surfaces, providing adhesive-based substrates to the graphics industry. Since July 2024, the company operates as part of UPM Raflatac's graphics segment.
Is Grafityp a public or private company?
Grafityp is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was Grafityp founded?
Grafityp was founded in 1945. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Grafityp based?
Grafityp is headquartered in Houthalen, Belgium, in the Europe region.
Does Grafityp have an API?
No public API is recorded for Grafityp.
What industry is Grafityp in?
Grafityp's product category is Self-Adhesive Graphics Films. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAGAJ, Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives, with a secondary code of IMANAEAD, Plastic Films & Laminated Packaging Structures Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 32552 and its SIC code is 2891.