MEETING PACK

What MEETING PACK does

MEETING PACK operates as TREFFPACK, a 150-year-old (founded 1873) family-owned primary packaging distributor based in Hamburg, Germany, currently in its sixth generation of family ownership. The company distributes glass, plastic, and stoneware containers, closures, pump and spray systems, applicators, pipettes, grinding mills, and branded specialty lines (Duma, Dudek, Flairosol) to enterprise manufacturers and brand owners across four verticals: Food & Beverages, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Pharma & OTC, and Cleaning & Care. Its go-to-market is a sales-led B2B model offering a 360° service stack — packaging consulting, custom development, worldwide procurement from an independent manufacturer network, finishing (printing, colors, foil embossing), quality management (ISO 9001), and logistics/fulfillment — with inquiry-based custom pricing rather than published rates.

The business is operated through two private-limited entities (C.E. Gätcke's Glas Gesellschaft mbH and F. Dau & Sohn GmbH) under the Treffpack Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH holding. In 2022 the family formed Packaging Alliance Europe SA as a 50/50 joint holding with Luxembourg-based Industrial Packaging Group SA, creating a pan-European alliance spanning seven countries with combined sales exceeding €200 million in 2021. Product innovation is pursued primarily through supplier partnerships (notably Vinolok for the DUET glass-closure collection and ESTAL for the WILDLY CRAFTED craft-design bottle line) rather than in-house manufacturing, allowing portfolio breadth without capital intensity in production assets.

Name

MEETING PACK

Legal name

C.E. Gätcke's Glas Gesellschaft mbH

Website

https://treffpack.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1873

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned Hamburg-based primary packaging distributor (since 1873, sixth generation) supplying glass, plastic, and stoneware containers, closures, and dispensing systems via independent B2B sales to enterprise customers in food & beverage, cosmetics, pharma/OTC, and cleaning industries across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Packaging Distribution

NAICS

Glass Container Manufacturing (327213), Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215)

SIC

Glass Containers (3221), Glass & Glassware, Pressed Or Blown (3220), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAIAGAA

Primary Packaging (Form-Fill-Seal, Blister, Sachet/Stick Pack, Bottling)

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Packaging, Repackaging & Co-Packing Services

SECONDARYIMALADAI

General Line Cans (Chemical, Paint, Specialty)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Metal Packaging (Cans, Aerosols, Drums)

SECONDARYIMALAJAM

Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging (Refillable, PCR, Mono-material, Reusable)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Cosmetic & Personal Care Packaging

Keywords

• Primary packaging distribution
• Glass containers wholesale
• Cosmetic packaging solutions
• Pharmaceutical packaging supply
• Bottle closure systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Primary Packaging Distribution: Distribution and sale of primary packaging materials including glass containers, plastic containers, metal containers, closures, applicators, pumps and sprayers to manufacturers and brand owners.
2. Packaging Services: Full-service packaging solutions including consulting, development, procurement, finishing, logistics, and fulfillment services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TREFFPACK is an independent B2B distributor of primary packaging materials and components, supplying glass, plastic, and stoneware containers, closures, pump and spray systems, applicators, pipettes, and grinding mills to manufacturers and brand owners. Around the physical products, the company offers a full 360° service covering packaging consulting, custom packaging development, finishing, worldwide procurement, quality management, logistics, and fulfillment. Featured offerings include the Flairosol F4 spray system, the DUET glass-and-wood closure collection, and the WILDLY CRAFTED craft-design glass bottles.

Product overview

TREFFPACK is a family-owned packaging distributor (in 6th generation since 1873) operating as a one-stop-shop for complete primary packaging solutions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of containers (glass, plastic, stoneware), closures, pump/spray systems, applicators, pipettes, and grinding mills, along with full-service capabilities including packaging consulting, sustainability advisory, custom packaging development, quality management, and logistics fulfillment. The product range includes branded solutions like Duma®, Dudek™, and Flairosol®, serving markets across food & beverages, cosmetics & personal care, pharma & OTC, and cleaning & care industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Glass Containers (Behälter aus Glas) Glass containers for various applications including food, beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, supplied as a core product line to manufacturers and brand owners.
• Plastic Containers (Behälter aus Kunststoff) Plastic containers for various applications across multiple industries, distributed as a core product line.
• Stoneware Containers (Behälter aus Steinzeug) Stoneware containers offered as an alternative primary packaging solution for brand differentiation and premium positioning.
• Closures (Verschlüsse) Various closure systems for glass and plastic containers including caps, stoppers, screw closures, and specialized sealing solutions (including the DUET glass-and-wood collection via Vinolok).
• Pump and Spray Systems (Pump- und Sprühsysteme) Dispensing pump and spray systems for various container applications, including the Flairosol F4 next-generation dispensing spray system.
• Applicators and Pipettes (Applikatoren & Pipetten) Applicators and pipettes for precise product dispensing, used primarily in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and personal care packaging.
• Grinding Mills (Mahlwerke) Grinding mill mechanisms integrated into spice and seasoning containers, primarily for the food sector.
• Duma® & Dudek™ Containers Branded container solutions (Duma® and Dudek™) distributed by TREFFPACK for pharmaceutical and specialty packaging applications.
• Flairosol® Spray System (including F4) Innovative spray system technology (Flairosol®) for dispensing applications, with the F4 model positioned as a compact next-generation solution featuring versatile finishing, custom colors, and foil embossing for brand presentation at point of sale.
• Packaging Consulting (Verpackungsberatung) Expert consultation on packaging solutions across materials and markets, including market and material cross-cutting advisory and trend monitoring.
• Sustainability Consulting (Nachhaltigkeitsberatung) Advisory services for sustainable packaging solutions and environmental compliance, anchored in the company's EcoVadis and ÖKOPROFIT sustainability credentials.
• Packaging Development (Packmittelentwicklung) Development of custom packaging solutions from design and prototyping through production, delivered as a holistic bespoke service to brand owners.
• Quality Management (Qualitätsmanagement) Quality assurance and management services for packaging products, backed by the company's ISO 9001 certification and risk management certification.
• Logistics and Fulfillment (Logistik & Fulfillment) Comprehensive logistics and fulfillment services for packaging delivery, including worldwide sourcing procurement and on-time delivery.
• Manufacturer Network Sourcing (Herstellernetzwerk) Global network of partner manufacturers used to source packaging solutions across multiple materials, regions, and capabilities for customers.
• Standard Packaging Supply (Standardverpackungen) Supply of standardized packaging products as a service category, complementing custom development offerings.
• Product Certification (Produktzertifizierung) Product certification services supporting regulatory and quality compliance for packaging supplied to customers.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Packaging Alliance Europe SAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Joint holding company formed by Treffpack Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH and Industrial Packaging Group SA (GAASCH PACKAGING) to create a major European provider of primary packaging. All operational companies continue under their respective names while benefiting from knowledge and capabilities of an international alliance. The alliance covers Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, UK, Nordic countries, Netherlands, and France with combined sales exceeding €200 million in 2021.
• GAASCH PACKAGINGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Family-owned Luxembourg packaging company, co-founder of Packaging Alliance Europe SA alongside TREFFPACK. Represents families Gaasch and Henckes in the 5th and 6th generation, with over 100 years of history.
• Packaging Alliance Europe (Packaging Alliance Europe SA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022European alliance enabling knowledge sharing and collaboration across packaging companies in Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, UK, Nordic countries, Netherlands, and France. Apprentice Mathilda Kayserling visited Belgian partner company as part of her training program.
• Industrial Packaging Group SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of GAASCH PACKAGING and its subsidiaries. Leading private European wholesaler for primary packaging since 1906, serving local markets and international customers on all five continents.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Verallia: Major European glass packaging manufacturer (€4B+ revenue) supplying bottles and jars to F&B and cosmetics customers. Comparable as a primary upstream supplier and broad incumbent in the same product category, even though TREFFPACK is a distributor rather than manufacturer.
• O-I Glass (Owens-Illinois): World's largest manufacturer of glass containers with major European operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same primary packaging category serving the same end-markets, representing both a potential supplier and a competitive threat via direct sales.
• Ardagh Glass Packaging: European glass packaging manufacturer serving F&B customers with bottles and jars. Comparable as a broad incumbent in primary glass packaging whose products overlap with TREFFPACK's distributed portfolio.
• Berlin Packaging: Global hybrid packaging supplier (manufacturer + distributor) offering containers, closures, and dispensing systems across glass, plastic, and metal. Comparable in product breadth and customer verticals, though at materially larger scale and with broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• GAASCH PACKAGING: Luxembourg-based family-owned primary packaging distributor and co-founder of Packaging Alliance Europe SA alongside TREFFPACK. Highly comparable as an independent distributor serving similar F&B, cosmetics, pharma, and cleaning customers with glass, plastic, and closure offerings.
• NOVA-PACK: Nordic member of Packaging Alliance Europe distributing primary packaging. Comparable regional peer serving similar customer verticals in Denmark and the Nordics.
• Dijkstra Vereenigde: Dutch primary packaging distributor and Packaging Alliance Europe member. Comparable regional peer with overlapping glass, plastic, and closure offerings to brand owners in food, cosmetics, and pharma.
• Pattersons Glass: UK-based Packaging Alliance Europe member distributing primary glass and packaging. Comparable as a regional peer operating under the same alliance framework with similar product categories and customer verticals.
• Industrial Packaging Group SA (IPG): Parent of GAASCH PACKAGING and joint holder of Packaging Alliance Europe SA with TREFFPACK. Leading European primary packaging wholesaler since 1906 with five-continent reach, making it the most structurally comparable peer in the alliance.
• Ursan Verpakkingen: Netherlands-based Packaging Alliance Europe member distributing primary packaging. Comparable regional peer serving similar B2B customer verticals in the Benelux region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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