Bekuplast GmbH

What Bekuplast GmbH does

Bekuplast GmbH is a German manufacturer of reusable plastic transport packaging, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Ringe, Germany. The firm designs, produces, and sells standardized container series (Eurobox lightline, Eurobox basicline, basicline eco with PP-Regranulat, basicline plus, Eurobox silverline), specialized lines (VDA-R-KLT/VDA-RL-KLT ESD containers for sensitive electronic components, Klappboxen collapsible boxes, plastic pallets, and the Clever-Fresh-Box advance collapsible fresh-produce container with approximately 84% volume reduction when collapsed), and bespoke custom solutions developed through in-house CAD engineering. The underlying technology relies on proprietary material compounds including the bekuplast Quality Compound (BQC) recycled plastic, food-safe closed-loop recycled plastics, and individual container marking via RFID, barcode, or QR-code for supply-chain traceability and PPWR compliance.

The company operates a hybrid B2B go-to-market combining direct sales consultation for custom and large orders with a self-service e-commerce portal (my.bekuplast.com) for standard container purchases priced on a unit basis. Pricing for custom solutions is quote-based and varies by container type, volume, materials, and customization requirements. Customers span intralogistics system integrators (KNAPP, Dematic, TGW, Witron, Vanderlande), pooling service operators (Euro Pool System, WBG Pooling), and large enterprise end-users across automotive (Daimler/Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Bosch, Forvia), food and retail (tegut, Bauhaus, Obi, Tönnies, E Food Service), and consumer brands (adidas, Timberland). Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of plastic containers, pallets, and accessories, with no disclosed subscription, leasing, or service-based recurring component.

Name

Bekuplast GmbH

Legal name

bekuplast GmbH

Website

https://bekuplast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bekuplast GmbH is a German manufacturer founded in 1985 producing reusable plastic transport packaging, including standardized container series, collapsible boxes, pallets, and custom CAD-engineered solutions for automotive, intralogistics, food retail, and pooling service customers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastic Packaging

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Returnable/Reusable Plastic Packaging (RPCs, Crates, Totes) Manufacturing (IMANAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Export & Compliance Packaging (ISPM-15, Heat-Treated Wood Packaging) (IMALAFAL)

Keywords

• Reusable transport packaging
• Plastic containers
• Intralogistics solutions
• Industrial packaging
• Returnable containers

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanover

HQ country

Germany

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Plastic Container Sales: Manufacturing and sale of reusable plastic transport packaging including Euro containers, boxes, crates, and pallets. Products sold in various series (lightline, basicline, silverline, contecline) with customization options.
2. Custom Solutions: Development and production of individualized reusable transport packaging solutions based on customer-specific requirements. Includes CAD design services and bespoke manufacturing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bekuplast GmbH manufactures and sells reusable plastic transport packaging, including Euro containers, stacking boxes, collapsible containers, plastic pallets, and ESD containers, alongside custom-developed packaging solutions. The company serves intralogistics, food, automotive, retail, and pooling service customers, offering proprietary material compounds (BQC), CAD-based development, and individual identification via RFID, barcode, or QR-code for supply chain traceability.

Product overview

Bekuplast GmbH is a solution provider offering individualized reusable plastic transport packaging with over 40 years of experience since 1985. The product portfolio centers on multiple container series—Eurobox lightline, Eurobox basicline, basicline eco, basicline plus, and Eurobox silverline—targeting various industries including intralogistics, food (meat, poultry, bakery, produce), automotive (ESD containers), and retail. Specialized offerings include collapsible Klappboxen, Clever-Fresh-Box advance for produce, and plastic pallets. The company provides comprehensive solutions with accessories (transport rollers, lids, inserts) and emphasizes sustainability with recycled materials (BQC compound, PP-Regranulat) and PPWR compliance. Individual marking via RFID, barcodes, or QR-codes enables supply chain traceability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eurobox lightline Lightweight Euro standard container series, also available in translucent variant, featuring practical openings and flaps, designed for general transport and storage applications.
• Eurobox basicline Versatile Euro-Norm container series for food and non-food applications, available in closed, perforated, and retrieval-opening configurations.
• basicline eco Environmentally-focused basicline variant manufactured with PP-Regranulat (Polypropylene Regranulate) for reduced environmental impact.
• basicline plus Large containers and AKL containers in 800 x 600 mm basic dimensions for expanded storage and handling requirements.
• Eurobox silverline Robust container series designed for all miniload applications, featuring enhanced durability for automated warehouse environments.
• ESD containers (VDA-R-KLT, VDA-RL-KLT) Electrostatic discharge protective containers and lids for safe transport of sensitive electronic components in the automotive and electronics industries.
• Klappboxen (Collapsible Containers) Volume-reducible collapsible containers for efficient return logistics, offering significant space savings when empty.
• Kunststoffpaletten (Plastic Pallets) Medium and heavy-duty plastic pallets for logistics and transport operations, including ESD versions.
• Clever-Fresh-Box advance Collapsible fresh produce container offering approximately 84% volume reduction in collapsed state for efficient return logistics in fruit and vegetable supply chains.
• Custom Reusable Transport Packaging Solutions Bespoke development and production of individualized reusable transport packaging solutions based on customer-specific requirements, including CAD design services and custom manufacturing for enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 5% ranking in EcoVadis 2025 global assessment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Euro Pool SystemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor pooling service provider for reusable packaging in Europe. Uses and distributes bekuplast containers in their pooling network.
• WBG PoolingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPooling services provider. WBG operates a pool system using bekuplast containers for shared use across customers.
• Recycling PartnercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for processing and recycling waste material. Ausschussware (reject material) is processed by this partner, recycled, and returned to production. Supports circular economy model.

Scale indicators3 records

Direct peers

• Schoeller Allibert: Dutch-headquartered manufacturer of reusable plastic returnable transit packaging (crates, containers, pallets) with broad European operations. Closest direct competitor to bekuplast across food, automotive, and retail reusable container markets, including pooling-system participation.
• CABKA Group: German-headquartered manufacturer of reusable plastic pallets, bulk containers, and recycled plastic products. Closely comparable material expertise (recycled compounds), product overlap in reusable plastic pallets and IBCs, and Circular economy positioning.
• Georg Utz Holding AG: Swiss/German manufacturer of reusable plastic containers, pallets, and customized packaging solutions serving automotive, food, and industrial logistics. Overlapping product portfolio, comparable CAD-based custom engineering services, and similar European-focused customer base.
• BITO Lagertechnik (Bittmann): German family-owned manufacturer of storage, transport, and order-picking plastic containers and bins. Directly comparable in product categories (Euro containers, stackable bins, automated warehouse formats) and in DACH-centric B2B sales approach.
• ORBIS Corporation (an IPL Plastics company): North American and European manufacturer of reusable plastic containers, pallets, and dunnage with strong automotive and retail exposure. Directly comparable product portfolio and pooling service participation (ORBIS Pooling Solutions).
• ENKO Kunststoff GmbH: German specialist manufacturer of reusable plastic pallets and containers from recycled plastics, focused on Europe. Smaller in scale but directly comparable in product focus, recycled material positioning, and B2B sales model.

Broad incumbents

• SSI Schäfer: Large German intralogistics integrator that also produces reusable plastic containers (SSI Schäfer Reusable Packaging) used in automated warehouses. Competes head-to-head in container supply while also controlling downstream AS/RS projects that specify those containers.
• Sulo Group GmbH: European circular-economy company producing reusable and recycled-material plastic containers for waste, logistics, and industry. Overlaps in reusable plastic container manufacturing and closed-loop recycling operations serving municipal and B2B logistics customers.
• Nefab Group AB: Swedish-headquartered global industrial packaging provider with reusable plastics, engineered packaging, and packaging services across multiple geographies. Competes in reusable transport packaging solutions and ESG-driven packaging conversion services.

Others

• Pooling partners (Euro Pool System / WBG): Euro Pool System and WBG Pooling operate pooled reusable packaging networks across Europe. They are partly customers/partners for bekuplast containers but also operate proprietary container specifications and competing supply ecosystems, so they sit at the boundary of customer and partial competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bekuplast

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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