What Marpol does

Marpol is a Polish manufacturer of flexible packaging films and pouches, primarily serving food, beverage, cosmetics, chemical, and medical industry customers. Its product portfolio spans laminated films, polyethylene films (25–200 microns), shrink films, Doypack stand-up pouches, advertising bags, and vacuum bags, with proprietary offerings including BIAFLEXX recloseable laminates (up to 10 re-closures for sliced cheese and deli meats), Metalic-Look PET films, OPP Cold Seal films, and PE-EVOH barrier laminates for extended shelf life.

Production is built around five integrated in-house processes: film extrusion (including 3-layer up to 2600mm and 5-layer co-extrusion up to 1300mm), flexo printing up to 10 colors on a BOBST 20SIX HD FLEXO press with SmartGPS, lamination (solvent-based and solvent-free up to 1300mm), bag/weld welding (flat, gusseted, doypack with euro hole or loop handles), and print form preparation via CTP and conventional techniques using an Agfa Avantra 44E drum imager. This vertical integration under one roof at two Polish sites—headquarters and main plant in Ignatki (Kleosin, Podlaskie Voivodeship) and a secondary plant in Tychy (Silesia)—enables Marpol to control quality and delivery timelines end-to-end.

Marpol operates a B2B direct sales model with a dedicated sales department ([email protected]), targeting enterprise customers primarily in Poland and select European markets reached via its parent LERG Group. The company has been wholly owned by LERG S.A., a diversified Polish chemical group, since September 8, 2014, following acquisitions that integrated Pabex (2015) and Hanex (2016, now GTX Hanex Plastic). Both production facilities hold BRC Packaging certification (renewed through 2025), positioning Marpol as a qualified supplier to major branded food customers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated through direct sales relationships.

Name

Marpol

Legal name

MARPOL Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://marpol.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Marpol is a Polish manufacturer of flexible packaging films and pouches—including laminated, polyethylene, shrink, recloseable (BIAFLEXX), and barrier films—serving food, beverage, cosmetics, and medical customers. A wholly-owned subsidiary of LERG S.A., it operates production facilities in Ignatki and Tychy, Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Plastic Films & Laminated Packaging Structures Manufacturing (IMANAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC), Lidding, Sealant & Packaging Webs (Heat-Seal, Peelable, Retort Lids) (IMALABAG)

Keywords

• Flexible packaging films
• Laminated film manufacturing
• Food packaging solutions
• Polyethylene packaging films
• Barrier film packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Podlasie

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flexible Film and Packaging Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of laminated films, polyethylene films, shrink films, BIAFLEXX films, Doypack packaging, and promotional bags. Products are sold directly to food, beverage, cosmetics, chemical, and medical industry customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Marpol manufactures and supplies a range of flexible packaging films and pouches, including laminated films, polyethylene films, heat-shrinkable films, BIAFLEXX reclosable laminates, Doypack pouches, PE-EVOH barrier laminates, advertising bags, and vacuum bags. Products are produced through five in-house technological processes (extrusion, flexographic printing, lamination, welding, and print form preparation) and are sold primarily to enterprise customers in the food, beverage, cosmetics, chemical, and medical industries across Poland and international markets.

Product overview

Marpol is a Polish manufacturer of flexible packaging solutions (films and pouches) primarily for the food and beverage industry, operating since 2014 as part of the LERG Chemical Group. The product portfolio spans five core film categories — Laminated Films, Polyethylene Films, Shrink Films, BIAFLEXX Recloseable Films, and Doypack Pouches — supported by PE-EVOH barrier laminates, advertising bags, and vacuum bags. These are produced through five integrated technological processes: extrusion (three-layer up to 2600mm and five-layer co-extrusion up to 1300mm), Flexo printing (up to 10 colors via BOBST 20SIX HD FLEXO), lamination (solvent-based and solvent-free up to 1300mm), bag welding (flat, gusseted, and doypack with euro hole or loop handles), and print form preparation (digital CTP and conventional). Specialty offerings include OPP cold-seal films for confectionery and the proprietary BIAFLEXX recloseable laminate. The company holds BRC Packaging certification at both production sites (Ignatki and Tychy).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIAFLEXX: Innovative laminate for reclosable packaging, allowing opening and reclosing up to 10 times, keeping products fresh

Products and services

• Folie Laminowane (Laminated Films) Laminated films made from plastic materials (PE, PE-EVOH, OPP, cPP, OPET, cPA, OPA) and paper, with flexo printing up to 10 colors, including metalized films for UV protection. Used for packaging meat, fish, dairy, cereal products, salty snacks, confectionery, and animal feed.
• Folie Polietylenowe (Polyethylene Films) Transparent and mass-colored polyethylene films with thickness from 25 to 200 microns, with flexo printing up to 10 colors. Primarily targeted at frozen food and gardening article producers.
• Folie Termokurczliwe (Shrink Films) Polyethylene and PVC shrink films for collective packaging of beverages (mineral water, carbonated drinks, beer, yogurts), food products, promotional items, and cosmetics. Feature high strength, elasticity, weldability, transparency, and barrier properties against odors and steam, with up to 45% shrinkage.
• Folie BIAFLEXX (Open-Close Recloseable Films) Proprietary BIAFLEXX laminates enabling multiple reclosing (up to 10 times) for sliced cheeses and cold cuts, keeping products fresh, preventing drying, odor absorption, and cross-contamination. Also offered in high-barrier variant.
• Opakowania Doypack (Doypack Flexible Pouches) Doypack flexible pouches for food and chemical products including powdered milk, shredded cheese, yogurt, laundry detergent, and liquid soap. Include a zipper for multiple re-openings, function as free-standing bags, and protect contents from moisture and evaporation.
• Folie PE-EVOH oraz laminaty barierowe (PE-EVOH Films and Barrier Laminates) PE-EVOH films and barrier laminates with high barrier properties against odors and steam, and good weldability. Used for extended shelf-life packaging of hard cheeses, fish, cold cuts, meat, and medical products.
• Torby Reklamowe (Advertising Bags) LDPE and MDPE advertising bags with flexo printing on one or two sides. Available with C-cut handles or glued loop handles, suitable for retail stores and food packaging.
• Worki Próżniowe (Vacuum Bags) Vacuum bags for food and special-purpose packaging, manufactured using the company's five technological processes including extrusion, printing, lamination, welding, and print preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• BIAFLEXX films can be opened and reclosed up to 10 times
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WeButex Kunststoffbearbeitung GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2023WeButex, a leading processor of thermosetting laminates based in Roding, Germany, joined LERG Group. LERG acquired 76% of WeButex shares. WeButex employs 120+ people and serves European and Asian markets. Synergies exist with IZO-ERG, another LERG Group company and WeButex's largest supplier of thermosetting products. The acquisition supports LERG's strategy of vertical integration in resin production.
• ELANA-PET (now Lerg-Pet)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 August 2021LERG S.A. acquired 100% of ELANA-PET from Boryszew SA in August 2021. Based in Toruń, ELANA-PET specializes in plastic collection and PET recycling, plus steel machinery and tank production. Renamed Lerg-Pet Sp. z o.o. in September 2021.
• Ciech Żywice (now Sarzyna Chemical)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021LERG S.A. acquired 100% of Ciech Żywice shares in March 2021. The company produces polyester, epoxy, gelcoats, topcoats, polyols, and phenolic-formaldehyde resins. Based in Nowa Sarzyna with 240+ employees, Ciech Żywice now operates as Sarzyna Chemical within LERG Group, strengthening the chemical group's diversified portfolio.
• Spółdzielnia Mleczarska MLEKOVITAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMlekovita, a dairy cooperative, supplies dairy products to Marpol for charitable initiatives. Marpol purchased food parcels from Mlekovita to support families through the Szlachetna Paczka charity program.
• IZO-ERGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIZO-ERG (ZTS IZO-ERG sp. z o.o.) joined LERG Group in 2020. One of Europe's most prestigious technical laminate manufacturers and a long-term partner of WeButex, serving as its largest supplier of thermosetting products.
• GTX Hanex PlasticcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGTX Hanex Plastic Sp. z o.o. is part of LERG Group, producing bottles and preforms. Their offering complements Marpol's film and packaging products.
• PermediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermedia Sp. z o.o. is part of LERG Group, located in Lublin.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air: Sealed Air produces food protection packaging (including vacuum bags, shrink films, and protective packaging) — products that overlap directly with Marpol's vacuum bags and shrink films. Comparable in technology (vacuum, shrink, barrier films) and food end-market.
• Huhtamaki: Huhtamaki is a global food and consumer packaging company producing flexible films, laminates, and labels for food service and retail brands. Comparable to Marpol in food-flexible packaging product family and customers, with broader global presence.
• Berry Global (now Magnera / Glatfelter combinations): Berry Global is one of the world's largest plastic packaging manufacturers, producing flexible films, pouches, and laminates across food, beverage, healthcare, and personal care. Overlaps with Marpol in core flexible films/pouches and food end-market, serving as a major global incumbent.
• Mondi: Mondi is a major European paper and flexible packaging producer serving consumer goods, food, and industrial customers. Its flexible packaging business produces films, laminates, and pouches directly comparable to Marpol's core offerings, though at significantly larger scale across multiple regions.
• Amcor: Amcor is a global leader in flexible and rigid packaging, supplying food, beverage, healthcare, and personal care brands with films, laminates, and pouches. Comparable to Marpol in core product family (flexible films and pouches) and end-markets, but operates at vastly larger global scale.

Emerging players

• ProAmpac: ProAmpac is a flexible packaging and specialty papers supplier producing films, pouches, and laminates for food, retail, and healthcare. Comparable to Marpol in flexible packaging products (Doypack-style pouches, laminates, barrier films) with growing European presence.
• Aluflexpack: Aluflexpack is a European flexible packaging converter focused on aluminum-based and high-barrier films/pouches for food, pharma, and personal care. Overlaps with Marpol in barrier film technology and laminates, with a more focused premium/barrier niche.

Direct peers

• Wipak (Wihuri Group): Wipak is a European flexible packaging converter producing films, laminates, and pouches for food, healthcare, and consumer goods. Operates from multiple European plants with similar technical capabilities (co-extrusion, lamination, printing), making it a strong regional comparable to Marpol.
• Constantia Flexibles: Constantia Flexibles is one of Europe's largest flexible packaging manufacturers, producing films, laminates, and pouches for food, beverage, pharma, and personal care. Directly comparable in product mix (laminated films, pouches, lids) and customer vertical (food) to Marpol, with similar co-extrusion and lamination capabilities.
• Coveris: Coveris is a European flexible packaging converter producing films, laminates, and pouches for food, beverage, and personal care. Operates multiple plants across Europe with similar co-extrusion, lamination, and flexo printing technology, making it a strong comparable to Marpol in product and geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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