PackSys

What PackSys does

PackSys GmbH is a privately held German packaging manufacturer headquartered in Feldafing, Bavaria, that develops and distributes primary packaging solutions — bottles, cans, and closures — for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food industries. The company's product portfolio is anchored on specialized dispensing systems: the Ophthalmic Plus eye dropper bottle, which uses a proprietary foldable bellows (Faltenbalg) bottom design to reduce required finger force by approximately 40% compared with conventional squeeze bottles; the Simple Drop extension of that technology for oral, nasal, auricular, and dermatological applications; and the Lotus family of cosmetics dispensers and pourers including the NW18 Reducer for drop-by-drop dosing. Complementing these are the Pharmacos bottle/jar line in amber or clear glass with a standard 24/410 thread, the Maraska amber glass bottle with a distinctive square design, and a brush applicator for aluminium tubes.

The underlying technology is mechanical rather than digital: novelty sits in physical product architecture (the bellows construction), ergonomic engineering for users with limited mobility, and clean-room production capability for medical-grade applications. PackSys holds ISO 13485 (medical device quality management) and ISO 15378 (primary packaging for pharmaceuticals) certifications, and offers supporting services including sterilization, validation, and training.

PackSys operates a B2B enterprise field-sales model, engaging pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food manufacturers directly through a sales team and at industry trade shows such as Pharmapack. Revenue is generated through two streams: sale of standard stock and customized packaging hardware, and custom development services (sterilization, validation, clean room production, training). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated on a quote basis. The company has a co-development partnership with Gerresheimer for the Ophthalmic Plus product and is privately owned and managed by Markus Finger as Managing Director.

Name

PackSys

Legal name

PACKSYS GmbH

Website

https://packsys.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PackSys GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of specialized primary packaging — bottles, closures, and dispensing systems — for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food manufacturers, anchored by its proprietary foldable-bellows Ophthalmic Plus eye dropper bottle and the Lotus dispenser family.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Packaging Systems

NAICS

Glass Container Manufacturing (327213), Plastics Bottle Manufacturing (326160)

SIC

Glass Containers (3221), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMALAIAA

Primary Pharmaceutical Packaging (Blister Packs, Bottles, Vials, Ampoules)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging

SECONDARYIMALAEAB

Pharmaceutical & Medical Glass Packaging (Vials, Ampoules, Syringes)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Glass Packaging (Bottles, Jars)

SECONDARYIMALAJAE

Flexible Cosmetic Packaging (Pouches, Sachets, Stick Packs)

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

Keywords

• Primary packaging systems
• Pharmaceutical packaging
• Dispensing closures
• Eye dropper bottles
• Cosmetic packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Feldafing

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Primary Packaging Products: Sale of pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food packaging solutions including eye dropper bottles, cosmetic dispensers, pouring closures, and specialty bottles. Products sold both as standard stock items and customized developments.
2. Custom Development Services: Customized packaging development services including sterilization, validation, clean room production, and training for specific customer requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PACKSYS GmbH manufactures and distributes primary packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food industries. Its product portfolio centers on specialized dispensing systems — including the Ophthalmic plus eye dropper bottle with foldable bellows technology, the Lotus clean-dispensing closure family, and the Pharmacos bottle and jar line — sold both as standard stock items and as customized developments produced in ISO 13485 / ISO 15378 certified clean room facilities.

Product overview

PACKSYS GmbH is a manufacturer of innovative primary packaging solutions for pharmacy, cosmetics, and food industries. The product portfolio centers on specialized dispensing systems including the Ophthalmic plus eye dropper bottle (with Simple Drop variant for non-ophthalmic use), the Lotus clean dispensing closure family (including the NW18 Reducer), and pharmaceutical packaging such as the Pharmacos bottle/jar line and Maraska amber glass bottle. These products are designed to address specific user needs such as reduced squeezing force for mobility-impaired users, spill-free dispensing, and pharmaceutical-grade quality. The company also offers aluminium tube accessories including a brush applicator.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ophthalmic plus: Eye dropper bottle with unique bottom design that reduces required force by approximately 40%
• Simple Drop
• Lotus
• Pharmacos

Products and services

• Ophthalmic plus Eye dropper bottle with unique bottom design (foldable bellows/Faltenbalg) that reduces squeezing force by approximately 40%, designed for users with limited mobility in arms and fingers. Made of PE material with high barrier properties, 5ml capacity. Built for pharmaceutical manufacturers needing ergonomic ophthalmic packaging.
• Simple Drop Adapted version of the Ophthalmic plus foldable bellows technology for non-ophthalmic applications including oral, nasal, auricular, and dermatological use. Same ergonomic construction enabling reduced finger force for comfortable single-drop dosing.
• Lotus (clean dispensing closure system) Clean dispensing closure system for cosmetic and food applications. Enables serve, refine and marinate without spills or oil-smeared bottles, sold to cosmetics and food manufacturers seeking premium, functional packaging.
• Lotus NW18 Reducer Star-shaped flow reduction insert for the Lotus system enabling drop-by-drop dispensing for precise dosage control.
• Maraska bottle Amber glass bottle with distinctive square design combining classic pharmaceutical-grade quality with high functionality. Elegantly shaped for maraska (maraschino) and similar specialty applications, paired with the Lotus pourer.
• Pharmacos Bottles and jars featuring timeless elegant cylindrical design available in amber glass or clear glass. Standard 24/410 screw thread, available in a wide range of sizes for pharmaceutical applications.
• Pharmacos Lotus Combination product merging the Pharmacos packaging line with the Lotus dispensing system to deliver elegant cosmetic design with clean dispensing functionality. Market-ready in 2026.
• Brush applicator for aluminium tubes Integrated application aid screwed directly onto aluminium tubes containing ointments and creams, enabling simple dosing and precise use of liquid products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% reduction in finger force required for eye drop dispensing compared to conventional squeeze bottles
• +2 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

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GerresheimercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partnership for Ophthalmic plus eye dropper bottle. Gerresheimer is a leading global supplier of specialty glass and plastic packaging for the pharmaceutical industry. PACKSYS developed the innovative foldable bellows bottom design while leveraging Gerresheimer's manufacturing capabilities for the bottle component.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schott AG: Schott Pharma manufactures pharmaceutical primary packaging including glass vials, ampoules, syringes, and bottles, and is a global incumbent in the same categories PackSys targets with its Maraska and Pharmacos lines. Comparable product portfolio and customer base in regulated pharma packaging.
• Bormioli Pharma: Bormioli Pharma is a European manufacturer of primary packaging for the pharmaceutical industry, producing glass and plastic bottles, containers, and closures serving pharma and personal care customers. Direct overlap with PackSys' Maraska, Pharmacos, and Lotus product lines.
• AptarGroup: AptarGroup is a global leader in dispensing systems and active material science solutions for pharmaceutical, beauty, home, and food markets. Highly comparable dispensing-closure technology portfolio (pumps, sprayers, droppers) competing directly with the Lotus and Simple Drop systems.
• Nemera: Nemera is a developer and manufacturer of drug delivery and primary packaging devices — eye droppers, nasal sprays, pumps, and dispensers — for pharmaceutical customers. Direct overlap with PackSys' Ophthalmic Plus and Simple Drop ophthalmic/nasal/auricular dosing platforms.
• Gerresheimer: Gerresheimer is a leading global manufacturer of specialty glass and plastic primary packaging for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, and PackSys' explicit co-development and manufacturing partner for the Ophthalmic Plus bottle. Direct overlap in pharmaceutical bottles, dispensing systems, and customer base.
• DWK Life Sciences: DWK Life Sciences manufactures specialty glass packaging — bottles, vials, and containers — for pharmaceutical, life sciences, and laboratory markets. Direct overlap with PackSys' Maraska amber glass bottle and Pharmacos glass lines.

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global Group: Berry Global is a large diversified manufacturer of plastic packaging products including bottles, containers, and dispensing closures across healthcare, personal care, and food end markets. Comparable product categories and customer base to PackSys, though at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• ALPLA Group: ALPLA is a global manufacturer of plastic packaging solutions (bottles, containers, closures) for food, beverages, personal care, and pharma customers. Broader and larger than PackSys, with significant overlap in plastic bottles and closures serving the same cosmetics and food end markets.
• West Pharmaceutical Services: West Pharmaceutical Services is a global leader in primary packaging and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. Comparable regulatory profile and pharmaceutical customer base, though West focuses predominantly on elastomeric closures and injectable delivery, which is adjacent to PackSys' ophthalmic/oral dispensing focus.

Emerging players

• Adelphi Healthcare: Adelphi Healthcare manufactures primary packaging and dispensing solutions (bottles, closures, droppers) for pharmaceutical and healthcare customers, with a comparable product mix to PackSys' Ophthalmic Plus and Pharmacos lines, though with a broader dropper-closure focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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