Gebr. Durrbeck Plastics

What Gebr. Durrbeck Plastics does

Gebr. Dürrbeck Kunststoffe GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer of plastic packaging films and converted packaging products, founded in 1956 and headquartered in Halfing, Bavaria, with a production facility in Buttelstedt, Thuringia. The company produces a broad portfolio of flat films, shrink films, tubular films, stretch films, and converted items such as side gusset bags, bottom seal bags, mailing envelopes, pallet covers, and carrier bags. Manufacturing is built around blown film extrusion and flexographic printing, with key equipment supplied by Windmöller & Hölscher, including three-layer coextrusion lines and 8-color central impression printing presses capable of speeds up to 400 meters per minute and printing widths of 1,450 mm.

The company differentiates through proprietary DKFol® film formulations — DKFol®-Eco enables 25–50% thickness reduction, DKFol®-Eco-Coex adds a further 20–30% via three-layer coextrusion, DKFol®-Öko is made from at least 80% post-consumer recyclate and carries Blue Angel certification, and DKFol®-BIO covers bioplastic grades. An in-house Post-Industrial Recyclate (PIR) recycling process certified by RecyClass supports circular material flows, and the company has committed to Science Based Targets for a 50% Scope 1 and 2 GHG reduction by 2030.

Revenue is generated through B2B direct sales of custom-manufactured films and packaging to industrial customers across food and beverage, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, wood and construction, fashion, and furniture sectors. Pricing is quote-based, varying with film type, thickness, dimensions, printing requirements, and order volume, with no public price list. The company is currently managed by three members of the Dürrbeck family (Ludwig, Alfred, and Joachim Dürrbeck), maintains no external shareholders or subsidiaries, and sells exclusively through its own sales team without intermediary distribution channels.

Name

Gebr. Durrbeck Plastics

Legal name

Gebrüder Dürrbeck Kunststoffe GmbH

Website

https://duerrbeck.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gebr. Dürrbeck Kunststoffe GmbH is a German family-owned B2B manufacturer of custom plastic packaging films, bags, and pallet covers, serving industrial customers across food, e-commerce, pharmaceutical, wood, fashion, and furniture sectors with proprietary DKFol® film formulations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Packaging Films

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging Film Extrusion (Flexible Packaging Films) (IMANACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Shrink, Stretch & Wrap Films (Pallet Wrap, Shrink Sleeves/Overwrap) (IMALABAF), Plastic Films & Laminated Packaging Structures Manufacturing (IMANAEAD), Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC), Compostable & Bio-based Flexible Films and Sheet (extrusion/cast/blown) (IMANANAC)

Keywords

• Plastic packaging films
• Industrial film manufacturing
• Flexographic printing services
• Polyethylene shrink films
• Carrier bag production

Headquarters

HQ city

Halfing

HQ country

Germany

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. Plastic Film Products: Manufacturing and sale of custom plastic films including shrink films, stretch films, flat films, tubular films. Products are sold B2B to industrial customers with pricing based on specifications, quantities, and material requirements.
2. Converted Packaging Products: Pre-made bags, sacks, pouches, and covers manufactured from plastic films. Includes side gusset bags, flat bags, shrink hoods, pallet covers, mailing envelopes. Sold as standard or custom-configured products.
3. Custom Printing Services: Flexographic printing on plastic films and bags with up to 8 colors. Printing transforms packaging into brand communication and advertising medium.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gebr. Durrbeck Kunststoffe GmbH manufactures custom plastic packaging films (flat, tubular, shrink, stretch) and converts them into bags, sacks, mailing envelopes, shrink hoods, and pallet covers for industrial B2B customers. The company uses blown film extrusion and 8-color flexographic printing, and offers proprietary DKFol® film formulas (Eco, Eco-Coex, Öko, BIO) that reduce material consumption while maintaining performance. Production capacity is approximately 22,000 metric tons per year across facilities in Halfing and Buttelstedt, Germany.

Product overview

Gebr. Dürrbeck Kunststoffe GmbH is a manufacturer of plastic packaging films and custom packaging solutions based in Germany. The core product portfolio comprises flat films, tubular/sleeve films, shrink films, and stretch films, along with confectioned bags and sacks (side gusset bags, bottom seal bags, flap bags, sealable mailing envelopes, shrink hoods, and pallet covers). The company differentiates through specialized film formulations: DKFol®-Eco and DKFol®-Eco-Coex (thickness-reduced films), DKFol®-Öko (recycled PE with Blue Angel certification), and DKFol®-BIO (bioplastics). The offering is complemented by professional plastic printing services (up to 8 colors flexo printing) and optional climate-neutral production via ClimatePartner certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DKFol®: Proprietary film formula brand including DKFol®-Eco (thickness reduced by 25-50%), DKFol®-Eco-Coex (further 20-30% thickness reduction), and DKFol®-Öko (recycled PE materials with Blue Angel certification).
• DKFol®-Öko / DKFol®-Eco
• Blue Angel certified products

Products and services

• Schrumpffolien (Shrink Film) Heat-shrinkable polyethylene packaging film that conforms tightly to products when heated, used for securing goods on pallets and protecting against dust, moisture, and environmental factors. Targeted at industrial B2B customers in food, construction, and general logistics sectors.
• Schlauchfolien (Tubular Film) Tubular plastic film produced via blown film extrusion, available as blown film, side gusset tubular film, and centrefold film for various industrial packaging applications. Used by B2B customers for filling lines and transport packaging.
• Flachfolien (Flat Film) Flat polyethylene film available in various thicknesses and formulations, used for general packaging, lamination, and automatic packaging machine applications. Sold to B2B industrial customers.
• Stretchfolien (Stretch Film) Elastic plastic film for wrapping and securing pallets and goods, available as machine stretch film, hand stretch wrap, and stretch hood films. Targeted at industrial B2B customers with palletized goods.
• Seitenfaltenbeutel und Seitenfaltensäcke (Side Gusset Bags & Sacks) Plastic bags with side gussets providing increased filling volume, used in food industry, fashion, and e-commerce for bulky items and as box liners. Sold to B2B customers.
• Bodennahtbeutel und Flachsäcke (Bottom Seal Bags and Flat Bags) Bags and sacks with welded bottom seam, available loose, blocked, or perforated on rolls for various industrial packaging applications. Used by B2B customers across multiple industries.
• Adhäsionsverschlussbeutel / Versandtasche (Sealable Plastic Bags / Mailing Envelopes) Self-sealing plastic bags and mailing envelopes for e-commerce, online retail, and shipping; available with reversible, permanent, or security closures. Targeted at B2B e-commerce and online retail customers.
• Klappenbeutel (Flap Bags) Bags with integrated flap closure mechanism for convenient opening and sealing, used for packaging various products. Sold to B2B industrial customers.
• PE-Schrumpf- und Abdeckhauben (PE Shrink Hoods and Pallet Covers) Shrink hoods and pallet covers made of polyethylene for protecting pallets, crates, and bulky goods from dirt, dust, moisture, and weather elements. Sold to B2B industrial customers for logistics applications.
• Tragetasche (Carrier Bags) Plastic carrier bags with handles for retail and promotional use, customizable with company branding. Targeted at B2B retail and brand customers.
• DKFol® - Eco Proprietary thickness-reduced plastic film formula that reduces film thickness by 25-50% without quality reduction, lowering costs and CO2 emissions while maintaining strength, weldability, and food safety. Sold as a film quality option to B2B industrial customers.
• DKFol® - Eco-Coex Three-layer coextruded film formula allowing further 20-30% thickness reduction with customizable properties such as matte/shiny sides or black/white coloration. Sold to B2B customers needing advanced multi-layer film properties.
• DKFol® - Öko (Blue) Eco film made from at least 80% post-consumer recycled material with Blue Angel certification, available as transparent or colored film, bags, and mailing envelopes. Sold to B2B customers prioritizing sustainable packaging.
• DKFol® - BIO (Bioplastics) Bioplastics including degradable polymers from bio-based raw materials (potatoes, corn) and Green PE from renewable sugar cane; includes OK Compost and OK Compost Home certified options. Sold to B2B customers seeking compostable packaging.
• Foliendruck (Plastic Printing Service) Professional flexographic printing service with up to 8 colors for branding packaging films, bags, and sacks; includes surface and reverse printing capabilities. Sold as a standalone B2B service.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25-50% film thickness reduction with DKFol®-Eco formula
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ambros Huber (AHWZB)minorOthersMachinery and tool making company specializing in plastic processing. Partner website: ahwzb.de
• A. Rinke VerpackungenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPackaging specialist providing sales and distribution of Dürrbeck packaging products. Partner website: rinke-verpackung.de
• Staatliche Regelschule Am Lindenkreis, ButtelstedtminorOthersState secondary school in Buttelstedt where Dürrbeck has a production facility, supporting local community engagement
• ClimatePartnercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon footprint calculation partner providing product carbon footprint verification and CO2 offset project certification. Supports climate-neutral product offerings and climate protection project investments.
• RecyClasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification body for plastic recycling processes. Certified Dürrbeck's internal PIR recycling process according to strict RecyClass requirements for circular economy advancement.
• Windmöller & HölschercoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor equipment supplier for film extrusion and printing machinery. Provides 3-layer film-blowing extrusion machines and 8-color central impression printing presses.
• TEAG Thüringer Energie AGminorOthersEnergy supplier providing renewable electricity from existing hydropower plants in Scandinavia with origin certificates for 2025.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trioworld: European leader in stretch films, shrink films, and specialty PE packaging with multiple production sites across Europe. Direct overlap with Dürrbeck's stretch and shrink film lines, but at significantly larger scale.
• RKW Group: One of Europe's largest producers of polyethylene films, nonwovens, and packaging solutions, headquartered in Germany. Comparable in product portfolio (stretch, shrink, and converted films) and B2B customer base across food, hygiene, and industrial sectors.
• Polifilm: German-based manufacturer of PE films, stretch films, shrink films, and converted packaging products with comparable extrusion and conversion capabilities. Direct overlap with Dürrbeck in flat films, tubular films, and bag-making for European B2B customers.
• Wentus: German manufacturer of PE films with focus on food packaging and converted film products. Similar scale and product mix to Dürrbeck with strong presence in European food and industrial packaging.
• SÜDPACK: German family-owned producer of high-performance films and packaging for food, medical, and industrial applications. Comparable in premium film technology, family governance, and customer overlap in food-safe packaging.
• Bischof + Klein: German manufacturer of flexible packaging and technical films with strong industrial customer base. Overlaps with Dürrbeck in shrink films, FFS films, and converted packaging for industrial applications.
• Coveris: European flexible packaging manufacturer producing films, bags, and pouches for food, e-commerce, and industrial customers. Direct competitor in converted flexible plastic packaging, with broader geographic reach and scale advantages.

Emerging players

• Manuli Stretch: Specialist stretch film manufacturer serving European industrial customers. Partial overlap with Dürrbeck's stretch film line and pallet-protection products, focused on a narrower product set.

Broad incumbents

• Amcor: Global packaging giant with significant European flexible packaging operations. Competes with Dürrbeck in shrink films, mailers, and food-grade films, but as part of a much broader packaging portfolio.
• Constantia Flexibles: Major European flexible packaging incumbent serving food, pharma, and consumer goods with a wider product portfolio than Dürrbeck. Overlaps in printed film packaging but operates at significantly greater scale across multiple geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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