What Fatra, A.S. does

Fatra, A.S. is a Czech plastics processor founded in 1935, headquartered in Napajedla with a secondary manufacturing plant in Chropyně. The company processes PVC, PE, PET, PP, TPO, EVAC, PS, ABS, and TPE using calendering, extrusion, injection moulding, high-frequency welding, thermoforming, and regranulation technologies. Its portfolio is organized around branded product lines including Fatrafol waterproofing membranes, Fatrafloor vinyl flooring, TENOLAN BO PET films, NOVOPLAST/NOVODUR PVC granulates, FOLAM laminates, PETAFOL APET sheets, FATRASTEP modular tiles, and thermoformed food-grade packaging. Custom extrusion, injection moulding, and recycling/regranulation services are sold as contract manufacturing, and an in-house energy utility (electricity, gas, heat) supports internal operations and external customers.

The company serves construction, flooring, packaging, consumer goods (notably inflatable toys), healthcare, automotive, and industrial plastic processors across 65+ countries. Go-to-market combines regional sales specialists covering Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Italy, Austria, and export markets, an international distributor network, and an e-commerce storefront (efatra.cz) for smaller orders. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific across the B2B portfolio.

Fatra has been a wholly-owned member of the AGROFERT conglomerate since 2000. It holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AEO, REACH, Responsible Care, EPD, and Safe Toy certifications, and was awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal in 2024/2025 (73 points, TOP 7% of plastics industry). Sustainability investments include 100% renewable electricity since 2017, a 34% CO2 emissions reduction over five years, and 80–95% regranulate content in selected products, supporting ESG-oriented enterprise procurement positioning.

Name

Fatra, A.S.

Legal name

Fatra, a.s.

Website

https://fatra.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Fatra, A.S. is a Czech plastics processor founded in 1935, manufacturing waterproofing membranes, vinyl flooring, BO PET films, PVC granulates, profiles, thermoformed packaging, and injection-moulded products for construction, packaging, consumer goods, and industrial customers across 65+ countries, with two plants in Napajedla and Chropyně.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Napajedla

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Finished plastic products: Sale of manufactured plastic products including waterproofing membranes (Fatrafol), vinyl flooring (Fatrafloor), plastic profiles, BO PET films, toys, and thermoformed packaging.
2. PVC and polyolefin granulates: Production and sale of PVC granulates (NOVOPLAST, NOVODUR) and polyolefin regranulates for extrusion, injection moulding, and pressing applications.
3. Recycling and regranulation services: Processing of plastic waste from PE, PP, EVAC sources and purchase of plastic waste for conversion into regranulates and recyclates. Manufacturing batches from 5 tonnes.
4. Custom injection moulding: Custom manufacturing services for plastic parts using injection moulding on presses with 420-1100t clamping force, including product development, mold making, and series production.
5. Energy utilities: Production and distribution of electricity, natural gas, and heat for internal operations and external customers. Also water and sewage services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fatra, a.s. is a Czech plastics processor manufacturing a diversified portfolio of PVC, PE, and PET products across two manufacturing plants in Napajedla and Chropyně. The company's core offerings include branded waterproofing membrane systems (Fatrafol) for construction, vinyl floor coverings (Fatrafloor) for residential and commercial interiors, plasticised PVC foils, PVC granulates (NOVOPLAST/NOVODUR), plastic profiles, BO PET films (TENOLAN), laminates, APET sheets, thermoformed packaging, and custom injection-moulded parts, plus recycling/regranulation services.

Product overview

Fatra, A.S. is a Czech plastics processor with a 90-year history offering a diversified portfolio of plastic products. The core offerings include Fatrafol waterproofing membranes and Fatrafloor vinyl flooring as major branded product lines, alongside industrial products such as plasticised PVC foils (FATRAFOIL), PVC granulates (NOVOPLAST, NOVODUR), plastic profiles, BO PET films (TENOLAN), laminates (FOLAM), and APET sheets (PETAFOL). The company also manufactures thermoformed plastic packaging, extruded films and sheets, injection-moulded products (including FATRASTEP tiles and roof templates), and provides recycling/regranulation services. Energy services are offered as an ancillary operation. The portfolio serves construction, flooring, packaging, industrial, healthcare, and consumer segments across 65+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fatrafol: Waterproofing membranes (hydroizolační systémy) for reliable insulation of roofs, foundations, and water structures.
• Fatrafloor
• FATRASTEP
• TENOLAN
• FOLAM
• PETAFOL
• NOVOPLAST
• NOVODUR

Products and services

• Fatrafol waterproofing membranes Waterproofing membrane systems for reliable insulation of roofs, foundations, and water structures, including systems for green roofs and cool roofs. Sold under the Fatrafol brand for construction and infrastructure projects.
• Fatrafloor vinyl flooring Durable and design vinyl floor coverings (including Thermofix heterogeneous flooring and Elektrostatik homogeneous flooring for healthcare) for homes and commercial spaces. Sold under the Fatrafloor brand.
• Plasticised PVC foils (FATRAFOIL) Transparent and coloured PVC films with varying degrees of plasticisation for technical, industrial, and packaging applications, marketed under the FATRAFOIL product line.
• PVC granulates (NOVOPLAST and NOVODUR) Plasticised PVC (PVC-P) granulates (NOVOPLAST) in wide range of hardnesses and unplasticised rigid PVC (PVC-U) granulates (NOVODUR) without plasticisers, primarily for extrusion and injection moulding.
• Plastic profiles Extruded plastic profiles custom-manufactured from PVC, PE, PP, TPE, PS, and ABS for construction, furniture, electrical, and technical applications, including hoses, tubes, tennis lines, and handrails.
• Toys and welded PVC products Inflatable toys including iconic Libuše Niklová designs, and welded PVC products such as neck pillows, bed liners, anti-decubitus pads, and promotional items, manufactured using high-frequency welding technology. Holds Bezpečná hračka (Safe Toy) certification.
• TENOLAN BO PET films Biaxially oriented PET films for flexible packaging, electrical insulation, and industrial applications. Transparent, coloured, metallised, and special variants available, sold under the TENOLAN brand.
• FOLAM multi-layer laminates Multi-layer laminated films for flexible packaging and lid films for food and technical use, combining BO PET with PE or PP, marketed under the FOLAM brand.
• PETAFOL APET sheets Amorphous PET films and sheets for further processing in packaging technology and technical applications, marketed under the PETAFOL brand.
• Thermoformed plastic packaging Thermoformed PVC containers including cups, trays, and lids for food packaging and technical purposes, frost-resistant to -18°C.
• Extruded films and sheets Extruded films and sheets from PE, PP, TPO, EVAC, and PET for construction, automotive, and consumer applications, including PE/PP/TPO films, DPC films, warning films, root barriers, EVAC films, and PET protective sheets.
• Custom injection moulding Custom manufacturing services for plastic parts using injection moulding on presses with 420-1100 tonnes clamping force, including product development, mold making, and series production. Includes FATRASTEP multi-purpose plastic tiles (300x300mm) and roof templates.
• Recycling and regranulation services Processing of plastic waste (LLDPE, LDPE, HDPE, PP, EVAC) and production of regranulates and recyclates from both internal and external sources for injection moulding, blow moulding, and extrusion. Manufacturing batches from 5 tonnes.
• Energy services and utilities Production and distribution of electricity, natural gas, and heat for internal operations and external customers, plus water and sewage services. Operates 100% renewable electricity since 2017.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34% CO2 emissions reduction over 5 years
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Technical University of Brno (UTB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFatra collaborates with the Technical University of Brno (Univerzita Tomáše Bati) for research and development activities, including product innovation and testing.
• University of PardubiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFatra cooperates with the University of Pardubice for R&D activities, leveraging academic expertise for product development and innovation in plastic processing.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Constantia Flexibles: Austrian-headquartered global manufacturer of flexible packaging primarily for consumer goods and pharma. Comparable to Fatra's BO PET films (TENOLAN brand) and laminated films (FOLAM) in flexible packaging applications, with stronger global FMCG customer base.
• Gerflor: French specialist in resilient vinyl flooring for commercial, sports, healthcare, and residential applications. Direct peer to Fatrafloor segment with comparable product range in homogeneous and heterogeneous vinyl floor coverings across European markets.
• Tarkett: French multinational flooring manufacturer with comprehensive vinyl, laminate, wood, and rubber flooring solutions. Comparable to Fatrafloor in product category with broader global scale, larger brand portfolio, and circular economy product programs.
• RENOLIT: German manufacturer of high-quality plastic films, waterproofing membranes, and surface solutions. Closest peer to Fatra in the Fatrafol waterproofing segment, with similar PVC-based membrane technology serving roofing, foundation, and water structure applications across European construction markets.
• Mitsubishi Polyester Film: Global manufacturer of polyester (PET) films for packaging, industrial, and specialty applications. Direct peer to Fatra's TENOLAN BO PET films serving packaging, electrical insulation, and industrial film markets with significantly larger scale and geographic reach.
• Forbo: Swiss manufacturer of flooring systems (vinyl, linoleum, textile) and movement products. Comparable to Fatrafloor segment in resilient flooring, particularly in commercial and healthcare applications across European markets.
• Coveris: Austrian-headquartered European manufacturer of flexible and rigid plastic packaging for food, healthcare, and industrial applications. Comparable to Fatra's thermoformed packaging, BO PET films (TENOLAN), and laminate products (FOLAM, PETAFOL).

Broad incumbents

• Sika: Swiss specialty chemicals leader with significant waterproofing systems business through Sika Sarnafil and Sikaplan membrane lines. Larger diversified player with overlapping single-ply and PVC waterproofing membrane offerings serving global construction markets.
• Orbia (Vestolit): Mexican-headquartered global polymer solutions provider with Vestolit PVC specialty business based in Germany. Significantly larger player competing in PVC resins and specialty compounds, representing a competitor in raw materials space and a scale benchmark.
• INEOS Inovyn: European PVC and chlor-alkali producer and key raw material supplier to plastics processors including Fatra. As one of the largest PVC producers globally, it represents a raw material counterparty and a competitor in PVC granulate and specialty compound segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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