Name

Sacchital Group

Legal name

Sacchital SpA

Website

https://sacchital.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220), Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (32222), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Paper Packaging & Wraps (kraft wrap, pouches, laminations) (IMAMAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Paper Packaging (Gift Boxes, Luxury Cartons, Composite Paper Cans) (IMALACAI), Paper-Based Packaging & Single-Use Paper Products (Paper Bags, Wraps, Cartons) (CRADALAL), Paper Bags & Sacks (retail, industrial, multiwall) (IMAMAHAC), Flexible Cosmetic Packaging (Pouches, Sachets, Stick Packs) (IMALAJAE), Primary Packaging (Form-Fill-Seal, Blister, Sachet/Stick Pack, Bottling) (TLAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Flexible packaging manufacturing
• Paper-based packaging
• Sustainable packaging solutions
• Food packaging supplies
• Pharmaceutical packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Milanese

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flexible Packaging Manufacturing: B2B manufacturing of flexible packaging solutions for food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. Revenue generated through custom packaging orders, with pricing based on material specifications, print complexity, volume, and customization requirements. The company operates on a project-based manufacturing model with long-term client relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sacchital Group manufactures and sells custom flexible packaging solutions — primarily paper-based, plastic, and aluminum-based — for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic brands. The portfolio includes proprietary sustainable systems (Paperflex®, Monoflex®, Compoflex®, Forma Paper®, Vista Paper®, Natura Paper®) and integrated services from extrusion coating and lamination to rotogravure, flexographic, Rotoflex, and digital printing. Pricing is quote-based on material specifications, print complexity, volume, and customization.

Product overview

Sacchital Group is an Italian flexible packaging manufacturer founded in 1945, operating as a multi-plant industrial group. The company offers three main sustainable packaging systems: Paperflex System® (paper-based packaging up to 95% paper content), Monoflex System® (mono-material recyclable plastic packaging), and Compoflex System® (compostable and biodegradable solutions). These systems are complemented by specialized sub-products including Forma Paper® for fresh food trays, Natura Paper® for optimized recyclability, and Vista Paper® for windowed packaging. The Group also includes acquired companies Åkerlund & Rausing (aluminum-based packaging for pharmaceuticals and bouillon cubes), Mec Pac (flexographic printing), and Dupol Next (extrusion coating and lamination). The portfolio serves food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical sectors with printing technologies including rotogravure, flexographic, and digital printing on paper with water-based food-grade inks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Paperflex System®: Paper-based flexible packaging system with up to 95% paper content, recyclable in paper, with high barrier properties.
• Monoflex System®
• Compoflex System®
• Natura Paper®
• Vista Paper®
• Forma Paper®

Products and services

• Paperflex System® Eco-sustainable paper-based packaging system combining paper materials (up to 95%) with polymers, featuring high barrier properties, guaranteed shelf-life, optional transparent windows, and recyclability in paper. Targeted at food and non-food brands seeking sustainable primary packaging.
• Monoflex System® Mono-material packaging solutions based on Mono PP, Mono PE, and Mono PET with 90-97% recyclability. Features ALU FREE / NYLON FREE structures and advanced coating technologies, designed for circular-economy compliance. Targeted at brands seeking recyclable plastic packaging.
• Compoflex System® Compostable and biodegradable packaging made from renewable materials (paper and biopolymers) with OK Compost Industrial and BPI certifications. Designed for organic-waste disposal and high barrier properties. Targeted at brands requiring compostable packaging solutions.
• Forma Paper® Recyclable paper-based food packaging for the fresh sector. Combines paper and plastic film with a windowed barrier-coated paper top and recyclable thermoformable barrier-coated paper bottom, reducing plastic use by over 85% compared to traditional trays. Targeted at fresh food producers.
• Natura Paper® Recyclable paper-based packaging line optimized for recyclability through specific choices of paper weights, plastic film thickness, and adhesive types. Targeted at brands seeking maximum recyclability.
• Vista Paper® Hermetically sealed windowed paper packaging that allows consumers to view the product without compromising protection. Winner of the Pack Award at Packology. Used in confectionery, candies, cold cuts, and cheese sectors.
• Dupol Next Extrusion Extrusion coating and extrusion lamination of standard materials (PP and PE) and innovative materials such as biopolymers, compostable, and water-soluble materials. Produces customizable semi-finished products available in recyclable and/or compostable formats. Targeted at B2B manufacturers requiring semi-finished raw materials for downstream packaging production.
• Food Packaging Solutions Flexible food packaging designed to meet every need across bakery, confectionery, dairy, fresh products, cured meats, pasta, cereals, legumes, fruits, vegetables, coffee, tea, powders, frozen foods, sauces, beverages, and salty snacks. Targeted at food brands across multiple categories.
• Åkerlund & Rausing Aluminum Packaging Specialized aluminum-based laminated packaging using glue or wax lamination, embossing, and heat-sealing lacquers. Serves pharmaceutical sector and savory products including bouillon cubes, with solutions for sterilizable or pasteurizable products. Targeted at pharmaceutical and food manufacturers.
• Mec Pac Flexographic Printing and Packaging High-definition flexographic printing and laminating and cutting plastic films and paper. Produces rolls or pre-formed bags for food and non-food products, plus thermal bags in plastic and paper in various sizes and formats. Targeted at food and non-food brands.

Quantifiable outcome

• Forma Paper reduces plastic use by over 85% compared to traditional trays
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PharmaUP Partners (Universal Pack, Videojet, Rockwell Automation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2024PharmaUP was created through collaboration of Sacchital Group, Universal Pack, Videojet, and Rockwell Automation - combining expertise and vision to create a premier event for innovation in pharmaceutical packaging. Held September 18-19, 2024 at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, bringing together expertise for industry insights and networking.
• PizzAutminorOthersSacchital supports PizzAut, a unique project that fosters social and workplace inclusion for young people with autism. PizzAut is a pizzeria and workshop for independence where young people with autism can enter the workforce. The partnership reflects Sacchital's commitment to promoting socially impactful initiatives closely tied to the local community. A plaque with the Sacchital logo is displayed in the new restaurant in Monza.
• Screen (Japan)coreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with Screen for the installation of the first digital printing machine in Europe capable of printing on paper using water-based food-grade inks. Screen's technology was chosen for its ability to ensure high production efficiency, great versatility, and the use of water-based food-grade inks essential for food contact safety.
• GiflexcoreOthersAlberto Palaveri serves as Executive Member of the Board of Sacchital Group and President of Giflex, the national association of flexible packaging manufacturers. Sacchital Group is a key participant in Giflex events and conferences, reaffirming its strong connection with the association.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Huhtamaki: Finnish-listed flexible packaging company with strong food and consumer goods packaging business across Europe. Comparable in B2B food packaging, paper-based technology, and sustainability focus.
• ProAmpac: US-based flexible packaging converter with growing European presence, focused on sustainable packaging innovations including recyclable and compostable structures. Comparable product portfolio and sustainability positioning.
• Walki Group: Finnish-owned European flexible packaging and laminating specialist serving food and industrial customers. Comparable in extrusion lamination, paper/film converting, and sustainability-driven product development.
• Constantia Flexibles: Austrian-headquartered European flexible packaging manufacturer serving food, pharma, and consumer goods with comparable paper-based and plastic-based packaging portfolios. Closest direct competitor to Sacchital in scale, customer verticals, and sustainability positioning.
• Coveris: European flexible packaging manufacturer focused on food, pet food, and healthcare end-markets. Direct competitor in customized B2B flexible packaging with similar sustainability/mono-material product roadmaps.

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global (now Magnera + Glatfelter): Global packaging manufacturer with European flexible packaging operations. Comparable in food and consumer products flexible packaging, though the recently spun-off Magnera nonwovens and Glatfelter entity reshape the comparisons.
• Sealed Air: US-listed global packaging company with food and protective packaging segments. Overlaps with Sacchital in food packaging innovation and sustainability programs, but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Smurfit Kappa: Irish-listed global paper-based packaging leader with growing flexible packaging footprint. Comparable in paper-based sustainable packaging and European customer base, though primarily focused on corrugated packaging.
• Amcor: Australian-listed global packaging giant with extensive flexible packaging operations including Amcor Flexibles Europe. Overlaps with Sacchital in food and pharma flexible packaging but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Mondi: UK-listed global paper and packaging group with extensive flexible packaging and paper-based packaging offerings. Comparable in FSC-certified paper packaging and sustainable packaging strategy, though much larger and vertically integrated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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