Halco Packaging

What Halco Packaging does

Halco Packaging ApS is a privately held Danish packaging solutions provider founded in 1988 and headquartered in Herning, Denmark. The company operates with 11-50 employees and is described as "rent dansk ejet" (purely Danish owned), with no evidence of external investment or parent-company control. It serves customers across 21 European countries spanning the Nordic, Baltic, DACH, Benelux, Central Europe, and Western Europe regions.

The core business is multi-brand distribution of packaging machinery, packaging materials, and safety knives, augmented by an after-sales service operation. Halco is the exclusive Denmark importer for a broad portfolio of machine brands (smipack, Comarme, Atlanta, TLM, PMR, Gandus, Polystar, High Dream, Prisma, ComiPak, LP Packaging, Cariba, MF Packaging) and safety knife brands (Klever, PHC, Slice), and is a distributor for Savema thermal transfer printers. The machinery catalog spans shrink, vacuum, skin-pack, blister, pallet-wrapping, bag-making, strapping, cartoning, checkweighing, metal detection, and robotic palletizing equipment; the materials catalog spans polyolefin shrink films, stretch films (including a 2024-launched coreless, sustainable variant), polyethylene films, laminate films, bubble/foam films, paper and plastic trays, and an extensive bag format range. The company holds a Danish Food Authority approval (Fødevaregodkendt) and operates a mobile technician team providing installation, training, repairs, and mandatory annual service inspections on its installed base, plus spare parts inventory.

Halco runs a sales-led, quote-based go-to-market, primarily through direct phone (+45 75 10 27 44) and email ([email protected]) contact, with marketing via its website, a YouTube channel, and selective trade show participation (notably FoodTech 2024 at MCH Messecenter Herning after a 20-year absence). Revenue derives from one-time equipment sales, recurring consumables, and professional services on the installed base. Customer segments are diversified across food (primary), pharmaceutical, electronics, and logistics/warehousing verticals, with no named customer logos disclosed. The company has no subsidiaries, no M&A history, no funding rounds, and no recorded leadership changes in the source data.

Name

Halco Packaging

Legal name

Halco Packaging ApS

Website

https://halcopackaging.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Halco Packaging ApS is a privately held Danish packaging distributor founded in 1988, supplying packaging machinery, materials, and safety knives to food, pharma, electronics, and logistics customers across 21 European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery and Materials

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Bundling, Overwrapping & Shrink Packaging Equipment (IMALAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Machines (IMALAOAJ), Blister, Skin & Thermoform Packaging Machines (IMAHAOAI), Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Equipment (IMAHAOAH)

Keywords

• Packaging machinery
• Packaging materials
• Shrink wrapping machines
• Industrial safety knives
• Pallet wrapping solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Herning

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging machines: Sale of specialized packaging and wrapping machines including shrink machines, vacuum packers, blister pack, pallet wrappers, cartoning machines, strapping machines, and more
2. Packaging materials: Sale of packaging consumables including stretch film, shrink film, bags, trays, cardboard, labels, and tape
3. After-sales service and spare parts: Technical service team provides installation, testing, training, repairs, and mandatory annual service. Spare parts including PTFE, silicone rubber, welding bands, and print heads

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Halco Packaging ApS supplies industrial packaging machines and packaging consumables to businesses across Denmark and Europe, including shrink machines, vacuum packers, skin pack and blister pack machines, pallet stretch wrappers, bag machines, strapping equipment, cartoning machines, metal detectors, and checkweighers, alongside films, foams, bags, trays, tape, and labels. The company also distributes industrial safety knives under the Klever, PHC, and Slice brands, and provides after-sales installation, training, repair, and spare-parts services.

Product overview

Halco Packaging is a Danish-owned packaging solutions provider based in Herning, operating since 1988. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of packaging machinery and packaging materials, functioning as both a manufacturer/importer and solution provider. The machinery portfolio includes shrink machines, skinpack machines, blisterpack machines, pallet stretch wrappers (including coreless film models), bag machines (vertical form-fill-seal for Doypack, gusset, flat bottom, stick-pack), vacuum packaging machines, bag sealers (light duty, standard, heavy duty, medical grade), strapping machines, metal detectors, checkweighers, robotic palletizing systems, and carton erectors/closers. The packaging materials range includes polyolefin shrink films, stretch films (including kernel-free eco-friendly variants), polyethylene films, skinpack films, sterile films, laminate films, bubble wrap, foam films, paper and plastic trays, various bag formats (Doypack, gusset, flat bottom, spout, vacuum, sachet), strapping bands, and labels/ribbons. The company also distributes safety knives under Klever, PHC, and Slice sub-brands, featuring ceramic-bladed finger-friendly options. A mobile technician team provides after-sales service, installation, training, and annual maintenance inspections. Halco serves customers across Scandinavia, the Baltic states, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, France, Austria, and Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Krympemaskiner (Shrink Machines) Shrink packaging machines that wrap products in shrink film and apply heat to create a tight seal around items, for industrial packaging operations.
• Skinpack Maskiner (Skinpack Machines) Skin packaging machines that vacuum-seal products onto cardboard trays with a transparent film, commonly used in food packaging.
• Blisterpack Maskiner (Blisterpack Machines) Blister packaging machines that seal products between a pre-formed cavity and a backing card using heat and pressure.
• Palleomviklere (Pallet Stretch Wrappers) Automatic and semi-automatic machines that wrap stretch film around pallets to secure loads for transport, including models supporting coreless film rolls.
• Posemaskiner (Bag Machines) Vertical form-fill-seal bag machines that create bags from rolls of film and fill them with product, including Doypack, gusset, flat bottom, and stick-pack variants.
• Vakuum Maskiner (Vacuum Machines) Vacuum packaging machines that remove air from packages to extend shelf life, commonly used for food preservation.
• Posesvejsere (Bag Sealers) Industrial bag sealing machines available in light duty, standard, heavy duty, and medical grades for various packaging applications.
• Omsnøringsmaskiner (Strapping Machines) Machines that apply straps around packages or bundles to secure them, including both automatic and manual strapping equipment.
• Metaldetektor (Metal Detectors) Inline metal detection systems that identify metal contaminants in products during the packaging process.
• Tjekvejer (Checkweighers) Weight control machines that verify product weight during packaging to ensure compliance and detect underfilled packages.
• Robotpalletering & Automatisering (Robot Palletizing & Automation) Robotic palletizing systems and automation solutions for end-of-line packaging operations.
• Kartonrejsere & Lukkere (Carton Erectors & Closers) Automated machines that form cardboard boxes from flat blanks and close them with tape or glue, including wrap-around carton formers.
• Krympfolier (POF) (Polyolefin Shrink Films) Polyolefin shrink films for packaging applications, providing clarity and secure seals when heat is applied.
• Strækfilm (Stretch Film) Stretch film for pallet wrapping, available in both traditional and kernel-free (coreless) variants for reduced environmental impact.
• Doypack Poser (Doypack Bags) Stand-up pouches with a gusseted bottom that allows the bag to stand upright on shelves, commonly used for food and consumer products.
• BigBags (FIBC Bags) Large flexible intermediate bulk containers for transporting and storing bulk dry, flowable products.
• Klever Sikkerhedsknive (Klever Safety Knives) Safety knives with hidden blades from Klever Innovation, featuring models like Klever Excel, Klever Xchange, and eco-friendly options made from recycled plastic.
• PHC Sikkerhedsknive (PHC Safety Knives) Safety knives from Pacific Handy Cutter with over 65 years of innovation, featuring auto-retractable blades and over 50 patents across 200+ products.
• Slice Sikkerhedsknive (Slice Safety Knives) Finger-friendly safety knives and work knives with ceramic blades, authorized dealer in Denmark for Slice branded products.
• After Sales Service Mobile technician team that installs, tests, trains customers on equipment use, performs repairs, and conducts mandatory annual service inspections.
• Reservedele (Spare Parts) Stocked spare parts including PTFE tape, silicone rubber, welding bands, welding wire, and print heads for Savema printers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 54 kg waste reduction per pallet with kerneløs stretch film
• +1 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• smipackcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive importer in Denmark for smipack packaging machines, including wrap-around machines.
• Klever InnovationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive importer and distributor in Denmark for Klever safety knives and work knives. Klever develops knives that promote workplace safety and save businesses money.
• PHC (Pacific Handy Cutter)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorImporter and distributor in Denmark for PHC safety knives. PHC has been designing products since 1950 to improve worker safety with over 50 patents and 200+ products.
• SlicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer in Denmark for Slice safety knives and work knives with ceramic blades. Slice knives are finger-friendly and unique in the market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Krones AG: German global packaging machinery leader focused on beverage and food processing lines. Overlaps with Halco's end-of-line machinery portfolio but operates as a turnkey systems integrator serving global customers.
• IMA Group: Italian global leader in packaging machinery for pharma, food, cosmetics, and tobacco. A broader incumbent offering overlapping capabilities to Halco's shrink, cartoning, and end-of-line machinery, but at much larger scale and primarily as manufacturer rather than distributor.
• Sealed Air: US-based global packaging company known for protective and food packaging materials and systems. Overlaps with Halco's protective packaging and shrink film materials categories at much larger scale.
• Mondi Group: European paper-based packaging group with strong presence in corrugated and industrial bags. Overlaps with Halco's protective and bulk packaging materials (BigBags, corrugated) categories and serves similar industrial customers.
• Sidel: French packaging solutions provider for beverage, food, and home/personal care. Comparable end-of-line capabilities (stretch wrapping, palletizing, conveying) and serves a similar European customer base as Halco.

Direct peers

• ProMach: US-based packaging machinery solutions provider offering a multi-brand portfolio across filling, labeling, shrink wrapping, and palletizing. Directly comparable to Halco's role as a multi-principal distributor of integrated packaging lines.
• Rovema: German manufacturer of packaging machinery including VFFS, flowpack, and cartoning equipment. Directly comparable to Halco's machinery portfolio across shrink, bag, and cartoning formats serving food and consumer goods customers in Europe.
• Lantech: Global specialist in stretch wrapping and load containment equipment. Directly comparable to Halco's pallet stretch wrapper category and aligned with the same logistics and warehousing customer use case.
• Hugo Beck Maschinenbau: German specialist in flowpack and horizontal packaging machinery. Comparable to Halco's shrink, flowpack, and bag machine offerings serving similar European food and industrial customers.

Regional players

• BVM (Briggs of Burton / UK Packaging Machinery): UK-based packaging machinery manufacturer focused on flowpack, vertical form-fill-seal, and cartoning equipment. Comparable machinery portfolio to Halco's bag machines and cartoning category but primarily serves UK and Irish customers rather than the Nordic region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@halco-packaging
• Facebookfacebook.com/Halco.dk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/halco-packaging-aps

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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