Derprosa Film

What Derprosa Film does

Derprosa Film is a Spanish specialty brand of lamination films operating since 1988 and wholly owned by Taghleef Industries SL, a privately held Spanish limited company headquartered in Alcalá La Real with a registered business address in Jaén and a North American sales subsidiary (Derprosa Specialty Films USA) in Aurora, Colorado. The company manufactures thermal and wet lamination films on BOPP, BOPET, and BOPLA substrates designed for application to paper and cardboard, with a portfolio spanning core gloss/matte films (Premier line), sustainable alternatives (reLIFE with 30-50% chemically recycled post-consumer plastic, bioBLUE with 30% renewable plant-based resins, Nativia 100% bio-based and industrially compostable), protective finishes (DL Pro-Shield scratch-resistant series), tactile specialty films (DL Soft Touch, Sandy Matte, Grid Matte, Leather, ExoSkin), antimicrobial films (validated against SARS-CoV-2 per ISO 21702 and ISO 22196), and metallic films. Its core proprietary claims center on inventing DL Soft Touch as a velvet-like tactile film effect and on DL Pro-Shield scratch technology, supported by ISCC PLUS certification for sustainable supply chain traceability.

The business model is B2B sale of film rolls through direct sales (website forms, email, sales team), regional catalogs (Global and North America), and live demonstrations at industry trade events (Dscoop Rockies 2026, Printing United Orlando 2025, Print Amplify 2025, Labelexpo Barcelona 2025). Customers are horizontal across printers and print finishers, brand owners, and graphic designers serving luxury packaging (perfumes, spirits, cosmetics, jewelry), publishing (book covers, magazines), and emerging digital packaging/print-on-demand applications including flexible stand-up pouches. Equipment compatibility with Scodix and MGI digital finishing systems plus integration into the HP Industrial Print community via Dscoop anchors the company's distribution ecosystem.

Revenue mechanics are direct one-time sales of industrial film to B2B customers, with public pricing unavailable and quotes handled through the sales team. The company earns no recurring software or licensing revenue and has no disclosed funding rounds, public listing, or external investor base — its growth is funded by the strategic parent Taghleef Industries SL. Marketing is multi-channel, anchored by trade shows, content marketing via the company blog, organic social presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, an email newsletter, Pentawards sponsorship (the world's leading packaging design competition, sponsorship since 2021), and physical sample collections (the Derprosa Select Films swatchbooks).

Name

Derprosa Film

Legal name

TAGHLEEF INDUSTRIES SL

Website

https://derprosa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Derprosa Film, a Spanish brand of Taghleef Industries SL established in 1988, manufactures specialty BOPP, BOPET, and BOPLA lamination films for graphic arts applications. It serves printers, brand owners, and designers globally with premium tactile, sustainable, protective, and antimicrobial film solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Laminating Films

NAICS

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

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Plastic Films & Laminated Packaging Structures Manufacturing (IMANAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Polyolefin Films (PE/PP: Cast, Blown, BOPP) (IMALABAA)

Keywords

• Laminating films manufacturing
• Thermal lamination films
• Specialty packaging films
• Soft touch films
• Sustainable lamination films

Headquarters

HQ city

Alcalá La Real

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laminating Film Sales: B2B sale of specialty thermal and wet lamination films to printers, print finishers, brand owners, and packaging manufacturers. Films are sold in rolls to industrial/commercial customers for application on paper and cardboard substrates.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Derprosa Film manufactures specialty BOPP, BOPET, and BOPLA thermal and wet lamination films sold in rolls to printers, laminators, brand owners, and graphic designers for application on paper and cardboard substrates. The portfolio spans core gloss and matte films, scratch-resistant protective films, proprietary tactile finishes (DL Soft Touch, Sandy Matte, Leather, ExoSkin), antimicrobial films, and a sustainability range including post-consumer recycled, bio-based, and biodegradable films.

Product overview

Derprosa Film is a premium laminating film brand by Taghleef Industries (Spain) operating since 1988. The company manufactures specialty BOPP, BOPET, and BOPLA films for lamination on printed and unprinted paper and cardboard. The portfolio includes core gloss and matte films (Premier line), sustainable alternatives (reLIFE with recycled PCR plastic, bioBLUE with 30% plant-based resins, Nativia 100% biodegradable), protective films (DL Pro-Shield scratch-resistant series), tactile specialty films (DL Soft Touch velvet textures, Sandy Matte gritty finish, Grid/Linen textures, Leather-effect, ExoSkin organic textures), antimicrobial films (antiviral/antibacterial properties), and metallic/color films. The company focuses on graphic arts applications including luxury packaging, book covers, premium prints, and commercial printing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• bioBLUE: Lamination films manufactured with 30% resins obtained from renewable vegetable-origin resources, using second-generation bio-based raw materials from used cooking oils.
• DL Soft Touch®
• reLIFE™
• Antimicrobial
• Nativia®
• DL Pro-Shield™
• Sandy Matte
• Leather
• ExoSkin

Products and services

• Derprosa Gloss Premier High-gloss BOPP thermal lamination film with excellent clarity and transparency for premium paper and cardboard applications, sold to commercial printers and finishers.
• Derprosa Matte Premier Super matte BOPP thermal lamination film offering a sophisticated appearance with excellent contact clarity for paper and cardboard substrates, targeting commercial printers and brand owners.
• Derprosa reLIFE Sustainable lamination films manufactured with 30-50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic chemically recycled, ISCC PLUS certified, for brands and printers seeking a drop-in sustainable alternative to traditional films.
• Derprosa bioBLUE Lamination films manufactured with 30% resins obtained from renewable plant-based sources such as used cooking oil, ISCC PLUS certified, reducing fossil resource use and lowering carbon footprint.
• Derprosa Nativia 100% bio-based BOPLA lamination films made from renewable plant resources, biodegradable and industrially compostable per EN 13432, positioned as a natural alternative for luxury packaging.
• Derprosa Antimicrobial Lamination films with antiviral and antibacterial properties proven effective against SARS-CoV-2 (reducing coronavirus presence by 84% after 24 hours) and bacteria (99% reduction), tested per ISO 21702 and ISO 22196, for packaging applications such as surgical mask packaging.
• Derprosa DL Soft Touch Premium tactile lamination films invented and first manufactured by Derprosa that provide a distinctive soft, velvet-like texture, with variants including Original, Prestige, Pro-Shield 4x4, Smudge Resistant, Curlstop, Endurance, Plus, Extrabond, and Food-Contact.
• Derprosa Sandy Matte Unique matte lamination film with sandy, gritty texture (the original Rough Touch) evoking sensations of wood, earth, and sand, for distinctive premium packaging and print finishes.
• Derprosa DL Pro-Shield Extremely scratch-resistant lamination films in both gloss and matte finishes, with Sensa, Curlstop, and Plus variants, designed to prevent scratches, scuffs, and abrasion through lamination, conversion, logistics, point-of-sale, and end-user handling.
• Derprosa Grid Matte DL Pro-Shield High-definition grid pattern finish combining subtle longitudinal bright lines with very transparent matte appearance and scratch-resistant properties for premium packaging and print finishing.
• Derprosa Leather Series Premium lamination films providing a real leather look and feel with elegant tactile properties, available in Smooth Leather (matte) and Striking Leather (gloss) finishes for luxury packaging.
• Derprosa ExoSkin Series Innovative textured lamination films including ExoSkin Fox-Fur (soft organic texture), ExoSkin Brushstroke (paintbrush-inspired finish), and ExoSkin Canvas (linen-inspired texture) for premium packaging differentiation.
• Derprosa Metallic Films (Silver/Gold) Metalized BOPET lamination films with mirror-effect finish and excellent printability, available in silver and gold variants for premium packaging applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Antimicrobial films reduce coronavirus presence by 84% after 24 hours
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HP/DscoopcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 February 2026Derprosa Specialty Films USA participates in Dscoop events, the global community for HP Industrial Print and Large Format users with over 20,000 members worldwide. Dscoop provides education, networking, and collaboration opportunities for print service providers.
• Best GraphicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 June 2025Best Graphics is the leading independent distributor of Graphic Arts, bindery, finishing, and packaging equipment. Partnered with Derprosa for live laminating demonstrations at trade shows including Print Amplify 2025 and Printing United Orlando 2025.
• PentawardscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 June 2021Pentawards is the world's leading and most prestigious packaging design competition, founded in 2007. Derprosa is a proud sponsor, connecting with global packaging designers and brand owners through the competition and associated events.
• Integratia SLminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIntegratia SL serves as the Regulatory Compliance Officer for Taghleef Industries, managing the company's ethics and compliance channel (Complaints Channel) for reporting violations of law or the Code of Ethics.
• ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification)coreOthersISCC PLUS certification verifies the sustainable sourcing and traceability of raw materials used in Derprosa's bioBLUE and reLIFE film lines, certifying mass balance criteria throughout the supply chain from feedstock to finished film rolls.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• D&K Group (Dynaco / K Laser Europe): Specialty lamination and finishing film provider serving commercial printers and packaging converters with thermal films and laminating equipment integration. Comparable to Derprosa on the converter/finishing side of graphic arts lamination.
• GMP Co. (General Metal Plastik): Taiwan-based specialty laminating film maker (BOPP thermal films, soft-touch, holographic) targeted at printers and brand owners in Asia and beyond. Overlaps with Derprosa's soft-touch/BOPP thermal lamination portfolio, particularly for converters pursuing premium finishes.

Direct peers

• Cosmo Films Ltd: One of the world's largest BOPP film manufacturers with a specialty lamination film portfolio (Cosmo's Silk, Velvet and specialty textured BOPP films). Directly comparable to Derprosa's BOPP lamination films for graphic arts and packaging, serving the same printers/brand-owner value chain with similar thermal-lamination product mechanics.
• Innovia Films (CCL Industries): Specialty BOPP and bio-based film producer with strong graphic arts and label applications, including compostable and high-performance surface films. Overlaps with Derprosa on BOPP lamination films, sustainable packaging films (NatureFlex-like bio-based) and proprietary textured/surface-treated SKUs.
• Folex Group: Specialty coated and laminated film manufacturer with graphic arts and surface-finish products, including textured and printable films for print finishing. Comparable to Derprosa in specialty coated films, premium tactile finishes, and B2B supply into print and packaging converters.
• Transilwrap Company Inc. North American converter of plastic films including BOPP/BOPET lamination films with specialty finishes (soft-touch, matte, metallized) for print finishing and packaging. Closely comparable to Derprosa's premium graphic-arts film range and direct North American footprint.
• K Laser Films (Nanya Plastics): Specialty lamination film producer (Taiwan/global) focused on BOPP and PET thermal lamination films with soft-touch, metallized and holographic finishes for print and packaging. Directly competes with Derprosa on textile/tactile finishes and metallic BOPET graphic-arts films.

Broad incumbents

• Taghleef Industries: Direct parent of Derprosa Film and a major global BOPP/BOPET producer with broad packaging-film capabilities across labels, flexible packaging and industrial films. Comparable as the broader incumbent whose specialty catalog (including Derprosa-branded SKUs) addresses the same graphic arts and packaging end markets.
• Avery Dennison Corporation: Global specialty materials company whose pressure-sensitive labels and specialty films business competes in adjacent lamination / surface-finish categories for packaging and graphic arts. Comparable at a category level (specialty films for print/packaging converters) even though its core is labels rather than thermal lamination films.
• 3M Company: Large diversified materials and films manufacturer with a specialty films portfolio including protective films, over-laminates and surface-finish solutions used in print, graphics and packaging. Overlaps with Derprosa on premium surface films and protective laminate technology, though 3M operates across many other categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/derprosafilm
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCHSFDiUG6afw2Q5EiCPlzA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/derprosa-film
• Instagraminstagram.com/Derprosa_laminating_films
• Facebookfacebook.com/derprosa-film-1390842987804728

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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