Plastics Plant in Lahr

What Plastics Plant in Lahr does

Kunststoffwerk Lahr GmbH (KWL) is a privately held German manufacturer of flexible plastic packaging founded in 1958 and headquartered in Lahr, Baden-Württemberg. The company operates a vertically integrated production chain covering blown film extrusion (5 coextrusion lines with inline 6-color printing and 8 monoextrusion lines with inline 4-color printing), offline 6-color flexographic printing, conversion/finishing, and an in-house recycling facility for production waste, with annual capacity of up to 14,000 tonnes. Its product portfolio spans four core categories: lamination/sealing films (Kaschierfolie) for food and PET-food applications; industrial packaging films (LDPE, MDPE, HDPE, LLDPE, mLLDPE variants) for tobacco, agriculture, and form-fill-seal applications; pharmaceutical packaging films produced under GMP and BRC/IOP hygiene standards; and specialty products including valve sacks (Ventilkastensäcke) and Polaflex low-melting EVA films (melting points 59°C to 105°C) used in rubber vulcanization, photovoltaic encapsulation, and heat-seal applications. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Textilwerke Todtnau KG within the Bernauer Group and serves industrial B2B customers across food, pharmaceutical, rubber and tire (notably Michelin since 1974), photovoltaic, and broader industrial manufacturing verticals, with products distributed in 46 countries through the parent group's network and channel partners.

KWL employs approximately 90 people across two Lahr production sites (Tullastraße 5 and Theodor-Kaufmann-Straße 29) and holds a stack of regulatory certifications (DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 since 1995, BRC Global Standard through August 2026, BAM recognition for hazardous goods packaging since 2005, GMP-compliant pharmaceutical production, and DIN EN ISO 50001 energy management) that gate entry to regulated end markets. Custom development partnerships with universities, research institutions, and raw material suppliers support ongoing specialty product development, particularly for Polaflex EVA films and complex lamination films with peelable, permanently sealing, anti-fog, and UV-resistant properties. The go-to-market is sales-led, with a professional direct sales team providing on-site consultation and solution-oriented service rather than digital self-serve channels; pricing is quote-based on customer specifications and volumes with net payment terms of 10 days, indicating a project-driven, multi-year contract posture typical of industrial B2B film converters.

Name

Plastics Plant in Lahr

Legal name

Kunststoffwerk Lahr GmbH

Website

https://kunststoffwerk-lahr.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kunststoffwerk Lahr GmbH is a German manufacturer of flexible plastic packaging films, serving industrial B2B customers in food, pharmaceutical, rubber/tire, photovoltaic, and industrial manufacturing sectors through vertically integrated blown film extrusion, printing, and conversion operations.

Ownership category

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Product category

Flexible Plastic Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging Film Extrusion (Flexible Packaging Films) (IMANACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polyolefin Films (PE/PP: Cast, Blown, BOPP) (IMALABAA), Multilayer Laminates & Composite Structures (Solvent/Water/Extrusion Laminated) (IMALABAD), Shrink, Stretch & Wrap Films (Pallet Wrap, Shrink Sleeves/Overwrap) (IMALABAF), Plastic Films & Laminated Packaging Structures Manufacturing (IMANAEAD)

Keywords

• Flexible plastic packaging
• Blown film extrusion
• Lamination films
• Pharmaceutical packaging
• EVA films

Headquarters

HQ city

Lahr

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Custom Flexible Packaging Manufacturing: Manufacture of customized flexible plastic films and packaging products including blown films, bags, and sacks. Revenue generated from product sales with no recurring subscription component. Customers are primarily B2B industrial buyers requiring functional packaging solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Kunststoffwerk Lahr GmbH manufactures custom flexible plastic films and packaging through vertically integrated blown film extrusion (mono and coextrusion), offline and inline flexographic printing (up to 6 colors), and converting/finishing operations. Its portfolio spans lamination/sealing films for food and industrial duplex/triplex composites, industrial packaging films (LDPE/MDPE/HDPE/LLDPE/mLLDPE variants), GMP/BRC-compliant pharmaceutical films and bags, specialty valve sacks (Ventilkastensäcke), and low-melting EVA films under the Polaflex brand (Typ 60, 70, 80, 100) for rubber vulcanization and photovoltaic encapsulation, with annual capacity of up to 14,000 tonnes.

Product overview

Kunststoffwerk Lahr GmbH is a medium-sized manufacturer of flexible plastic packaging with over 60 years of experience. The company operates a vertically integrated production system combining blown film extrusion (mono and coextrusion), offline and inline printing, and film converting (converting/finishing). The core product portfolio spans five main categories: Kaschierfolie (lamination/sealing films for food and industrial applications), Industrial Packaging Films (for tobacco, agriculture, and form-fill-seal), Pharma Packaging (GMP and BRC-compliant pharmaceutical films), Specialty Products including Ventilkastensäcke (valve sacks) and Polaflex EVA films for rubber and photovoltaic industries. The company processes polyethylene (HDPE, MDPE, LDPE, LLDPE), polypropylene, and EVA materials, producing flat films, tubular films, and converted bags and sacks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Polaflex: Low-melting EVA films and bags used in vulcanization processes for the rubber and tire industry, with various types based on vinyl acetate content and melting points.

Products and services

• Kaschierfolie (Lamination Films) High-quality sealing/lamination films for duplex and triplex composites used in food, non-food, and PET-food applications including coffee capsules, water packaging, bakery/confectionery, meat industry peel films, cheese reclosure films, and frozen-food packaging; available in peelable (peelfähig), permanently sealing (festverschließend), anti-fog, and UV-resistant variants for food packaging converters and brand owners.
• Industrial Packaging Films Industrial packaging films in LDPE, MDPE, HDPE, LLDPE, and mLLDPE variants with properties including slip, anti-static, UV-resistance, and colored options, supplied for tobacco pouches, agricultural mulch films, shrink films, automatic packaging lines, and form-fill-seal (FFS) applications processing free-flowing bulk goods; serves industrial manufacturers and bulk-goods packers.
• Pharma Packaging Films Films and bags produced under GMP and BRC/IOP hygiene standards for pharmaceutical and chemical industry primary and secondary packaging, including Gebindefolie (container films), Banderolierfolie (banderole films), and Umverpackungen (outer packaging), using raw materials compliant with European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3 and FDA; serves pharmaceutical manufacturers and chemical companies.
• Spezialitäten (Specialty Products) Specialty products comprising Ventilkastensäcke (valve sacks for bulk goods) and the Polaflex brand of low-melting ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) films and bags, offered in Typ 60, 70, 80, and 100 variants with melting points from 59°C to 105°C; sold to rubber and tire processors for vulcanization additive dosing, to photovoltaic module manufacturers for silicon-cell encapsulation, and to technical film applications such as heat-seal layers.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Textilwerke Todtnau KG (Bernauer Group)coreOthers · 1 January 1991Parent company and part of Bernauer Group. Kunststoffwerk Lahr was acquired in 1991 and has a close supplier-customer relationship with the parent company, providing films for BERATEX brand geotextile production.
• PSS Consulting Bruderer & PartnerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive sales partner for the Swiss market. PSS Consulting has over 20 years of experience in flexible packaging. They provide packaging development consulting and optimal film selection services for Swiss customers. The partnership enables Kunststoffwerk Lahr to serve the Swiss market with localized support and expertise.
• Universities and Research InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing development cooperation with universities and research institutions for innovative product development. These partnerships support new product research and development initiatives.
• Raw Material SuppliersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partnerships with raw material suppliers enable collaborative product development and access to innovative materials for specialized film applications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RKW Group: German-headquartered manufacturer of polyethylene films, nonwovens, and specialty packaging films. Closely comparable to KWL as a mid-sized European blown film extruder serving industrial, food, and hygiene markets with similar extrusion technology.
• Bischof + Klein: German flexible packaging manufacturer producing industrial films, laminates, and technical films including coextruded structures. Directly comparable product portfolio (PE/PP films, laminates, specialty barrier films) and customer overlap in European industrial B2B markets.
• Nowofol (Nowoflon): German specialty film manufacturer producing EVA, PVB, and other technical films for photovoltaic, automotive, and industrial applications. Direct overlap with KWL's Polaflex EVA films for PV encapsulation and industrial specialty segments.
• Südpack Medica: German-based flexible packaging producer with strong coextrusion and lamination capabilities serving food, pharma, and medical end-markets. Comparable vertically integrated production model and regulatory certifications (GMP, BRC) overlap with KWL's pharma and food packaging lines.

Broad incumbents

• Klöckner Pentaplast: Global rigid and flexible film manufacturer with strong position in pharma and food packaging films. Comparable in pharma-grade films and barrier/lamination expertise, though larger and more diversified across rigid and flexible formats.
• Huhtamaki: Finnish-headquartered global flexible packaging company serving food, beverage, and consumer goods markets with films, laminates, and bags. Comparable in flexible packaging converting and food-contact certifications, though operating at substantially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• ProAmpac: Global flexible packaging company with coextruded films, laminates, and specialty bags serving food, pet food, and industrial markets. Comparable product categories including FFS films, lamination films, and custom industrial packaging.
• Trioworld: Swedish polyethylene film manufacturer with broad shrink film, stretch film, and industrial film portfolio. Compares on PE blown film extrusion technology and industrial packaging focus, though significantly larger scale than KWL.
• Mitsui Chemicals (EVA Films): Global chemical company with EVA-based encapsulation films for photovoltaic modules under the Hi-Selio brand. Competes with KWL's Polaflex in the PV encapsulation segment, though at significantly larger scale and integrated chemical manufacturing.
• Coveris: European flexible packaging converter producing films, laminates, and bags for food, pharma, and industrial customers. Overlaps with KWL on flexible packaging materials, coextrusion, and FFS applications but at much greater scale and geographic breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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