What Dunapack does

Dunapack is the on-demand packaging division of DUNA-Corradini S.p.A., an Italian polyurethane specialist founded in 1957 and headquartered in Soliera (Modena). It develops and supplies three core packaging technology platforms—Foam in Place (polyurethane foam for securing fragile or heavy goods), Air in Place (air-cushion systems for void fill, protection, and wrapping), and Paper in Place (Ranpak paper-based cushioning)—along with integrated Dunapack® Stations and a complementary service portfolio covering packaging analysis, custom design, and 24/7 technical assistance.

The underlying technology rests on DUNA-Corradini's proprietary polyurethane chemistry and includes an in-house adhesives line (DUNAPOL®, DUNAPOX®, BLACK CORINTHO®) plus the CORAFOAM® LD/HD and CORALIGHT® rigid foam-board family for industrial insulation, modeling, tooling, and sandwich-panel applications. Dunapack earns revenue from three streams: (1) hardware sales of packaging systems, (2) recurring consumables—polyurethane chemicals, low-thickness films (including the Rio Light recycled-content variant), and paper—and (3) professional services for installation, operator training, scheduled and on-call maintenance, and packaging optimization. Pricing is quote-based and structured around multi-year service contracts; go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with on-site integration by technicians, supplemented by trade-show presence across JEC World, Gastech, Klimahouse, Ecomondo, CAMX, and ISA Sign Show.

The customer base is highly diversified across at least twelve industrial verticals: cold-chain/refrigerated transport, construction, oil & gas/LNG, signage and display, composites and tooling, modeling and styling, nuclear protection, nautical, scenography/events, floral, natural stone/ceramic, and abrasives. Distribution for the Dunapack division is Italy-only through headquarters in Soliera and a sales office in Pregnana Milanese (Milan); the broader DUNA group extends internationally via wholly-owned subsidiaries DUNA-USA Inc. (Baytown, Texas) and DUNA-Emirates (Fujairah, UAE). Sustainability credentials—ESG Rating A for three consecutive years (2022–2024), ISO 9001, ISO 14001:2015, BS OHSAS 18001, a 999 kWp photovoltaic system at Modena, and the DUNA-BIOSHIELD sanitization process—are an explicit positioning pillar for the brand.

Name

Dunapack

Legal name

DUNA-Corradini S.p.A.

Website

https://duna-pack.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dunapack, the on-demand packaging division of DUNA-Corradini S.p.A., supplies polyurethane foam, air-cushion, and paper-based protective packaging systems, plus integrated workstations, technical assistance, and packaging-analysis services to enterprise customers across cold-chain, construction, oil & gas, signage, composites, and industrial manufacturing in Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Protective Packaging Systems

NAICS

Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Protective & Cushioning Packaging (Bubble Wrap, Air Pillows, Foam-in-Bag) Manufacturing (IMANAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB), Protective Paper Packaging (Honeycomb, Paper Cushioning, Paper Wrap) (IMALACAH)

Keywords

• Protective packaging systems
• Polyurethane foam packaging
• Air cushion packaging
• Industrial packaging machinery
• Custom packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Soliera

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. On-Demand Packaging Systems Sales: Sale of Foam in Place, Air in Place, and Paper in Place packaging systems including machinery and consumable materials (films, chemicals)
2. Technical Assistance Services: Installation, operator training, scheduled maintenance, and on-call extraordinary maintenance services for packaging systems
3. Packaging Analysis: Specialized service analyzing performance and costs of different packaging systems to identify optimal solutions for customer needs
4. Custom Design Services: Customized design services for specific packaging requirements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dunapack produces and supplies on-demand protective packaging systems combining proprietary polyurethane foam (Foam in Place), on-demand air cushion (Air in Place), and Ranpak paper (Paper in Place) technologies, integrated into dedicated packaging stations operated at customer sites in Italy. The offering is completed by technical assistance (installation, operator training, scheduled maintenance, 24/7 video tutorials), packaging analysis (cost and performance benchmarking across systems), and custom design services to tailor packaging to specific goods, transport conditions, and sustainability requirements.

Product overview

DUNAPACK® is a division of DUNA-Corradini specialized in on-demand packaging systems. The core product portfolio consists of three main packaging technology lines — Foam in Place (polyurethane foam), Air in Place (air cushions), and Paper in Place (Ranpak paper) — plus Dunapack® Stations (integrated workstations). These are complemented by technical services: Packaging Analysis, Custom Design, and Technical Assistance. DUNAPACK® also offers sub-product variants such as Rio Light (ultra-thin recycled air cushion film) and TEO (biodegradable compostable film for air packaging). Together, the three core systems and supporting services form a complete on-demand protective packaging offering for Italian and international customers across sectors including cold chain, construction, oil & gas, healthcare, marine, and e-commerce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CORAFOAM®: Polyurethane foam boards and sheets for insulation, modeling, tooling, and various industrial applications. Available in LD (low density), HD (high density), and HPT variants.
• CORALIGHT®
• DUNAPOL®
• DUNAPOX®
• BLACK CORINTHO®
• DUNA-BIOSHIELD
• DUNAPACK® RIO LIGHT

Products and services

• Foam in Place On-demand polyurethane foam packaging system for protecting and securing fragile or heavy goods during transit, with a BIO version made from renewable carbon sources. Targeted at industrial customers needing impact protection and void fill in shipping.
• Air in Place On-demand air cushion packaging system for void fill, protection, and wrapping of goods, available in reduced thickness to minimize raw material and plastic consumption, and offered with consumable films such as Rio Light and TEO. Targeted at industrial customers requiring on-demand inflatable cushioning and wrapping.
• Paper in Place Paper-based packaging line using Ranpak paper products for cushioning and void fill applications, offered as part of the Dunapack range for industrial customers.
• Dunapack® Stations Integrated on-demand packaging workstations that combine DUNAPACK's Foam in Place, Air in Place, and Paper in Place systems into dedicated stations installed within customer production or logistics lines, enabling on-site packaging production.
• DUNAPACK® Rio Light Ultra-thin film for AIR IN PLACE cushions made with ≥35% recycled raw material, 100% recyclable, using up to 40% less material than comparable solutions while maintaining puncture resistance, in glycine color, compatible with AIP040 machines, silos, baskets, and wrapping systems. Aimed at industrial customers seeking reduced-material air cushion packaging.
• DUNAPACK® TEO Biodegradable and compostable film for AIR IN PLACE systems of the latest generation, introduced in 2018 as a sustainable alternative for inflatable protective packaging.
• Packaging Analysis Specialized Dunapack service for analyzing the performance and cost of different packaging systems to help customers identify the optimal packaging solution for their goods and logistics needs.
• Custom Design (Progettazione Customizzata) Custom design service for tailoring Dunapack's Foam in Place, Air in Place, and Paper in Place packaging solutions to specific customer requirements for their goods and shipping conditions.
• Technical Assistance (Assistenza Tecnica) Comprehensive technical support including machine installation and commissioning, operator training, scheduled and extraordinary maintenance, and 24/7 video tutorials for Dunapack packaging systems installed across Italy. Sold under multi-year technical assistance contracts.
• CORAFOAM Boards Rigid polyurethane foam boards in CORAFOAM LD (low density, 32–80 kg/m³) and CORAFOAM HD / BLACK CORINTHO (high density, 80–600 kg/m³) variants, plus CORALIGHT 80–600 kg/m³, supplied for modeling, tooling, sandwich panels, and insulation applications. Targeted at industrial buyers in composites, construction, and tooling segments.
• CORALIGHT 600 Lightweight PUR/PIR foam board (80–600 kg/m³ range) positioned as DUNA's solution for circular economy challenges, targeted at sustainable insulation applications and presented at Ecomondo 2024. Obtained European Technical Assessment (ETA) certification in July 2025.
• DUNAPOL and DUNAPOX Adhesives DUNAPOL structural polyurethane adhesive systems and DUNAPOX epoxy resin systems for composites and industrial applications, sold to manufacturers as part of the Dunapack / DUNA product range.
• DUNA-BIOSHIELD Sanitization Process Sanitization process using a WHO-recommended hydro-alcoholic solution applied to all products shipped from the Modena facility, introduced in April 2020 to eliminate risk of viral contamination during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sold as a value-added service treatment on Dunapack shipments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 66% of company energy needs covered by on-site photovoltaic system
• +5 more outcomes

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RanpakcoreTechnology or IntegrationDUNAPACK distributes Ranpak paper packaging solutions (Paper in Place product line) for cushioning and blocking applications. Ranpak is a manufacturer of paper-based packaging materials and systems.
• TEDxModenaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term sponsor and partner of TEDxModena events, supporting technology and innovation discussions in the Modena region.
• CarpInScienzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsor of CarpInScienza science festival organized by five high schools in Carpi, supporting scientific and technological dissemination since 2015. Festival has attracted over 65,000 attendees and organized 125+ conferences.
• Pro Loco CorreggiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Pavarotti d'Oro charitable opera concert benefiting Grade Onlus, supporting local culture and cancer research.
• TEDxModenaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTEDxModena - annual technology and ideas conference with DUNA as sponsor and partner, including BETTER TOGETHER edition.
• Circolo Culturale Primo PianominorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular sponsor of cultural events organized by Primo Piano cultural circle in Correggio, including conferences with notable speakers on technology, science, and current affairs.
• Pallacanestro CorreggiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of local youth basketball team, supporting sports and community engagement.
• Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di CarpiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor participating in events organized by Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Carpi focused on local economic development.
• DUNA-USA Inc.coreOthersSubsidiary company located in Baytown, Texas (USA), serving the North American market with DUNA products. Has undergone multiple expansions including #3 expansion in 2021.
• DUNA-EmiratescoreOthersSubsidiary operating in the Middle East region, based in Fujairah UAE. Adjusts working hours during Ramadan for employees.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air: Global packaging incumbent offering Instapak foam-in-place, Bubble Wrap inflatable air cushions, and paper systems; competes across all three of Dunapack's core product lines with a much larger geographic footprint.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global paper-based packaging giant with sustainable packaging portfolio including paper cushioning systems; comparable to Dunapack's Paper in Place and sustainability-driven positioning.
• Pregis: Major North American and European protective packaging supplier offering foam-in-place, air pillows, and paper systems via brands like Sharp Packaging and Easypack; directly comparable product mix to Dunapack.
• ProAmpac: Flexible packaging and protective packaging manufacturer with recyclable film products and paper-based cushioning solutions; overlaps with Dunapack's Air in Place and sustainable film strategy.
• Veritiv Corporation: Large North American packaging distributor and solutions provider offering protective packaging systems including foam, air, and paper solutions across multiple end markets.

Direct peers

• Foam Fabricators: North American custom molded foam packaging manufacturer; comparable to Dunapack's Foam in Place and CORAFOAM product lines for protective and industrial foam applications.
• Ranpak: Global leader in paper-based protective packaging systems (PadPak, FillPak, etc.); both a direct competitor in cushioning systems and Dunapack's supplier for the Paper in Place line.
• Storopack: German-headquartered specialist in protective packaging with foam-in-place (FoamPlus), air pillows, and paper cushioning; closest European mid-market peer to Dunapack in product mix and customer segment.
• Automated Packaging Systems (now part of Sealed Air): Manufacturer of air pillow systems (AirPouch) and bagging automation; direct competitor to Dunapack's Air in Place line with strong installed base in fulfillment and e-commerce.

Regional players

• Sprick GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned supplier of paper-based protective packaging systems (PapSprick, PadPack) similar to Ranpak's offering; relevant European peer with overlapping product philosophy of paper-based cushioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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