What AGRIPOLYANE does

Agripolyane is a French plastic film manufacturer founded in 1964 and headquartered in Saint-Chamond (Loire), operating from a 6-hectare industrial site with approximately 24,000 m² of plant space and an annual production capacity of 20,000 tons. The company designs and extrudes specialty plastic films serving three end-markets: agriculture (greenhouse covering, mulch films, and crop-specific films for floriculture, horticulture, soft fruits and salads, including the sulphur-resistant Diamant® range and the climate-control Celloclim® bubble film range), construction (the Polyane® brand covering protection, tightness 150–300µ waterproof barriers, Tridall® under-slab moisture films and SP Amiante asbestos-removal films), and industry (shrink films, surface protection films and flexible packaging films).

Core technology centers on multi-layer plastic film extrusion combined with in-house additive and masterbatch development — Agripolyane is described as one of the few extruders developing its own additives, enabling tailored formulations for region- and crop-specific conditions. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and holds ECOCERT approval under EU Regulation 2018/848 for biodegradable mulch films. A 60+ year operating history, registered trademarks (Polyane®, Handy Bag®, Diamant®, Celloclim®, Tridall®) and full production traceability further underpin the technical proposition.

Agripolyane generates revenue through B2B sales of finished film products — not licensing, subscriptions or data — sold on a quote basis with no publicly disclosed pricing. Commercial go-to-market is sales-led, executed via a dense distribution network spanning France and more than 60 export countries, supplemented by trade-show presence (GreenTech, SIVAL), a multi-language website, LinkedIn and French regional press. Since 2006 the company has been a subsidiary of the Greek Plastika Kritis group (Athens-listed), giving it internal access to masterbatch and raw material supply, some exclusive to the group.

Name

AGRIPOLYANE

Legal name

AGRIPOLYANE

Website

https://agripolyane.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Agripolyane is a French plastic film manufacturer (founded 1964, Saint-Chamond) producing specialty films for agriculture, construction and industry, serving customers in 60+ countries via a B2B distribution network as a subsidiary of the Greek Plastika Kritis group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Films Manufacturing

NAICS

Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing (326113), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Agricultural Film Extrusion (Mulch, Greenhouse, Silage Wrap) (IMANACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Protective Film Extrusion (Masking, Surface Protection, Barrier Films) (IMANACAD), Plastic Films & Laminated Packaging Structures Manufacturing (IMANAEAD), Packaging Film Extrusion (Flexible Packaging Films) (IMANACAA), Compostable & Bio-based Flexible Films and Sheet (extrusion/cast/blown) (IMANANAC), Mulches & Biodegradable Films (Straw, Paper, Bio-based) (AFABAKAI)

Keywords

• Plastic film manufacturing
• Agricultural films
• Greenhouse covering films
• Construction protection films
• Industrial packaging films

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-chamond

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Films: Greenhouse films, mulch films, and specialized films for specific crops (floriculture, horticulture, soft fruits, salads) - the company's primary market and core competency as French market leader
2. Industrial Films: Shrink films, protective covers, surface protection films, and packaging films for flexible industrial packaging needs
3. Construction Films: Polyane® branded films including Protection, Tightness (waterproof barriers 150-300µ), Tridall® (under-slab moisture prevention), and SP Amiante (asbestos removal films)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AGRIPOLYANE designs and manufactures plastic films for the agriculture, industrial, and construction sectors, with its core competency in agricultural greenhouse covering films where it is the French market leader. The company produces tailor-made films using in-house developed additives and multi-layer extrusion technology, offering specialty ranges such as sulphur-resistant Diamant®, cooling-effect Celloclim®, biodegradable mulch films, and the Polyane® construction film brand.

Product overview

Agripolyane is a French plastic film manufacturer offering three main product lines across agricultural, industrial, and construction sectors. The agricultural division includes greenhouse covering films, biodegradable mulch films (with 2-month to 3-year lifetimes), and specialized films such as the Diamant® range (sulphur-resistant) and Celloclim® range (cooling-effect bubble films). The construction sector is anchored by the Polyane® brand, offering Protection films (thin economical films for painting/cleaning), Tightness films (waterproof barriers 150-300µ thick), Tridall® films (moisture barrier under concrete slabs), and SP Amiante films (asbestos removal containment). The industrial division provides flexible packaging solutions including shrink film, protective covers, surface protection film, and packaging film. The company develops its own additives in-house, allowing customization for specific customer needs across different regions and applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Polyane®: The most prestigious brand in the construction sector for protection films, tightness films, Tridall® for under-slab moisture barrier, and SP Amiante for asbestos removal protection.
• Handy Bag®
• Diamant®
• Celloclim®

Products and services

• Agricultural Films Plastic films designed to optimize agricultural activities including greenhouse covering, crop control (temperature, humidity, light, weed control, irrigation, fertigation), crop enhancement, and resource efficiency. Includes high pesticide-resistant films, sulphur-resistant films, and cooling-effect bubble films for agricultural operations across floriculture, horticulture, soft fruits, and salads.
• Industrial Films Flexible packaging films for industrial applications, including shrink films, protective covers, surface protection films, and packaging films adaptable to required properties.
• Polyane® Protection Films Thin and economical films used for protection during painting, rendering, woodworking, and industrial cleaning applications, available in various widths, qualities, and sizes.
• Polyane® Tightness Films Thick (150 to 300 microns) and strong films providing an effective waterproof barrier for construction applications including surface protection and under concrete slabs.
• Polyane® Tridall® Films Specialized technical film that prevents ground moisture from affecting concrete slabs, serving as a reference product for under-slab moisture barriers in construction.
• Polyane® SP Amiante Films Protective films designed for asbestos removal operations, functioning as a decontamination airlock to protect users and their environment.
• Diamant® Range Agricultural films with unlimited resistance to sulphur, designed for crop protection in agricultural applications where sulphur exposure is a concern.
• Celloclim® Range Bubble films with a cooling effect, designed for climate control applications in agricultural greenhouses to manage temperature and humidity.
• Biodegradable Mulch Films Biodegradable films that degrade completely naturally without external intervention, leaving no residue in the soil. Approved for use in Organic Agriculture according to EU Regulation 2018/848, with lifetimes ranging from 2 months to 3 years.
• Handy Bag® Branded waste bag product created at Agripolyane's factory, representing one of the company's iconic consumer-adjacent branded products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of agricultural films produced by Agripolyane will eventually be collected and recycled (goal)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Plastika Kritis GroupcoreOthers · 1 January 2006Agripolyane joined the Plastika Kritis group in 2006. Benefits from shared knowledge, experience, and innovation. Group provides internal raw material and additive supply (masterbatches), some exclusive to the group. Plastika Kritis established 1970, listed on Athens Stock Exchange since 1999, exports to 75+ countries.
• CPA (Comité Français des Plastiques en Agriculture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgripolyane is a founding member of the CPA. Contributed to creation of a system for collecting and recycling used agricultural plastics based on eco-contribution (APE). This system has been duplicated in other European countries.
• ECOCERTminorOthersCertification body that approved Agripolyane's biodegradable mulch films for use in Organic Agriculture per EU Regulation 2018/848
• ADIVALORminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization for collection and recycling of agricultural plastics in France - aligned with Agripolyane's recycling commitment

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RKW Group: German manufacturer of PE-based films for agriculture, hygiene, industrial, and consumer packaging. Directly competes with Agripolyane in agricultural mulch/greenhouse films and in industrial protective films across Europe.
• Plastika Kritis: Greek parent company and direct peer producing masterbatches, agricultural films, and irrigation products across 75+ countries. Listed on the Athens Stock Exchange and the closest comparable manufacturer to Agripolyane in product portfolio and customer base.
• Barbier Group: French plastic film converter specializing in agricultural and industrial films (silage, mulch, greenhouse, technical films). Direct domestic peer of Agripolyane with overlapping customer segments in French and European agriculture.
• Coveris Holdings: European flexible packaging and films manufacturer serving food, agricultural, and industrial customers. Direct competitor in industrial packaging films and protective films where Agripolyane's industrial division operates.
• Armando Alvarez Group: Spanish plastic film and packaging manufacturer with strong positions in agricultural films, greenhouse covers, and industrial flexible packaging. Closely mirrors Agripolyane's vertical mix and Iberian/Mediterranean customer profile.
• Trioplast: Swedish PE film producer serving agriculture (silage, mulch), industry, and packaging. Comparable to Agripolyane in polyethylene film technology and agricultural customer base across Northern Europe.

Emerging players

• Ginegar Plastic Products: Israeli manufacturer of agricultural films, mulch films, and greenhouse covers with growing international presence. Comparable to Agripolyane in agricultural film specialization and serves similar high-value crop segments in Mediterranean climates.

Regional players

• Klerk's Plastic Industrie: Dutch plastic film producer focused on greenhouse and agricultural films in Benelux and Northern Europe. Competes with Agripolyane in specialty horticultural films but in a different geographic core market.
• BP Plastics: Malaysian PE film manufacturer serving agricultural and industrial markets across Asia-Pacific. Adjacent competitor in industrial and packaging films, primarily competing in different geographies than Agripolyane.

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global Group: Large US-listed global plastics manufacturer with broad portfolios in films, packaging, and engineered materials. Overlaps with Agripolyane in industrial flexible packaging and protective films but at vastly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agripolyane

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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