Irplast
Irplast S.p.A. is an Italian vertically integrated manufacturer of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films and converted packaging products — labels, tapes, and sleeves — serving multinational FMCG brands across beverage, dairy, personal care, food, and tobacco sectors in 70+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersEmpoli, Italy
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Irplast does
Irplast S.p.A. is an Italian vertically integrated manufacturer of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Empoli, Italy, with approximately 380 employees across three manufacturing sites (Empoli for converting/printing and two Atessa plants for film production). The company operates three divisions: a BOPP Film Division producing specialty films including simultaneous orientation S-BOPP via Brückner-LISIM technology, a Label Tech Division producing shrink sleeves, pre-glued labels, roll-fed labels, and multipack solutions using HD rotogravure and flexographic printing, and a Print Tape Division producing printed adhesive tapes for packaging applications.
Irplast's proprietary technology portfolio includes the Stilansol® simultaneous stretching process (the first Brückner-LISIM line installed in Europe for S-BOPP), NOPP bio-based films made from tall oil feedstock, NOPP+ films from used cooking oil, and LOOPP films from chemically recycled post-consumer waste — all ISCC PLUS certified. Production capacity stands at 44,000 tonnes/year of BOPP film and over 500 million sqm of converted product annually, with a €60 million new Brückner-LISIM line at Atessa completing in 2026.
The business model is direct B2B enterprise sales of specialty films and converted packaging products to multinational FMCG brands and converters in beverage, dairy, personal care, food/tissue, and tobacco sectors, with quote-based multi-year contracts. Approximately 75% of production is exported to over 70 countries. In 2024, the company generated €102M in revenue with €12.3M EBITDA (~12% margin); in 2025, TOPPAN Holdings (Japan) acquired an 80% stake, integrating Irplast into TOPPAN's Living & Industry segment.
Irplast firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Irplast
- Legal name
- Irplast S.p.A.
- Website
- https://irplast.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Irplast S.p.A. is an Italian vertically integrated manufacturer of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films and converted packaging products — labels, tapes, and sleeves — serving multinational FMCG brands across beverage, dairy, personal care, food, and tobacco sectors in 70+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Irplast industry classification
Industry- NAICS
- Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing (326113)
- SIC
- Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Polyolefin Films (PE/PP: Cast, Blown, BOPP) (IMALABAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Plastic Films & Laminated Packaging Structures Manufacturing (IMANAEAD)
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Where Irplast is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Empoli
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Irplast business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
Revenue model
- BOPP Film Sales: Manufacturing and sale of biaxially oriented polypropylene films to converters, packaging companies, and end-users in food, beverage, tobacco, and personal care sectors. Revenue generated from specialty film production with total installed capacity of 44,000 tonnes/year.
- Converted Products: Vertically integrated production of printed finished products including roll-fed labels, shrink sleeves, adhesive tapes, and multipack solutions. Revenue from value-added conversion services and finished packaging products.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B direct sales with quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Irplast product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Irplast manufactures BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) films at its Empoli (Florence, Italy) plant, with annual capacity of 44,000 tonnes and over 500 million square meters of finished product. It converts these films into packaging, labelling (shrink sleeves, pre-glued labels, roll-fed labels, multipack), and adhesive tape solutions (e.g. AIRTAPE+) for brand owners and converters worldwide.
Product overview
Irplast S.p.A. is a vertically integrated Italian company specializing in biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film production, converting, and printing. The company operates three divisions: Label Tech Division (specializing in labeling solutions including shrink sleeves, pre-glued labels, roll-fed labels, and multipack solutions), Print Tape Division (producing printed adhesive tapes with water-based acrylic or hot melt adhesive), and BOPP Film Division (manufacturing specialty films for labels, packaging, and tobacco applications). Irplast's portfolio includes sustainable film products such as NOPP (carbon neutral from bio-based tall oil), NOPP+ (from used cooking oil), and LOOPP (from chemical recycling of post-consumer waste), all ISCC PLUS certified. The company joined the TOPPAN Group in 2025, enhancing its global reach in sustainable packaging solutions for food, beverage, personal care, and tobacco industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- CO₂ emissions reduced by 28.8% vs 2024 (market-based calculation with renewable energy purchases)
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Irplast
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments1 record
Irplast technology and API
TechnologyAPI detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Irplast partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- SABICcorePartnership with SABIC for supply of feedstock from chemically recycled post-consumer waste for LOOPP films. Uses mass balance approach and ISCC PLUS certified supply chain. Enables production of circular economy films with identical properties to virgin materials.
- Bruckner MaschinenbaucorePartnership with Bruckner for LISIM simultaneous orientation technology lines. Irplast was first in Europe to install Bruckner-LISIM line for S-BOPP film production. €60 million investment in new LISIM line for Atessa plant.
- Label Machine ManufacturerscoreCollaborative approach with label machine manufacturers to ensure optimization of application processes and machine speeds. Joint product design ensures labels work optimally on customer packaging lines.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Irplast competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Treofan Group: European BOPP film manufacturer with specialty focus on labels, tobacco and packaging films. Comparable on BOPP product mix, especially in tobacco and label applications.
- Polinas: Turkish BOPP film producer serving labels, packaging and converting markets across Europe and MENA. Comparable as a regional BOPP specialist competing for similar converters and end users.
- Taghleef Industries: One of the world's largest BOPP film producers with a broad specialty and sustainable film portfolio serving packaging, labels and tobacco. Closely comparable to Irplast across BOPP technology, end markets, and sustainability certifications.
- Innovia Films (CCL Industries): Specialty BOPP and BOPLA film manufacturer with strong positions in labels, packaging and tobacco, now part of CCL Industries. Direct competitor with comparable specialty film technology and customer base.
- Cosmo Films: Indian manufacturer of specialty BOPP films for labels, packaging and lamination applications with growing sustainable film lines. Directly comparable in product mix, including specialty and sustainable films.
- Jindal Poly Films: India-based global leader in BOPET and BOPP films with large-scale production for packaging and labels. Directly comparable on BOPP film manufacturing scale and global export reach.
- Uflex: India's largest flexible packaging company producing BOPP, BOPET films and converted packaging products. Comparable vertically integrated model from film to flexible packaging.
Broad incumbents
- Avery Dennison: Global leader in pressure-sensitive labels, films and packaging materials with sustainability-focused product lines. Comparable as a large incumbent in label films and packaging materials.
- TOPPAN Holdings: Japanese global packaging and films conglomerate that acquired 80% of Irplast in 2025. Parent and broad incumbent in films, packaging, and semiconductor materials with overlapping BOPP and barrier film capabilities.
- CCL Industries: World's largest specialty label company producing labels, films and packaging including via Innovia Films. Comparable as a broad incumbent in labels and specialty films downstream of Irplast.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Irplast social profiles
Digital presenceIrplast compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance10 records
Irplast financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Irplast leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Irplast subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Irplast funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Irplast M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Irplast
What does Irplast do?
Irplast manufactures BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) films at its Empoli (Florence, Italy) plant, with annual capacity of 44,000 tonnes and over 500 million square meters of finished product. It converts these films into packaging, labelling (shrink sleeves, pre-glued labels, roll-fed labels, multipack), and adhesive tape solutions (e.g. AIRTAPE+) for brand owners and converters worldwide.
Is Irplast a public or private company?
Irplast is a private company. It is currently operating.
When was Irplast founded?
Irplast was founded in 1983.
Where is Irplast based?
Irplast is headquartered in Empoli, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Irplast make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. BOPP Film Sales are the primary driver. The others are converted Products.
Who are Irplast's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Treofan Group, Polinas, Taghleef Industries, Innovia Films (CCL Industries), Cosmo Films, Jindal Poly Films and Uflex. Broad incumbents are Avery Dennison, TOPPAN Holdings and CCL Industries.
Does Irplast have an API?
No public API is recorded for Irplast.
What industry is Irplast in?
Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALABAA, Polyolefin Films (PE/PP: Cast, Blown, BOPP), with a secondary code of IMANAEAD, Plastic Films & Laminated Packaging Structures Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 326112 and its SIC code is 3081.