What Thimonnier does

Thimonnier is a French manufacturer of filling and sealing machines for flexible packaging, headquartered in Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or, France. Founded in 1852, the company designs and produces equipment for DOYPACK® stand-up pouches, pillow pouches, berlingots, medical pouches, and radio-frequency sealed industrial products — serving food & beverage, dairy, medical/pharma, detergents & cosmetics, and industrial textiles customers globally. Thimonnier invented the DOYPACK® pouch format in 1963/1964 (now a trademark with 40+ billion pouches sold annually) and holds exclusive worldwide license for the patented PepUp® self-closing pouch technology. The product portfolio spans aseptic VFFS systems (THP series up to 13,500 pph), rotary DOYPACK® fillers (THD series), spout-filling/capping machines (SF series with Claranor pulsed light decontamination enabling up to 60-day dairy shelf life), high-frequency medical bag production lines (IVF, RP, FFS series), and RF sealing presses ranging from 400W to 30kW for industrial and nuclear applications.

The company operates a direct enterprise field-sales model organized by geographic region, supplemented by long-tenured channel partnerships including Hood Packaging/Glopak in North America (25 years), EFS-YISHI in China (since 2001), Repute Engineers in India, and Supplies Colombia in Latin America. Revenue is generated primarily through capital equipment sales (configured VFFS, rotary, and RF systems), recurring technical services and spare parts (including 24/7 support via the Hood Packaging arrangement), DOYPACK® trademark licensing historically with film converters, and DATADOCK-referenced RF training courses. Marketing relies on consistent global trade show presence (Interpack, CFIA, Anuga FoodTec, All4Pack, Gulfood Manufacturing, DJAZAGRO, PACK EXPO) plus a recently expanded factory showroom for small-sealing-machine demonstrations. The firm remains family-controlled under President Sylvie Guinard (granddaughter of founder Louis Doyen), with Eric Duhoo as Managing Director since 2021; over 85% of production is exported, and the company has reported double-digit growth over the last five years.

Name

Thimonnier

Legal name

Thimonnier SAS

Website

https://thimonnier.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1852

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Thimonnier is a French, family-owned manufacturer of filling and sealing machines for flexible packaging — DOYPACK® pouches, pillow pouches, and medical bags — serving food & beverage, dairy, pharma, cosmetics, and industrial customers globally through direct sales and channel partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

akta.pro primary industry

Form-Fill-Seal (Vertical & Horizontal) Machines (IMALAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic) (IMALAOAB), Blow Molding & Thermoforming Packaging Equipment (Bottle/Tray Making) (IMALAOAK)

Keywords

• Flexible packaging machinery
• Form-fill-seal equipment
• Stand-up pouch machines
• Liquid filling systems
• Pouch packaging lines

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-germain-au-mont-d'or

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Machine Sales: Thimonnier designs, manufactures, and sells filling and sealing machines for flexible packaging. Machines include VFFS systems (M-series, THP-series), rotary fillers (THD, TH-series), spout filling machines (SF-series), and RF sealing presses (Z-series). Revenue from equipment sales with varying configurations (mono/duo/trio modes, different output capacities).
2. Technical Services and Spare Parts: Customer services division providing installation, commissioning, operator training, technical assistance, preventive maintenance, and spare parts supply. Includes 24/7 service support for partners like Hood Packaging in North America.
3. DOYPACK® Licensing: DOYPACK® is an internationally protected trademark. Thimonnier historically signed licensing agreements with plastic film processing companies worldwide for DOYPACK® pouch manufacturing.
4. Radio Frequency Training: Thimonnier provides RF training courses referenced on DATADOCK platform. Duration 1-2 days, minimum 3 learners, can be conducted on-site (intra-company) or at Thimonnier facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Thimonnier designs, manufactures and services industrial packaging machinery for liquid, viscous and pasty products. Its portfolio spans form-fill-seal (FFS) machines, pre-made pouch fillers, and patented stand-up pouch systems (DOYPACK®, PepUp®, STRAAP®) used by food, medical, cosmetics and industrial customers. The company also sells spare parts, tooling and aftermarket services to installed lines.

Product overview

Thimonnier offers a comprehensive portfolio of flexible packaging machines centered around filling and sealing technologies. The core product lines include: (1) SF Range spout filling/capping machines for DOYPACK® and inverted pouches with ultra-clean options for dairy products, (2) THD rotary filling/sealing machines for DOYPACK® pouches, (3) THP aseptic VFFS machines for UHT products in pillow pouches, (4) M Range VFFS machines for fresh/pasteurized products, (5) OZA 2000 for berlingot packaging, (6) Medical pouch production lines (IVF, RP, FFS series), (7) Radio frequency sealing presses (ZHP, Z series) for industrial, medical, and textile applications, (8) Manual/semi-automatic sealing equipment. Proprietary technologies include PepUp® self-closing pouch and STRAAP® eco-friendly packaging. Customized solutions like the Gantry Welder are available. Services include a demonstration showroom for testing customer samples.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DOYPACK®: Stand-up pouch format invented by Thimonnier in 1963, internationally recognized trademark for flexible packaging.
• PepUp®
• STRAAP®

Products and services

• DOYPACK® form-fill-seal machines

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 billion DOYPACK® pouches sold annually worldwide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Frutonic (Switzerland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Swiss company selected Thimonnier SF102 solution for eco-friendly flexible packaging. Uses 100% recyclable PP mono-material packaging (pouch and cap) for bio-products in DOYPACK® with cap.
• ClaranorcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Partnership for pulsed light decontamination technology integrated into SF102 Ultra Clean filling capping machine for dairy products in DOYPACK® and inverted stand-up pouches. Claranor's pulsed light technology enables spout and cap decontamination, extending shelf life up to 60 days for fresh/pasteurized dairy products.
• Repute Engineers Pvt. LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Indian agent providing local technical support and commissioning services. Successfully commissioned 3rd aseptic THP7300 VFFS machine at Heritage Foods Ltd in India despite pandemic conditions.
• SUPPLIES COLOMBIAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Colombian representative for ANDINA PACK trade fair and ongoing regional sales support. Partner represents Thimonnier at industry events and supports customer relationships in Latin American market.
• GeppiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partnership with Geppia (French packaging industry association) for trade show presence including virtual reality packaging line experience at All4Pack 2016. Geppia village at CFIA trade shows.
• ADEPTAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016French export association facilitating Thimonnier's participation in international trade shows including France areas at DJAZAGRO (Algeria), Africa Big Seven, India Food Tec, EXPO PACK (Mexico), and other events.
• EFS-YISHIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2001EFS-YISHI, established in China since 2001, provides technical support to Chinese customers including machine commissioning, operator training, technical assistance, and preventive maintenance. Offices located in Hangzhou 310030 China. Partnership addresses language, time difference, and distance barriers to strengthen activities in China's pharmaceutical sector.
• Hood Packaging (Glopak Division)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 199825-year partnership for North American distribution. Hood Packaging handles machine distribution, factory acceptance tests (FAT), installation services, site acceptance tests (SAT), 24/7 technical support, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, training services, and spare parts inventory. Dozens of machines operating in USA and Canada; pillow pouch is 50% of milk sales volume in Quebec and Ontario.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rovema: German manufacturer of VFFS, HFFS, and packaging machinery for food and non-food applications. Comparable mid-sized European competitor to Thimonnier in flexible pouch machinery, serving similar dairy, food, and consumer goods end markets.
• Schubert Group: German packaging machinery manufacturer specializing in flexible packaging via top-loading and flow-wrapping systems. Competes with Thimonnier in flexible pouch machinery for food, cosmetics, and consumer goods applications.
• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Global packaging machinery manufacturer offering VFFS, HFFS, and filling/sealing equipment for food, pharma, and consumer goods. Directly competes with Thimonnier in flexible packaging and aseptic filling, particularly for dairy and beverage applications.
• Serac Group: French manufacturer of filling and capping machines for liquids and viscous products in food, dairy, cosmetics, and household care. Comparable to Thimonnier in rotary filling technology, particularly for cosmetic and detergent end markets where both compete.
• ProMach: US-based packaging machinery conglomerate with multiple flexible packaging brands including Matrix Packaging Machinery (VFFS), Volumetric Technologies, and others. Direct competitor in flexible pouch filling and sealing equipment for food and beverage.
• Hassia Verpackungsmaschinen: German manufacturer specializing in form-fill-seal and pouch packaging machinery for food, dairy, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. Direct competitor to Thimonnier in VFFS technology for pillow pouches and stand-up pouches.

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: Large German industrial group focused on food processing and packaging equipment including separators, homogenizers, and aseptic filling. Overlapping customer base with Thimonnier in dairy and beverage processing, with substantially larger scale.
• Coesia Group: Italian industrial group with multiple packaging machinery brands including GDM (VFFS for hygiene products), Volpak (pouch packaging), and IPS (packaging for dairy/beverages). Broader portfolio than Thimonnier but with overlapping flexible packaging offerings and larger scale.
• Tetra Pak: Global leader in liquid food packaging with aseptic carton technology and processing equipment. Competes with Thimonnier in aseptic liquid packaging and dairy processing equipment but on a much larger scale and with rigid carton focus.
• Sacmi Group: Italian manufacturer of packaging machinery including filling/capping equipment for beverages, food, cosmetics, and detergents. Comparable product range to Thimonnier in filling equipment with broader industrial scope and larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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