Hirschfeld Emballages

What Hirschfeld Emballages does

Hirschfeld Emballages is a French family-owned industrial packaging distributor headquartered in Strasbourg at 41 boulevard de la Marne (RCS Strasbourg B 307 068 809), supplying metal, plastic (HDPE), and kraft fiber containers for the storage and transport of hazardous and non-hazardous industrial products. The catalog spans approximately 30 product lines ranging from 3L metal pails and rectangular tinplate cans to 3,000L+ self-supporting metal IBC containers, pressure-rated stainless steel drums (AISI 304/316L/316TI, 1-6 bar service pressure), aseptic and electrically heated IBC variants, explosive-zone-rated SLX UN EX plastic IBCs, composite steel/PEHD combi drums, jerrycans in steel and stainless steel, and a complete accessories line (caps, clamps, valves, heating belts, liners, covers). The full portfolio carries UN/ONU certification for dangerous goods and complies with ADR (road) and RID (rail) regulations for France and Europe, with additional ISO 9001 certification on jerrycan manufacturing; specialized items (BPK contamination-free coupling, aseptic ASC containers, CENELEC-compliant SLX UN EX) extend use into pharmaceutical and food-grade applications.

The business model is B2B direct sales with no public pricing; all transactions are quote-based (devis) and the company operates as an intermediary sourcing from manufacturers and delivering directly to industrial customers. Four revenue streams are identified: new industrial packaging, refurbished/renovated containers, used/second-hand containers (notably stainless steel IBCs), and accessories. Geographic reach covers France as the primary market plus Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Algeria through direct delivery. Commercial channels combine a quote-driven website, phone sales, and recurring presence at trade shows including ALL4PACK Paris (2014, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024), EUROPACK EUROMANUT, and CFIA Lyon. Customer segments are diversified across seven verticals: chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and agri-food as primary; perfumery/aromas, paints/inks/colorants, and agrochemistry as secondary. The company is led by managing director (gérant) Philippe Roos and family head Arnaud Hirschfeld, who has run the business for over 20 years, consistent with a multi-generational family-firm operating model. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, indicating a lean intermediary/distributor structure rather than primary manufacturing.

Name

Hirschfeld Emballages

Legal name

Hirschfeld Emballages

Website

https://hirschfeld-emballages.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hirschfeld Emballages is a Strasbourg-based, family-owned French distributor of UN-certified industrial packaging — metal, HDPE plastic, and kraft fiber drums, jerrycans, and IBC containers — serving chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and agri-food customers across France and Europe via direct, quote-based B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Materials & UN-Certified Bulk Packaging (IMALAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazardous Materials & UN-Certified Transport Packaging (Dangerous Goods Packaging) (IMALAFAK), Blow-Molded Drums, Barrels & IBC Components (IMANAGAE)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging
• Metal drums
• Dangerous goods containers
• Stainless steel jerrycans
• IBC containers

Headquarters

HQ city

Strasbourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Packaging Sales: Direct sale of new industrial packaging including metal drums, plastic drums, IBC containers, jerrycans, buckets, and Kraft fiber drums to industrial companies. Products are sold as unit items with pricing on quote basis.
2. Refurbished/Renovated Packaging: Sale of reconditioned and renovated metal and plastic containers at advantageous prices, offering cost savings while maintaining UN certification for dangerous goods transport.
3. Used/Occasion Packaging: Sale of second-hand containers including stainless steel IBC/GRV containers for customers seeking economical options.
4. Accessories: Sale of industrial packaging accessories including seals, caps, clamps, valves, covers, heating belts, and heating jackets for containers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hirschfeld Emballages supplies industrial packaging for the storage and transport of chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and petrochemical products. Its portfolio covers metal packaging (steel and stainless steel drums, jerrycans, IBC containers, cans, pails, overpacks), plastic packaging (PEHD drums, IBC containers, pails, jerrycans including antistatic variants), and Kraft fiber drums, with capacities from 3L to 3,000L. All products carry UN/ONU certification for the road (ADR) and rail (RID) transport of dangerous goods across France and Europe, and the company also offers refurbished and second-hand containers alongside a full range of industrial accessories.

Product overview

Hirschfeld Emballages is a French industrial packaging supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of packaging solutions across three main categories: metal packaging (steel and stainless steel drums, cans, jerrycans, IBC containers, pails, and overpacks), plastic packaging (HDPE drums, plastic IBC containers, and pails), and kraft cardboard packaging. Their product range spans from small 3L containers to large 3,000L IBC containers. The portfolio includes specialized products such as pressure-rated stainless steel drums, aseptic IBC containers for food applications, heated containers for temperature-sensitive products, and UN-certified packaging for dangerous goods transport. The company also offers refurbished/reconditioned containers and a full range of accessories including heating belts, caps, liners, and taps. All metal and plastic packaging meets ADR/RID international dangerous goods transport standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Packaging (Steel and Stainless Steel Cans, Drums, and Pails) Steel and stainless steel industrial packaging including stackable cylindrical cans (3L to 28L), rectangular tinplate cans, drums (6L to 235L) with full opening or bung closure, stainless steel drums and pressure drums (5L to 200L, 1-6 bars), conical drums, composite steel/PEHD drums, overpacks, and conical pails. Designed for chemical, pharmaceutical, food (olive oil, honey), and petrochemical products with UN/ONU, ADR, and RID certifications.
• Plastic Packaging (PEHD Cans, Drums, IBC Containers, and Pails) High-density polyethylene (PEHD/HDPE) industrial packaging including cans, drums with bung closure (30L to 225L), drums with full opening (30L to 225L), plastic IBC containers in 820L and 1000L capacities with galvanized steel cage, antistatic SLX UN EX IBCs for explosive zones 1 and 2 (CENELEC compliant), and HDPE pails. UN-approved for dangerous goods and FDA-compliant for food applications.
• Kraft Fiber Drums Lightweight, ecological cardboard Kraft fiber drums for storage and transport of granular and pulverulent products. Designed as a cost-efficient alternative to metal and plastic packaging for dry industrial goods.
• Metal IBC Containers (Types TP, LTP/TPO, IBC Z, BPO, BPK, LNZ, ASC, GGB, TCL/TCS, ZBEI) Specialized metal IBC containers for industrial liquids, powders, and bulk products ranging from 10L to 3,000L, including UN-approved dangerous goods containers (Type TP, IBC Z, GGB, TCL/TCS for groups II and III), containers with integrated drainage systems (LTP/TPO, 150L-2000L), self-supporting bulk containers for powders (BPO), BPK containers with contamination-free coupling/decoupling for pharmaceuticals, aseptic containers for liquid food and beverages (ASC, 100L-1300L with heating/cooling options), and electrically heated containers for temperature-sensitive products (ZBEI, 500L-1250L).
• Refurbished and Renovated Industrial Packaging Cost-advantaged reconditioned and renovated metal drums and plastic containers that retain UN approval for dangerous goods transport, providing savings for industrial buyers while maintaining compliance.
• Used and Second-Hand Stainless Steel IBC/GRV Containers Economical second-hand stainless steel IBC and GRV containers for industrial customers seeking lower-cost alternatives while maintaining UN certification for dangerous goods compliance.
• Industrial Packaging Accessories Complete accessories range for industrial containers including capsules/seals, clamps, valves, taps, covers, thermoformed liners, welded round-bottom bags, heating belts, and heating jackets designed to fit drums and IBC containers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products certified for transport of dangerous goods across France and Europe
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Smurfit Kappa Group: Global packaging conglomerate with significant industrial-packaging and fibre-based drum exposure. Overlaps with Hirschfeld's Kraft and corrugated industrial-packaging lines but operates at vastly larger scale across consumer and industrial end markets.
• Crown Holdings Inc: Major global metal packaging manufacturer whose steel and stainless-steel drum, pail, and IBC portfolio competes directly with Hirschfeld's metal-packaging category. Operates broadly across food, beverage, and industrial chemicals.

Direct peers

• Müller GmbH (Fässer und Behälter): German manufacturer of steel and stainless-steel drums, jerrycans, and IBCs for chemical, pharma, and food applications with UN/ADR/RID approvals. Highly comparable product range and customer overlap, primarily serving DACH-region industrial buyers.
• SCHÜTZ GmbH & Co. KGaA: German-headquartered manufacturer of plastic IBCs (ECOBULK), steel drums, and jerrycans with UN certification for dangerous goods. Closest geographic and product-line competitor to Hirschfeld across European markets.
• Hoover Ferguson Group: Specialist in intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), tank containers, and industrial packaging for hazardous and non-hazardous liquids. Comparable IBC focus and UN-certified fleet with reconditioning and resale capabilities.
• Greif Inc: Global industrial packaging leader producing steel, plastic, and fibre drums plus IBC containers for chemical, petrochemical, and food customers. Operates a large reconditioned-container network, mirroring Hirschfeld's new/refurbished/used model at much greater scale.
• Mauser Packaging Solutions: Global industrial packaging manufacturer offering steel and plastic drums, IBCs, and reconditioned containers with UN certification. Direct competitor in the same hazardous-goods packaging category, serving identical chemical, pharma, and agri-food end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hirschfeldfr

Compliance1 record

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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