What BERNADET does

BERNADET SAS is a French family-owned glass and crystal decoration specialist headquartered in Châteaubernard (Cognac), founded in 1951 by Claude Bernadet and now led in its second generation by President Jean-Pierre Bernadet. The company provides B2B contract decoration services for premium-to-prestige wines & spirits, perfumery/cosmetics, and lifestyle brands, processing approximately 22 million bottles, carafes, flasks and glasses per year for more than 1,500 clients. Its service portfolio spans screen printing (sérigraphie) with up to eight colors in enamel, organic ink, gold, platinum and tampography; manual decoration by brush; decorative shrink-sleeve application (the only such workshop in the Grand Sud-Ouest); accessory mounting (wax seals, ribbons, zamak, ornamental crystals); dummy-bottle (bouteille factice) production using an interior-lacquering process invented in 1951; and dedicated glass quality control / lot compliance restoration.

Operations run from a 2,500 m² factory and 3,000 m² storage facility in Cognac, equipped with eight decoration lines, eleven semi-automatic machines, five manual decoration stations and two quality-control positions, with 75 collaborators. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by participation in VS PACK, PCD Paris and proprietary BernaDAY events, plus press coverage and active membership in the Spirits Valley and Atlanpack clusters. Revenue is generated through bespoke B2B project quotations, with no public pricing; the customer list is anchored by major cognac and spirits houses (Rémy Martin, Martell, Hennessy, Camus, Courvoisier, Grand Marnier, Frapin, Larsen) and extended into perfumery/cosmetics (Jovoy) and lifestyle products. In 2021 the company opened a Milan project office financed by the Nouvelle Aquitaine region, and in 2026 it acquired Verre Créations to add micro-sandblasting and a direct-to-consumer online channel. Bernadet holds the Imprim'Luxe certification (2018, first and only glass printer so recognized) and the LUCIE 26000 RSE label.

Name

BERNADET

Legal name

BERNADET SAS

Website

https://bernadet.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BERNADET is a French family-owned glass decoration specialist in Cognac serving premium wines & spirits, perfumery and cosmetics brands with serigraphy, manual precious-metal decoration, shrink sleeves, accessory mounting, dummy bottles and glass quality control.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Glass Decoration Services

NAICS

Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Decorative Glass Packaging (Custom Shapes, Embossed, Premium) (IMALAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Beverage Glass Packaging (Beer, Wine, Spirits, Soft Drinks, Water) (IMALAEAA), Cosmetics & Perfumery Glass Packaging (Fragrance Bottles, Cosmetic Jars) (IMALAEAC)

Keywords

• Glass decoration services
• Screen printing glass
• Bottle personalization
• Decorative shrink sleeves
• Premium packaging decoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Châteaubernard

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Glass Decoration Services: B2B manufacturing services for decorating and personalizing glass bottles, carafes, flasks, pots, and glasses for wines & spirits and perfumery/cosmetics markets. Services include serigraphy, manual decoration, sleeve application, accessory mounting, fake bottle production, and quality control.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BERNADET provides B2B glass and crystal decoration services for premium and prestige wines & spirits and perfumery/cosmetics brands. Its integrated service portfolio covers screen printing (sérigraphie), manual decoration with precious metals, decorative shrink sleeves, accessory mounting (wax seals, ribbons, medals), factice (dummy) bottle production, and glass quality control, supported by 8 decoration lines and 11 semi-automatic machines. The company processes approximately 22 million bottles per year for over 1,500 clients from its Cognac headquarters, guiding projects from concept through finished decorated product.

Product overview

BERNADET is a glass decoration services company offering a unified portfolio of complementary processes for wines & spirits, perfumery, and cosmetics packaging. Its core capabilities span screen printing (sérigraphie) with multiple ink and precious metal techniques, decorative shrink sleeves, accessory attachment (wax seals, ribbons, medals), dummy bottle production, and glass quality control. The portfolio is unified by a project development methodology that guides clients from concept through to finished decorated product. In 2026, Bernadet acquired Verre Créations, adding micro-sandblasting and direct-to-consumer glass personalization to the offering. Bernadet operates from Cognac, France with 75 employees anddecorates approximately 22 million units annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Verre Créations: Company specializing in personalization and sandblasting on glass, acquired by Bernadet in 2026. Offers micro-sandblasting on high-quality glass, personalization of glasses and bottles, and an online sales site.

Products and services

• Sérigraphie & Décors Manuels (Screen Printing and Manual Decoration) Screen printing and manual decoration services on glass and crystal bottles, carafes, flasks, pots, and glasses (from 3cl to 18L), using enamel (heavy-metal-free), organic ink, precious metals (gold and platinum, direct or over-glaze), hot stamping, and pad printing. Includes up to 8-color printing on complex shapes and manual application of precious metals by brush on premium products. Targeted at premium wines & spirits and perfumery/cosmetics brands.
• Manchons Décoratifs (Decorative Shrink Sleeves) Decorative shrink sleeve application service on small and large series, including protective sleeves on all substrates. The only workshop of this type in the Grand Southwest, using bi-tunnel vapor or hot air retraction. Operates in automatic (high-speed) or manual mode. Targeted at brands seeking 360° decoration.
• Pose d'Accessoires (Accessory Mounting) Accessory attachment services including wax seals (cachets), ribbons (galons), medals, cords, and fretwork on all glass forms (bottles, flasks, carafes, pots) and materials (glass, wax, plastic, metal, zamak, ornamental crystals), using natural or synthetic waxes in standard or custom colors.
• Bouteilles Factices (Dummy Bottles) Dummy bottle production using interior varnish coating (developed in 1951) to simulate a full bottle in any wine or spirit color, as well as liquid-filled factices. Suitable for displays, exhibitions, and travel retail. Available in all capacities from 3cl to 27L.
• Contrôle Qualité Verrière (Glass Quality Control) Glass quality control and sorting service for bottles and carafes, including defect detection and lot compliance restoration in a dedicated workshop. Offers unit visual inspection by highly experienced operators for premium to prestige wine and spirit markets.
• Verre Créations (Glass Personalization & Sandblasting) Specialized in glass personalization and sandblasting, offering high-quality micro-sandblasting, glass and flask personalization (empty or filled), a catalog of glasses, carafes and containers, and direct-to-consumer online sales. Acquired by BERNADET to expand its offering into bespoke glass personalization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22 million products processed per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers76 records

Segments4 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Verre CréationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Bernadet acquired Verre Créations, a company specializing in glass personalization and sandblasting. This integration strengthens Bernadet's offering with micro-sandblasting on high-quality glass, personalization of glasses and bottles, an expanded catalog of glasses, carafes and containers, reinforced opening to individuals and custom projects, and a 24/7 online sales site.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Verescence: French producer of glass bottles and jars for the perfumery, cosmetics, and spirits markets with integrated decoration and finishing services. Comparable as a French specialty glass packaging peer offering premium decoration solutions to overlapping luxury brand customers.
• Saverglass: French manufacturer of premium and luxury glass bottles primarily for wines and spirits, offering custom shapes, screen printing, and decoration. Directly comparable as a French specialty glass packaging peer serving many of the same Cognac and spirits houses as Bernadet.
• Estal: Spanish manufacturer of premium glass packaging for spirits and wine with extensive decoration capabilities including screen printing, lacquering, and accessories. Comparable as a European specialty glass peer offering bespoke decoration services to similar luxury spirits customers.
• Pochet du Courval: French luxury glass packaging manufacturer with in-house decoration capabilities serving the world's leading perfume, cosmetics, and spirits brands. Highly comparable as a French specialist combining glass packaging with premium decoration and finishing for the same luxury customer set as Bernadet.
• Bormioli Luigi: Italian manufacturer of premium glass bottles and decoration for luxury spirits, perfumery, and pharmaceutical markets. Comparable as a European specialty glass peer with deep expertise in bespoke decoration and finishing of high-end spirits and fragrance bottles.
• Heinz Glas: German family-owned producer of high-quality glass packaging for perfumery, cosmetics, and spirits with integrated decoration services. Comparable as a European family-run specialty glass peer focused on premium decoration and finishing of luxury bottles.
• Stölzle Glass Group: Austrian specialist in premium glass packaging for perfumery, cosmetics, and spirits, with integrated decoration and finishing. Comparable as a European specialty glass peer combining custom bottle manufacturing with high-end decoration for luxury customers.

Broad incumbents

• SGD Pharma: Global glass packaging manufacturer with primary focus on pharmaceutical primary packaging and a growing specialty bottles division. A broader incumbent operating in glass packaging, offering some overlap in premium spirits/perfumery bottles but with materially larger scale and pharma orientation.
• Verallia: One of the world's largest glass packaging producers with broad coverage across wines, spirits, food, and beverages. A broad incumbent with massive scale whose portfolio overlaps with Bernadet's premium spirits segment but is not specialized in luxury decoration the way Bernadet is.
• Vitro: Major global glass container manufacturer with extensive operations across the Americas and Europe serving wines, spirits, cosmetics, and food. A broad incumbent offering glass packaging at significantly larger scale; overlaps with Bernadet in spirits and fragrance end-markets though it is not a luxury-decoration specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Bernadetdecoration
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bernadet

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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