What Europlastiques does

Europlastiques S.A. is a third-generation family-owned French manufacturer of injection-moulded thermoplastic food packaging, headquartered at the "La Ruche" site in Changé, Mayenne (5 Rue Jean Dausset, Zone d'Activit\u00e9 des Grands Pr\u00e9s, 53810). Founded in 1959 by Henri Barberot (originally Société européenne des plastiques) and now led by Benjamin Barberot, the company employs roughly 135 people and operates a unique industrial tool in Europe comprising 45 production lines (7 fully automated), 43 pressing machines as of June 2026, 3 AGVs, and a 4,800 m² production workshop on a 6.5 hectare footprint with Industry 4.0 connectivity.

Its core technology is injection moulding of polypropylene and other thermoplastics for food packaging, complemented by pioneering IML (In-Mould Labelling) compatible with cooking since 1989, an in-house design office using rheology software and mechanical calculations for eco-design, and five decoration techniques (IML, tampography, screen printing, enamel painting, dope dyeing). The product portfolio spans a catalog of 150+ standard references (trays, bowls, verrines, terrines, lids, EVO eco-pots, Re-PPlay 100% recycled PP range, GOOK re-sealable system, SNACK-SET integrated cutlery, BAGATA multi-portion, TAB-TRAY accessible opening) plus bespoke custom packaging developed from 3D design through prototyping to production.

The business model combines one-time sales of standard catalog products with custom/bespoke packaging projects (50% tooling prepayment at order, balance upon sample presentation) and decoration services, primarily via direct sales to enterprise customers in the agri-food industry across charcuterie, desserts, appetizers, prepared meals, cheese and butter, seafood, and food-service segments. Disclosed revenue was €21M (2020 presentation page figure) with reported customer base of 350+ active accounts in 40+ countries. Distribution is direct with a customer portal, 24-hour shipping for in-stock products in France, and sample delivery within 3 days. Europlastiques is recognized as #1 in prepared meals packaging in France and holds ISO 9001 (since 1994, first in France for plastics processing), FSSC 22000 (2025), ISCC+, Ecovadis Silver (71/100, top 15% of sector in 2024), and 26 patents. Group entities include Decostyl (decoration subsidiary, since 1983) and ecosystem stakes in Nautilium (PHA bioplastics), New-Loop 53, MBPack Réemploi, and the Dropack reusable packaging consortium; the Quebec subsidiary ELIPS was divested in July 2025.

Name

Europlastiques

Legal name

Europlastiques S.A.

Website

https://europlastiques.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Europlastiques is a third-generation, family-owned French manufacturer of injection-moulded thermoplastic food packaging, serving the agri-food industry across 40+ countries with a 150+ reference standard catalog, bespoke custom solutions, and PPWR-compliant eco-design.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Food Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging Injection Molding (Caps, Closures, Thin-Wall, IML) (IMANAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

Keywords

• Injection molded packaging
• Food packaging solutions
• Plastic food containers
• Thermoformed trays
• Packaging decoration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Change

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Standard Packaging Products: Sale of standardized injection-moulded food packaging products (trays, bowls, verrines, lids, etc.) through catalog with over 150 standard references.
2. Custom/Bespoke Packaging: Design and production of customized packaging solutions based on client-specific requirements, from specifications to 3D modeling and prototype testing.
3. Decoration Services: Five decoration techniques (IML, tampography, screen printing, enamel painting, dope dyeing) applied to packaging for product differentiation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Europlastiques designs, manufactures, and distributes injection-molded thermoplastic food packaging — pots, trays, bowls, verrines, lids and accessories — for the agri-food industry. The company operates an integrated industrial site with 43+ presses, offers both a standard catalog of 150+ references and bespoke packaging development from 3D design to production, and provides five decoration techniques including pioneering In-Mould Labelling (IML) compatible with cooking.

Product overview

Europlastiques offers a comprehensive portfolio of injection-molded thermoplastic food packaging solutions through two main channels: standard products and custom/sur-mesure services. The standard portfolio includes the EVO family (eco-designed round pots in 110ml, 220ml, 400ml), Euroduo dual-compartment trays, Terrines, Verrines, Bols (bowls), Boîtes Réutilisables (reusable containers), Plateaux (trays), and Couvercles & Accessoires (lids and accessories). The proprietary Re-PPlay line offers 100% recycled PP suitable for food contact. Key innovative systems include GOOK (re-sealable without lid), TAB-TRAY (easy opening), SNACK-SET (integrated cutlery), and BAGATA (multi-portion). The custom service provides end-to-end development from 3D design through prototyping to production, with 5 decoration techniques (IML, pad printing, screen printing, dope dyeing, enamel painting). Recent product launches include the EVO family expansion (2025-2026) and May-A/Dropack reusable trays (2024-2025).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Decostyl: Specialist in screen printing, pad printing, and painting on objects, affiliated with Europlastiques Group since 1983.
• ELIPS
• New-Loop 53
• Nautilium
• MBPack Réemploi
• EuroBIO
• EVO

Products and services

• EVO Family Eco-designed round pots with flat bottom, sealable, customizable by IML, PPWR compliant. Available in 110ml, 220ml, and 400ml formats. Among the lightest on the market.
• Re-PPlay First standard range of food-contact packaging made from 100% recycled polypropylene, composed of 3 references including bowls and containers designed for reusability.
• GOOK System Re-sealable pot system without lid, ideal for fractional consumption or delayed product use. Won CFIA 2024 Innovation Trophy in Packaging category.
• SNACK-SET System Lid with integrated cutlery for snacking applications, combining fork and packaging functionality in a single unit.
• TAB-TRAY System Easy-opening tray system designed for special consumer groups including seniors, children, teenagers, nomadic consumers, and sportspeople.
• BAGATA Range Multi-portion containers for fractional consumption or nomadic-use food packaging.
• May-A / Dropack Reusable Tray First injection-molded tray specially designed for reuse and multiple sealing, developed through the Dropack collective project for reusable plastic packaging.
• Euroduo Barquettes Dual-compartment sealable trays allowing combination of two ingredients for a single dish. Best-seller product line since 2000.
• Terrines Moulded containers in various shapes (round, oval, rectangular) and sizes, including imitation faïence designs. Heat-resistant for cooking in packaging.
• Verrines Transparent sealable containers in PET and PS with imitation glass appearance, pasteurizable and reusable.
• Bols (Bowls) Sealable bowls in sizes from 120 cm3 to 1100 cm3, available in transparent or colored options.
• Boîtes Réutilisables Reusable containers in square and rectangular formats, designed for multiple use cycles.
• Plateaux Serving trays in various sizes and colors, some with covers/casquettes.
• Couvercles & Accessoires Lids and accessories including dome lids, transparent lids, and assembly rings for bowls and trays.
• Moules de Fabrication Fabrication moulds in various formats for industrial production of food packaging.
• Custom/Sur-Mesure Service Full-service custom packaging development from concept to production, including 3D design, prototyping with 3D printing, and multiple decoration techniques.
• Decoration Services Five decoration techniques applied to packaging: Dope dyeing (coloration), IML (In Mould Labelling), Pad printing, Screen printing, and Enamel painting.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% recyclable and single-material packaging in standard range
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dropack ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collective project developing and evaluating reusable plastic packaging solutions such as trays for consumer goods. Europlastiques developed the tray currently being tested in La Chapelle Sur Erdre. Project aims to qualify reuse capability of materials, simulate complete lifecycle cycles (use, logistics, washing, end-of-life), and define operational experimentation frameworks for producers.
• New-Loop 53minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Company in which Europlastiques is a stakeholder, part of the Group ecosystem.
• NautiliumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Collective project since 2008 (originally BioComba/BluEcoPHA) developing biosourced PHA material from bacterial fermentation using marine bacteria and agri-food industry substrates. Europlastiques is an initiating partner in circular economy logic.
• DecostylcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983Subsidiary company specializing in screen printing (sérigraphie), pad printing (tampographie), and paint decoration on all types of objects since 1983. Affiliated to Europlastiques Group, combining artisanal spirit with industrial rigor. Provides decoration services for Group clients in small series.
• MBPack RéemploiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Europlastiques ecosystem, focused on reusable packaging solutions.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air: US-headquartered global packaging incumbent with European rigid-plastic and tray operations serving food processors, comparable in end markets though broader in portfolio.
• Berry Global (Amcor): Global packaging giant with significant rigid plastic food-packaging operations in Europe following the Berry/Amcor combination; competes broadly with Europlastiques in injection-molded trays and containers.
• Pactiv Evergreen: North American food and beverage packaging incumbent with growing European footprint, overlapping with Europlastiques in injection-molded food containers and trays.
• Klöckner Pentaplast (LINPAC): Global rigid and flexible plastic packaging producer with European food-packaging operations including former LINPAC business, broadly comparable in food-tray manufacturing.
• Huhtamäki: Finnish global food packaging incumbent with significant European rigid-plastic operations serving prepared meals and dairy — overlapping customer base and product formats with Europlastiques.

Direct peers

• Coveris: European rigid and flexible plastic packaging manufacturer with strong food customer base across prepared meals and dairy, comparable to Europlastiques in serving branded agri-food customers.
• Sabert Corporation: Belgium/US-headquartered manufacturer of injection-molded and thermoformed food packaging including trays and bowls, with a comparable focus on prepared meals, charcuterie, and foodservice.
• Plastixx: French injection-molded plastic packaging manufacturer serving similar agri-food and prepared-meals customers, making it one of the closest geographic and product peers to Europlastiques.
• Superfos (a Faerch company): Specialist injection-molded plastic packaging manufacturer serving food industry across Europe; directly comparable to Europlastiques in product format and customer segments.
• Faerch Group: Danish rigid plastic packaging manufacturer specializing in injection-molded and thermoformed food packaging across Europe, directly overlapping with Europlastiques' product offering and customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/europlastiques
• Facebookfacebook.com/europlastiques
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/europlastiques

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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