What MAV does

MAV S.r.l. is an Italian plastic packaging manufacturer founded in 1965 and headquartered in Zola Predosa, in the province of Bologna. The company produces primary packaging — jars, bottles, closures, and seals — for brand owners in the cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries. Since 2021, MAV has operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of Punto Pack S.p.A. – Società Benefit, forming part of an integrated packaging group that combines injection molding, blow molding, and in-house decoration services.

The manufacturing platform is built on 26 production machines and 14 decoration machines distributed across the MAV site in Zola Predosa (1,580 sqm) and the Punto Pack site, with a third pole added in March 2026 through the acquisition of Nuova Mini Plastic S.r.l. (approximately 6,000 sqm). MAV reports more than 900 product combinations and runs all-electric Industry 4.0 production lines alongside a 500 kWp photovoltaic installation. Proprietary product lines include REPLASTIC (recycled-content packaging), BIO-BASED PACK (bio-based polymers), and Eco-Pack. Disclosed enterprise customers include Biologique Recherche, Revlon, Catalent, Cosmint, Pettenon, Manetti Roberts, Unifarco, Nuxe, Erbolario, and G7.

MAV's commercial model is B2B direct sales, driven primarily by participation in European packaging trade shows (Cosmoprof, Luxe Pack, CPHI and similar) and dedicated sales channels targeting cosmetics and pharmaceutical brand owners. Pricing is tied to specification, decoration, and order volume, with custom tooling and color matching forming part of standard engagements. The "Start with Us" program has been added to address startups and smaller brands, complementing the enterprise base. Certifications and recognitions include EcoVadis Silver (2022), B Corp certification (October 2025), and the Italian "Marchio Storico" designation (November 2025). No AI/ML capabilities are disclosed in available materials.

Name

MAV

Legal name

MAV S.r.l.

Website

https://mav-italy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MAV S.r.l. is an Italian plastic packaging manufacturer producing jars, bottles, closures, and seals for cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical brand owners via injection molding, blow molding, and in-house decoration across three production sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Bottle Manufacturing (326160)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Rigid Plastic Containers (Bottles, Jars, Jugs) Manufacturing (IMANAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cosmetics & Personal Care Plastic Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAL), Extrusion Blow-Molded Containers (HDPE/PET Bottles & Jugs) (IMANAGAA)

Keywords

• Plastic packaging manufacturing
• Primary packaging containers
• Cosmetic packaging solutions
• Food-grade plastic containers
• Custom injection molding

Headquarters

HQ city

Zola Predosa

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Packaging Components: MAV manufactures and sells plastic jars, bottles, closures, and gaskets for primary packaging. Products are sold as standard catalog items, semi-custom, or fully custom designs. Revenue is generated from one-time product sales with potential for recurring orders from established brand customers. Minimum order quantities as low as 100-200 pieces per carton for the Start with Us program, with mass production runs beyond 500,000 pieces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MAV designs and manufactures plastic primary packaging—jars, bottles, closures, and gaskets—for the cosmetics, food, nutraceutical, and parapharmaceutical sectors. The company operates in-house design (2D/3D prototyping, mold construction), production (injection molding, injection stretch-blow molding, extrusion, blow molding), and decoration (screen printing, pad printing, hot stamping, finishing) services, offering both standard catalog items and fully custom exclusive packaging across more than 20 jar lines and 900+ product combinations.

Product overview

MAV is a plastic packaging company specializing in primary packaging for cosmetic, food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical sectors. The company operates as a unified offering combining four core product lines—Vasi (jars), Flaconi (bottles), Chiusure (closures), and Guarnizioni (seals)—with three main services: Progettazione (custom design), Produzione (injection/injection stretch-blow/extrusion manufacturing), and Decorazione (screen printing, pad printing, hot stamping). MAV also offers specialized sub-brands: Eco-Pack featuring sustainable REPLASTIC (100% recycled materials) and BIO-BASED PACK (renewable plastics from sugarcane) materials; Food-Pack for food-grade packaging applications; and Start with Us for small-quantity orders. The company merged with Punto Pack in 2021, combining MAV's injection molding and decoration capabilities with Punto Pack's extrusion and blow molding expertise for an integrated packaging offering. MAV also acquired Nuova Mini Plastic in 2026 to further expand extrusion and blow molding capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REPLASTIC: 100% recycled and recyclable plastic materials brand in R-PET, R-PP, R-PEHD for eco-sustainable packaging
• BIO-BASED PACK
• Eco-Design

Products and services

• Vasi (Jars) Plastic jars for cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical sectors, available in various materials (PET, PP, PEHD, SAN) with multiple capacity options ranging from 5ml to 4000ml for brand owners and manufacturers.
• Flaconi (Bottles) Plastic bottles and containers that complement the jar product line, available in PET and PEHD with various neck finishes and capacities from 30ml to 1000ml for cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical applications.
• Chiusure (Closures) Functional and aesthetic closures including flip-top, disc-top, pumps, capsules, and aluminum caps in various materials (PP, SAN, aluminum) to complete packaging solutions.
• Guarnizioni (Gaskets/Seals) Protective seals including caps, EPE discs, safeguard liners, PET discs, and induction seals that protect formulas and provide tamper-evidence for packaging integrity.
• Progettazione (Custom Design Service) Complete custom design service for exclusive jar and bottle designs, including 2D drawing development, 3D modeling, rapid prototyping, mold construction, and test production for brand owners requiring unique packaging.
• Produzione (Production Service) Manufacturing through injection molding, injection stretch-blow molding, and extrusion processes using automated production lines with Industry 4.0 technologies for cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical packaging.
• Decorazione (Decoration Service) Customization through screen printing, pad printing, and hot stamping with various finishes including hi-gloss, matte, metallic, pearlescent, braille, and soft-touch effects.
• Eco-Pack (Sustainable Packaging Line) Sustainable packaging line featuring REPLASTIC (100% recycled and recyclable materials) and BIO-BASED (renewable plastics from sugarcane), plus eco-design with reduced wall thickness saving 25% plastic compared to traditional solutions.
• Food-Pack Food-grade packaging in PP, PEHD, PET for dry or semi-liquid food products, suitable for sweets, savory items, nutraceuticals, and sports nutrition supplements, with Food Grade certifications.
• Start with Us Small quantity ordering service for startups and small projects, offering selected best-seller standard catalog products with reduced lead times starting from 100-200 pieces per carton, capacities 8-1000 ml.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% plastic reduction through eco-design ultra-thin wall technology
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PuntoPack S.p.A. – Società BenefitcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026PuntoPack S.p.A. – Società Benefit is the parent company of MAV S.r.l., owning 100% of MAV. Together since 2021, the two companies form an integrated packaging group with complementary production capabilities: PuntoPack focuses on parapharmaceutical and pharmaceutical packaging (pill bottles, droppers, bottles, flow pack), while MAV focuses on cosmetics, food, and personal care packaging through injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding. The group represents two production poles under one corporate umbrella.
• Nuova Mini Plastic S.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026MAV acquired 100% of the share capital of Nuova Mini Plastic S.r.l. from the De Santo family in March 2026. Nuova Mini Plastic, established in 1971 and based in San Colombano al Lambro, Italy, specializes in extrusion and blow molding for primary packaging serving cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food industries. It operates a 6,000 sqm certified production site with a 500 kWp photovoltaic system. The acquisition creates industrial synergies by combining MAV's injection molding and decoration capabilities with Nuova Mini Plastic's extrusion and blow molding expertise.
• PRS PoolingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPRS Pooling is a circular pallet pooling system partner. Through pallet recovery, repair, and reuse, the system saves 400,000 trees per year (approximately 1,000 per day). MAV partners with PRS Pooling as part of its sustainable logistics and supply chain strategy.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lumson: Italian manufacturer of primary packaging for cosmetics and skincare, specializing in jars, bottles, airless systems and decoration. Closest like-for-like Italian peer in terms of customer segment, Made-in-Italy positioning, and integrated design-to-decoration offering.
• Pibiplast: Italian plastic packaging manufacturer focused on cosmetics, personal care and fragrance, offering standard and custom jars, bottles and caps. Comparable as a similarly sized Italian competitor serving overlapping beauty brand customers with injection and blow-molded solutions.
• Albea Group: French-headquartered global supplier of primary plastic packaging and beauty solutions, including jars, bottles, tubes, and decoration for cosmetics and personal care. Closely comparable in product mix, customer base, and decoration-heavy value proposition, but with broader geographic footprint.
• Baralan: Italian primary packaging manufacturer for cosmetics and fragrance, offering glass and plastic bottles, jars and decoration services. Comparable as a similarly positioned Italian competitor serving beauty brand customers with primary packaging and decoration capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global: Global manufacturer of plastic packaging products including bottles, containers, and specialty films across beauty, personal care, food and healthcare end markets. Comparable in its plastic container and beauty packaging exposure, though at significantly greater scale.
• Silgan Holdings: Large global manufacturer of rigid plastic and metal containers, dispensing closures, and specialty containers for personal care, food and household products. Comparable in producing plastic jars, bottles and closures, though with a much broader product portfolio and geographic reach.
• AptarGroup: Global leader in dispensing systems and packaging for beauty, personal care, home care, and pharma. Highly comparable as a direct supplier of primary plastic packaging and closures to the same cosmetics and pharmaceutical brand owners that MAV serves, but at materially greater scale and geographic reach.
• Gerresheimer: European-headquartered packaging specialist serving pharmaceutical, cosmetics and consumer health customers with plastic and glass primary packaging. Comparable in its pharmaceutical packaging exposure (overlapping with MAV/PuntoPack customers such as Catalent) but with a much larger global footprint.

Regional players

• Verescence: European leader in glass packaging for perfumery and cosmetics, with growing plastic and decoration capabilities. Comparable as a primary packaging supplier to premium beauty brands, though primarily in glass rather than plastic.
• Bormioli Luigi: Italian manufacturer of glass and plastic primary packaging for perfumery, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical customers. Comparable as a Made-in-Italy supplier to overlapping cosmetics and pharmaceutical end markets, though glass-heavy in its product mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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