KWK Kremsmunster

What KWK Kremsmunster does

KWK Kremsmünster (legal entity: Kunststoffwerk Kremsmünster GmbH) is an Austrian manufacturer of plastic closures and packaging components for the global pharmaceutical and consumer goods industries, founded in 1950 by Franz Lutzky in Kremsmünster, Upper Austria. Its portfolio centers on two standardized closure systems — GL18 (DIN 168) for glass dropper bottles and PP28 (DIN 6094-7 / PP28 S) for larger pharmaceutical containers — supplemented by a wide insert range (droppers, pourers, desiccant inserts with silicagel or molecular sieve, dosing syringe adapters, obturators), child-resistant and tamper-evident variants, CE-marked dosing cups (0.8–30 ml) and dosing spoons (1–8 ml) classified as medical devices, cream pots, and custom-developed specialty solutions. Production technology spans injection moulding and compression moulding, supported by in-house product development, CAD-based mould design, mould manufacturing, ISO 7 clean room assembly, automatic optical inspection, and multi-colour pad printing / labelling decoration. The company holds a deep pharmaceutical certification stack including ISO 9001 (since 1994), ISO 15378 / GMP (since 2009, first in Austria), ISO 13485 (since 2010), MDR (EU) 2017/745 (completed 2023), ISO 8317 child-resistant, DMF/FDA, GMP QM and HACCP.

The business is overwhelmingly B2B and export-oriented: more than 70% of turnover is generated with pharmaceutical customers and over 75% of revenue is exported. Sales are quote-based with multi-year contract cadence, transacted via direct inquiry forms, phone, and a multilingual (de/en/fr/es) corporate website; the company is also actively present at CPHI Milan 2026, Pharmapack Paris 2027, and Vitafoods Barcelona 2026. In 2026 KWK was acquired by Guala Closures SPA, becoming the foundation of the Guala Pharmaceutical Business Division while retaining its operational identity in Kremsmünster (manufacturing) and Vienna (administration). Managing Directors are DKFM. Eberhard Habermann and Ing.Mag. Manfred Habermann. The company reports 251–500 employees, with manufacturing concentrated at Kremsegger Straße 17, 4550 Kremsmünster, and additional administrative capacity at Muthgasse 64, 1190 Vienna. No public revenue figure is disclosed.

Name

KWK Kremsmunster

Legal name

Kunststoffwerk Kremsmünster GmbH

Website

https://kwk.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

KWK Kremsmünster is an Austrian manufacturer, founded in 1950, of plastic closures and packaging components (GL18, PP28, dosing cups and spoons, custom solutions) for global pharmaceutical and food & beverage customers, with over 75% export orientation and comprehensive GMP, ISO 15378, ISO 13485, and MDR certifications. Since 2026 it has operated within Guala Closures Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Plastic Packaging

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical & Life Sciences Injection Molding (Devices, Diagnostics, Cleanroom) (IMANAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ), Closure Components & Inserts (Orifices, Plugs, Gaskets, Balls) (IMALALAN), Spouts, Fitments & Pouring Closures (IMALALAH)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical plastic closures
• Primary packaging components
• Injection moulded packaging
• Medical device dosing aids
• Food packaging closures

Headquarters

HQ city

Kienburg

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic closures and packaging components: KWK designs, manufactures, and sells plastic closures (GL18, PP28, and custom designs) for pharmaceutical and consumer packaging. The company also produces dosing aids, cream pots, and custom packaging solutions. Revenue is generated through direct product sales to pharmaceutical and food & beverage customers globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KWK Kremsmünster designs, manufactures, and sells plastic closures (GL18, PP28, and custom designs), dosing aids (cups and spoons certified as medical devices), cream pots, and food packaging closures using injection moulding and compression moulding technology. The company produces in ISO-certified clean rooms and serves global pharmaceutical and food & beverage customers with over 75% export orientation.

Product overview

KWK Kremsmünster produces plastic closures and packaging components through injection moulding technology. The product portfolio centres on two main closure standards (GL18 and PP28) for pharmaceutical applications, complemented by dosing aids (dosing spoons and cups) classified as medical devices. GL18 closures serve glass dropper bottles while PP28 closures handle larger containers, both available with various inserts (droppers, desiccants, syringe adapters) for dose administration. The company also manufactures cream pots and offers customized closure solutions. Food industry closures include MCA/PCO, twist-off, and snap-on designs. Production encompasses mould manufacturing, injection moulding, clean room assembly, and decoration services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GL18 closures Screw closures for glass dropper bottles according to DIN 168 standard, with 10.65mm inner neck diameter, used for administering doses of medicinal products in pharmaceutical applications.
• PP28 closures Screw closures for larger bottles compliant with DIN 6094-7/PP28S standard, suitable for solid or liquid medicinal products, available in HDPE/PP materials with optional tamper-evidence and child-resistance features.
• GL18 inserts Dispenser inserts compatible with GL18 closures for improved dosage administration of medicinal products, including universal droppers, vertical droppers, and globuli inserts.
• PP28 inserts Dispenser inserts compatible with PP28 closures for sealing or dose administration, including pourers, droppers, splash inserts, dosing syringe adapters, and obturators.
• PP28 desiccant inserts Pre-assembled desiccant inserts (silica gel or molecular sieve) in PP28 closures for moisture protection of powder or granule pharmaceutical products.
• Dosing spoons CE-certified dosing spoons for administering medicinal products, available in 1–8ml volumes, certified according to ISO 13485 and EEC Directive 93/42.
• Dosing cups CE-certified dosing cups for measuring liquid medicinal products, available in 0.8–30ml volumes with custom executions, compatible with GL18 and PP28 closures.
• Pots with screw cap Cream pots for packaging creams and ointments, available in 10 sizes from 12ml to 375ml, made of PP material, optionally with labels.
• Customised/special solutions Custom-developed closure solutions based on customer requirements, including bespoke mould design and construction for innovative pharmaceutical packaging.
• Food closures Closures for food packaging including MCA/PCO tamper-evident closures with pouring inserts for PET bottles, spice closures, twist-off caps, snap-on lids, and standard screw caps with induction sealing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 75% export rate demonstrates international market reach and recognition.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Guala Closures SPAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026In 2026, KWK became part of Guala Closures SPA, establishing the Guala Pharmaceutical Business Division. This partnership unites expertise, strengthens capabilities, enables innovation, and allows KWK's solutions to reach customers worldwide. KWK maintains its operational identity while integrating into the Guala Group.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Guala Closures: Parent company of KWK since 2026 and one of the world's largest producers of closures for beverages, spirits, and now pharmaceuticals via the Guala Pharmaceutical Business Division. Broad incumbent offering global distribution and cross-portfolio leverage to KWK.
• Schott Pharma: Subsidiary of Schott AG specializing in pharmaceutical glass and polymer packaging (vials, syringes, cartridges, closures). Broader incumbent in pharma primary packaging with deeper parenteral focus, but overlaps with KWK in serving pharma OEMs.
• Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD): Global medical technology and life sciences company producing prefillable syringes, vials, drug-delivery systems, and pharmaceutical packaging components. Broad incumbent with overlapping regulated primary-packaging capabilities, much larger and diversified across medtech.
• SGD Pharma: Global manufacturer of pharmaceutical glass packaging with complementary plastic packaging offerings. Adjacent incumbent serving the same pharma customers with primary containers, somewhat broader and more glass-heavy than KWK.

Direct peers

• Bormioli Pharma: European manufacturer of plastic and glass pharmaceutical primary packaging, including bottles, closures, and dosing accessories. Closely comparable mid-sized European pharma packaging specialist with overlapping customer base.
• AptarGroup: Global provider of drug delivery and packaging components, including plastic closures, dispensing systems, and dosing aids for pharmaceutical and consumer health customers. Closely comparable product set to KWK (closures, inserts, dosing cups/spoons) at larger scale.
• Gerresheimer AG: Leading European pharmaceutical packaging manufacturer producing glass and plastic primary packaging including closures and dosing aids. Direct peer to KWK in serving pharma OEMs with certified primary packaging components, with broader scale and a multi-material portfolio.
• DWK Life Sciences: Supplies primary packaging and laboratory glassware for pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and life-science customers, including screw-thread closures for glass and plastic containers. Comparable as a certified packaging supplier serving pharma laboratories and producers.
• West Pharmaceutical Services: Specialist in primary packaging and delivery components for injectable and oral pharmaceuticals, including elastomeric closures and plastic container systems. Direct peer in regulated pharma primary packaging with deeper exposure to injectables.
• Datwyler Holding: Provides elastomer and plastic sealing solutions for pharmaceutical primary packaging, including vial closures and drug-delivery components. Direct peer in regulated pharma packaging, particularly injectable and parenteral formats.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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