What KOPP Verpackungssysteme does

KOPP Verpackungssysteme is a German manufacturer of flexible packaging equipment, headquartered in Reichenbach an der Fils, Baden-Württemberg, with operations dating back to 1930. The company is structured as a sole proprietorship (Willi Kopp e.K. Verpackungssysteme, registered at Amtsgericht Stuttgart HRA 210407) and is currently owned by Florian Goller, with Götz Goller serving as data protection officer. The product portfolio spans manual impulse heat sealing tongs (HZ, SZ), foil welding devices (ISM, ISG, TSG, ISTTC, ISTMedPlus), hot sealers (HSG, K600 series), continuous flow sealers and welders (D545, D547, MSC Plus, MSP Plus, Contimed D662MV/D666MPCV), vertical and horizontal tubular bag machines (AVM, AURIGA, CARINA, GEMINI), folding/cellophane wrapping machines (ME series), filling and closing machines (Speedpack), shrink packaging equipment, vacuum devices, and laboratory testing equipment (Labormaster, SGPE). The underlying technology is electromechanical heat-sealing for thermoplastics, aluminum composites, and coated papers, with calibrated, validated process control per DIN 58953-7 and EN ISO 11607 for sterile goods packaging.

KOPP sells through a direct, sales-led model with individualized consultation from inquiry through delivery, supplemented by on-site commissioning, training, maintenance, repair, and spare-parts service. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; all orders are routed through a website contact form. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of packaging and sealing equipment. The company reports supplying products to 120 countries, offers 61+ machine models with 219 device versions, and addresses multiple verticals: small-parts industrial packaging, protective packaging, food, pharmaceutical and medical technology, logistics/contract manufacturing, research and laboratories, sales packaging, and the chemical industry. Pharma and medical technology are a differentiated focus area, where the Contimed calibrated continuous sealing devices and the Labormaster Hot-Tack/Coldtack testing equipment support validated sterile packaging processes.

Recent strategic activity has been concentrated in product and service extensions rather than M&A or geographic moves. In 2024, KOPP launched the Labormaster Impuls (a combined impulse welder and tensile tester for Hot-Tack and Coldtack measurements per DIN 55571-2), a modular seal testing device for heat-contact and ultrasonic applications, an optimized touch panel for the K600V hot sealer, a formal repair and overhaul (Reparaturen und Überholungen) service offering, and a Green Packaging product category for plastic-free solutions. The company maintains a YouTube channel, Facebook, and LinkedIn presence and exhibits at industry trade shows. No external funding, acquisitions, or parent company ownership are disclosed; the company operates as an independent, owner-managed Mittelstand business.

Name

KOPP Verpackungssysteme

Legal name

Willi Kopp e.K. Verpackungssysteme

Website

https://kopp-online.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KOPP Verpackungssysteme is a German manufacturer of flexible packaging and heat-sealing equipment serving food, pharmaceutical, medical technology, logistics, and chemical customers in 120 countries through direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

akta.pro primary industry

Capping, Closing & Sealing Equipment (Capper, Induction, Heat Seal) (IMALAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Form-Fill-Seal (Vertical & Horizontal) Machines (IMALAOAA), Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Machines (IMALAOAJ)

Keywords

• Packaging machinery manufacturing
• Heat sealing equipment
• Flexible packaging systems
• Tubular bag machines
• Seal strength testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Reichenbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Equipment Sales: Sale of packaging machines and sealing equipment ranging from manual hand sealers to fully automatic packaging lines

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KOPP Verpackungssysteme designs, manufactures, and supplies flexible packaging machines and heat-sealing equipment for thermoplastics, aluminum composites, and coated papers. Its portfolio spans manual sealing tongs, continuous-flow sealers (Contimed, D545, D547, MSC Plus, MSP Plus), hot sealers, vertical and horizontal tubular bag machines, folding/cellophane wrappers, shrink packaging systems, vacuum chamber machines, inline printers, and laboratory testing devices (Labormaster, SGPE) used for seal-strength and Hot-Tack/Coldtack validation. The company also delivers on-site installation, training, maintenance, repair, and spare-parts service.

Product overview

KOPP Verpackungssysteme is a manufacturer of flexible packaging equipment based in Reichenbach an der Fils, Germany. The product portfolio encompasses a comprehensive range of packaging machines and sealing devices organized into distinct categories: vertical and horizontal tubular bag machines (AVM series, AURIGA, CARINA, GEMINI), folding/cellophane wrapping machines (ME series), filling and closing machines (Speedpack), and shrink packaging equipment (CS-Matic, TE-Matic, Dempack, Ripack). The core product line includes continuous flow sealing and welding devices (D547, D545, MSC Plus, MSP Plus, Contimed series) in both stationary and mobile configurations, manual heat sealing tongs and impulse welding devices (HZ, SZ series), foil welding machines (ISM, ISG, TSG, ISTTC, ISTMedPlus), and hot sealers (HSG, K600 series). Supporting products include vacuum packaging devices, the TSD continuous printer for date/batch coding, and a laboratory testing line (Labormaster, SGPE) for seal strength and hot-tack testing. The company serves diverse industries including food, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, logistics, and chemical sectors, offering both standard equipment and custom solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Durchlaufschweißgerät D547 Heavy-duty continuous flow welding device with integrated conveyor belt for fast and efficient sealing of bags in series, available in horizontal and vertical configurations.
• Durchlaufschweißgerät D545 Compact continuous welding device with integrated conveyor belt and All-in sealing technology for quick sealing of bags in different materials, featuring 9 preset material configurations.
• Durchlaufsiegelgerät MSC Plus Continuous sealing device with table stand or roller conveyor for sealing bags made from barrier materials such as aluminum composite foil, with adjustable temperature 50–240°C and conveyor speed 2.5–9.5 m/min.
• Mobiles Durchlaufsiegelgerät MSC Plus Mobile version of the MSC Plus for portable on-site sealing of hoods, tarpaulins, and inliners made from barrier materials such as aluminum composite foil.
• Mobiles Durchlaufschweißgerät MSP Plus Mobile continuous welding device for portable on-site sealing of hoods, tarpaulins, and inliners made from PE and other thermoplastic materials.
• Durchlaufsiegelgeräte Contimed (D662MV and D666MPCV)

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Multivac: Leading German manufacturer of thermoform packaging machines, chamber machines, and sealing equipment serving food, medical, and industrial markets. Direct overlap with KOPP's thermoform/sealing product lines and pharma/medical customer base, but at significantly larger scale.
• hawo: German specialist in heat-sealing devices and validated packaging systems for medical device and pharma sterile barrier applications — a focused German Mittelstand competitor with the closest direct overlap to KOPP's Contimed and ISTMedPlus product lines.
• SencorpWhite: US manufacturer of thermoform packaging systems and heat-sealing equipment serving medical device and consumer goods markets. Direct overlap with KOPP's thermoform-style and validated sealing offerings, particularly for medical OEMs.
• Webomatic: German manufacturer of vacuum chamber machines and band sealers for food and industrial packaging. Comparable German Mittelstand competitor focused on flexible packaging sealing equipment.
• Audion Elektro: Dutch manufacturer of impulse heat sealers, continuous band sealers, and vacuum packaging machines. Closely comparable product portfolio (chamber sealers, band sealers) across food and industrial packaging end markets.
• Heat Seal LLC: US-based manufacturer of impulse heat sealers, band sealers, and vacuum packaging equipment serving medical, food, and industrial markets. Direct competitor in the impulse and continuous sealing equipment category.
• ULMA Packaging: Spanish manufacturer of horizontal and vertical flow-wrap, thermoform, and tray-sealing equipment for food and medical end markets. Closely comparable in VFFS and tray-sealing technology sold into similar European regulated end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Global broadline packaging machinery incumbent offering filling, sealing, processing, and complete packaging lines for pharma, food, and confectionery. Competes with KOPP in pharma-grade validated sealing equipment but as part of an integrated portfolio rather than a specialty heat-sealing niche.
• ProMach: US-based packaging machinery platform with broad product lines across filling, sealing, labeling, and flexible packaging. Competes via integration and breadth rather than KOPP's specialty validated-sealer niche.

Others

• Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed (Safeline metal detection + packaging checkweighing): Adjacent enabling supplier of checkweighers, metal detection, and vision inspection integrated into packaging lines. Not a direct sealer competitor but a typical ecosystem partner/complementary technology into the same regulated food and pharma packaging end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzBXCKrAhR2a2lLlL4kXFzQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/willi-kopp-e-k--verpackungssysteme
• Xx.com/kopp_verpackung

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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