What INGE does

INGE S.p.A. is a privately held Italian specialty manufacturer of primary plastic packaging, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Garbagnate Milanese, Italy. The company serves regulated end-markets including pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, diagnostic, and veterinary customers, producing bottles, closures, droppers, and dosing systems that come into direct contact with the packaged product. Core production relies on injection molding and injection stretch-blow molding technologies, with proprietary separator-cap systems (LIFE CAP, PUSH AND MIX) and CE-marked Class I and Im medical-device production as differentiated offerings. The company has held EN ISO 9001 certification continuously since 1996 and operates a network of 16 dedicated product websites alongside a small-quantity channel (doctorpack.eu), with a global distribution claim supported by multi-language presentation.

The business model is B2B direct sales with quote-based pricing typical of industrial primary-packaging supply, targeting larger regulated buyers rather than consumer channels. Revenue is generated through sale of molded components and finished packaging systems, with a dedicated sustainability line (INGE ECO PACK) introducing PLA- and Green PE-based biopolymer alternatives as a response to ESG and regulatory pressure on packaging. No revenue, headcount, funding, or M&A activity is publicly disclosed; the company's physical footprint is concentrated at the Garbagnate Milanese headquarters and a single warehouse, indicating a small-to-mid-scale specialty operation with multi-decade tenure in its niche.

Name

INGE

Legal name

INGE S.p.A.

Website

https://inge.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

INGE S.p.A. is a privately held Italian manufacturer, founded in 1947 and based in Garbagnate Milanese, producing primary plastic packaging via injection molding for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, diagnostic, and veterinary customers, including biopolymer and separator-cap specialty lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Primary Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Rigid Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Plastic Packaging (Pill Bottles, Vials, Med-Grade Jars) (IMALAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging (Refillable, PCR, Mono-material, Reusable) (IMALAJAM), Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB), Pharmaceutical & Medical Plastic Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAK)

Keywords

• Plastic primary packaging
• Pharmaceutical packaging
• Bioplastic packaging
• Medical device packaging
• Nutraceutical packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Garbagnate Milanese

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Primary Plastic Packaging Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of plastic primary packaging systems for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, diagnostic, and veterinary industries. Products include enema, gynecological, ophthalmic, dermal, spray dispensing, powder, and other specialized packaging.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

INGE S.p.A. designs and manufactures plastic primary packaging systems for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, diagnostic, and veterinary industries. Its product portfolio includes enema, gynecological, ophthalmic, dermal, spray dispensing, powder, pill container, deodorant, insect repellent, single-dose, nutritional, veterinary, diagnostic, and cosmetic packaging, plus proprietary separator cap systems (LIFE CAP™/Moon Cap and PUSH AND MIX™). It also offers the INGE ECO PACK line of bioplastic packaging using PLA and Green PE™ sustainable materials.

Product overview

INGE S.p.A. is a plastic primary packaging manufacturer established in 1947, producing a comprehensive portfolio of specialized packaging solutions for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, diagnostic, veterinary, and household industries. The company operates multiple specialized product lines: LIFE CAP™ and PUSH AND MIX™ separator systems for advanced cap technology; Single Dose Packaging for unit-dose applications; and specialized packaging for gynecological, enema, ophthalmic, diagnostic, cosmetic, deodorant, dermal, spray dispensing, powder, pill containers, insect repellent, veterinary, and nutritional products. INGE also offers green/sustainable packaging through its INGE ECO PACK line using bioplastics (PLA and Green PE). The company holds EN ISO 9001 certification since 1996 and produces medical devices with CE marking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LIFE CAP™ Separator System: Separator system for packaging applications
• PUSH AND MIX™ Separator System
• INGE ECO PACK

Products and services

• LIFE CAP™ Separator System (Moon Cap) Long Life separator cap system for primary plastic packaging, designed for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications to extend product shelf life and maintain separation of formulations.
• PUSH AND MIX™ Separator System Push and Mix separator cap technology for primary plastic packaging that enables mixing of contents at the point of use, targeted at pharmaceutical and nutritional products.
• Single Dose Packaging Single-dose / unit-dose primary plastic packaging solutions for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and food supplements.
• Gynecological Packaging Primary plastic packaging for gynecological products including vaginal douches, cannulas, creams, and ovules.
• Enema Packaging Primary plastic packaging for enema products, including micro and macro clisms, for pharmaceutical applications.
• Ophthalmic Packaging Primary plastic packaging for ophthalmic products.
• Diagnostic Packaging Primary plastic packaging for diagnostic products and test components.
• Cosmetic Packaging Primary plastic packaging for cosmetic products including sunscreen formulations.
• Deodorant Packaging Primary plastic packaging for deodorant products.
• Dermal Packaging Primary plastic packaging for dermal pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.
• Spray Dispensing Packaging Spray dispensing primary plastic packaging for throat, ear, and nasal applications.
• Powder Packaging Primary plastic packaging for powder products, including talcum powder dispensers.
• Pill Containers Primary plastic pill containers for pharmaceutical applications.
• Insect Repellent Packaging Primary plastic packaging for insect repellent products.
• Veterinary Packaging Primary plastic packaging for veterinary medications and treatments.
• Nutritional Packaging Primary plastic packaging for nutritional supplements and nutraceutical products.
• Small Quantity Packaging Primary plastic packaging solutions targeted at small-quantity pharmaceutical orders.
• INGE ECO PACK (Bioplastic Line) Sustainable primary bioplastic packaging solutions using PLA (biodegradable/compostable polylactic acid from corn and sugar beet) and Green PE™ (biobased polyethylene from renewable sugar cane ethanol) for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and nutraceutical applications. Reduces non-renewable energy use by 50% versus traditional polymers (PET, polystyrene) and cuts greenhouse gas production in PLA manufacturing by 60%.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in non-renewable energy use compared to traditional polymers (PET, polystyrene)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Amcor plc: Global packaging leader with healthcare and personal care rigid packaging offerings. Comparable in plastic primary packaging manufacturing, but operates at vastly greater scale and across many end-markets beyond pharma.
• SCHOTT AG: German specialty materials company with a pharma packaging division producing glass and polymer primary packaging for injectables, diagnostics, and ophthalmics. Comparable in regulated pharma primary packaging, though dominated by glass rather than plastic.
• Berry Global Group: Global plastic packaging giant serving healthcare, personal care, and consumer markets with rigid and flexible packaging. Comparable to INGE at the plastic primary packaging level, though INGE operates at a much smaller scale with deeper pharma specialization.
• RPC Group / Berry Global Healthcare: Healthcare-focused division of Berry Global producing plastic primary packaging (bottles, closures, containers) for pharma and personal care. Comparable to INGE in plastic primary packaging manufacturing, albeit at much larger scale.

Regional players

• Stevanato Group S.p.A. Italian pharma packaging specialist (glass vials, syringes, drug containment). Comparable as an Italian-headquartered, pharma-focused primary packaging manufacturer, though with glass-led rather than plastic-led offerings.

Direct peers

• AptarGroup, Inc. US-listed global leader in dispensing systems, closures, and active material packaging for pharmaceutical, beauty, and food/beverage markets. Directly comparable to INGE's closure and dispensing systems (spray, PUSH AND MIX, LIFE CAP) serving overlapping pharma and cosmetic end-markets.
• DWK Life Sciences: Manufacturer of primary packaging solutions for pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and laboratory applications (glass and plastic vials, bottles, droppers). Directly comparable to INGE's pharmaceutical and diagnostic primary packaging categories.
• Bormioli Pharma S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of primary packaging for pharmaceuticals (bottles, vials, droppers, syringes). Closest direct competitor to INGE given shared Italian heritage, primary-packaging focus, and pharmaceutical customer overlap.
• Gerresheimer AG: German-headquartered global specialist in pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging (glass and plastic primary packaging, syringes, inhalers). Highly comparable to INGE as a primary packaging manufacturer serving regulated pharma, cosmetic, and nutraceutical customers with multi-product portfolios and certified quality systems.
• Origin Pharma Packaging: UK-based specialist pharmaceutical primary packaging provider with comparable breadth across bottles, closures, and specialty formats. Similar SME scale and product portfolio overlap with INGE's pharma-focused offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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