EBL

What EBL does

EBL is a French plastics and composite transformation manufacturer headquartered in Mauléon-Licharre, in the Basque Country region of southwestern France. Founded in 1985, the company began with polyester molding reinforced with fiberglass for the agricultural sector and has since expanded across four industrial verticals: network rehabilitation, film and paper, aerospace, and agriculture. Since 1998, EBL has operated as a member of Groupe Artzainak, a diversified industrial consortium majority-owned by its employees.

The company's core technology stack spans three plastic transformation processes — thermoforming, plastic injection, and machined foams — alongside original expertise in polyester molding reinforced with fiberglass. The branded product portfolio includes Bouchon Tapoi (reusable plastic caps for mandrels in the film/paper industry), Cale Kala (horizontal shimming products for coil storage and transport), Caisse Navette/Kutx (lightweight stackable ergonomic containers for part presentation and cushioning), Mousse Usinée Belaki (custom machined foam solutions for protection and identification of parts), and Plastalak (a 2025-launched individual protection device for scaffolding). The company also co-developed and manufactures the Ornetin UV Trap (launched October 2025) with external partner Ornetin for Asian hornet control. Manufacturing is supported by ISO 9001 certification held continuously since 2003.

EBL operates a sales-led go-to-market model with named commercial, production, and quality contacts and engages customers on a specification-based, project-by-project basis, advising on the most appropriate technology choice for each application's quality, cost, capacity, logistics, and competitiveness objectives. Revenue is generated through one-time custom manufacturing sales and contract manufacturing services, with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers and no recurring SaaS or licensing component. Customer-facing digital presence is limited to the company website, LinkedIn, and YouTube, with distribution operated regionally and direct by the in-house sales team. No revenue, headcount, or funding figures are disclosed in the public source material.

Name

EBL

Legal name

EBL

Website

https://ebl-plastics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Founded in 1985, EBL is a French plastics manufacturer specializing in thermoforming, plastic injection, and machined foams for industrial clients. It serves the film/paper, aerospace, network rehabilitation, and agriculture sectors with custom components, operating as part of employee-owned Groupe Artzainak.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastics Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (32619)

akta.pro primary industry

Returnable/Reusable Transport Packaging (RTP) & Totes (Reusable Containers, Trays, Bins) (IMALAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foam Protective Packaging (EPS/EPE/EPP, PU, Molded Foam) (IMALAFAA), Plastic Caps, Closures & Dispensing Systems Manufacturing (IMANAEAB)

Keywords

• Custom plastic manufacturing
• Thermoforming services
• Plastic injection molding
• Machined foam solutions
• Industrial packaging components

Headquarters

HQ city

Mauléon-licharre

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Manufacturing - Plastic Products: Manufacturing and sale of custom plastic and composite products including spacers (cales), caps (bouchons), shuttle cases, and machined foams. Products are developed based on customer specifications or plans with technology consultation.
2. Contract Manufacturing Services: Thermoforming, plastic injection, and machined foam services for industrial customers. Processing services provided based on customer requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EBL is a plastics and composite transformation manufacturer that produces custom plastic components and offers contract manufacturing services. Its product portfolio includes reusable plastic caps for mandrels (Tapoi), horizontal shims for coil storage and transport (Kala), stackable shuttle cases (Kutx), custom machined foam protective solutions (Belaki), and the Plastalak scaffolding safety device. It complements these products with thermoforming, plastic injection, and machined foam manufacturing services for industrial customers.

Product overview

EBL is a plastics and composite transformation company offering a portfolio of products and manufacturing services. The product lineup includes: Bouchon Tapoi (plastic caps for mandrels) and Cale Kala (horizontal wedging products for coil storage/transport) serving the film and paper industry; Caisse Navette (containers/cases) and Mousse Usinée Belaki (custom machined foam solutions) for protecting, cushioning and identifying parts; and Plastalak (scaffolding protection device). These are complemented by manufacturing services including thermoforming, plastic injection molding, and machined foam production. EBL serves four sectors: network rehabilitation, film and paper industries, aerospace, and agriculture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Plastalak: Individual protection device for scaffolding designed by M. Richard Verbiale
• Kala
• Tapoi
• Belaki
• Kutx

Products and services

• Bouchon Tapoi Reusable plastic caps for mandrels, designed for the film and paper industry to protect and secure coils during storage and transport.
• Cale Kala
• Caisse Navette (Kutx)
• Mousse Usinée Belaki
• Plastalak Individual protection device (DPI) for scaffolding that provides a simple and effective solution for safety issues in the construction sector.
• Thermoforming service
• Plastic injection service
• Machined foam service

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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• OrnetinminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025EBL collaborated with Ornetin to develop and launch the Ornetin UV trap, a French-made selective solution for controlling Asian hornet invasions. EBL provides manufacturing capabilities for this innovative product targeting pest control applications.
• Groupe ArtzainakcoreOthers · 1 January 1998EBL has been a member of Groupe Artzainak since 1998. The group is an employee-owned industrial consortium in southwestern France, comprising multiple companies including Armax, Asma, Drillstar, Edams, Emeca, Giltza, Lagarde, Lecomble & Schmitt. The group supports local industrial development and employment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sonoco Products: Global industrial packaging manufacturer serving multiple B2B verticals. Comparable in protective and transport packaging for industrial reels, coils, and parts.
• Sealed Air: Global protective packaging manufacturer. Comparable in protective and transport packaging solutions for industrial customers, including foam and cushioning products.
• AptarGroup: Global plastic packaging and dispensing solutions manufacturer. Comparable in plastic caps/closures and packaging component manufacturing, though Aptar is far larger and globally diversified.
• Plastic Omnium (OPmobility): Large French-headquartered plastic manufacturer serving automotive and industrial customers. Comparable as a multi-technology plastics transformation player in France, though far larger and more diversified across verticals.

Direct peers

• SP-Holding (Sypack): French mid-market plastic packaging and transformation company. Comparable in custom plastic manufacturing for industrial customers, with similar product mix of technical plastic components.
• Alliora: French specialty plastics manufacturer serving industrial and packaging customers. Comparable in custom plastic transformation offerings and B2B sales model.
• Sleever International: French plastic transformation company specializing in shrink-sleeve labels and protective packaging. Comparable in custom plastic products for industrial packaging applications.
• Plastivaloire: French plastic injection and transformation specialist serving industrial customers across multiple sectors. Closely comparable in scale, business model (custom industrial plastics), and customer types.
• Veriplast: French plastic transformation specialist producing custom industrial plastic parts. Comparable in mid-market custom plastic manufacturing for industrial B2B customers.

Regional players

• Lecomble & Schmitt: French-based industrial company (also part of Groupe Artzainak) producing mechanical and plastic components. Comparable as a sister company within the same group and adjacent industrial customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ebl7425
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ebl-plasturgie

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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