What Syfan does

Syfan is an Israeli manufacturer of polyolefin shrink films, founded in 1980 and headquartered at Kibbutz Saad in the Negev region of Israel, with a secondary manufacturing plant in the United States. The company operates two product sub-brands: SYFRESH, a food-grade film line offering anti-fog, stretch/shrink, and poultry-specific variants (PF5, PF6, PF7, AF, and the upcoming Xtnd) for fresh produce, meat, poultry, fish, and seafood packaging; and SYTEC, an industrial and general-purpose line (MAX, MVP, 701, ACE, DURAFILM, DUROFLEX, 307S/307X/307I) covering display packaging, heavy-duty bundling, and DIY applications. All films are built on proprietary cross-linking technology and are certified 100% recyclable, with regulatory compliance spanning ISO 9001:2015, BRC, FDA, European food-contact regulations, and Kosher certification.

The company sells exclusively on a B2B basis through a direct sales motion supplemented by a worldwide distribution network, with quote-based pricing initiated via a website Request Info form rather than public list pricing. It serves seven distinct end verticals — agriculture, processed foods, protein, toys & games, personal & pharma, paper & print, and DIY & industrial — through a horizontal segmentation approach that intentionally avoids dependence on any single downstream segment. Marketing is limited to a corporate website product catalog, LinkedIn, and Facebook presence. Headcount is reported at 51-100 employees, and the company maintains machine-manufacturer compatibility testing to embed its films into customer packaging lines.

Syfan is a privately held, kibbutz-rooted industrial manufacturer with no disclosed external investors, no funding rounds, no acquisitions, and no disclosed revenue. The business model is straightforward industrial manufacturing: produce specialized shrink film rolls, sell through distributors to packaging converters and end-packagers globally, and reinvest in incremental product innovation (most recently the antibacterial film co-developed with preservation scientists and the still-pending Syfresh Xtnd extension).

Name

Syfan

Legal name

Syfan

Website

https://syfan.co.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Syfan is an Israeli manufacturer of polyolefin shrink films, producing food-grade SYFRESH and industrial SYTEC films for B2B customers across agriculture, food, protein, pharma, toys, paper, and industrial packaging worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Films

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Shrink, Stretch & Wrap Films (Pallet Wrap, Shrink Sleeves/Overwrap) (IMALABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polyolefin Films (PE/PP: Cast, Blown, BOPP) (IMALABAA), Packaging Film Extrusion (Flexible Packaging Films) (IMANACAA)

Keywords

• Polyolefin shrink films
• Food packaging films
• Industrial shrink wrap
• Cross-linked films
• Antifog packaging films

Headquarters

HQ city

Mishmar Hanegev

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Polyolefin Shrink Film Sales: Syfan generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of polyolefin shrink films. The company produces a diverse range of shrink films including cross-linked, soft shrink, antifog, and poultry films for various packaging applications worldwide.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Syfan manufactures and sells polyolefin shrink films under two branded lines: SYFRESH for food-grade packaging (fresh produce, poultry, meat, seafood, dairy) and SYTEC for general-purpose and industrial packaging. The films are produced using proprietary cross-linking technology and are supplied in multiple variants including antifog, stretch/shrink, soft shrink, quick shrink, heavy-duty, and printable grades, all of which are 100% recyclable. Syfan sells directly and via a worldwide distribution network to B2B customers across the food, agriculture, personal care, pharmaceutical, toy, paper, and industrial sectors.

Product overview

Syfan is a manufacturer of polyolefin shrink films organized into two product lines: SYFRESH and SYTEC. SYFRESH films are food-grade shrink films designed for food packaging applications, including antifog and stretch/shrink variants for fresh produce, poultry, meat, and seafood. The SYTEC line serves general-purpose and industrial packaging needs with various grades (MAX, MVP, 701, ACE, DURAFILM, DUROFLEX, 307S, 307X, 307I) offering different performance characteristics such as soft shrink, quick shrink, high abuse resistance, and high friction. Both lines utilize cross-linking technology and are designed to work with standard shrink packaging equipment. The company also offers printable variants of certain films (PF5D, PF7D).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SYFRESH: Food-grade shrink films with antifog and stretch/shrink options designed to extend shelf life and protect foods from contamination
• SYTEC

Products and services

• SYFRESH AF A cross-linked shrink film with anti-fog properties designed for fresh produce and other fresh and frozen packaging applications. Performs on a wide range of shrink packaging equipment, especially high-speed flow-pack machines, and is intended for food packaging manufacturers.
• SYFRESH PF5 A cross-linked antifog stretch/shrink film providing strong, hermetic seals for leak-proof packaging of poultry, meat, fish and seafood on tray packaging machines. Also available as SYFRESH PF5D, a printable variant, and is aimed at protein food processors.
• SYFRESH PF6 A cross-linked stretch/shrink film for poultry, meat, fish, and seafood packaging that ensures dry, hygienically packed product and extends shelf life. Designed to perform with leading tray packaging machines and is targeted at protein food processors.
• SYFRESH PF7 A heavy-duty cross-linked shrink film developed for the poultry industry that remains tightly sealed around the product ensuring dry, hygienically packed product while extending shelf life. Also available as SYFRESH PF7D, a printable antifog variant, for poultry processors.
• SYTEC MAX A versatile cross-linked shrink film with low seal and shrink temperatures, perfect shrinkage results, and low coefficient of friction for use on a wide range of packaging machines. Targets industrial packaging buyers across multiple sectors.
• SYTEC MVP A soft cross-linked shrink film with low shrink force for a wide range of packaging applications where low shrinkage temperatures and high shrinkage speeds are required. Suited for paper, print, and lightweight product packaging.
• SYTEC 701 A cross-linked polyolefin shrink film for a wide range of packaging applications with strong, durable seals, excellent shrinkage, and outstanding abuse resistance. Targeted at processed food and industrial packaging uses.
• SYTEC ACE An innovative quick-shrink film with low sealing and shrink temperatures, perfect shrinkage, and low coefficient of friction for high-speed packaging equipment. Available as center folded or single wound, for industrial packaging buyers.
• SYTEC DURAFILM A heavy-duty cross-linked shrink film for packaging heavy and bulky items such as furniture, carpets, and DIY products. Can replace cartons and corrugated cardboard as a quick, one-step packaging method, for industrial and DIY packaging buyers.
• SYTEC DUROFLEX A heavy-duty cross-linked shrink film with high coefficient of friction developed for packaging of heavy and bulky items such as furniture, carpets, and DIY products, providing product stability throughout the supply chain. Targeted at industrial and DIY packaging buyers.
• SYTEC 307S A general-purpose shrink film for packaging applications where maximum optics and durable wrapping are required. Excels with static seal systems and provides superior transparence and gloss, for paper, print, and consumer goods packaging.
• SYTEC 307X A general-purpose shrink film for packaging applications requiring good optics and low temperatures, providing strong seals and excellent shrink appearance with medium and high-speed packaging systems. Targeted at food and consumer goods packaging manufacturers.
• SYTEC 307I A general-purpose shrink film for display packaging applications requiring good optics and durable wrapping. Features strong seals, excellent shrink appearance, and good clarity and gloss with medium and high-speed packaging systems, for display and retail packaging.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extended shelf life for packaged foods
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air: Global packaging giant with Cryovac shrink films and broad food/industrial packaging portfolio. Directly comparable in shrink film category but operates at much larger scale and across many packaging formats beyond polyolefin films.
• Berry Global (now Amcor): Mega-cap flexible packaging producer including shrink films for food and industrial markets. Comparable product category (cross-linked polyolefin shrink films) but vastly larger scale and end-to-end packaging capabilities.
• Mitsui Chemicals: Major Japanese chemical/materials producer including polyolefin and specialty resin supply into shrink film manufacturing. Adjacent comparable as upstream supplier and competitor in specialty films.
• Polyplex Corporation: Global manufacturer of PET/BOPP films and specialty films for packaging and industrial applications. Adjacent comparable given Syfan's emphasis on polyolefin shrink in PET-dominated flexible packaging markets.

Direct peers

• Kureha Corporation: Japanese specialty plastics manufacturer producing polyolefin shrink films including cross-linked grades under its Krewrap line for food packaging worldwide. Highly comparable in product category and technology focus.
• Intertape Polymer Group: North American manufacturer of flexible packaging films including shrink films for food and industrial applications. Comparable product mix with strong overlap in cross-linked and specialty shrink film SKUs.
• Bolloré Films: Producer of cross-linked polyolefin shrink films under well-known industrial brands, serving food and industrial packaging globally. Closest technology/process peer to Syfan's SYTEC and SYFRESH lines.
• Coveris: European-headquartered flexible packaging manufacturer producing shrink films, stretch films and specialty films for food and industrial markets. Most directly comparable mid-cap peer in polyolefin shrink film category.

Emerging players

• Sapled Air / Flexipol Group: Emerging flexible packaging player focused on shrink films and specialty packaging substrates for food and industrial end-markets. Comparable mid-sized specialist competing in similar product categories.

Regional players

• AEP Industries: North American-focused producer of stretch films, shrink films and specialty packaging films for industrial and food markets. Comparable product mix though primarily serves North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/israelsyfan
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/syfan-israel

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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