vQm packaging

What vQm packaging does

vQm Packaging BV is a Dutch privately-held industrial packaging company headquartered in Tiel, Netherlands, and a member of the CA Technology Group. The company designs and sells a modular vacuum and Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) system for preserving large-volume food and non-food commodities. Its core technology is a patented high-speed two-way valve that creates vacuum at 1000 liters to 500 hPa within 30 seconds and supports external gas flushing (N2, CO2) for modified atmosphere applications. The valve is embedded inside high-barrier 7- or 9-layer liners (PA/EVOH/PA, 110-200 micron) manufactured in BRC Food Safety Certified facilities.

The product portfolio comprises three categories: core equipment (the patented valve plus HS and XL vacuum units), accessories (impulse and heat sealers, OXYBABY gas analyzers, airmovers, CO2 gas heater and regulator sets), and a broad range of packaging liners (FIBC wrapping, FIBC Quadro form-stable, aluminum, hood, bag-in-bag, octabin, carton, drum, and plastic barrier). The system addresses food preservation, volume reduction (up to 85% via vacuum pressing), chemical-free insect treatment, seed germination preservation, corrosion prevention for metal parts, and hemp/cannabis bioactive storage.

Commercial operations are quote-based with no public pricing. vQm uses direct enterprise field sales, a website offer request form, and regional channel partnerships — notably Detia Degesch America for the US nut and dried fruit market. Go-to-market relies on active participation in industry trade shows (Almond Conference, INC Conference, Biofach) and content marketing across LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. The company is privately held, employs 11-50 people, and serves a global customer base across agricultural commodities, automotive, textile, and hemp verticals.

Name

vQm packaging

Legal name

vQm Packaging BV

Website

https://www.vqmpackaging.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

vQm Packaging BV is a Dutch industrial packaging company that sells a patented vacuum and Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) system with high-barrier liners and accessories for preserving dried agricultural commodities, seeds, hemp, automotive parts, and bulky goods. It serves global enterprise customers via direct sales and regional channel partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Tray Sealing & MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) Equipment (IMAHAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Modified-Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) & Gas-Flushing Services (AFAOAEAB), Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging (MAP/Vacuum/Skin) (IMALAHAF), CA Gas Generation, Scrubbing & Control Equipment (N₂/CO₂/O₂) (AFAOAEAJ), Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

Keywords

• Vacuum packaging systems
• Modified atmosphere packaging
• High barrier liners
• Industrial vacuum machines
• Food preservation packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Tiel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vacuum/MAP Equipment Sales: Sale of High Speed (HS) and XL vacuum units with post gassing capabilities. Machines connect via bayonet lock to patented vQm valves. Revenue from industrial equipment sales.
2. Patented Valve Sales: Sale of the core vQm patented 2-way valve technology. The valve is sealed inside vacuum-proof liners and is essential for the MAP system functionality.
3. High Barrier Liner/ Packaging Materials: Sale of various liner types including FIBC liners, aluminum liners, wrapping liners, hood liners, octabin liners, bag-in-bag, drum liners, and carton liners. Custom sizes available from small bags to big-bags up to 2,000 liters capacity.
4. Sealer Equipment: Sale of sealing equipment including impulse sealers, controlled impulse sealers, and heat sealers for various packaging applications.
5. Measuring/ Monitoring Equipment: Sale of OXYBABY handheld gas sensors for CO2 and/or O2 measurement in packaging. Includes cordless analyzers for single-hand operation with internal memory.
6. Gas Handling Equipment: Sale of CO2 gas heater and regulator sets for safe MAP applications. Includes 500W pre-heater and high-flow regulator for up to 6 bar gas flow.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

vQm Packaging designs, manufactures and sells a modular Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) system centered on a patented high-speed 2-way valve, the HS and XL vacuum/gassing machines, and a broad portfolio of high-barrier liners (FIBC, aluminum, octabin, carton, drum, bag-in-bag, hood, wrapping) plus sealing and gas measurement accessories. The system preserves food and non-food commodities by creating vacuum or modified atmospheres using CO2 or N2 to extend shelf life, control insects chemically-free, reduce storage volume, and prevent corrosion or germination loss.

Product overview

vQm packaging offers a modular vacuum and Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) system comprising three core components: the patented vQm valve (a high-speed two-way valve enabling vacuum creation and gas flushing), the High Speed (HS) or XL vacuum machines, and a comprehensive range of high-barrier liners (FIBC, aluminum, plastic, bag-in-bag, hood, wrapping, octabin, carton, and drum liners). The system is designed for preserving food and non-food commodities by creating vacuum conditions or modifying internal atmosphere using CO2 or N2 gas. Products are categorized into core equipment (valves and vacuum units), accessories (sealers, sensors, airmovers, gas heater sets), and packaging materials (various liner types). The company targets food preservation, volume reduction, insect treatment, corrosion prevention, seed storage, and hemp/cannabis applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High Speed Vacuum Unit (HS) New generation vacuum machine combined with the patented vQm High Speed valve, providing a quick and simple vacuum packing solution for large volumes and capable of reaching vacuum levels up to 100 hPa. Used with the vQm valve for MAP applications.
• VQM XL Post Gassing / Vacuum Unit More powerful version of the HS unit with a 400V vacuum pump, designed for extreme applications and powders that clog under vacuum, offering the same functionalities as the HS unit with additional power for challenging materials.
• Patented vQm Two-Way Valve Patented two-way valve sealed inside vacuum-proof high-barrier liners that creates and maintains vacuum or modified atmosphere conditions at high speed (1000 liters to 500 hPa within 30 seconds), enables flushing with external gas for MAP, and includes filter medium for powder applications.
• Impulse Sealer Mobile and easy-to-handle sealing unit with generator and impulse tong for sealing thick PE films from 2 x 0.025 to 2 x 0.4 mm, with sealing length 340-640 mm and width 3 mm.
• Controlled Impulse Sealer Handheld, temperature and cooling-down controlled impulse sealer for complex seals, with 400 mm seal width, temperature range up to 250 degrees C, and maximum 10-second seal/cool-down time.
• Heat Sealer Heat sealing tongs with adjustable temperature and heated sealing bars for sealing FIBC aluminum big bags, with sealing length 300-420 mm, sealing width 10 mm, and maximum temperature 250 degrees C.
• OXYBABY Handheld CO2/O2 Sensor Ergonomically shaped cordless oxygen and carbon dioxide analyzer suitable for single-hand operation, with measurement range 0-100 vol.% O2 and/or CO2 in non-flammable gas mixtures and internal memory.
• OXYBABY Handheld CO2 Sensor Cordless carbon dioxide analyzer for single-hand operation, with measurement range 0-100 vol.% CO2 in non-flammable gas mixtures.
• Airmover Device that converts compressed air into volume air through venturi-effect to blow up big bags before filling, capable of inflating a big bag in 10-20 seconds.
• CO2 Gas Heater and Regulator Set High-capacity 500W/230V/50Hz gas pre-heater combined with a Rotarex SC290F high-flow regulator for safe CO2 use in modified atmosphere applications, supporting up to 6 bar gas flow.
• FIBC Wrapping Liners Strong flexible liners made from 7-layer barrier film including PA/EVOH/PA at 200 micron, available for big bags with 400 cm circumference and designed to work with the vQm MAP system.
• Wrapping Liners (Pallet Wrappers) Wrappers that allow wrapping pallet-size stacks or big bags for quick atmosphere modification with the vQm HS or XL machine.
• Hood Liners for Palletized Goods Two-part hood liner system for pallet-size stacks consisting of flat bottom sheet and hood, available for 80x120 cm Euro-pallet and 100x120 cm Block-pallet.
• Bag-in-Bag Liners Strong flexible liners made from 7-layer barrier film including PA/EVOH/PA at 200 micron for pallet-load protection, with high puncture resistance, excellent elongation properties and recyclable material.
• Plastic Barrier Liner for FIBC Extremely strong flexible liner made from 7 or 9 layer barrier film including PA/EVOH/PA, available in 110-200 micron thickness with optional moisture barrier additives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Volume reduction up to 85% for bulky products through vacuum pressing
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Detia Degesch AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Strategic exhibition partner for US market presence at the Almond Conference 2025 in Sacramento. Joint marketing at industry events targeting nut and dried fruit producers. Partner will help introduce vQm's new form-stable jumbo bags (protecting up to 2,200 lbs of almonds under modified atmosphere) to the US market.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air Corporation: Global packaging giant (Cryovac, Bubble Wrap) with broad vacuum and MAP capabilities across food and non-food applications. Directly comparable to vQm's MAP/vacuum systems but at vastly greater scale and with worldwide service infrastructure.
• MULTIVAC: Leading manufacturer of packaging machinery including tray sealers, vacuum chamber machines, and MAP systems for food and industrial applications. Comparable core technology (MAP/vacuum equipment) with a much broader product portfolio and global footprint.
• ILAPAK: Manufacturer of packaging machinery for food and non-food products including flow wrapping, vacuum, and MAP systems. Overlaps with vQm in MAP equipment for food/industrial applications, though with a different primary focus on horizontal form-fill-seal.
• Bühler Group: Global technology provider for food processing including grain handling, storage, and preservation systems. Comparable in agricultural commodity preservation technology and serves overlapping customers in the grain/nut/dried-food processing industry.

Direct peers

• CVP Systems: Manufacturer of modified atmosphere packaging machinery and vacuum packaging equipment for food processors. Closely comparable to vQm in MAP core technology and target market of food preservation customers.
• Henkelman (vacuum packaging): Dutch manufacturer of vacuum packaging machines and MAP systems, headquartered in the Netherlands. Comparable product technology (chamber vacuum and MAP equipment) and similar European SME profile.
• PBC Solutions (Bulk Bag / FIBC Liners): Supplier of FIBC bulk bag liners, barrier films, and packaging solutions for bulk commodities including food, chemical, and pharmaceutical applications. Comparable in the high-barrier liner product category serving similar agricultural/industrial customers.
• Detia Degesch Group: Specialist in stored product protection, fumigation, and modified atmosphere treatment for grains, nuts, and dried commodities. vQm's named US channel partner; directly comparable in insect-treatment and CA/MA applications for agricultural commodities.
• Plastore: Italian supplier of FIBC bulk bags and barrier liners for food and industrial applications including nuts, coffee, cocoa, and grains. Comparable in the high-barrier liner / big-bag category targeting similar food preservation use cases.

Others

• MOCON / Mettler-Toledo (Oxygen Analyzers): Manufacturers of gas analyzers and oxygen/CO2 measurement instruments for MAP quality control in packaging. Adjacent supplier serving vQm's customer base with complementary QA instrumentation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/vqmpackaging1
• Facebookfacebook.com/VacuumPackaging
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vqm-packaging-bv

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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