Big Bags Europa

What Big Bags Europa does

Big Bags Europa B.V. is an online retailer of industrial bulk bags (FIBCs) and waste management solutions, headquartered in Ermelo, Netherlands, and operating as the e-commerce arm of the Vierhouten Groep, a Dutch packaging and transport solutions conglomerate. The core product line consists of woven polypropylene big bags in standard, heavy-duty, ventilated, asbestos-certified, and shape-stable (Q-bag) configurations, complemented by garden waste bags, firewood bags, rubble bags, container bags, sand bags, mineral wool bags, asbestos foil, packaging tape, and foldable plastic crates. The company claims a proprietary optimized fiber structure delivering 15% higher tear resistance than competing products, products composed of 50-70% recycled material (PCR and PIR), and production in ISO 9001 / EN-NEN-ISO 21898 / ISO 22000 / BRC / HACCP / AIB-certified factories inspected by NEL, TNO, BPI, TÜV, and Labordata; asbestos products additionally carry UN 2590 and EU ADR 9 certification.

The business model is direct-to-customer e-commerce. The company operates a self-serve webshop at bigbagseurope.com and country-specific domains for Italy, France, Germany, Austria, the UK, and Spain, with same-day dispatch for orders placed before 16:00 and next-day delivery in the Netherlands and Belgium via an own transport fleet plus PostNL and DPD partnerships. Pricing is fully transparent and unit-based, with publicly disclosed volume tier discounts of up to 52-70% off at very high order quantities, free delivery for orders ≥ €50 in NL/BE, and a 30-day return policy; revenue is generated entirely through one-time hardware sales, with no subscription or recurring stream. Customers span both private individuals (particulieren) and SMBs, with a stated base of 100,000+ businesses and consumers served primarily in construction & demolition, garden & landscaping, and asbestos removal. A "Big Bags op Maat" and "Big Bags met Logo" service layer adds bespoke dimensions and customer-branded printing for industrial or branding applications.

Name

Big Bags Europa

Legal name

Big Bags Europa B.V.

Website

https://bigbagseurope.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Big Bags Europa B.V. is an Ermelo, Netherlands-based online retailer of woven polypropylene FIBC bags and waste management products, serving construction, landscaping, and asbestos-removal customers across eight European countries via its own e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Bulk Packaging (FIBC Big Bags)

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (314910)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs / Bulk Bags) (IMALAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazardous Materials & UN-Certified Bulk Packaging (IMALAGAH), Packaging & Wrapping Technical Textiles (FIBCs/Big Bags/Industrial Sacks/Strapping Substrates) (IMAOADAN)

Keywords

• Industrial bulk bags
• Flexible intermediate bulk containers
• Polypropylene FIBC bags
• Construction waste bags
• Asbestos disposal packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Ermelo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product sales - Big Bags and waste bags: One-time sale of physical products including standard Big Bags, asbestos bags, garden waste bags, firewood bags, rubble bags, container bags, sand bags, and accessories. Revenue generated through per-unit pricing with volume-based tier discounts. No subscription or recurring revenue model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Big Bags Europa B.V. manufactures and sells woven polypropylene FIBC big bags and related bulk packaging products (asbestos bags, garden waste bags, firewood bags, rubble bags, container bags, sand bags, mineral wool bags, and accessories) via its own European e-commerce platform. The company serves both private individuals and businesses with volume-discounted unit pricing, same-day dispatch before 16:00, and next-day delivery in the Netherlands and Belgium. Products are made with 50-70% recycled content and carry multiple ISO and food-safety certifications.

Product overview

Big Bags Europe is an online retailer of industrial bulk bags and waste management solutions, operating as a single-category e-commerce platform (not a modular software platform). The core product portfolio consists of woven polypropylene big bags (FIBC) in various configurations (standard, heavy-duty, ventilated, Q-bag shape-stable, and asbestos-certified), complemented by specialized debris/rubble bags, garden waste bags, firewood bags, container bags, sand bags, and mineral wool bags. Accessories include packaging tape, foldable crates, and flexible discharge chutes. The company also offers full-pallet bulk deals and custom manufacturing services (custom sizes and branded bags). Products range from €0.27 to €79.95 per unit, with most items stocked in the Netherlands and shipped same-day for orders before 16:00 on working days. The company emphasizes 15% higher tear resistance than competitors, use of 50–70% recycled materials, and certifications including ISO 9001, EN-NEN-ISO 21898, ISO 22000, BRC, HACCP, and AIB, with testing by NEL, TNO, BPI, TÜV, and Labordata.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Big Bags Heavy-duty woven polypropylene FIBC bulk bags offered in 0.5m³, 1m³, 1.35m³, 1.65m³, and 1.75m³ sizes with safe working loads from 500kg to 2000kg. Configurations include open top, filling spout, and combined filling/discharge spout. Used for transport and storage of dry bulk goods, construction aggregates, and industrial materials by businesses and private users.
• Asbestos Bags (Asbestzakken) Certified big bags and small bags designed for safe removal and transport of asbestos-containing materials, compliant with UN 2590 and EU ADR 9. Available in 90x90x110cm standard, 80x120cm mini (100L), plate bag, and XXL container bag formats (up to 700x240x225cm), with or without PE liners, marked with asbestos hazard symbols and multilingual safety instructions. Target users are licensed asbestos abatement contractors.
• Garden Waste Bags (Tuinafvalzakken) UV-stabilized polypropylene garden waste bags in mini (100L, 46x46x47cm), medium (650L, 85x85x90cm), and large (500L, 80x80x80cm) sizes with carrying handles and load capacities up to 1000kg, available with or without lids. Used by garden/landscaping companies and private individuals for green-waste collection and disposal.
• Firewood Bags (Haardhoutzakken) Large-capacity polypropylene bags (approximately 1m³) with high load capacity, designed for storing and transporting firewood and logs. Used by firewood suppliers and consumers.
• Rubble/Debris Bags (Puinzakken) Heavy-duty tear-resistant polypropylene rubble bags for construction and demolition waste, available in 70L (50x90cm, SWL 35kg) and 90L (60x100cm) sizes with UV stabilization and optional drawstrings. Used by construction/DIY users.
• Container Bags (Containerzakken)

Quantifiable outcome

• Big Bags are guaranteed 15% more tear-resistant than comparable products on the market
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• PostNLminorOthersLogistics partner for parcel delivery within the Netherlands. Orders are shipped with PostNL and include Track & Trace codes for order tracking.
• DPD NederlandminorOthersLogistics partner for parcel and pallet delivery. Used alongside PostNL and own transport for order fulfillment and delivery.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Greif Inc: Global industrial packaging manufacturer with a substantial FIBC/bulk bag product line under its Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services and Paper Packaging & Services segments. Comparable on product category (FIBCs) and end markets, but far broader in scope and geography than Big Bags Europe.
• Berry Global Group: Global manufacturer of plastic packaging products including flexible films and bags used in industrial applications. Comparable in substrate (polypropylene) and end markets, but operates at massive scale across multiple packaging categories.
• Mondi Group: Major European-listed packaging and paper group producing FIBCs, paper-based industrial bags, and flexible packaging. Comparable as a large European producer serving similar industrial customers, though Mondi is far broader and primarily B2B/manufacturer rather than e-commerce retail.
• Bischof + Klein: German manufacturer of flexible technical packaging including FIBCs, industrial sacks, and specialty films. Comparable as a European FIBC producer, but serves customers primarily through B2B channels rather than consumer e-commerce.

Direct peers

• LC Packaging: Dutch FIBC and industrial packaging manufacturer and distributor serving Europe with a broad big bag portfolio. Closely comparable as a European FIBC specialist with overlapping product range and customer base, but operating at significantly larger scale and through B2B channels.
• Bulk Bag Solutions Ltd: UK-based supplier of FIBC big bags and builders' bags for construction, asbestos, and waste handling. Closely comparable as an online-first European FIBC retailer with similar SKU breadth, certification focus, and target customers.
• Sackmaker: UK online supplier of bulk bags, rubble sacks, and builders' bags with focus on construction and waste handling. Comparable as a UK/European online retailer of FIBC-style bags targeting similar small-business and individual customers.
• Conitex Sonoco: Manufacturer of FIBC/bulk bags, paper sacks, and complementary packaging for construction and industrial customers. Comparable product mix and end-use focus, but operating as a manufacturer-distributor rather than a pure online retailer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Bigbagseuropa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/big-bags-europe

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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