What Naber Plastics does

Naber Plastics B.V. is a family-owned Dutch injection moulding company headquartered in Waalwijk, Netherlands, founded in 1989 by Wim and Lianne Naber and now led by the second generation. The company operates one of the largest injection moulding footprints in the Netherlands, comprising a 28,000 m² manufacturing hall running 24 hours per day, seven days a week, and a 16,000 m² warehouse for customer storage. Core technical capabilities include In-Mould Labeling (IML), 2K injection moulding, and biomaterial processing, supported by a proprietary Manufacturing Execution System (MES) that links machines for real-time monitoring and breakdown response. Differentiated technology assets include the worldwide-patented EasyLid recloseable topseal packaging system and a patented square flower bucket design, alongside a broader portfolio spanning food packaging, horticulture, and event flooring products.

The business serves enterprise customers primarily across the European food, horticulture, and event/construction sectors, with named accounts including Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Plukon, Peijnenburg, D. van der Pol, Bosch, Landgard, and Advanced Technology Industries (ATI). Naber is the world's largest manufacturer of flower buckets and supplies a full event flooring range (Pro-Max, Pro-Track, Profloor, Gravel Tile, Geogrid), as well as specialised food packaging such as the award-winning Hot & Cold two-component mono-material pack and biodegradable coffee pods developed with ATI. The company operates a direct B2B sales model with quote-based pricing, custom mould construction, and co-development from concept to mass production; it also offers warehouse storage and just-in-time delivery as complementary services.

Revenue mechanics are anchored in custom manufacturing contracts, hardware sales of event flooring, and storage services. The company does not publicly disclose pricing and applies product-specific minimum order quantities (e.g., 1,600 units for gastronorm trays). Sustainability is a core commercial proposition: 85% of production uses recycled material (40% post-industrial, 60% post-consumer), 6,690 glass-glass solar panels deliver 2.5 million kWh annually making manufacturing CO2-neutral on sunny days, and 47% electricity savings are achieved versus conventional injection moulding. Certifications including BRC-IoP Grade A, ISCC PLUS, ISO 22000, and ISO 14001 underpin access to EU food and sustainability-conscious procurement. Distribution is direct to enterprise across Europe with no third-party retail channel identified.

Name

Naber Plastics

Legal name

Naber Plastics B.V.

Website

https://naberplastics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Naber Plastics is a family-owned Dutch injection moulding company producing custom sustainable plastic products — including patented recloseable food packaging, the world's leading flower buckets, and event flooring systems — for European enterprise customers in food, horticulture, and event industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Injection Moulding Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Rigid Plastic Containers (Bottles, Jars, Jugs) Manufacturing (IMANAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE), Returnable/Reusable Plastic Packaging (RPCs, Crates, Totes) Manufacturing (IMANAEAM)

Keywords

• Plastic injection moulding
• Custom plastic packaging
• Food packaging manufacturing
• Horticultural plastic containers
• Event flooring systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Waalwijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Injection Moulded Plastic Products: B2B manufacturing of custom plastic products for various industries. Revenue generated through production contracts where Naber designs and manufactures bespoke injection moulded products for customers. Long-term relationships emphasized with in-house product development, mould construction, and automated production.
2. Event Flooring Systems: Sale and rental of portable plastic flooring systems for events, construction sites, stadiums, and temporary roads. Products include Pro-Max, Pro-Track, Profloor, and Gravel Tile systems.
3. Product Storage Services: The company offers 16,000 m2 warehouse storage for customer products until needed, providing just-in-time supply chain services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Naber Plastics is a Dutch B2B injection moulding manufacturer that designs, engineers and mass-produces custom plastic products for food packaging, horticulture, events, and technical components. The company operates a 28,000 m² automated manufacturing facility 24/7 and provides full in-house services from concept and product development through mould construction to mass production. It specializes in sustainable plastic products made from 85% recycled material using patented technologies such as the EasyLid recloseable topseal system and stackable square flower bucket design.

Product overview

Naber Plastics is an injection moulding company offering a portfolio of plastic products across food packaging, horticulture, and event flooring categories. Core products include EasyLid (patented recloseable topseal packaging), Hot & Cold 2-component packaging, flower buckets and transport systems, gastronorm trays, coffee pods, decorative pots, and event flooring systems (Pro-Max, Pro-Track, Profloor, Gravel Tile). The company operates from a 28,000 m² manufacturing facility in Waalwijk, Netherlands, with in-house product development capabilities. Products are manufactured using sustainable methods with 85% of production from recycled materials and renewable energy from solar panels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EasyLid Patented worldwide recloseable topseal food packaging using double sealing technique. After first opening, a plastic ring with foil forms a sealing lid, reducing raw materials, energy consumption, and logistics handling. Sold to food brand owners and packaging partners.
• Hot & Cold Two-component food packaging for ready meals where heated and cold sections can be separated while both are made from a single mono-material. Designed for food processors and supermarket private-label brands.
• Pro-Max Event Flooring Heavy-duty portable event flooring capable of supporting heavy loaders and cranes. Designed for protecting (artificial) grass or sandy surfaces. Sold and rented to event rental companies, stadiums, and construction contractors.
• Pro-Track Event Flooring Medium-duty portable event flooring recommended for (artificial) grass or sandy surfaces. Suitable for light vehicles including passenger cars, vans, forklifts, and cherry-pickers. Sold to event organizers and construction companies.
• Profloor Event Flooring Lightest event flooring option designed for pedestrian and wheelchair loads. Sold to event organizers and venues.
• Gravel Tile Eco-friendly stabilization system for gravel, sand, and grass used for permanent hard surfacing applications. Sold to construction, landscaping, and infrastructure buyers.
• Flower Buckets Global market leader in flower bucket production. Made from 100% recycled PP mono-material in various sizes and designs for growers, horticultural exporters, and retailers. Ultra-lightweight patented design up to 25% lighter than market standard.
• Flower Transport Crates Stackable transport crates for flowers and plants. Includes patented square bucket design with perfect stackability for optimized transport, storage, and retail return for recycling. Sold to horticultural wholesalers and exporters.
• Decorative Pots Indoor and outdoor decorative pots manufactured using injection moulding. Sold to horticultural retailers and distributors.
• Lily Crates Transport crates specifically designed for flower bulbs. Sold to flower bulb growers and exporters.
• Gastronorm 1/2 Trays Half gastronorm trays for professional kitchen use. Made from food-safe material, suitable for refrigeration, freezer, and microwave. Available in 50mm and 100mm heights. Minimum order of 1,600 units. Sold to food service operators and distributors.
• Coffee Pods Biodegradable coffee pods developed in partnership with ATI (Advanced Technology Industries). Manufactured using specialized biomaterial processing with the company's MES-controlled production line. Sold to coffee brands and pod-system operators.
• WeCup Reusable Coffee Cups Reusable coffee cups co-developed with WeCup. Replaces up to 1,000 disposable cups. Made from polypropylene, 100% recyclable, with closed-loop collection and recycling into products like decorative pots. Sold to hospitality and event clients.
• Thermotwin Double-walled injection moulded packaging for thermal insulation applications. Sold to food brand owners requiring temperature-controlled packaging.
• Geogrid Stabilization system for ground reinforcement applications. Sold to construction and infrastructure buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 47% reduction in electricity usage compared to conventional injection moulding companies
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sealpac InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationSealpac International specializes in constructing the sealing machines required to process EasyLid packaging. This is a critical technology partnership enabling the EasyLid system to work with customers' packaging operations. Naber developed the injection mould technology while Sealpac provides the complementary sealing equipment.
• PFS Europe BVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPFS Europe BV serves as a distribution partner for event flooring products. They provide information and sales support for Naber's Pro-Max, Pro-Track, ProFloor, and Geogrid flooring systems.
• Advanced Technology Industries (ATI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATI develops coffee pods and partnered with Naber after German and Swiss manufacturers failed to produce biodegradable coffee pods. Naber uses its unique MES system and expertise with biomaterials to deliver high-quality biodegradable products. Intensive collaboration optimizing machine operation, automation, and dies.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Greif Inc. Global industrial packaging company with rigid plastics (drums, IBCs, containers) and a growing sustainable packaging segment. Comparable in custom injection-moulded industrial packaging for European B2B customers.
• Sonoco Products Company: Global packaging manufacturer with rigid plastics and sustainable packaging divisions serving food and consumer goods. Competes with Naber in rigid food containers and is an active acquirer of European moulders.
• Berry Global Group (now Magnera + Glatfelter merger, RPC legacy): Global plastics packaging giant with a major European rigid plastics division (formerly RPC). Competes with Naber across rigid food containers, horticultural packaging, and custom injection-moulded industrial parts at greater scale and broader geographic reach.
• Sealed Air Corporation: Global food packaging major with a significant European rigid plastics business. Overlaps with Naber in food trays, protective packaging, and resealable lidding technologies for fresh and prepared foods.
• Schoeller Allibert: European leader in returnable/reusable plastic packaging (RPCs, crates, containers). Direct overlap with Naber's flower transport crates, lily crates, and decorative pot segments, particularly across horticulture and agricultural logistics.
• ALPLA Group: Austrian-headquartered global rigid plastic packaging manufacturer with broad capabilities in injection moulding and blow moulding for food, beverage, and personal care. Overlaps with Naber in rigid food containers and IML-decorated packaging across Europe.

Direct peers

• IPL Plastics (Madison Dearborn portfolio): Global rigid plastic packaging producer serving food, consumer, and industrial markets with injection moulding and IML capabilities. Closely comparable to Naber's IML-decorated food container portfolio and sustainability certifications.
• Curtec International: Dutch-headquartered manufacturer of large rigid plastic containers, pails, and drums for industrial and food applications. Direct European peer to Naber in industrial injection-moulded containers with sustainability positioning.
• Pöppelmann Tek-Kunststoff: German family-owned plastics manufacturer producing injection-moulded packaging including flower buckets and plant containers. Directly competes with Naber in European horticultural packaging and shares a similar family-owned, sustainability-focused positioning.

Regional players

• Veriplast (Bemis/RPC successor): Belgian injection moulder producing rigid plastic packaging for food and industrial markets, with IML capabilities. Comparable mid-sized European moulder serving similar customer verticals, though not as deep in horticultural packaging.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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