What Al Salem Group does

Al Salem Group is a privately held UAE-based packaging manufacturer founded in 1988 and headquartered in Ajman, operating eight manufacturing facilities across the UAE, Oman, and India that collectively span more than 610,000 square feet and employ over 1,100 professionals. The company produces a portfolio of more than 1,000 SKUs spanning aluminum foil containers and rolls, paper cups and lids with PE/PLA/BioPBS linings, cutlery, condiment portion packs, hygiene and tissue products, paper bags, flexible laminate packaging for FMCG, PE/Bio-coated paperboard, and travel comfort textiles (blankets, headrest covers), serving enterprise customers across airline in-flight catering, hotels/restaurants/cafes (Ho-Re-Ca), FMCG, and healthcare/institutional segments.

Core manufacturing technology is centered on paper, film, foil, non-woven fabric, and plastic/compostable-plastic conversion — including in-house extrusion coating and lamination of PE, PLA, and BioPBS substrates, and recently certified 100% recycled-content rePET and reLDPE production. The business operates a B2B enterprise sales motion under multi-year supply contracts, supplying customized in-flight meal service concepts and rotable items directly to major carriers (Emirates since 1995, Etihad and Qatar Airways since 2005, plus 22+ additional airlines and catering operators globally across 36+ countries). Revenue is generated through direct sale of disposable packaging and rotable service items under quote-based, multi-year contracts; pricing is not publicly disclosed.

The group is owned and controlled by Founder, Chairman & Managing Director Mr. Jayant Dutia, with CEO Bhavik Shah leading day-to-day operations across the manufacturing subsidiaries. No external institutional investors or private equity backing has been disclosed. The company has progressively broadened its portfolio over the past five years — adding the Flexible Packaging Division (2024), BRCGS certification (2024), DinCertco-certified recycled products (2023), extrusion coating capability for bio-based substrates (2022), and the detergents/disinfectants vertical (2020) — alongside ongoing geographic and product-line expansion.

Name

Al Salem Group

Legal name

Al Salem Group

Website

https://alsalemgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Al Salem Group is a privately held UAE-based packaging manufacturer producing disposable and rotable packaging (aluminum, paper, plastic, flexible laminates) for 25+ global airlines, Ho-Re-Ca, and FMCG customers across 36+ countries, operating 8 manufacturing plants in the UAE, Oman, and India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611), Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing (322291), Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Papers & Allied Products (2600), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Disposable Tableware (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRAJAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aluminum Trays, Pans & Foil Containers (Semi-Rigid) (IMALADAH), Paper Bags & Sacks (retail, industrial, multiwall) (IMAMAHAC), Aluminum Foil & Parchment Paper (CRAJAGAD), Protective Paper Packaging (Honeycomb, Paper Cushioning, Paper Wrap) (IMALACAH)

Keywords

• Airline catering packaging
• Disposable food packaging
• Flexible packaging laminates
• Rotable meal service items
• Sustainable packaging manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ajman

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Disposable Packaging Products: Sale of disposable food packaging and service ware including aluminum containers, paper cups, cutlery, condiment packs, and paper bags for aviation, hospitality, and food service industries.
2. Rotable Products: Supply of reusable/rotable meal service items for airlines and catering services, including meal service rotable items and travel amenities.
3. Flexible Packaging Solutions: Multicolor printed laminate rolls and pouches for FMCG sector, including duplex, triplex, and quadruplex structures.
4. PE/Bio Coated Paper Products: PE and BioPBS coated cup board reels, paper, and packaging board for various food service applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Al Salem Group manufactures and supplies over 1,000 disposable and rotable packaging products using paper, film, foil, non-woven fabric, plastic, and compostable plastic-based materials. The core portfolio serves in-flight catering (aluminium containers, foil rolls, paper cups, cutlery, condiment packs, hygiene and textile items), Ho-Re-Ca food service (plastic products, cutlery, hygiene items, sustainable bags), flexible packaging (multicolour printed laminate rolls and pouches for FMCG), and PE/Bio coated paper and paperboard substrates.

Product overview

Al Salem Group is a packaging manufacturing company offering a diverse portfolio of over 1,000 products across multiple categories. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio with divisions serving airline products (in-flight meal service concepts, aluminum containers, foil rolls, paper cups, cutlery, hygiene products, textile products), Ho-Re-Ca products (plastic products, disposable cutlery, hygiene products, sustainable bags), flexible packaging solutions (laminates, printed rolls and pouches), and PE/Bio coated paper/paperboard. The products serve diverse industries including aviation, travel, catering, restaurants, hospitality, bakeries, healthcare, FMCG, and e-commerce. The company positions itself as a comprehensive one-stop solution for both disposable and rotable packaging products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aluminium Foil Containers and Foil Rolls Lightweight yet durable aluminium containers for hot meals and cold desserts, plus hygienic aluminium foil rolls with easy-dispensing pop-up sheet options for wrapping and storing food. Sold to airlines, catering companies, hotels, restaurants, and food service operators.
• Paper Cups and Lids Sturdy, leakproof paper cups available with PE, PLA, BioPBS, and aqueous dispersion linings for hot and cold beverages, supplied with matching lids for aviation, hospitality, and food service.
• Meal and Service Concepts (In-flight) Customized in-flight meal service solutions including rotable meal service items and disposable service ware designed to specific airline operational requirements. Sold to commercial airlines and airline caterers globally.
• Hot Meal Concepts In-flight hot meal serving solutions and packaging designed for airline catering service operations.
• Dry Food and Condiment Packs Portion food packs including sugar, salt, pepper, creamer, and other condiments supplied to airlines, trains, buses, cafes, restaurants, hotels, and catering services.
• Cutlery and Cutlery Sets Disposable plastic cutlery including knife, fork, spoon, and stirrer sold as individual items or bundled with condiment sachets, napkins, wet wipes, and toothpicks for airlines, trains, buses, cafes, restaurants, hotels, and catering services.
• Hygiene Tissue and Paper Products Tissue and paper hygiene products supplied to the airline and hospitality sectors.
• Paper Bags Square-bottom paper bags with or without handles carrying up to 4 kg, available in reusable and customized branded variants for retail, Ho-Re-Ca, and airline customers.
• Hygiene, Comfort and Textile Products Travel blankets and headrest covers for airline comfort and hygiene, sold to commercial airlines.
• Plastic Tumblers, Lids, Containers and Packaging Bags Plastic tumblers, lids, containers, and packaging bags supplied for food service applications across aviation and Ho-Re-Ca customers.
• Flexible Packaging Solutions Flexible packaging laminates including duplex, triplex, and quadruplex structures supplied as multicolor printed laminate rolls and pouches for FMCG brand owners and contract packers.
• PE/Bio Coated Paper and Paper Board PE and BioPBS coated cup board reels, PE coated paper, and PE/Bio coated packaging board for food packaging applications including cup stock and folding cartons.
• Plastic Products (Ho-Re-Ca) Disposable plastic products marketed specifically for hotels, restaurants, and cafes.
• Disposable Cutlery and Cutlery Sets (Ho-Re-Ca) Disposable cutlery sets targeted at hotel, restaurant, and cafe applications.
• Hygiene Products (Ho-Re-Ca) Hygiene products targeted at the hotel, restaurant, and cafe sector.
• Sustainable Packaging Bags Plastic and sustainable packaging bags including 100% recycled rePET and reLDPE options for eco-conscious food service and Ho-Re-Ca operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 25+ airlines globally for over 15 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Emirates AirlinesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Key strategic breakthrough in 1995 when Al Salem became a supplier for Emirates Airlines. This partnership established the company's position in aviation catering packaging and has continued for over 29 years.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eco-Products (Novolex): Specialist in plant-based and recycled foodservice packaging (cups, cutlery, containers) under Novolex — directly comparable to Al Salem's move into PLA/BioPBS coatings and 100% recycled rePET/reLDPE products.
• Genpak: North American foodservice packaging producer of hinged containers, cups, and tableware for restaurants, airlines, and institutional food service — overlapping with Al Salem's disposable tableware and portion-pack categories.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Major North American foodservice packaging manufacturer with a portfolio of disposable cups, cutlery, containers, and aluminum/foil products serving restaurants, airlines, and food service operators — overlapping directly with Al Salem's disposable tableware and foil container lines.
• Huhtamaki: Global food service and consumer packaging manufacturer with a dedicated foodservice division producing paper cups, plates, cutlery, and flexible packaging — directly comparable to Al Salem's aviation/HoReCa and FMCG packaging portfolios.
• Papier-Mettler: European manufacturer of paper bags and food-service paper packaging with strong foodservice and retail customer bases — directly comparable to Al Salem's paper bags and PE/Bio coated paper/board product lines.
• Dart Container Corporation: Family-owned US manufacturer of disposable cups, lids, cutlery, plates, and hinged containers for foodservice and on-the-go consumption — a close analog to Al Salem's paper/plastic disposable tableware business for aviation and HoReCa.
• Plus Pack: European supplier of food packaging including aluminum containers, ready-meal trays, and lidding films with strong airline catering exposure — directly comparable to Al Salem's aluminum and laminated products serving the same airline customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Constantia Flexibles: Global flexible packaging producer serving FMCG and pharma with printed laminates and pouches — directly comparable to Al Salem's newly launched Flexible Packaging Division (duplex/triplex/quadruplex laminates).
• Berry Global Group: Large global packaging incumbent spanning rigid containers, flexible films, and engineered materials — broader than Al Salem but competing for the same FMCG and food-service flexible packaging wallet.

Emerging players

• Detpak: Australian-headquartered foodservice packaging specialist producing paper bags, wraps, cups, and food containers for QSR and food-service — adjacent to Al Salem's HoReCa and flexible packaging portfolio with regional rather than global overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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