Name

GEROSA GROUP

Legal name

Cellografica Gerosa S.p.A.

Website

https://gerosagroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Packaging Printing & Decoration (Flexo, Gravure, Digital, Cold Foil) (IMALABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flexible Packaging Printing (Film/Poly/Paper Print) (IMALAKAG), Flexible Packaging Converting & Finishing (Slitting, Rewinding, Coating, Embossing) (IMALABAL), Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC), Lidding, Sealant & Packaging Webs (Heat-Seal, Peelable, Retort Lids) (IMALABAG)

Keywords

• Flexible packaging
• Rotogravure printing
• Food packaging
• Sustainable packaging
• Label printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Inverigo (Como)

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flexible Packaging Manufacturing & Sales: Custom manufacturing and sale of flexible packaging solutions including rotogravure and flexographic printed films, laminates, labels, sleeves, and specialty packaging for food, beverage, and industrial applications. Revenue generated through direct B2B sales to enterprise customers across Europe and globally.
2. Printing Services: Rotogravure printing (up to 12 colors), flexographic printing (up to 10 colors), and digital printing services using HP Indigo technology. Laser and electronic engraving of cylinders for print quality. Revenue from service fees for specialized printing operations.
3. Lamination Services: Production of multilayer laminates, cold-seal applications, and special laminates using paper, cardboard, holographic metallized films, and aluminium. Duplex and triplex lamination capabilities for diverse customer requirements.
4. Warehouse & Storage Services: Storage space offered as added value service. Semi-mechanized warehouse for storage of large quantities of finished and semi-finished products serving diverse customer needs across multiple countries.
5. Food Safety Laboratory Services: In-house QPP LAB providing round-the-clock quality monitoring and rigorous laminate testing to guarantee safety, reliability, and transparency throughout the supply chain.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gerosa Group manufactures and sells custom flexible packaging solutions, including printed films, multilayer laminates, labels, sleeves, and smart packaging for the food, beverage, and industrial sectors. Core production capabilities span rotogravure printing (up to 12 colors), flexographic printing (up to 10 colors), HP Indigo digital printing, lamination, and laser cylinder engraving, complemented by proprietary technologies such as Paper G-Twist, ECOMET, G4R smart packaging, and an in-house food safety laboratory.

Product overview

GEROSA GROUP is a flexible packaging and labels company offering an integrated portfolio of printing, laminating, and smart packaging solutions. Core offerings include Paper G-Twist (sustainable paper-based twist-wrap), G4R smart packaging with IoT capabilities, ECOMET metalized cardboard, and specialty laminates. Printing services span rotogravure (up to 12 colors), flexographic (up to 10 colors), and HP Indigo digital. Additional capabilities include laser engraving (22,000 cylinders/year), lamination (16 machines), and in-house food safety laboratory testing. Products target food (coffee, snacks, sweets, fresh produce), beverages (water, wine, beer), and industrial sectors (detergents, pharmaceuticals, personal care).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• G4R: Smart packaging equipped with invisible code for multimedia content delivery, featuring Cronogard technology for extended shelf-life and antibacterial protection.
• ECOMET
• Green Soul System

Products and services

• Paper G-Twist Paper-based twist-wrap packaging application for the confectionery industry that replicates traditional twist closure using engineered cellulose fiber with shape memory control, achieving A+ Aticelca recyclability grade.
• G4R Smart Packaging Smart packaging with an invisible scannable code that delivers multimedia content via mobile device, incorporating Cronogard antibacterial technology for extended shelf-life, mineral oil barrier protection, and freshness-saving zip closure.
• ECOMET 100% recyclable metalized cardboard that replaces traditional Cardboard + PET MET structure, providing a plastic-free option for packaging perfumes, cosmetics, drinks, and food secondary packaging while maintaining equivalent protective characteristics.
• Rotogravure Printing Rotogravure printing services supporting up to 12 colors using laser cylinders and full HD plates, with 20 machines and 700 million sqm annual capacity across the Group.
• Flexographic Printing Flexographic printing services supporting up to 10 colors, with 6 machines and 200 million sqm annual capacity, using digital plates with latest generation printing machines.
• Digital Printing HP Indigo digital printing technology for flexible packaging applications, enabling short runs and customization.
• Lamination Services Multilayer laminates, cold-seal applications, and special laminates production using paper, cardboard, holographic metallized films, and aluminium, with 16 duplex and triplex machines and 550 million sqm annual capacity.
• Laser Engraving Laser and electronic cylinder engraving services with 7 total machines across 2 plants, producing 22,000 cylinders annually for print quality.
• Cold Seal Packaging Cold seal film enabling high-speed packaging without heat application, suitable for heat-sensitive products in flow pack horizontal packaging.
• Stand-Up Pouch Self-standing pouches with flat bottom for enhanced shelf visibility, suitable for liquid and solid products.
• Coffee Capsule Packaging Plastic and/or aluminum tops for coffee capsules, along with sachets for single-portion coffee pods.
• Wine Capsule Triple-laminated capsules serving as decorative and protective stoppers for wine and spumante bottles.
• Stick Pack Three-side heat-sealed pouches suitable for sugar, coffee, cappuccino, gels, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, sauces and pastes.
• Food Safety Laboratory State-of-the-art Food Safety Lab (QPP LAB) providing round-the-clock in-house quality monitoring and rigorous laminate testing to guarantee safety, reliability, and transparency throughout the supply chain.

Quantifiable outcome

• A+ (excellent) Aticelca recyclability grade achieved for Paper G-Twist packaging
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerosa is a member of Flexible Packaging Europe and actively supports the association's vision for a sustainable European flexible packaging industry. The partnership focuses on eco-design for complete food protection and reduced environmental footprint, achieving circularity for flexible packaging, and speeding up progress through strong supply chain cooperation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Amcor plc: Global flexible and rigid packaging major with European manufacturing footprint, supplying food, beverage, and consumer goods. Competes with Gerosa on printed films, laminates, and sustainable packaging formats but at vastly larger scale (~$15B revenue) and with deeper R&D resources.
• CCL Industries: Global label and specialty packaging leader (CCL Container, CCL Label) with strong European presence in beverage labels, sleeves, and flexible packaging. Direct overlap with Gerosa's label and sleeve business (Rieusset) but broader global reach and more diversified end markets.
• Sealed Air Corporation: Global packaging company (Cryovac, SEE) producing protective and food packaging films. Overlaps with Gerosa in food-grade flexible films and laminates, though more focused on protein/cheese packaging and protective solutions; broader scale and product portfolio.
• Avery Dennison: US-listed global label materials and specialty packaging company with European manufacturing. Competes in pressure-sensitive labels, sleeves, and RFID/smart labels; overlap with Gerosa's beverage label segment and emerging smart packaging (G4R/STEALTHCODE) adjacency.
• Berry Global Group: US-listed global packaging manufacturer with European flexible packaging operations across films, laminates, and printed packaging. Larger mid-market competitor sharing food/beverage/hygiene end markets; significant overlap in flexo-printed films and sustainability-led product innovation.
• Mondi Group: Global packaging and paper group with significant flexible packaging (Mondi FlexPack) and label operations across Europe. Larger incumbent competing in same rotogravure/flexo printed film markets; broader in scope (also containerboard, uncoated paper) but overlapping in flexible consumer packaging.
• Sonoco Products: Global diversified packaging manufacturer with flexible packaging, paper, and rigid plastics operations across Europe. Overlaps with Gerosa's food-contact flexible packaging and sustainability-focused segments; much larger scale and end-market diversification.

Direct peers

• Huhtamaki: Finnish-listed flexible and rigid packaging converter with similar European manufacturing footprint, strong food/beverage end-market focus, and parallel sustainability agenda. Comparable scale (€4B+ revenue) but overlapping customer base and product formats in flexible films, labels, and laminates.
• Coveris Holdings: European flexible packaging converter producing films, laminates, and labels for food, beverage, and consumer goods. Similar mid-market scale, multi-country European footprint, and parallel sustainability transition strategy; private-equity owned with overlapping customers and product formats.
• Constantia Flexibles: Austrian-headquartered, privately-owned flexible packaging manufacturer producing films, laminates, and printed packaging for food and consumer goods. Direct competitor in European flexo/rotogravure flexible packaging with similar mid-market positioning, multi-country European footprint, and family-ownership structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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