What LOIRE PLASTIC INDUSTRIE does

LOIRE PLASTIC INDUSTRIE S.A.S., founded in 1968 and headquartered in Saint-Étienne, France, is a plastic injection packaging manufacturer specializing in lids, caps, boxes, and pill dispensers for B2B customers. Its main 22,000 m² site operates 27 injection presses (110–500 tons), with electric, bi-injection, and high-speed thin-wall configurations, complemented by In Mold Labeling (IML) robotics and in-house decoration (screen printing, hot stamping, pad printing). Group-wide, the entity operates alongside subsidiary Lapac for a combined 50 robotized injection machines. The company maintains an in-house R&D and tooling department with 3D printing and prototyping capability, supporting both a standard catalog (e.g., the Mercure cap family in 20/24/28/63 mm diameters, the LYS PET 82mm lid, the Isil dispensing cap) and custom product development from customer specifications. It serves four verticals — food (50% of sales), personal care and perfumes (22%), leisure and miscellaneous (20%), and parapharmacy (8%) — and monetizes through direct project-based sales engagements and trade-fair-driven lead generation, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Since January 2025, the company has operated as part of SGT Group following the group's acquisition of AXIUM PACKAGING, sitting alongside sister entities Acti Pack (PET/RPET jars) and KKT GmbH (PET bottles) to deliver complete container-plus-closure solutions. Certifications relevant to its customer base include ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, the MORE label (first recipient, 2024), and two consecutive Ecovadis Silver medals.

Name

LOIRE PLASTIC INDUSTRIE

Legal name

LOIRE PLASTIC INDUSTRIE S.A.S.

Website

https://loireplastic.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LOIRE PLASTIC INDUSTRIE is a French plastic injection packaging manufacturer founded in 1968, producing lids, caps, boxes, and pill dispensers for B2B customers across food, personal care, leisure, and parapharmacy verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom & Specialty Rigid Plastic Packaging (Decorated, Premium, Unique Shapes) (IMALAAAL), Rigid Cosmetic & Personal Care Plastic Packaging (Jars, Bottles, Compacts) (IMALAAAF), Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging (Refillable, PCR, Mono-material, Reusable) (IMALAJAM)

Keywords

• Plastic injection molding
• Injected plastic packaging
• Plastic caps and lids
• Custom plastic packaging
• PET packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Etienne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Packaging Product Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of injected plastic packaging products including lids, caps, boxes, and pill dispensers. Both standard and customized products are offered. The company serves multiple sectors (food, personal care, parapharmacy, leisure) with tailored packaging solutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Loire Plastic Industrie designs and produces injected plastic packaging — lids, caps, boxes, and pill dispensers — for the food industry (50% of sales), personal care and perfumes (22%), leisure/miscellaneous (20%), and parapharmacy (8%). The company sells both a standard catalogue range (including the Mercure cap family, Isil dispensing cap, and LYS PET lid) and customized products developed from customer specifications, drawings, or sketches, using materials such as PP, PE, ABS, PS, PC, and Surlyn, with bi-injection and IML decoration capabilities.

Product overview

Loire Plastic Industrie is a plastic injection packaging manufacturer founded in 1968, part of the SGT Group. It operates from a 22,000 m² site in Saint-Etienne, France, and offers a portfolio of injected plastic packaging products organized into two main categories: standard ranges (lids, caps, boxes, pill dispensers) and customized specific products. The company's core product lines include the Mercure cap family (20–63 mm diameters), the Isil dispensing cap for health and personal care, and the LYS PET lid for mono-material recyclable packaging. Products serve four main sectors: food industry (50% of sales), personal care and perfumes (22%), leisure/miscellaneous (20%), and parapharmacy (8%). The company also leverages synergies with sister companies Acti Pack (PET and RPET bottles/jars) and KKT GmbH to offer complete packaging solutions combining containers with closures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LYS PET Lid A PET Twist Off 82 mm lid for the health and personal care market, developed for PET jars from sister company Acti Pack, guaranteeing a mono-material and 100% recyclable set. Available in virgin PET and in 50% or 100% recycled PET (RPET), in clear or coloured variants.
• Isil Dispensing Cap A discreet flip-top dispensing cap for the health and personal care market, developed with sister company Acti Pack, featuring a flat and thin neck and cap design with an eco-designed weight reduction of more than 15% compared to current similar models.
• Mercure Cap Range A standard cap range available in diameters of 20 mm, 24 mm, 28 mm, and 63 mm, associated with PET bottles from Acti Pack and KKT GmbH, with PE liner for sealing and also available in R-PP (recycled PP) material for sustainable packaging.
• Personal Care and Perfumes Packaging Standard covers, flip-top closures, rings, and lids for the personal care and perfumes industry, plus customized perfume covers in Surlyn and PCTA with decoration options such as hot stamping and metallization. This product line represents 22% of company turnover.
• Food Industry Packaging Screw lids, dispensing closures, and thin-walled boxes for the food industry with integrated IML (In Mold Labeling) decoration. This product line represents 50% of company sales and is supported by FSSC 22000 food safety certification.
• Leisure and Miscellaneous Packaging Standard or customized boxes and packaging for the leisure and miscellaneous sector, with integrated decoration by IML, hot stamping, and pad printing. This product line represents 20% of company business.
• Parapharmacy Packaging Standard pill dispensers and sticks for the parapharmacy market, complementing the standard and specific ranges of closures and boxes. This product line represents 8% of company turnover.

Quantifiable outcome

• Material weight reduction up to 30% through eco-design and life cycle analysis
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• SGT GroupflagshipOthers · 1 July 2025SGT Group is the parent company that united 9 entities under a single banner in July 2025 with a new visual identity. Loire Plastic Industrie operates as part of this group. The group encompasses Acti Pack, Loire Plastic Industrie, Lapac, and other subsidiaries.
• AXIUM PACKAGINGflagshipOthers · 1 January 2025SGT Group acquired AXIUM PACKAGING in January 2025, creating new growth and innovation opportunities. AXIUM PACKAGING is a parent/group entity that now encompasses Acti Pack and Loire Plastic Industrie under unified management.
• LapaccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Second production unit integrated into the group end of 2016. Located in Saint-Rémy-de-la-Vanne. Combined with Loire Plastic, operates 50 robotized injection machines ranging from 60 to 500 tons. Extends manufacturing capacity and capabilities.
• Acti PackcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company specializing in PET and RPET bottles and jars. Synergy enables complete packaging solutions (pot + lid or bottle + cap) in standard or specific configurations. Products developed in complementary partnership for healthcare and personal care markets.
• KKT GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company specializing in PET bottles. Associated products from Loire Plastic and KKT GmbH enable complete packaging solutions with compatible neck diameters (e.g., Mercure 28mm cap compatible with KKT GmbH PET bottles).

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Logoplaste: Logoplaste produces rigid plastic packaging (bottles, jars, closures) via injection molding for FMCG, personal care, and food customers in Europe. Direct peer with similar customer base, materials, and injection-molding technology.
• AptarGroup: AptarGroup is a global leader in dispensing systems, closures, and plastic packaging for personal care, beauty, food, and pharmaceutical markets. Direct competitor to Loire Plastic in flip-top caps, dispensing closures, and IML-decorated lids.
• Silgan Holdings: Silgan is a major producer of dispensing and specialty closures for personal care, food, and healthcare markets. Directly competes with Loire Plastic's Mercure, Isil, and standard closure portfolio across Europe.
• Albea Group: Albea is a global manufacturer of beauty and personal care packaging including plastic closures, lids, and dispensing systems. Highly comparable to Loire Plastic given its focus on injection-molded plastic packaging serving the same personal care, perfume, and cosmetics customers.
• ALPLA Werke: ALPLA is a global rigid plastic packaging manufacturer with strong European presence in injection-molded bottles, jars, caps, and lids for food and personal care. Comparable scale and product overlap to Loire Plastic, including integrated IML capabilities.
• RETAL Industries: RETAL produces PET preforms, bottles, jars, and closures for food, beverage, and personal care across Europe and CIS. Comparable injection and stretch-blow molding capabilities and overlapping customer base in food and personal care packaging.

Broad incumbents

• Amcor: Amcor is a global packaging giant with rigid and flexible plastic packaging serving personal care, food, and healthcare. While broader in scope, its rigid plastic closures and container business overlaps with Loire Plastic's offering for multinational FMCG customers.
• Verallia: Verallia is a leading European glass packaging producer for beverages and food. While primarily glass rather than plastic, it competes for the same end-customer wallet share in food and beverage packaging and represents a material substitution alternative to Loire Plastic's portfolio.
• Berry Global (formerly RPC): Berry Global is a large, diversified plastic packaging manufacturer with significant rigid container, closure, and lid offerings through the legacy RPC consumer packaging business. Overlaps with Loire Plastic in food, personal care, and beauty rigid packaging but serves a much broader portfolio.

Regional players

• Verescence: Verescence is a French/European glass packaging specialist for the perfume and cosmetics industry. Different material (glass) but targets the same luxury and personal care brand owners, often paired with plastic closures supplied by companies like Loire Plastic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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