Plastic Industrie Twente (P.I.T.) B.V.

What Plastic Industrie Twente (P.I.T.) B.V. does

Plastic Industrie Twente B.V. (trading as PIT Plastics Almelo) is a privately held Dutch plastic packaging manufacturer headquartered at Bornsestraat 358, Almelo, Netherlands, with a headcount of approximately eight employees. The company produces plastic drums and barrels using blow moulding processes for industrial B2B customers, operating a single-site production model from its Almelo facility.

The product portfolio is organised into three lines: (1) general-purpose plastic barrels (Types A through N) spanning 18L to 210L with screw or clamping-strip closure variants; (2) liquid barrels (Drankvaten — Types V, W, Y, Z and Tank A-60, B-110, C-150) equipped with integrated handles, taps, and pressure-release valves; and (3) UN-certified barrels (Types Q, R, T) holding certifications 1H2/X64/S, 1H2/X126/S, and 1H2/Y210/S for the transport of dangerous goods. Distinctive technical features include blow-moulded recess handles integrated into the barrel structure and clamp-band closure systems. Closure production can be outsourced to the company on request.

The business model is B2B direct sales with regional scope; customers contact the company by phone (0546-811866) or email ([email protected]) for quotations, and pricing is not publicly disclosed. The website is published in Dutch, English, and German, suggesting an intent to address Benelux and DACH-region buyers, though the input data does not disclose named customer logos, revenue, or end-market segment splits. No funding rounds, M&A, leadership changes, or partnerships were observed in the source material.

Name

Plastic Industrie Twente (P.I.T.) B.V.

Legal name

Plastic Industrie Twente B.V.

Website

https://pitplastics.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PIT Plastics Almelo (Plastic Industrie Twente B.V.) is a Dutch blow-moulding manufacturer producing plastic drums and barrels (18L–210L), including UN-certified dangerous-goods containers, for industrial B2B customers from its single Almelo facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastic Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Blow-Molded Drums, Barrels & IBC Components (IMANAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial & Chemical Rigid Plastic Packaging (Drums, Pails, Jerrycans) (IMALAAAG)

Keywords

• Plastic drum manufacturing
• Industrial packaging barrels
• Blow moulded containers
• UN-certified drums
• Liquid storage tanks

Headquarters

HQ city

Almelo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Plastic Industrie Twente (P.I.T.) B.V. manufactures plastic drums and barrels for industrial liquid storage and transport, ranging from 18L to 210L capacity. The product portfolio covers three categories: general-purpose barrels, beverage/liquid barrels with taps and pressure release valves, and UN-certified barrels approved for the transport of dangerous goods. Production is carried out at the company's facility in Almelo, Netherlands, using blow moulding processes, with optional outsourced production of closures.

Product overview

Plastic Industrie Twente (P.I.T.) B.V. is a Dutch plastic manufacturing company specializing in industrial plastic barrels and containers. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) General-purpose barrels (Algemeen) covering capacities from 18L to 210L including Types A, B, D, F, G, H, J, K, and N with various closure systems (screw, clamp); (2) Liquid barrels (Drankvaten) including Tank A-60, Tank B-110, Tank C-150 and Types V, W, Y, Z designed for beverage and liquid storage with features like taps, pressure release valves, and blow moulded handles; and (3) UN-certified barrels (UN-Gekeurde vaten) Types Q, R, and T approved for transport of dangerous goods under UN packaging regulations. The company also offers outsourced production of closures for barrels.

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Products and services

• Type A (18 L) 18-liter general-purpose plastic barrel with plastic screw-on closure. Dimensions: 23cm height, 34cm diameter, 28cm opening. Weight: 1400 grams. For businesses requiring industrial liquid storage containers.
• Type B (25 L) 25-liter general-purpose plastic barrel with plastic screw closure. Dimensions: 32cm height. Weight: 1700 grams. For industrial liquid storage applications.
• Type D (32 L) 32-liter general-purpose plastic barrel with optional handles. Dimensions: 33cm height, 39cm diameter, 30cm opening. Weight: 1900 grams.
• Type F (40 L) 40-liter general-purpose plastic barrel. Dimensions: 50cm height. Weight: 2000 grams.
• Type G (50 L) 50-liter general-purpose plastic barrel with optional handles. Dimensions: 40cm diameter. Weight: 2600 grams.
• Type H (60 L screw) 60-liter general-purpose plastic barrel with plastic screw closure and optional handles. Dimensions: 61cm height. Weight: 2900 grams.
• Type J (120 L clamp) 120-liter general-purpose plastic barrel with clamping-strip closure. Dimensions: 79cm height, 50cm diameter, 40cm opening. Weight: 5600 grams.
• Type K (120 L screw) 120-liter general-purpose plastic barrel with plastic screw closure. Dimensions: 80cm height. Weight: 5200 grams.
• Type N (210 L screw) 210-liter general-purpose plastic barrel with plastic screw closure. Weight: 8000 grams.
• Tank A-60 60-liter liquid storage barrel with tap and pressure release valve (waterslot), handles, and plastic screw closure. Dimensions: 48cm height, 45cm diameter, 35cm opening. Weight: 3300 grams. For beverage and liquid storage.
• Tank B-110 110-liter liquid storage barrel. Dimensions: 66cm height, 52cm diameter, 41cm opening. Weight: 4680 grams.
• Tank C-150 150-liter liquid storage barrel with handles and plastic screw closure. Dimensions: 71cm height, 61cm diameter, 47cm opening. Weight: 5580 grams.
• Type V 31-liter liquid barrel with blow moulded recess handles and plastic screw closure. Dimensions: 33cm height, 39cm diameter. Weight: 1800 grams.
• Type W Liquid barrel with blow moulded recess handles and plastic screw closure. Designed for beverage and liquid storage.
• Type Y Liquid barrel with tap and pressure release valve (waterslot) and plastic screw closure. Weight: 5000 grams. Features blow moulded recess handles.
• Type Z Liquid barrel for beverage and liquid storage. Weight: 7700 grams.
• Type Q (UN-certified) UN-certified plastic barrel (Certification: 1H2/X64/S) for dangerous goods transport. Features handles and plastic screw closure. Weight: 3200 grams.
• Type R (UN-certified) UN-certified plastic barrel (Certification: 1H2/X126/S) for dangerous goods transport. Features clamping-strip closure. Weight: 5500 grams.
• Type T (UN-certified) 210-liter UN-certified plastic barrel (Certification: 1H2/Y210/S) for dangerous goods transport. Features plastic screw closure. Dimensions: 97cm height, 58cm diameter, 42cm opening. Weight: 8200 grams.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Greif Inc: US-listed global industrial packaging company producing steel, plastic, and fibre drums plus IBCs. Competes with PIT in plastic drums but at much larger scale with global sales and reconditioning infrastructure.
• RPC Group (now part of Berry Global): Large European plastic packaging group (acquired by Berry Global) producing rigid plastic containers including drums and pails. Overlaps with PIT's product range but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Mauser Packaging Solutions: Global industrial packaging incumbent offering plastic and steel drums, IBCs, and reconditioning services. Competes with PIT across the same plastic drum product categories but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• SCHÜTZ GmbH & Co. KGaA: German-headquartered global manufacturer of blow-moulded plastic drums and IBCs for industrial and chemical applications. Direct overlap with PIT on plastic drum manufacturing, UN-certified containers, and DACH-region customer base.
• Curtec International: Netherlands-based manufacturer of heavy-duty plastic containers, drums, and IBCs for industrial and pharmaceutical markets. Direct overlap with PIT on blow-moulded plastic drums, Dutch/Northern European footprint, and UN-certified packaging.
• Sotralentz Group: French-headquartered plastic packaging manufacturer producing drums, jerrycans, and IBCs. Comparable to PIT on blow-moulded plastic drum technology and European B2B industrial packaging customers.
• Werit Kunststoffwerke W. Schneider GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of plastic drums, IBCs, and industrial containers. Comparable to PIT on blow-moulded drum product lines, UN certifications, and European industrial customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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