Centro Especial Empleo Trefemo S.L.U.

What Centro Especial Empleo Trefemo S.L.U. does

TREFEMO S.L.U. is a Madrid-based Centro Especial de Empleo (Special Employment Center, registration CEE 0039) wholly owned by the nonprofit Fundación Alas Madrid, founded in 1993 and constituted as a Sociedad Limitada Unipersonal in 1998. The company manufactures custom plastic packaging — blister packs (high-frequency and security), thermoformed containers, retractile shrink wraps, high-vacuum molding, and heat-sleeve packaging — using PVC, PET (100% recyclable), polypropylene, and PS, with a catalog of more than 1,000 standard references plus custom tooling/mold capability. It complements manufacturing with industrial manipulado services: product assembly, insertion, labeling, picking, packing, palletizing, and order preparation.

The business operates on a B2B, quote-based sales model targeting Spanish companies of all sizes that need professional packaging or industrial assembly. A second commercial layer targets companies subject to Spain's Ley General de Discapacidad (the 2% disability employment quota), which allows those firms to count contracted CEE purchases — at a 3x coefficient against IMPREM — toward legal compliance. More than 89% of Trefemo's workforce are people with intellectual disabilities (12-year average tenure), and the company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications and is a member of Ecoembes. Customers disclosed publicly are limited and skew small/medium (Fingermax, Arfresh), with a corporate social-responsibility equipment partnership from Leroy Merlin España; no enterprise anchor or material revenue concentration is disclosed. Distribution is domestic Spain only, conducted via direct sales and a 2026-relauched website (trefemo.org). Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Centro Especial Empleo Trefemo S.L.U.

Legal name

TREFEMO S.L.

Website

https://trefemo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Madrid-based Centro Especial de Empleo manufacturing custom plastic packaging (blister, thermoformed, retractile) and providing industrial assembly services to Spanish companies, with more than 89% of its workforce composed of people with intellectual disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Plastic Trays, Clamshells & Blister Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Primary Packaging (Form-Fill-Seal, Blister, Sachet/Stick Pack, Bottling) (TLAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Plastic packaging manufacturing
• Blister packaging services
• Thermoformed packaging
• Industrial assembly services
• Special employment center

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Blister and thermoformed packaging manufacturing: Custom manufacturing of blister packaging (high frequency, security), thermoformed containers, and retractile solutions using materials including PS, PVC, PET 100% recyclable, polypropylene
2. Industrial assembly and manipulation services: Product assembly, conditioning, insertion, labeling, picking, packing, palletizing and logistics services for final products
3. Alternative compliance measures for disability employment quota: Services for companies needing to comply with Ley General de Discapacidad (2% quota) through purchasing services from Centro Especial de Empleo, with calculation based on IMPREM and coefficient of 3 for CEE purchases

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Trefemo manufactures custom plastic packaging (blister, thermoformed, retractile, high vacuum molded) and provides industrial assembly services including product manipulation, labeling, picking, packing, and palletizing for Spanish companies. It also serves as a registered Centro Especial de Empleo enabling clients to comply with Spain's disability employment quota (Ley General de Discapacidad) through alternative compliance measures.

Product overview

TREFEMO is a specialized packaging and industrial handling company offering a comprehensive portfolio of plastic packaging solutions and manufacturing services. The core product lineup includes thermoformed containers (Envases termoconformados), security blister packaging (Blíster de seguridad), high-frequency sealed blisters (Blíster y sellado por alta frecuencia), shrink wrapping (Retractilado), vacuum molding (Moldeo por alto vacío), and heat shrink sleeves (Enfajado sleever por calor). These are complemented by industrial handling services including product assembly (Manipulado de productos), packaging and labeling (Estuchado y etiquetado), shrink sleeving, and order preparation (Preparación de pedidos). The company works with sustainable materials including PS, PVC, PET 100% recyclable, and polypropylene, serving various sectors with customized packaging solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Envases termoconformados (Thermoformed Packaging) Custom vacuum thermoformed packaging manufactured in PVC, PET, or polypropylene with tabs or hermetic seal, available with optional euro-hanger for retail shelving. Designed to protect and display products in retail settings.
• Blíster de seguridad (Security Blister Packaging) Bubble and sheet packaging made of PVC, PET, polypropylene, or aluminum, designed to protect and display products securely with optional euro-hanger for retail display.
• Blíster y sellado por alta frecuencia (High-Frequency Sealed Blister Packaging) High-frequency sealed bubble and plastic sheet packaging using PVC, PET or polypropylene, ensuring product protection and tamper evidence with optional euro-hanger.
• Retractilado (Shrink Wrap Packaging) Heat-shrunk plastic film applied with hot air that protects and presents products securely and attractively, including grouping of multiple products.
• Moldeo por alto vacío (High Vacuum Molding) Custom laminated plastic thermoforming in PVC, PET, or polypropylene at various thicknesses and colors, formed to required matrix specifications for specialized packaging applications.
• Enfajado sleever por calor (Heat Sleeve Packaging) PVC, PET or polypropylene sleeve that wraps and secures products through heat shrinkage, with optional promotional label for branding.
• Manipulado de productos (Industrial Product Assembly) Assembly and conditioning of pieces or products, ensuring they are ready for their next production phase or sale.
• Estuchado y etiquetado (Packaging and Labeling) Product preparation for commercialization including individual packaging, boxing, and placement of informative or promotional labels.
• Retractilado y sleever (Product Grouping and Protection) Grouping and protection of products using shrink film or sleeve, ensuring safety and uniform presentation for multi-pack offerings.
• Preparación de pedidos (Order Picking and Packing) Final packaging and order preparation for distribution, retail or shipping, including picking, packing, and palletizing to ensure products arrive in perfect condition.
• Servicios de cumplimiento alternativo LGD (Alternative Compliance Services for Ley General de Discapacidad) Provision of services that enable Spanish companies with 50 or more employees to meet their legal obligation under Spain's Ley General de Discapacidad (2% disability employment quota) through alternative measures by purchasing services from Trefemo as a registered Centro Especial de Empleo, with purchases weighted by a coefficient of 3 in IMPREM calculations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 years of experience in plastic packaging and industrial assembly
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• EcoembescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026Strategic environmental partnership joining Ecoembes organization for responsible packaging waste management. Integration into Ecoembes system ensures legal compliance, active contribution to circular economy by giving second life to packaging, and optimization of waste management without diverting resources from core business.
• Cruz Roja MoratalazminorOthers · 16 June 2016Health and safety training partnership within Trefemo's 'Healthy Habits Promotion Plan'. Cruz Roja delivered 2 training sessions on accident prevention in domestic, work, beach, mountain and leisure environments, benefiting approximately 30 workers.
• Centro de Rehabilitación Laboral de VillaverdeminorOthers · 18 March 2016Work experience partnership providing practical training opportunities for CRL users in Trefemo's various workstations including assembly line, high frequency machines, batching, sealing, palletizing, quality control, and blister manufacturing. Students practice skills from CRL in real work environment under vocational trainer supervision.
• Obra Social La CaixaminorOthers · 17 November 2015Financial wellness partnership where La Caixa volunteers delivered 2 financial education workshops covering financial planning, family budgeting, savings, indebtedness, and banking operations to help workers manage personal finances.
• Universidad ESADE (ESADE Alumni Solidario)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2015Collaboration through ESADE Alumni Solidario program where volunteer alumni consultants provided free strategic consulting for 'Business commercialization strategy for Centro Especial Empleo Trefemo'. Aim was to reach more companies, increase packaging orders, and consolidate position in blister and thermoformed sector, ultimately improving working conditions for workers with intellectual disabilities.
• Leroy Merlin EspañacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 August 2015Corporate social responsibility partnership where Leroy Merlin donated significant workshop equipment for electrical and mechanical assembly. Collaboration began in February 2015 with ongoing relationship strengthening through Leroy Merlin's RSC policy, supporting FAM Trefemo's Residence, Occupational Center, and CEE operations.
• Fundación Alas Madrid (formerly Fundación AFANIAS Moratalaz)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1993Parent social foundation that created Trefemo in 1993 to generate professional employment for people with intellectual disabilities. Foundation continues as controlling entity, providing institutional support and connecting Trefemo with broader social mission. Website references alasmadrid.org as the foundation's platform.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global Group: Large diversified plastic packaging producer (incorporating RPC, formerly with bpi). Competes in thermoformed and blister packaging alongside a much broader portfolio of rigid containers and films.
• Constantia Flexibles: European-headquartered flexible packaging producer with pharma and consumer divisions including blister lidding and thermo-formable films. Comparable material science and customer profile to Trefemo.
• Sealed Air Corporation: Global protective and food packaging producer with significant presence in shrink films, trays and foodservice. Comparable on materials and shrink/sleeve packaging formats Trefemo produces.
• Amcor: Global packaging giant with rigid plastics and flexible packaging divisions covering blister, thermoformed trays and shrink films across pharma, food and consumer goods. Overlaps with Trefemo's product portfolio but operates at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Smurfit Kappa Group: Global integrated paper-based and packaging group with growing rigid plastics footprint in Europe. Adjacent in serving retail/industrial packaging needs to the same Spanish customer base Trefemo targets.
• Coveris Holdings: European flexible and rigid plastic packaging manufacturer with operations across multiple countries. Provides comparable rigid tray, blister and shrink film solutions to industrial and consumer customers.
• Sonoco Products Company: Diversified global packaging manufacturer with rigid plastics, flexible packaging and protective solutions divisions. Overlaps with Trefemo on thermoformed and shrink packaging serving consumer and industrial customers.
• Plastipak Holdings: Global rigid plastic container and packaging producer with virgin and recycled PET capability. Relevant benchmark for PET 100% recyclable packaging Trefemo offers to Spanish brand owners.

Direct peers

• Klöckner Pentaplast: Global leader in rigid and flexible films for thermoformed blister packaging, primarily in pharma and consumer goods. Directly comparable to Trefemo's core activity of producing thermoformed and high-frequency-sealed blister packaging in PVC, PET and PP.
• APack Group: Czech-headquartered thermoformed blister packaging manufacturer serving European FMCG, DIY and pharma brands. Closely comparable in thermoforming/blister capability, materials, and B2B European customer focus to Trefemo's blister and retractile offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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