What Ultrapak bv does

Ultrapak BV is a Nijkerk-based (Netherlands) industrial packaging machinery distributor and service partner founded in 1992, operating under parent Contimeta and serving food manufacturers across the Benelux region (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg) via a subsidiary established in Gent in 2025. The company is the exclusive Benelux distributor for SEALPAC traysealers (Amax-, A-, and M-series) and SEALPAC thermoformers (RE- and F-series), as well as Redpack flowpackers, complemented by add-to-line modules (metal detection, checkweighers, X-ray, vision, denesting, lid applicators, dosing/filling, printing/labeling) sourced through partnerships with Fortress Technology/SPARC, BMB, ELS, Atlantic Fillfast/Qupaq, Laferpack, and Provisur.

The technology stack centers on traysealing and thermoforming lines with throughputs up to approximately 180-200 trays per minute on the Amax A10, modular servo-driven format change via SmartCord, the iMode intelligent control system, and proprietary packaging innovations including FlatSkin (cardboard-based skin packaging), FlatMap (up to 75% plastic reduction versus standard MAP), TraySkin xplus, ThermoSkin xplus, and TenderPac (dual-compartment aging packaging). A SEALPAC Experience Center in Nijkerk supports on-site product testing.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time capex equipment sales (new and refurbished/used "Occasions"), recurring technical service and maintenance contracts, OEM spare parts, and equipment leasing or rental facilitated through ABN AMRO Lease. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with dedicated account managers by territory, product line, and vertical, supplemented by a heavy European trade-show presence and in-house demonstration events. The company serves verticals including meat, poultry, fish and seafood, dairy, snacks and convenience, bakery, fresh produce, and nuts and dried fruits, with named customers such as FIBI-buffer, Foodmaker, and Agarica.

Name

Ultrapak bv

Legal name

Ultrapak BV

Website

https://ultrapak.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ultrapak BV, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Nijkerk, Netherlands, is a Benelux distributor and service partner for industrial food packaging machinery, offering SEALPAC traysealers and thermoformers, Redpack flowpackers, proprietary packaging innovations, and full service, parts, and financing to food manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Food Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Blister, Skin & Thermoform Packaging Machines (IMAHAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Machines (IMALAOAJ), Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Equipment (IMAHAOAH), Tertiary/Transit Packaging for Food & Beverage (IMALAHAC)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging machinery
• Food packaging equipment
• Traysealers and thermoformers
• Modified atmosphere packaging
• Flowpack packaging machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijkerk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Machine Sales: Sale of new and used industrial packaging machinery including traysealers, thermoformers, flowpackers, and add-to-line equipment. Single large-capex transactions with long sales cycles.
2. Used/Refurbished Equipment (Occasions): Sale of refurbished and used packaging machines including SEALPAC A10, A5, A4 traysealers and RE25 thermoformers. Includes option for format part swaps and upgrades.
3. Technical Service & Maintenance: Preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and technical support services. Includes installation, commissioning, and operator training.
4. Spare Parts & Components: Supply of original manufacturer-approved spare parts, format parts, and consumables. Own inventory maintained for quick delivery.
5. Leasing & Rental: Equipment financing through lease arrangements (up to 100% financing) and short-term rental for capacity flexibility during peak periods or testing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ultrapak BV distributes, installs, and services industrial food packaging machinery — primarily SEALPAC traysealers and thermoformers, Redpack flowpackers, and BMB vacuum machines — for food processors across the Benelux. It complements the equipment with proprietary packaging innovations (FlatSkin, FlatMap, TraySkin, ThermoSkin, TenderPac, EasyLid) and full-service support including installation, preventive maintenance, spare parts, operator training, and a SEALPAC Experience Center for product testing.

Product overview

Ultrapak bv is a supplier and service partner for food packaging lines in the Benelux, distributing and supporting SEALPAC traysealers, SEALPAC thermoformer/deep-draw machines (RE-series), Redpack flowpackers, and a comprehensive range of add-to-line equipment. Their portfolio includes multiple proprietary packaging solutions (FlatSkin, FlatMap, TraySkin xplus, ThermoSkin xplus, TenderPac, EasyLid, and more) designed to run on their SEALPAC machinery. Beyond equipment sales, they offer full service capabilities including installation, preventive maintenance, technical support, spare parts, operator training, and a SEALPAC Experience Center for product testing and demonstrations. The company operates from Nijkerk, Netherlands with a newly established subsidiary in Gent, Belgium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SEALPAC Amax-series Traysealers

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 75% plastic reduction with FlatMap packaging technology
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SackseaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2025Sustainability partnership for upcycling of packaging materials. First result: design bean bags made from 100% recycled plastics derived from used packaging. Joint effort to reduce environmental impact and promote circular economy.
• SEALPACcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1992Exclusive Benelux distributor of SEALPAC traysealers (Amax-series, A-series, M-series) and thermoformers (RE-series, PRO-series, F-series). Partnership since 1992. SEALPAC machines feature innovative technologies including SmartCord input system, servo lifting systems, and iMode intelligent control.
• RedpackcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive distributor for Redpack flowpackers in Benelux market. Horizontal flowpack machines for packaging food products.
• Fortress Technology / SPARC SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of Fortress metal detection systems, checkweighers, X-ray inspection systems, and end-of-line solutions. SPARC Raptor Combi offers integrated metal detection and checkweighing.
• BMBcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of BMB chamber vacuum machines and band vacuum packaging machines for the food industry.
• ContimetacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company providing pallet wrappers, strapping and sealing equipment, and packaging materials. Contimeta is known for high-quality pallet wrappers ensuring maximum stability during transport.
• Jansen TechniekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for joint Inhouse Event 2026 demonstration days.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: Global supplier of food processing and packaging equipment, including thermoforming, vacuum and MAP systems for meat, dairy and ready-meal applications. Much larger and more diversified than Ultrapak, but directly serves the same food-processor customer base with packaging machinery.
• Bosch Packaging Technology (Syntegon): Former Bosch division, now Syntegon, supplying flow-wrapping, traysealing, thermoforming and end-of-line packaging machinery to food manufacturers globally. Comparable in product breadth and food-industry focus, though operating at substantially larger scale.
• ProMach: Large US-based packaging machinery conglomerate offering traysealing, thermoforming, flow-wrapping, filling, labelling and end-of-line equipment across multiple food and non-food verticals. Comparable machinery categories and turnkey-line orientation, but at significantly greater scale and breadth than Ultrapak.
• Ishida: Japanese-headquartered manufacturer of multihead weighers, traysealers, checkweighers, metal detectors and complete packaging lines for fresh and processed foods. Directly comparable equipment portfolio and customer base in meat, poultry, seafood, dairy and snack packaging.

Regional players

• Heat and Control: Supplier of processing, coating, frying and packaging equipment (including traysealers and turnkey lines) to the global food industry, with strong presence in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Comparable equipment categories and customer verticals but predominantly serving non-Benelux geographies.
• CFT Group: Italian-based supplier of processing and packaging equipment for meat, cheese, ready meals and pet food, including traysealing and vacuum packaging systems. Comparable machinery categories and food-processor customers, primarily serving Mediterranean and broader European markets outside Benelux.

Emerging players

• PFM Packaging Machinery: Italian manufacturer of horizontal flow-wrappers, traysealers and integrated packaging lines for bakery, confectionery, fresh produce and prepared foods. Comparable product focus and customer types, but smaller scale and different geographic footprint than Ultrapak.

Direct peers

• Multivac: Global manufacturer of traysealers, thermoformers, chamber vacuum machines and turnkey packaging lines for food processors. Closely comparable product portfolio and customer segments (meat, fish, dairy, ready meals) to Ultrapak, though operating globally with direct sales rather than via regional distribution.
• Ilpra: Italian manufacturer of traysealers, thermoformers, flowpackers and fillers for food and non-food markets. Comparable mid-sized competitor focused on the same packaging machinery categories Ultrapak distributes, often competing for European food-processor accounts.
• SEALPAC: German manufacturer of the traysealers (Amax/A/M-series) and thermoformers (RE/F-series) that Ultrapak exclusively distributes in Benelux. Comparable in core technology and customer base; the two are both partners and closest direct comparables for industrial food packaging machinery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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