VF Verpackungen Gmbh

What VF Verpackungen Gmbh does

VF Verpackungen GmbH is a German flexible food packaging manufacturer founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sulzberg, Germany. The company operates as a subsidiary of the Italian family-owned Niederwieser S.p.A., founded in 1952, with the third generation of the Niederwieser family (Sabine and Hannes Niederwieser) currently in leadership across both entities. With approximately 23 employees, VF Verpackungen occupies a niche position in the European food packaging supply chain focused on film-based barrier products rather than rigid or paper-based packaging.

The company's product portfolio centers on flexible barrier films marketed under proprietary brand names including Amilen and Combilen, alongside heat-resistant films, vacuum pouches, and specialty colored films engineered for direct food contact. In-house manufacturing capability includes flexographic printing and special finishing, which allows the company to deliver both stock and customized packaging solutions with proprietary print and finish specifications. Technical emphasis on barrier properties, heat resistance, and recyclability suggests a customer base oriented toward processed food, meat, cheese, and convenience food producers requiring protective packaging with specific performance and shelf-life characteristics.

Revenue is generated through B2B direct sales of customized and catalog flexible packaging to European food manufacturers. The company supports four European languages on its commercial platform (German, Italian, Spanish, French), indicating a multi-market go-to-market approach primarily focused on DACH and Southern Europe. The business model blends standard catalog SKUs with custom-engineered specifications, and sustainability positioning (certified recyclability and EU PPWR readiness) is increasingly central to the commercial offering.

Name

VF Verpackungen Gmbh

Legal name

Niederwieser Spa

Website

https://vf-verpackungen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VF Verpackungen GmbH is a German flexible food packaging manufacturer serving European food producers with specialty barrier films, vacuum pouches, and in-house flexographic printing under the Amilen and Combilen brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Food Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging (MAP/Vacuum/Skin) (IMALAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retort, Microwave & High-Temperature Flexible Packaging (IMALABAH), Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC)

Keywords

• Flexible food packaging
• Vacuum pouch manufacturing
• Flexographic printing services
• Barrier packaging films
• Recyclable food packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

San Giacomo di Laives

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flexible packaging products: B2B sales of food packaging solutions including flexible films, vacuum pouches, and specialty packaging. Products available in both standard ready-made formats and custom configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VF Verpackungen Gmbh manufactures and sells flexible food packaging products, including flexible films (Amilen and Combilen lines) and vacuum pouches offered in ready-made formats shipped within 48 hours or as custom-tailored configurations. The company provides in-house flexographic printing, various barrier and finish options, and certified-recyclable packaging variants serving the European food industry.

Product overview

Niederwieser is a family-run flexible food packaging supplier operating for over fifty years. The product portfolio centers on flexible films (Amilen, Combilen) and vacuum pouches, with various configurations including heat-resistant, anti-fog, printed, and colored options featuring different barrier levels. The offering includes in-house flexographic printing and special finishes. Products are available in ready-made formats shipped within 48 hours or customized to specification. Certified recyclable versions are offered as sustainable alternatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Amilen: Flexible films brand offering heat-resistant, anti-fog, printed films with different barrier levels.
• Combilen

Products and services

• Flexible Films (Amilen and Combilen) Flexible packaging films including the Amilen and Combilen brand lines, offering heat-resistant, anti-fog, and printed options with different barrier levels for diverse food packaging applications. Targeted at European food manufacturers seeking protective and shelf-life-extending packaging.
• Vacuum Pouches Vacuum packaging pouches available in guillotine-sealed, embossed, heat-resistant, and printed varieties for diverse food packaging needs. Designed for food processors requiring extended shelf life and product protection, particularly for meat, cheese, and other perishables.
• Flexographic Printing In-house flexographic printing services for custom packaging designs, integrated into the flexible film and pouch manufacturing process. Provides food packaging customers with custom branding and design on their packaging products.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Clondalkin Group: Specialist flexible packaging producer serving food, dairy, and beverage markets across Europe. Overlaps directly with Niederwieser on printed films, laminates, and barrier pouches for perishable food customers.
• Wipak (Wihuri Group): European flexible packaging converter specialising in food, medical, and consumer applications. Comparable film and pouch technology stack with strong European food customer footprint.
• Südpack: German family-owned flexible packaging manufacturer focused on food, dairy, meat, and convenience applications. Highly comparable to Niederwieser as a mid-sized, family-run European flexible film and pouch specialist.
• Constantia Flexibles: One of Europe's largest manufacturers of flexible packaging for the food industry. Directly comparable as a specialist flexible films and pouches converter serving food customers across multiple European countries.
• Coveris: European flexible packaging converter serving food, pet food, and healthcare markets. Direct overlap with Niederwieser in flexible films and pouches for food customers across European geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Mondi Group: European-headquartered packaging group with flexible packaging, kraft paper, and corrugated operations. Overlaps with Niederwieser in flexible films and barrier pouches for food customers, but competes across a much wider product portfolio.
• Amcor: Global flexibles packaging leader with a substantial European food-packaging portfolio. Comparable product set (films, pouches, laminates) and serves the same food-customer base, but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Sealed Air: Global packaging company best known for vacuum and protective packaging systems. Comparable in MAP/vacuum pouch technology for meat, cheese, and seafood customers, though it also operates broad protective and food packaging categories.
• Huhtamäki: Nordic-listed global food and consumer packaging company with a sizeable flexible packaging business. Comparable in flexible films and pouches for European food customers, but with additional foodservice and rigid packaging lines.
• ProAmpac: Global flexible packaging company with a meaningful European presence serving food and pet food customers. Comparable film and pouch offering, though operating at a larger, PE-backed scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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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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