What Ampac Packaging does

Ampac Packaging is a privately held Polish manufacturer of specialized barrier packaging films and laminates, headquartered in Bydgoszcz, Poland, and founded in 2006. The company designs and produces ethylene-vinyl alcohol (EVOH)-based multilayer films, paper laminations, anti-fog films, and anti-static/ESD packaging for customers across food processing, medical/pharmaceutical, and technical/industrial segments. Its branded solution portfolio includes EKOLID (paper-based lidding films), AMTRINCOOK (cook-in films rated −40°C to +220°C), SLIM (down-gauged barrier films), SMART (process-optimization solutions), and PAPSLICE (exclusive paper lamination with barrier and thermoformable functions). The company reports 20+ years of operating experience, 5,000+ customers, ISO 9001 certification, and activities across three regional markets.

The company's core technology is barrier packaging films built around a patented EVOH copolymerization process combined with 3- and 5-layer blown film extrusion (IBC technology) using HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PP, PA, and EVOH. Proprietary components include the patented EVOH manufacturing process, an exclusive PAPSLICE paper lamination with dedicated material development, an anti-fog additive system co-developed over a decade with leading polymer suppliers (additives migrate to the film surface during extrusion to ensure long-lasting effect), and SLIM down-gauging technology that reduces plastic use while preserving barrier and seal performance. Manufacturing capabilities support lidding films, flow-pack films, thermoformable films, and specialty technical films including nonconductive, dissipative, and metallized Faraday-cage ESD bags.

Ampac operates a direct, sales-led GTM with technical consultation as the central engagement mechanism: support engineers set machine parameters for named packaging platforms (Multivac, Tiromat, Sig-Varia), select barrier structures by product and shelf-life requirement, and run on-site implementations at customer facilities. Distribution is direct to industrial buyers (food processing plants, dairy plants, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, healthcare facilities, electronics/ESD-sensitive device makers, and agricultural/industrial users) across Poland and adjacent markets. Pricing is quote-based rather than published, the company is privately held with no disclosed investors, parent, or M&A history, and it has acknowledged receipt of European Union cohesion funding and Republic of Poland public funding in support of innovation and equipment modernization.

Name

Ampac Packaging

Legal name

Ampac Packaging

Website

https://ampacpackaging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ampac Packaging is a privately held Polish manufacturer, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bydgoszcz, that produces EVOH-based barrier films, paper laminations, anti-fog films, and ESD bags for food processing, medical/pharmaceutical, and industrial customers across Europe, with sales-led technical consultation as its go-to-market model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Films

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-layer Coextrusion & Barrier Structures (EVOH/PA Barrier, Tie-Layer Systems) (IMANACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Barrier & Specialty Films (EVOH, PVDC, Metallized, AlOx/SiOx Coated) (IMALABAC), Plastic Films & Laminated Packaging Structures Manufacturing (IMANAEAD), Pharmaceutical & Medical Plastic Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAK), Industrial & Protective Film Extrusion (Masking, Surface Protection, Barrier Films) (IMANACAD)

Keywords

• Barrier packaging films
• Flexible packaging laminates
• Blown film extrusion
• Food packaging films
• Medical barrier packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Gdynia

HQ country

Poland

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. Barrier Films and Laminates: Sale of high-quality barrier films and laminates for food, medical, and technical packaging applications. Products include lidding films, flow-pack films, thermoformable films, and specialty films.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ampac Packaging manufactures and sells high-quality barrier films and laminates based on EVOH (ethylene-vinyl alcohol) copolymer technology for food, medical, and technical packaging applications. The company produces lidding films, thermoformable films, flow-pack films, and specialty barrier films using 3-layer and 5-layer blown film extrusion. Its portfolio includes dedicated product solutions such as EKOLID (paper-based lidding), AMTRINCOOK (oven/microwave films), PAPSLICE (paper lamination), and SLIM (down-gauging technology), supplied to food processing plants, medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and industrial customers.

Product overview

Ampac Packaging is a barrier packaging company offering a portfolio of specialized films and laminates for food, medical, and technical applications. The core technology is EVOH (ethylene-vinyl alcohol) 5-layer barrier films, complemented by Anti-Fog technology and blown film extrusion manufacturing capabilities. Key product solutions include EKOLID (paper-based eco-friendly lidding), AMTRINCOOK (high-temperature oven/microwave films), PAPSLICE (paper lamination), SLIM (down-gauging technology), and SMART (process optimization solutions). The company also provides specialized technical packaging including anti-static/ESD bags, serving food processing, medical/pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EKOLID: Eco-friendly paper-based lidding films offering excellent barrier protection for fresh produce.
• AMTRINCOOK
• SLIM
• SMART
• PAPSLICE

Products and services

• EKOLID Eco-friendly paper-based lidding films offering excellent barrier protection for fresh produce, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic lidding for food packaging applications.
• AMTRINCOOK Flexible barrier films with temperature resistance from -40°C to +220°C, designed for oven and microwave cooking directly in the packaging, suitable for fresh and frozen protein products, vegetables, and ready-to-cook dishes with marinades.
• PAPSLICE Paper lamination solution combining the natural look of paper with vital barrier functions and thermoformable properties for food packaging applications.
• EVOH Barrier Films 5-layer films with ethylene-vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer barrier core delivering excellent barrier properties against oxygen and moisture for food, medical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agricultural and industrial packaging applications.
• Anti-Fog Films Films with anti-fog additives that prevent condensation and fogging on packaging, extending shelf life and improving product presentation for fresh food applications.
• Anti-static & ESD Bags Specialized bags for transporting electronic devices sensitive to electrostatic discharge, available in nonconductive (black), dissipative (pink), and metallized Faraday cage variants.
• Food Packaging Films Barrier films for fresh and processed food segments including meat, poultry, fish and seafood, cheese, fruit and vegetables, and bakery products, available as lidding films, flow-pack films, and thermoformable films.
• Medical Packaging Films Sterile and barrier packaging solutions for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare facilities ensuring effective sterilization and maintained sterility until product use.
• Technical Packaging Films Durable films designed for specialized applications in chemical, automotive, electronic, and technical industries, including agricultural films.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant reduction in plastic usage without losing barrier properties (SLIM technology)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Winpak: Canadian specialty packaging manufacturer producing high-barrier films and lidding for food, beverage and healthcare. Comparable on multilayer barrier technology, lidding films and medical packaging vertical.
• Wipak Group: Finland-based barrier film manufacturer (part of the Koch/Mitsui group) specializing in multilayer coextruded films for food, medical and technical applications. Closely comparable on EVOH coextrusion, medical-grade barrier films and European footprint.
• Constantia Flexibles: Austrian-based flexible packaging specialist focused on barrier films and laminates for food, pharma and consumer goods. Closely comparable on EVOH barrier technology, mid-sized European footprint, and pharma/medical packaging vertical.
• Coveris Holdings: European flexible packaging converter producing films, laminates and barrier structures for food, pet food and medical markets. Comparable on coextruded barrier film technology and European food-processor customer base.
• Amcor: Global packaging giant with a large flexibles segment producing EVOH-based barrier films and laminates for food, medical and industrial customers. Most directly comparable to Ampac Packaging on multi-layer coextrusion technology and customer overlap in meat, dairy and healthcare.
• Mondi: European-headquartered paper and flexible packaging producer with a sizeable barrier films business serving food and FMCG customers. Direct comparable on barrier laminates, paper-based packaging and European customer overlap.
• Huhtamäki: Finnish flexible and rigid packaging group with strong European food and consumer-goods film business. Comparable on barrier films, lidding solutions (overlap with EKOLID) and Nordic/Central European customer overlap.
• ProAmpac: US-headquartered flexible packaging and specialty films producer offering coextruded barrier structures for food and healthcare. Comparable on multi-layer barrier films, recyclable and paper-based substrates and direct industrial sales motion.
• Berry Global Group: Large global producer of flexible films, including high-barrier and coextruded structures for food and healthcare. Comparable on multi-layer blown-film extrusion, EVOH barrier cores and broad end-market reach.
• Sealed Air: Owner of the Cryovac brand, a long-established barrier film and vacuum-pouch line for meat, fish and cheese processors. Directly comparable on shrink/barrier films, EVOH coextrusion and food-processing customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ampacpackaging

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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