What Hebert Group does

Hebert Group is a 4th-generation, family-owned packaging manufacturer founded in 1930 in Orgelet, Jura, France, operating all of its mechanical, electrical, electronics, and automation expertise from a single consolidated site. The company serves enterprise customers in the food, cosmetics, and reuse sectors with bespoke, made-to-order packaging solutions developed under two technology brands: HERPLAST (plastic injection molding, including thin-wall, In-Mould Labelling (IML) — pioneered by Hebert in the 1980s — bi-material/co-injection, and capping systems) and HERPULP (dry molded fiber, a newer cellulose-based packaging line using air rather than water, which the company describes as a world-first innovation). Its go-to-market is consultative and sales-led, with dedicated expert support from project definition and eco-design through to production, logistics, maintenance, and end-of-life, and pricing is entirely custom and quote-based. The company does not disclose revenue and operates without retail or e-commerce channels, distributing exclusively through direct B2B manufacturing supply relationships primarily across Europe. Strategically, Hebert has leveraged BPI France's Club Excellence and the France 2030 program to industrialize HERPULP and built a curated partner ecosystem (including Pulpac, MCC Verstraete, PA Consulting, and Plastisud) around the technology, while maintaining ISO 9001/14001/50001/22301, BRCGS, EcoVadis (top 35% in 2024), FSC, and ISCC PLUS certifications to position for sustainability-mandated enterprise tenders.

Name

Hebert Group

Legal name

HÉBERT GROUP

Website

https://hebert-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hebert Group is a 4th-generation, family-owned French packaging manufacturer serving food, cosmetics, and reuse-sector enterprises with bespoke plastic injection molding (HERPLAST) and dry molded fiber (HERPULP) packaging solutions developed under long-term, made-to-order contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (32619)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery) (IMALAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging (Refillable, PCR, Mono-material, Reusable) (IMALAJAM), Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB), Reusable & Refill Packaging Systems (Returnable Packaging, Refill-at-Home/In-Store) (IMALAMAE), Blow-Molded Packaging Closures & Dispensing Components (Caps, Nozzles) (IMANAGAH)

Keywords

• Custom packaging manufacturing
• Plastic injection molding
• Dry molded fiber
• In-mould labelling packaging
• Sustainable mono-material packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Orgelet

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Plastic Packaging Manufacturing: Hebert Group generates revenue through the design and manufacture of bespoke plastic injection molded packaging solutions under the HERPLAST brand. Solutions include thin-wall containers, IML packaging, capping systems, and re-use packaging for food and cosmetics industries. Revenue is derived from long-term client relationships with dedicated production lines and high-volume manufacturing.
2. Dry Molded Fiber Packaging Manufacturing: Revenue from the HERPULP division specializing in cellulose-based fiber molded packaging using dry process technology. Products are entirely made-to-order, customized for dimensions, functionalities, and brand identity. The technology offers competitive cycle times and capacities.
3. Customization and R&D Services: R&D team develops tailored solutions for each project, integrating advanced technical features adapted to client production lines. Eco-design services and consultation on material selection, thickness optimization, and recyclability are embedded in the customer engagement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hebert Group designs and manufactures bespoke, exclusively custom packaging solutions for enterprise clients in the food, cosmetics, and reuse sectors. The company operates two divisions: HERPLAST for plastic injection molding (thin-wall containers, IML, capping systems, bi-material and co-injection) and HERPULP for Dry Molded Fiber (DMF) cellulose-based, recyclable, and compostable packaging. All solutions are made-to-order with dedicated production lines, integrated eco-design, and full lifecycle support from concept through end-of-life.

Product overview

Hebert Group is a bespoke packaging solutions company offering two core product lines: HERPLAST (plastic injection molding) and HERPULP (dry molded fiber). HERPLAST provides thin-wall injection, In-Mould Labelling (IML), capping systems, and re-use packaging using mono-material recyclable plastics for food and cosmetics industries. HERPULP offers sustainable cellulose-based packaging through dry molded fiber technology, producing compostable alternatives. Both product lines emphasize eco-design, circular economy principles, and customized solutions exclusively made-to-order.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HERPLAST: Plastic injection molding subsidiary specializing in thin-wall, IML, and capping applications since 1930. Offers customized solutions using renewable or recycled resources processed through energy-efficient methods for reusable and recyclable packaging.
• HERPULP

Products and services

• HERPLAST Custom Plastic Injection Packaging Custom plastic injection molding packaging solutions including thin-wall containers, In-Mould Labelling (IML) decorated packaging, capping systems, bi-material and co-injection parts, and reusable packaging. Made exclusively to order from renewable or recycled mono-materials using energy-efficient processes for food and cosmetics enterprise clients.
• HERPULP Dry Molded Fiber Packaging Custom Dry Molded Fiber (DMF) cellulose-based packaging made to order from renewable or recycled materials using an energy- and water-efficient dry process. Products are fully recyclable through paper/cardboard streams and compostable, tailored in dimensions, functionalities, and brand identity for enterprise clients in food, cosmetics, and reuse sectors.
• Custom Packaging R&D and Eco-Design Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 35% ranking among 55,000+ companies in EcoVadis 2024 assessment across 150 countries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• PA ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner ecosystem supporting the HERPULP project. Logo appears in partnership section.
• Terre d'EmeraudeminorOthersLocal authority support that facilitated overcoming administrative and logistical challenges for the HERPULP project execution in record time.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global: Berry Global is a major global manufacturer of plastic packaging products including containers, closures, and films for food, beverage, and consumer goods markets. Overlaps with Hebert Group's HERPLAST plastic injection and capping offerings for food and cosmetics customers.
• Huhtamaki: Huhtamaki is a global food and consumer goods packaging manufacturer with a broad portfolio spanning molded fiber, plastic, and flexible packaging. Comparable to Hebert Group as a packaging supplier to food and FMCG enterprise customers across multiple material technologies.
• Amcor: Amcor is one of the world's largest packaging companies serving food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care markets with both plastic and fiber-based packaging. Comparable to Hebert Group across multiple end markets and material types, though at vastly larger scale.
• Mondi: Mondi is a European-based global packaging and paper group with significant molded fiber and sustainable packaging operations. Comparable to Hebert Group in offering fiber-based, recyclable packaging to European FMCG customers and competing for similar ESG-driven procurement mandates.
• Sealed Air: Sealed Air is a global packaging company specializing in food protection and protective packaging solutions. Comparable to Hebert Group in serving food industry enterprise customers with custom packaging, though with a focus on protective films and Cryovac food systems.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Pactiv Evergreen is a major North American food and beverage packaging manufacturer producing cartons, containers, and foodservice products. Comparable to Hebert Group as a custom food packaging supplier, with overlap in injection-molded and fiber-based container formats.
• Smurfit Kappa: Smurfit Kappa is one of the world's largest paper-based packaging companies with extensive molded fiber operations across Europe and the Americas. Comparable to Hebert Group's HERPULP division in cellulose-based packaging for food and consumer goods customers.
• Sonoco Products: Sonoco Products is a global manufacturer of industrial and consumer packaging serving food, personal care, and household product markets. Comparable to Hebert Group as a B2B custom packaging supplier with a sustainability-oriented portfolio including fiber and rigid plastic formats.

Direct peers

• Sulapac: Sulapac is a Finnish sustainable materials company developing bio-based, compostable molded fiber and bioplastic packaging for cosmetics, food, and consumer goods. It is directly comparable to Hebert Group's HERPULP division in offering mono-material, compostable packaging solutions targeting the same enterprise customers.

Emerging players

• Pulpac: Pulpac is a Swedish technology company that has developed and licenses Dry Molded Fiber technology for sustainable packaging. As a partner of Hebert Group's HERPULP project, Pulpac operates in the same technology category and serves comparable end-market applications, positioning it as a technology peer in DMF.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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