What Bolloré Innovative Thin Films does

Bolloré Innovative Thin Films (ITF) is a French specialty film manufacturer and a wholly-owned division of publicly-traded Bolloré Group, headquartered in Ergué-Gabéric in Brittany. The company operates from two industrial sites in France plus a conversion unit in the United States, producing approximately 20,000 tons of film annually at a 17,000 sqm production footprint and distributing to over 60 countries. Its lineage traces to the 1822 Bolloré paper mill, with film activity beginning in 1969 (dielectric films) and 1983 (Bolphane shrink films); the division was rebranded from Bolloré Packaging Films to Bolloré Innovative Thin Films in November 2023 to emphasize innovation and environmental commitments.

The business operates two distinct product lines. The first, films for packaging, is anchored by the Bolphane R3 range (ultra-thin, 100% recyclable polyolefin shrink films for industrial and consumer goods display applications) and the Bolfresh range (barrier, antifog, stretch-shrink, lidding, and perforated films for fresh and frozen food). The second, dielectric films, comprises ultra-thin polypropylene films (5–10 microns) used in high-performance capacitors for power electronics, renewable energy systems, and HEV/EV applications. Core technology is proprietary Double Bubble and Triple Bubble extrusion, including the world's first 13-layer Triple Bubble line (acquired 2017). The portfolio is certified to ISO 22000, BRC IoP, FDA and EU food contact regulations, ISCC Plus (2024), and Socotec IPG.

Bolloré ITF makes money almost entirely through hardware sales of manufactured film, with revenue generated from direct sales to food processors, industrial manufacturers, and capacitor manufacturers, supplemented by a specialized distribution network across all five continents. Pricing is bespoke and not publicly disclosed, with quotes generated by technical and commercial teams based on film type, volume, and specifications. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales with on-site technical support, an application testing center, and presence at major trade shows (CFIA Rennes, IFFA Frankfurt, Interpack Düsseldorf). The company holds multiple registered brands (Bolphane, Bolfresh, LIDTEC, OXBTEC, Dielectric) and a strategic co-development partnership with Dow for circular-polymer barrier films. Revenue is not disclosed at the division level; the ITF division operates within the Industry segment of the publicly listed Bolloré Group.

Name

Bolloré Innovative Thin Films

Legal name

Bolloré Division Films Plastique

Website

https://bollorefilms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bolloré Innovative Thin Films is a French specialty film manufacturer producing ultra-thin polyolefin shrink films for food and industrial packaging and polypropylene dielectric films for capacitors, primarily serving food processors, industrial manufacturers, and electronics customers in 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Plastic Films

NAICS

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

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Shrink, Stretch & Wrap Films (Pallet Wrap, Shrink Sleeves/Overwrap) (IMALABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polyolefin Films (PE/PP: Cast, Blown, BOPP) (IMALABAA), Multi-layer Coextrusion & Barrier Structures (EVOH/PA Barrier, Tie-Layer Systems) (IMANACAJ), Barrier & Specialty Films (EVOH, PVDC, Metallized, AlOx/SiOx Coated) (IMALABAC), Packaging Film Extrusion (Flexible Packaging Films) (IMANACAA), Compostable & Bio-based Flexible Films and Sheet (extrusion/cast/blown) (IMANANAC)

Keywords

• Polyolefin shrink films
• Food packaging films
• Industrial display films
• Polypropylene dielectric films
• Capacitor film manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ergué-gabéric

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Shrink Film Sales: Manufacturing and sale of ultra-thin polyolefin shrink films under Bolphane R3 (industrial) and Bolfresh (food) brands. Films are sold to food processors, industrial manufacturers, and through distribution partners globally.
2. Dielectric Film Sales: Manufacturing and sale of polypropylene dielectric films for capacitors to metallizers and capacitor manufacturers. Used in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and power electronics.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bolloré Innovative Thin Films manufactures ultra-thin polyolefin shrink films (5-25 micron range) for food packaging, industrial/consumer goods display packaging, and tray-lidding applications, as well as ultra-thin polypropylene dielectric films (5-10 microns) for high-performance capacitors. Production is carried out using proprietary Double Bubble and the world's first 13-layer Triple Bubble extrusion lines across two French industrial sites and a US conversion unit, yielding about 20,000 tons of film per year sold to food processors, industrial manufacturers, metallizers and capacitor makers in over 60 countries.

Product overview

Bolloré Innovative Thin Films is a manufacturer of ultra-thin specialty films serving two major market segments: packaging films (under the Bolfresh and Bolphane R3 brands) and dielectric films (under the Dielectric Films brand). The Bolfresh product line encompasses barrier shrink films (OXBTEC, OXBTEC-R, OXBTEC-RCB, LIDTEC), antifog films (BFF), stretch-shrink films (BSF), breathable films (BCB, BFP/BXP/BYP), and high-speed films (BTS, BSP) for fresh food, frozen food, and cheese packaging applications. The Bolphane R3 line offers recyclable ultra-thin shrink films (BTT/BTTX, BRi, B-Nat, BZN, BRX, BY, BRN, BX, BE) for industrial and consumer goods display applications. The Dielectric Films brand provides specialized polypropylene films (HTP, HCPP, PPRT, PPDC, PPR, FPF/PPF, UTF) for high-performance capacitors used in electric vehicles, renewable energy, and power electronics. The company operates from two industrial sites in France and a conversion unit in the United States, manufacturing approximately 20,000 tons of film annually with distribution to over 60 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bolfresh: Shrink films for food packaging - protection and enhancement of grocery, fresh and frozen products with barrier, antifog, stretch-shrink properties, lidding and perforated films
• Bolphane R3
• Dielectric Films
• OXBTEC
• LIDTEC
• Bolfresh BCB
• Bolfresh BFF
• Bolfresh BSF
• Bolfresh BTS
• Bolfresh BSP
• B-Nat
• BRi

Products and services

• Bolfresh OXBTEC barrier shrink films Barrier shrink films for modified atmosphere overwrapping with oxygen barrier and antifog properties, designed for fresh food packaging including meat, poultry, cheese, and produce.
• Bolfresh OXBTEC-RCB recyclable circular-based barrier film Recyclable circular-based barrier film using high-quality circular polymers derived from recycled plastic waste, developed with Dow for sustainable barrier food packaging.
• LIDTEC ultrathin lidding shrink films Ultrathin lidding films for tray sealing applications with barrier properties for modified atmosphere packaging, featuring tight drum-effect and antifog properties. Includes LIDTEC SOFT (100/200/300 shrink levels at 25 microns) and LIDTEC LB 500 non-barrier recyclable grade.
• Bolfresh BCB controlled breathing film Controlled breathing polyolefin film optimized for irregular shaped products like cheese, with fast shrinking at low temperatures and permeability for extended shelf life.
• Bolfresh BFF antifog shrink film Antifog shrink film for produce, fruits, trayed products such as cheese, processed meat, poultry, and ready meals exposed to temperature variations.
• Bolfresh BSF stretch-shrink film Stretch-shrink film with water-resistant packaging and leak-proof seals, superior elasticity, impact resistance, and antifog capacity for fresh meat and poultry.
• Bolfresh BTS high-speed shrink film High sealing performance shrink film for high speed HFFS flowpack machines, achieving up to 120 pizzas per minute with excellent optics and low temperature resistance for frozen food.
• Bolfresh BSP second-skin shrink film Heatshrink film with second skin effect for flow pack machines, providing complete adherence to irregular shaped products with low temperature resistance for frozen foods.
• Bolfresh perforated films (BFP, BXP, BYP) High breathability polyolefin films with microperforation (25-2000 holes per dm²) for gaseous exchange control - BFP for long products, BXP/BYP for round products and cheese.
• Bolphane R3 recyclable shrink film range Complete range of recyclable ultra-thin shrink films for industrial applications and consumer goods, 100% recyclable per SPI 4 / LD-PE, designed for eco-design and source reduction. Includes BTT/BTTX, BRi, B-Nat, BZN, BRX, BY, BRN, BX, BE sub-grades.
• Bolloré Dielectric polypropylene films for capacitors Ultra-thin polypropylene films (5-10 microns) for high-performance capacitors used in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and power electronics. Includes HTP, HCPP, PPRT, PPDC, PPR grades as well as UTF (Ultra Thin Film) for HEV/EV applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extended shelf life for fresh foods through barrier technology
• +3 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DowcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2021Collaboration with Dow to develop OXBTEC-RCB (Recyclable Circular-Based) barrier shrink film using high-quality circular polymers derived from recycled plastic waste. This partnership resulted in a pioneering packaging film representing an important step toward packaging sustainability and circular economy.
• Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 September 2021Long-established partner for the distribution and implementation of OXBTEC-RCB film, working collaboratively on the development and market deployment of the recyclable circular-based barrier shrink film.
• AMI (Applied Market Information)minorOthersAMI highlighted Bolloré ITF's sustainability commitments in their Orientate newsletter, providing media coverage and industry recognition for the company's environmental initiatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kureha Corporation: Japanese specialty chemicals and film producer with polyvinylidene fluoride and barrier film expertise, overlapping with Bolloré ITF's multi-layer barrier shrink films and specialty film focus.
• Sealed Air Corporation: Global packaging major with shrink films, food packaging films (Cryovac), and protective packaging — directly comparable to Bolloré ITF's Bolphane R3 and Bolfresh lines serving similar food-processor customers.
• Coveris Holdings: European flexible packaging film manufacturer serving food and industrial markets with shrink and barrier films, directly competing with Bolloré ITF's Bolfresh and Bolphane lines in similar customer verticals.
• CCL Industries: Specialty labels and film manufacturer with healthcare, consumer, and industrial packaging exposure — comparable to Bolloré ITF in specialty film technology, global footprint, and customer specification-driven selling.
• TAGHLEEF Industries Group: Global BOPP and CPP film producer for packaging, labels, and industrial applications, comparable to Bolloré ITF's polyolefin shrink film range and global distribution footprint across food and consumer goods.
• Cosmo Films Ltd. Indian specialty film manufacturer of BOPP and other packaging films used in food, labels, and industrial applications — comparable to Bolloré ITF's specialty polyolefin shrink film portfolio and global ambitions.
• Uflex Limited: India-headquartered flexible packaging film and packaging machinery producer offering BOPET, BOPP, and other specialty films for food and industrial customers — comparable to Bolloré ITF's specialty shrink film portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Toray Industries: Japanese materials and specialty films group producing polypropylene and polyester films for industrial, packaging, and electronics applications — comparable to Bolloré ITF's specialty film and dielectric film capabilities.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Group: Large diversified chemicals group with specialty films including PP dielectric films for capacitors and EV applications — directly comparable to Bolloré ITF's Dielectric Films business for power electronics.
• Amcor plc: Global packaging giant with broad flexible and rigid packaging portfolios including shrink and barrier films; overlaps with Bolloré ITF's product categories but at much larger scale and across many geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bollor%C3%A9-packaging-films

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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