What Vilkritis does

Vilkritis (legal entity UAB "VILKRITIS") is a Lithuanian polymer compounder and specialty plastics manufacturer founded in 1999 and headquartered at Granito g. 7, Vilnius. The company operates a hybrid model: it manufactures its proprietary ColibriPlast line of colour masterbatches, additive masterbatches, compounds, and roto moulding powders, while simultaneously serving as the largest regional distributor in the Baltic and Nordic markets for several of the world's largest polymer manufacturers, supplying base polymers (LDPE, MDPE, HDPE, PP grades, PET, PVC) and engineering plastics (PC, ABS, PMMA, PA, POM, TPU). Beyond masterbatches and base polymers, the product portfolio extends to bioplastics (Bio/Eco Colibri line with PLA combined with natural fillers such as buckwheat hulls and apple pomace, plus PLA, PHA, TPS, PBS grades meeting EU 1342/EN biodegradability standards) and 3D printing materials, with a newly established commercialization partnership for Smart Planet Technologies' HyperBarrier PE recyclable barrier film. Vilkritis goes to market through a sales-led B2B model with direct customer engagement, supported by a certified in-house laboratory at the Vilkritis Innovation Centre (VIC) with 10 polymer specialists, >60 total professionals, and ongoing R&D collaboration with European universities.

Vilkritis monetizes primarily through one-time product sales of its own ColibriPlast branded items and through distribution fees on third-party base polymers, complemented by professional services revenue from laboratory testing, trial quantities, and personalized technical recommendations. The company explicitly does not segment customers by order size or differentiate pricing, pursuing a non-tiered B2B pricing policy that serves accounts from small to enterprise scale within six vertical end-markets: Health & Hygiene, Agriculture, Flexible and Inflexible Packaging (marked as primary), Production Industry, Household & Leisure Articles, and Vehicles. Distribution is regional and direct, with orders carried 3-4 times weekly across the Baltics and Nordics and delivered in flexible packaging formats (1250kg pallets, 1t octabins, big bags with dispensing openings, 25-45t silo trucks). Sustainability credentials include 30% renewable electricity at the production complex, 60% rainwater usage in production, and product engineering that achieves 12-micron films equivalent in strength to legacy 200-micron films.

Operationally, the company reports revenue above EUR 50 million annually, 6.5% annual turnover growth, production above 10,000 tonnes per year, and dosing precision of 0.01%. It has been investing in polymer innovation for nearly a decade through the VIC laboratory, with no parent company, no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding rounds, and no public listing. The HyperBarrier PE partnership (targeted availability August 2026) positions Vilkritis as a commercialization gateway for sustainable packaging IP into its regional customer base.

Name

Vilkritis

Legal name

UAB "VILKRITIS"

Website

https://vilkritis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vilkritis is a Lithuanian polymer compounder and B2B distributor of base polymers and engineering plastics serving Baltic and Nordic markets. It manufactures the proprietary ColibriPlast line of colour and additive masterbatches, compounds, bioplastics, and roto moulding powders, supported by an in-house laboratory serving six industrial verticals from packaging to automotive.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Polymer Compounds Manufacturing

NAICS

Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252), Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins (325991), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Bio-based & Biodegradable Polymer Resin Manufacturing (PLA, PHA, PBS, starch blends) (IMANAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bio-based & Biodegradable Polymer Resin Manufacturing (PLA, PHA, PBS, PBAT) (IMANANAA), Sustainable Additives & Plasticizers (bio-plasticizers, stabilizers, compatibilizers) (IMANANAH), Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB), Foodservice & Single-Use Plastic Packaging (Cups, Lids, Cutlery) Manufacturing (IMANAEAI)

Keywords

• Polymer compounds manufacturing
• Colour masterbatches supply
• Additive masterbatches production
• Bioplastics compounding
• Raw polymer distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

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. ColibriPlast Product Sales: Manufacturing and sales of proprietary branded products including colour masterbatches, additive masterbatches, compounds, and bio-plastic products under the ColibriPlast brand.
2. Polymer Distribution: Distribution and sales of base polymers (PE, PP, engineering plastics) as regional distributors of major global polymer manufacturers. Includes technical consulting, laboratory testing, and delivery services.
3. Laboratory and Technical Services: In-house certified laboratory providing product testing, trial quantities, samples, and personalised recommendations to customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Vilkritis designs, manufactures and sells its proprietary ColibriPlast brand of polymer compounds, colour masterbatches, additive masterbatches, and Colibri ROTO rotational moulding powders, alongside its Bio (Eco) Colibri line of bioplastics based on PLA and natural fillers (buckwheat hulls, apple pomace, grass). The company additionally acts as the largest regional distributor in the Baltic and Nordic countries for leading global polymer manufacturers, supplying base polymers (PE, PP grades) and engineering plastics (PC, ABS, PMMA, PA, POM, TPE, TPU), backed by in-house laboratory testing, custom colour matching, and technical consulting services.

Product overview

Vilkritis is a plastic products company established in 1999 that operates as both a manufacturer and distributor. The core offering is the ColibriPlast brand (launched 2012), a unique line of colour masterbatches, additive masterbatches, compounds, and roto moulding products that give plastics desired properties and colours. This core brand is complemented by Bio (Eco) Colibri bioplastics (including Colibri Bio 100% using PLA and natural fillers, and Colibri Bio with reduced plastic content), bioplastics (PLA, PHA, TPS, PBS), and 3D printing materials. The company also supplies raw materials including basic polymers (PE, PP grades) and engineering plastics (PC, ABS, PMMA, TPU, PA, etc.) with technical support. A certified in-house laboratory provides testing, custom formulations, and recommendations. The product architecture follows a platform approach where ColibriPlast masterbatches and additives serve as the proprietary branded offering, while raw material distribution supports customers with base polymers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ColibriPlast: A unique line of products designed to give all types of plastics their desired properties and colours. Developed in 2012, it represents the company's eco-friendly product line and includes colour masterbatches, additive masterbatches, compounds, and roto products.
• Bio (Eco) Colibri
• Colibri Compounds
• Colibri BIO 100%
• Colibri BIO

Products and services

• ColibriPlast Masterbatches, Compounds and ROTO Product Line Proprietary branded line including colour masterbatches (Colour, White, Black), additive masterbatches (durability, antistatic, slip, flame retardancy, UV protection, antibacterial, laser scanning, anti-laminate, hydrolysis protection, flow modifiers, anti-corrosion, infrared blockers, conductivity, light diffusion, anti-scratch, BOPP), calcium carbonate/talc fillers, natural and coloured compounds, and Colibri ROTO rotational moulding powders for plastic manufacturers across packaging, agriculture, automotive, medical, and household sectors.
• Bio (Eco) Colibri Bioplastics Advanced bio-based plastic products including Colibri Bio 100% (PLA combined with natural fillers such as buckwheat hulls or apple pomace as a complete petroleum-free plastic substitute) and Colibri Bio (combinations of PE, PP, PA, PS, PET, PVC, PUR, PC, ABS with biodegradable fillers using regional renewable resources like grass or hay), designed to reduce plastic content and CO2 emissions while supporting recycling of end-of-life products.
• Bioplastics (PLA, PHA, TPS, PBS) Biodegradable plastics meeting EU 1342/EN standards for biodegradability and composting, including PLA (polylactic acid from plants such as potatoes or corn) for rotary moulding, film blowing, blow moulding, extrusion, injection, and 3D printing, plus PHA, TPS, and PBS biodegradable acids.
• 3D Printing Materials Biodegradable and conventional materials for 3D printers, available in RAL, Pantone, or custom colours, including medical-project applications such as printing bones, jaws, and teeth.
• Basic Polymers (LDPE, MDPE, HDPE, LLDPE, mPE, PPH, PPC, PPR, PET, PVC, GPPS, HIPS, EPS) Base polymers for a wide range of products from packaging to household utensils, supplied with technical advice, laboratory testing, and on-demand packaging (pallets, octabins, big bags, silo trucks).
• Engineering Plastics (PC, ABS, PMMA, SAN, ASA, TPE, TPU, TPO, TPV, SBR, PA, SEBS, POM, PVC) Engineering plastics supplied for automotive, construction, home appliances, and medical applications, with technical consultation and laboratory services.
• Vilkritis Innovation Centre (VIC) Laboratory Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% of electricity derived from renewable sources at headquarters and production complex
• +5 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Smart Planet TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVilkritis is a commercialization partner for Smart Planet Technologies' HyperBarrier PE film technology. This monolayer polyethylene packaging film provides 300x oxygen barrier improvement over standard PE film while remaining fully recyclable in the PE stream. The partnership involves production and distribution of the innovative sustainable packaging material expected to be available by August 2026.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cabot Corporation: Global specialty chemicals and performance materials company with a significant masterbatch and black masterbatch business. Comparable at the incumbent level for black and white masterbatch supply and engineered compound offerings.
• Avient (formerly PolyOne): US-headquartered specialty polymer formulator with global scale in colour masterbatches, engineered materials, and sustainable solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping products across packaging, automotive, and healthcare end markets.

Emerging players

• Novamont: Italian bioplastics producer and Mater-Bi developer focused on compostable bioplastics for packaging, food service, and agriculture. Comparable for its bio-based polymer portfolio and European sustainability-led market overlap with Vilkritis' Bio (Eco) Colibri products.
• Bio-Fed: German subsidiary of AKRO-PLASTIC specializing in biodegradable and bio-based plastic compounds (M·Verone, M·Biopolymer). Comparable as a nicheEuropean bioplastic compounder addressing the same sustainability-focused converters Vilkritis targets.
• NatureWorks: US-based manufacturer of PLA biopolymer (Ingeo) supplying global converters for packaging, 3D printing, and durables. Comparable as a feedstock partner/indirect competitor — Vilkritis compounds PLA-based products while NatureWorks supplies the base resin.

Direct peers

• Tosaf: Israel-headquartered manufacturer of colour masterbatches, additive masterbatches, and compounds supplying plastics converters globally. Direct competitor in additive masterbatches (UV, anti-static, slip, flame retardant) and custom compound formulations.
• FKuR Kunststoff: German specialty compounder of bio-based and biodegradable plastics (PLA, PHA, TPS blends) for injection moulding, extrusion, and film applications. Closest peer to Vilkritis' Colibri Bio 100% and bioplastics portfolio targeting EU sustainability-driven converters.
• Gabriel-Chemie: Austrian family-owned masterbatch and additive producer specializing in colour, additive, and combination masterbatches for plastics processing. Most directly comparable to Vilkritis' ColibriPlast core business given similar product architecture and European mid-market customer focus.
• GRAFE: German developer and manufacturer of masterbatches, compounds, and bioplastics including AdBlue and bio-based product lines. Comparable for its custom formulation focus and growing bioplastic portfolio overlapping with Vilkritis' Bio (Eco) Colibri line.
• Ampacet: Global masterbatch manufacturer with a broad portfolio of colour, black, white, and additive masterbatches plus specialty compounds. Comparable as a global-scale competitor in the same masterbatch/compound category Vilkritis addresses with ColibriPlast.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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