What Saccof Packaging does

Saccof Packaging S.A. is a French B2B industrial packaging distributor headquartered in Brie-Comte-Robert, France, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the diversified group SCA Participations. The company distributes a catalog of 3,200+ product references across 18 product categories, including HDPE jerrycans, drums, containers, boxes, bottles, pots, metal canisters and tins, aluminium bottles, stainless steel drums, IBC containers, kraft drums, pallets, and accessories (caps, closures, dispensers, sprayers). It sources products from more than 20 established European manufacturers including Mauser, Schütz, Jokey, APTAR, Baxter, Müller, Tournaire, Tri Sure, and Curtec, and also operates two co-owned manufacturing joint ventures (Plastikpack for HDPE blow-molding with the German Huttenlocher family, and Flexpet for PET packaging with Dutch group Frapak). The business serves six end-markets — food, chemicals, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, construction/industry, and health-hygiene — with both standardized and UN-certified/regulated packaging variants.

The company's commercial model is quote-based B2B distribution with net-45-day-end-of-month payment terms. It reaches customers through a network of 9 regional agencies across France (Île-de-France, Rhône-Alpes/Lyon, Côte d'Azur/Grasse, Provence/Beaucaire, Tarascon, Midi-Pyrénées/Toulouse, Ouest/Rennes, and Grand Ouest/Saint-Paër), a website with online catalog and quote requests, phone sales, and email. Logistics are supported by 12,000 m² of storage, 16 owned/dedicated trucks, and partnerships with Geodis Calberson and GMT (integrated within SCA group), enabling a 48-hour delivery commitment across France and 540-650 monthly truck movements. Standard ex-works pricing excludes transport, customs duties, and insurance.

Saccof Packaging traces its origins to 1950 (S.A.C.C.O.F.) and was acquired in its modern form by Philippe Allemandou in 1968; the company was rebranded to Saccof Packaging in 1998. Leadership has been held by the Allemandou family across three generations, with brothers Stéphane and Christophe Allemandou serving as Co-Directeurs Généraux since 2000. Recent strategic activity has centered on consolidating the French market (APS portfolio takeover, January 2016), extending manufacturing into Morocco (Plastikpack Maroc, March 2016), and expanding southern France logistics capacity (Beaucaire +1,200 m², December 2016).

Name

Saccof Packaging

Legal name

SACCOF PACKAGING S.A.

Website

https://saccof-packaging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Saccof Packaging is a French B2B industrial packaging distributor offering 3,200+ product references across 18 categories, serving food, chemicals, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, construction, and health-hygiene buyers through 9 regional agencies and 48-hour delivery across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Distribution

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Materials & UN-Certified Bulk Packaging (IMALAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazardous Materials & UN-Certified Transport Packaging (Dangerous Goods Packaging) (IMALAFAK), Tertiary/Transit Packaging for Food & Beverage (IMALAHAC), Plastic Trays, Clamshells & Blister Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAE)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging distribution
• HDPE jerrycans drums
• PET bottles containers
• Metal packaging drums
• UN certified packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Brie-comte-robert

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Packaging Product Sales: Saccof Packaging generates revenue through the sale of industrial packaging products including jerrycans, drums, bottles, containers, buckets, and accessories. They act as a distributor, buying from manufacturing partners and selling to industrial customers. Products are offered in standard formats as well as customized solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Saccof Packaging distributes industrial packaging solutions — jerrycans, drums, bottles, containers, buckets, canisters, IBCs, and pallets — in HDPE, PET, PP, metal, stainless steel, and kraft materials. The company offers 3,200+ product references from over 20 European manufacturer brands, with both standard and customized options including UN-certified versions for hazardous materials. It serves industrial buyers across food, chemicals, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, construction, and health-hygiene sectors in France.

Product overview

Saccof Packaging is a French packaging distribution company that offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial and commercial packaging solutions across 18 product ranges. The core offering consists of plastic containers (HDPE and PP jerrycans, drums, containers, boxes, pots, jugs, bottles), metal containers (canisters, tins, buckets, steel drums), aluminium bottles, and specialty items like Kraft drums and pallets. The company distributes products from over 20 major brands including Plastikpack (HDPE jerrycans), Mauser (steel and HDPE drums), Schütz (IBC containers), Jokey (PP containers), APTAR (dispensers/sprayers), Baxter (closures), and others. Accessories include caps, closures, dispensers, and sprayers. Products serve six key sectors: Food/Agriculture, Chemicals, Cosmetics, Industry/Construction, Pharmaceuticals, and Health/Hygiene, with both standard and homologated/UN-rated versions available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Packaging Accessories (caps, closures, dispensers, sprayers) Caps, closures, dispensers, sprayers, and other packaging accessories distributed from brands including Baxter, APTAR, and Astra Plastique for industrial and consumer-goods customers.
• HDPE Screw Barrels and Buckets High-density polyethylene screw barrels and bucket containers for industrial storage and transport applications.
• Metal Canisters Metal canister containers for various industrial and commercial applications.
• Metal Tins Metal tin containers and packaging solutions.
• Aluminium Bottles Aluminium bottle containers from brands including Tournaire for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and specialty industrial applications.
• HDPE Boxes High-density polyethylene box containers for industrial storage and handling.
• HDPE Containers High-density polyethylene containers including IBC and pallet containers from Schütz, for bulk liquid and material storage.
• HDPE Jugs and Bottles High-density polyethylene jug and bottle containers for liquids across food, chemical, cosmetic, and hygiene sectors.
• PET Bottles and Pots Polyethylene terephthalate bottles and pots from brands including Flexpet and Frapak, suited to food, cosmetic, and personal-care applications.
• Steel Drums Steel drum containers from brands including Mauser, including UN-rated versions for hazardous materials.
• Stainless Steel Drums Stainless steel drum containers from Müller for applications requiring corrosion resistance.
• Kraft Drums Kraft paper drum containers for industrial packaging applications.
• HDPE Drums High-density polyethylene drum containers from Mauser for chemicals, food, and industrial liquids.
• HDPE Jerrycans High-density polyethylene jerrycan containers from Plastikpack, including homologated versions for liquids and hazardous materials.
• Pallets Plastic and wood pallets including Recyclen brand recycled-plastic pallets and UN-rated versions for industrial logistics.
• HDPE Pots High-density polyethylene pot containers for food, chemical, and cosmetics applications.
• Metal Buckets Metal bucket containers for paints, coatings, chemicals, and other industrial materials.
• PP Buckets, Pots and Containers Polypropylene bucket, pot and container products from Jokey for food, chemical, and industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 48-hour delivery guarantee across France
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• APTARcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPTAR is a brand partner of Saccof Packaging, supplying spray pumps and dispensers for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. Saccof distributes APTAR products including dispensers, sprays, and cream pumps.
• BaxtercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBaxter supplies caps and closures including dose caps, degassing caps, and child-resistant safety caps. Saccof distributes Baxter products from their French warehouse.
• MausercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMauser is a major supplier of steel and HDPE drums for industrial packaging. Saccof distributes Mauser products including UN-certified drums for hazardous materials.
• SchützcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchütz supplies IBC containers and packaging solutions. Saccof distributes Schütz products including metal and plastic IBC containers with UN certification.
• JokeycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJokey supplies plastic buckets, pots, and containers for various industries including food and chemicals. Saccof distributes Jokey PP and HDPE packaging products.
• MüllercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMüller supplies stainless steel drums and containers. Saccof distributes Müller stainless steel products for applications requiring corrosion resistance.
• PlastikpackcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlastikpack is a joint venture between Saccof Packaging and German partner Huttenlocher for manufacturing HDPE jerrycans in France. Christophe Allemandou manages Plastikpack France operations.
• FlexpetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlexpet is a joint venture with Dutch group Frapak for PET bottle design and production. Saccof co-founded this entity to develop PET packaging manufacturing capabilities.
• CurtecmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCurtec supplies industrial packaging solutions. Saccof distributes Curtec products including containers and closures for industrial applications.
• TournairemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTournaire supplies aluminum bottles and specialized containers. Saccof distributes Tournaire products including aluminum bottles for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
• Tri SuremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTri Sure supplies drum closures and fittings. Saccof distributes Tri Sure products including vents, bungs, and drum accessories.
• EarthmindedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEarthminded supplies eco-conscious packaging solutions. Saccof distributes Earthminded products as part of their environmental focus.
• Geodis CalbersoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeodis Calberson is the leading partner for shipping and freight services. Saccof uses Geodis for express delivery services to meet environmental regulations with cleaner engines and lower carbon footprint.
• GMT (Transport Company)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGMT is integrated into the SCA group and provides transportation services. Saccof uses GMT-owned trucks for personalized delivery with 10 large-volume trucks and 6 dedicated trucks with drivers.
• FrapakmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrapak is a Dutch specialist in PET design and production. Saccof partnered with Frapak in 2010 to create Flexpet joint venture for PET packaging manufacturing.
• Huttenlocher FamilymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman partner family Huttenlocher partnered with the Allemandou family to build a blow-molding factory for HDPE jerrycans in Sens, creating Plastikpack France in 1990.
• Astra PlastiqueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAstra Plastique supplies plastic closures and faucets. Saccof distributes Astra Plastique products including HDPE caps with 40mm diameter.
• Envases VicmarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnvases Vicmar supplies metal packaging solutions. Saccof distributes Envases Vicmar products for various industrial applications.
• RecyclenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecyclen supplies recycled and recyclable plastic pallets. Saccof distributes Recyclen eco-friendly pallets including sécupal models.
• RepliminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepli supplies plastic packaging solutions. Saccof distributes Repli products including PE mandrels and containers.
• AgriplasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgriplas supplies agricultural packaging solutions. Saccof distributes Agriplas products for agricultural and horticultural applications.
• EskissminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEskiss supplies hinged closure caps. Saccof distributes Eskiss products including the M-snap hinged tamper-evident capsule.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Veritiv Corporation: North American business products distributor with a sizable packaging segment serving industrial customers. Geographically distinct but directly comparable in business model — broadline distribution of industrial and rigid packaging to multi-vertical B2B buyers.
• Berry Global Group: Large global manufacturer of plastic packaging products including rigid containers, bottles and IBCs. Overlaps with Saccof on the plastic and PET/HDPE rigid product families the company distributes for food, chemical and cosmetic customers.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global integrated paper-based packaging manufacturer and distributor operating across Europe. Comparable as a large incumbent in European industrial packaging supply, overlapping with Saccof's food, chemical and industrial customer segments at the wholesale level.
• Bunzl plc: UK-listed broadline distribution group with substantial industrial packaging operations across Europe and North America, including safety, foodservice and industrial supplies. While much larger and broader in scope, it competes with Saccof in industrial packaging distribution to B2B customers via acquired local distributors.
• Pactiv Evergreen: North American food and beverage packaging manufacturer with broad rigid and paper-based offerings. Comparable as an industrial packaging incumbent whose food, foodservice and bulk-container ranges overlap the categories Saccof supplies into the food and chemical verticals.
• Antalis: Pan-European distributor of paper, industrial packaging and visual communication products owned by Kokusai Pulp & Paper. Operates a much larger multi-country distribution footprint but overlaps with Saccof in packaging distribution and catalog breadth for B2B industrial buyers.

Direct peers

• Berlin Packaging: Hybrid packaging supplier and distributor operating globally with a broad rigid and industrial container portfolio. Comparable to Saccof as a multi-brand industrial packaging distributor combining distribution with proprietary manufacturing supply and serving chemicals/cosmetics/food customers.
• Raja Group: France's largest B2B packaging distributor with a multi-category catalog and online ordering. Closest direct peer to Saccof in business model (broadline industrial packaging distribution), customer segments (mid-market / enterprise across verticals) and geographic core (France + Europe).

Others

• Mauser Packaging Solutions: One of Saccof's core brand partners supplying UN-certified steel and HDPE drums and IBCs worldwide. Comparable as an industrial packaging specialist in rigid containers and a potential channel competitor as Mauser also operates its own direct industrial distribution in Europe.
• Schütz GmbH: Key Saccof brand partner for IBC containers and pallet containers with UN certification. Comparable as an industrial packaging manufacturer (and adjacent supplier / competitor) in the same IBC and hazardous-materials container space that anchors Saccof's chemical-customer vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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