Skanem India Private Limited

What Skanem India Private Limited does

Skanem India Private Limited is the Indian operating subsidiary of Norway-headquartered Skanem Group (founded 1905) and is incorporated in Vasai (East), Palghar, Maharashtra. The company designs and manufactures self-adhesive labels, shrink sleeve labels, in-mold labels (IML), and a range of automated and semi-automated labelling machines, alongside complementary offerings such as smart labels (QR/AR/VR, track-and-trace), security labels (anti-counterfeit, hologram, thermochromic), variable-information printing (VIP) labels, and linerless labels. Skanem India operates four manufacturing and operational sites across India — Vasai/Mumbai (West, headquarters), Guwahati (East), Nalagarh/Baddi (North), and New Delhi (NCR sales) — each holding ISO 9001-2015 and URSA (Unilever) certifications for food and beverage label supply. Technology breadth covers all major label printing processes (flexographic, digital, conventional) plus proprietary machine tooling (4-head automated labelling machines, splicers, wastepaper rewinders) and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified operations integrated with ERP and IIoT data capture.

Skanem India operates a B2B direct-sales model targeting brand owners and manufacturers in food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods (skincare, haircare, fabric care, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals), automotive, and emerging start-up brands across India. The company sells labels, labelling machines, and professional/consulting services (design optimisation, sustainability advisory, supply chain contingency planning) through regional sales teams and inside sales; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market is reinforced by the Skanem Blog India, an eBook (Label and Packaging Trends 2024), a 21-point 'Better Labels' checklist, and an active LinkedIn and Instagram presence — content-led lead generation for a 12-hour-response sales operation. Growth is supported by the underlying Indian self-adhesive labels market expanding at 7.1% CAGR through 2035, and by the parent's 2023 acquisitions of Bergen Plastics AS and Heger AS in Norway, which signal a broader strategic move into sustainable plastic packaging beyond labels.

Skanem India's competitive position rests on its Pan-India manufacturing footprint (enabling supply-chain resilience through multi-site contingency planning), all-major-technologies capability under one roof, certified supplier status with multinational FMCG buyers, and a 100-plus-year parent-group heritage. The company's strategic emphasis is on sustainability differentiation — including linerless labels, monomaterial solutions, ECOVADIS score tracking, and associated membership in the HolyGrail digital-watermarking project led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

Name

Skanem India Private Limited

Legal name

Skanem India Private Limited

Website

https://skanem.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Skanem India Private Limited is the Indian subsidiary of Norway's Skanem Group, designing and manufacturing self-adhesive, shrink-sleeve, in-mold, and smart labels plus automated labelling machines for B2B brand owners across food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and automotive sectors in India, operating from four certified plants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Label Manufacturing

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (561910), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Functional Labels (Linerless, RFID/NFC, Braille, Smart) (IMALAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security, Tamper-Evident & Track-and-Trace Printing (IMALAKAJ), Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Materials (labelstock, PSA labels, liners) (IMAMAHAE), Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD)

Keywords

• Label manufacturing
• Self-adhesive labels
• Shrink sleeve labels
• In-mold labels
• Labelling machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Vasai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 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. Label Products: Skanem India manufactures and sells a broad range of pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeve labels, in-mold labels, and specialty labels. Revenue is generated through the production and supply of custom labels to brand owners and manufacturers. Pricing is structured around material selection, printing technology, decorative embellishments, order volume, and order frequency. The company optimizes cost structures through longer visibility planning with one-time and restocking supplies.
2. Labelling Machines: Sale of labelling applicator machines including automated 4-head labelling machines, semi-automated label applicators, stand-alone label applicators, label splicers, and wastepaper rewinders. Machines are customized to specific product and label requirements and are sold alongside labels as part of a complete labelling solution package.
3. Professional Services and Consulting: Advisory and consulting services for labelling design optimization, material selection, sustainability strategy, portfolio analysis, and operational efficiency improvement. The company provides dedicated sustainability experts and labelling design experts to guide customers. Professional services also include alpha validation support, on-site product testing, and contingency planning for supply chain resilience.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Skanem India designs and manufactures self-adhesive labels, shrink sleeve labels, and in-mold labels, along with customized labelling machines (automatic, semi-automatic, and stand-alone applicators including 4-head machines). The company serves brand owners and manufacturers across India with all major printing technologies (flexographic, digital, conventional) and complementary offerings such as smart labels, security labels, linerless labels, and productivity-enhancing equipment.

Product overview

Skanem India Private Limited is a labelling solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of labelling products and services. The core product portfolio includes Self-Adhesive Labels, In-Mold Labels (IML), Shrink Sleeve Labels, and Labelling Machines. These are complemented by add-on modules and features including Smart Labels (with QR codes, AR, and track-and-trace capabilities), Security Labels, Variable Information Printing (VIP) Labels, Linerless Labels, and productivity-enhancing equipment such as 4-Head Labelling Machines, Label Splicers, and Wastepaper Rewinders. The company positions itself as a one-stop solution for all product decoration needs, offering both labels and machines with all printing technologies and over 100 years of industry experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Self-Adhesive Labels Pressure-sensitive labels that can be applied to various surfaces without heat or water, printed on a variety of materials with endless design and decoration possibilities. Popular across most market segments including food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and automotive for product decoration and packaging.
• In-Mold Labels (IML) High-quality in-mold labels tailored to meet the needs of businesses across various industries. The label is inserted into the mold before the container is formed, becoming an integral part of the product, used with injection molding or blow molding processes for plastic containers.
• Shrink Sleeve Labels Full-color, 360-degree printed labels that utilize heat during application to conform to any container's shape. They provide complete coverage, tamper-evident sealing, and are fully recyclable, compatible with glass, PET bottles, HDPE bottles, aluminium cans, and non-uniform shaped containers.
• Labelling Machines Top-of-the-line and fully customized label machines with engineering legacy spanning over two decades. Includes automatic, semi-automatic, and stand-alone label applicators as well as 4-head labelling machines, designed for industrial labelling lines of brand owners and manufacturers.
• Smart Labels Labels with digital elements that can be scanned using smartphone cameras, enabling a digital customer journey. Used for competitions, social media, loyalty programmes, QR codes, AR experiences, VR experiences, and track-and-trace capabilities for brand engagement post-purchase.
• Security Labels Labels with security features including security seals (tamper-evident), thermochromic ink (temperature-responsive colour change), microprint text and patterns, and hologram stickers (anticounterfeit, heat-sensitive, heat-resistant, waterproof) for product integrity verification and brand authentication.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-12% efficiency improvement using label splicers and wastepaper rewinders
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Skanem Group (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Skanem India is part of the Skanem Group, a global labelling and packaging company founded in 1905. The parent company provides strategic direction, shared brand identity, global best practices, and operational frameworks including sustainability standards and innovation initiatives. The Group has undergone strategic rebranding in 2024 to reflect its expanded business areas beyond labelling into sustainable plastic packaging.
• Bergen Plastics AS / Skanem Bergen ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired by Skanem Group at the end of last year (2023), adding plastic packaging capabilities to the Group's portfolio. Located in Norway. Renamed to Skanem Bergen AS as part of the Group's rebranding. Represents the first step in Skanem's active role within sustainable packaging.
• Heger AS / Skanem Rjukan ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired by Skanem Group at the end of last year (2023), complementing the plastic packaging expansion. Located in Norway. Renamed to Skanem Rjukan AS as part of the Group's rebranding.
• Skanem Bergen ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Skanem Group's expanded packaging portfolio following the acquisition of Bergen Plastics AS.
• Skanem Rjukan ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Skanem Group's expanded packaging portfolio following the acquisition of Heger AS.
• HolyGrail Project (Associated Member)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkanem India is an associated member of the HolyGrail project, a global initiative led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation that tests visible and invisible digital watermarks on packaging labels to improve automated sorting and recycling rates. Part two of the project involves Procter & Gamble testing label watermarking in collaboration with Tomra, Germany. Skanem India's membership positions it at the forefront of sustainable labelling innovation and circular economy solutions for its customers.
• Unilever (URSA Certification)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkanem India's Baddi, Guwahati, and Mumbai plants are URSA certified by Unilever — a rigorous supplier assessment and audit process for labelling quality, sustainability, and operational standards. This certification indicates Skanem India as an approved and audited supplier for Unilever's labelling requirements.
• LinkedIn (Corporate Page)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSkanem India maintains a corporate presence on LinkedIn (@skanem-india) as a marketing and brand visibility channel. LinkedIn is listed as an official company social media channel.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Cosmo Films: India-based global BOPP and specialty films manufacturer, including films used in label and packaging applications. Functions as a material supplier/enabler to the labels industry rather than a direct label converter competitor.

Direct peers

• CCL Industries: World's largest specialty label manufacturer, with India presence via CCL Healthcare and Innovia Films acquisitions. Overlaps with Skanem India in shrink sleeves, self-adhesive labels, security labels, and pharmaceutical/consumer-goods customer segments.
• Multi-Color Corporation: Global premium label specialist (now under Platinum Equity ownership) producing shrink sleeves, pressure-sensitive labels, and in-mold labels. Comparable technology stack and premium-brand customer focus relevant to Skanem India's shrink-sleeve and IML businesses.
• Brady Corporation: Specialty label and identification solutions manufacturer serving industrial, electronics, and automotive customers globally. Comparable in specialty/functional labels and durable labelling for harsh-environment applications — a key segment in Skanem India's automotive and industrial portfolio.
• Constantia Flexibles: Global flexible packaging and labels group with manufacturing in India serving food, beverage, and pharma customers. Directly comparable in product mix (labels + flexible packaging) and end-market focus.
• Avery Dennison: Global leader in pressure-sensitive label materials with established India operations across self-adhesive labels, shrink sleeves, and intelligent labels. Directly competes with Skanem India for the same FMCG and brand-owner accounts across multiple print technologies.
• Huhtamaki: Finnish-listed global packaging company with significant India operations (Huhtamaki India) supplying food service and consumer goods. Comparable in customer overlap (F&B, personal care) and in combining printed labels with broader packaging solutions.
• UPM Raflatac: Major global supplier of labelstock and pressure-sensitive label materials serving brand owners and converters, with India operations. Closely comparable as a label-materials platform competing for similar FMCG and industrial end markets.

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a meaningful industrial labels and specialty tapes business serving automotive, electronics, and industrial customers in India. Overlaps with Skanem India's specialty/security label offerings but operates a vastly broader product portfolio.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global paper-based packaging giant with broad portfolio across containerboard, corrugated, and bag-in-box. Adjacent rather than direct: competes in some FMCG packaging categories where Skanem India supplies labels, but not in label manufacturing as a primary line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/skanemindiaofficial

Compliance2 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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