Accon

What Accon does

Accon Group AS is a privately held Nordic industrial packaging company headquartered in Barkåker, Norway, with wholly-owned operating subsidiaries across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Estonia. The company manufactures and distributes a broad portfolio of industrial packaging and material handling products organised into two main categories: Bulk Packaging (including FIBC big bags, fibre drums, and sacks) and Material Handling (steel containers, plastic pallet containers, IBC containers, pallets across light/medium/heavy/ESD/hygienic grades, and waste containers). Notable lines include the Storbox/Berglöfslådan IAEA-compliant heavy-duty steel containers (190L–2000L) for nuclear, mining, metals, and construction applications; a patented open-steel-tube-frame IBC container meeting post-2012 standards; UN-certified battery and lithium-battery boxes; and all-fibre mono-material drums made from sustainably grown softwood.

The company operates a direct, B2B go-to-market model through regional offices staffed by experienced customer advisers, with pricing provided on a quote basis rather than listed publicly. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of new and reconditioned containers — reconditioned IBCs reportedly delivering up to 50% cost savings — with Accon GreenTech, a wholly-owned subsidiary in Borgholm, Sweden, providing reverse-logistics services for collection, reuse, and recycling of big bags to support a circular-economy positioning. Customer segmentation is horizontal, spanning industrial and manufacturing firms, waste-management and environmental services, and heavy-industry segments requiring UN- and IAEA-certified packaging for hazardous or heavy goods.

The business operates from seven office locations across five jurisdictions and serves industrial, waste-management, and heavy-industry customers in the Nordic and Baltic region. Recent activity has centred on product-line extension into regulated battery logistics (lithium, truck, car), food-grade hygienic pallets, and ESG-aligned packaging (mono-material drums, reconditioned IBCs, Accon GreenTech reuse service).

Name

Accon

Legal name

Accon Group AS

Website

https://accon.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Accon Group AS is a privately held Nordic industrial packaging manufacturer supplying FIBC big bags, fibre drums, IBC containers, IAEA-compliant steel containers, pallets, and waste containers to industrial, waste-management, and heavy-industry customers across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Estonia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

SIC

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

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), Custom Engineered Transit Packaging & Packaging Design Services (IMALAFAM)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging products
• Bulk packaging solutions
• Material handling containers
• FIBC big bags
• Hazardous goods containers

Headquarters

HQ city

Pärnu

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Packaging Products: Accon generates revenue through the sale of industrial packaging products including big bags, fiber drums, steel containers, plastic containers, IBC containers, pallets, and waste containers. The company also offers reconditioned containers at reduced costs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Accon develops and manufactures industrial plastic and fiber bulk packaging products including FIBC big bags, fiber drums (all-fibre mono-material and metal-chime variants), steel containers (Storbox series), plastic pallet containers, IBC containers (Standard, UN-certified, and Reconditioned), plastic pallets across multiple weight categories, and waste containers. Products are sold through regional offices across Scandinavia and the Baltics in both standard and UN-certified variants for hazardous goods, with capacities ranging from 190L to 2000L.

Product overview

Accon is a Nordic industrial packaging and material handling solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of physical packaging products rather than a software platform. The product range consists of two main categories: Bulk Packaging (including FIBC/Big Bags, fiber drums, and sacks) and Material Handling (encompassing steel containers like the Storbox/Berglöfslådan series, plastic pallet containers, IBC containers, pallets across various weight categories, and waste containers). The company also operates Accon Greentech as a sustainability-focused service for collecting, reusing, and recycling big bags. Products are available in both standard and UN-certified variants for hazardous goods, with options ranging from 190L to 2000L capacities. The offerings include add-on components like locking devices, lids, and forklift tunnels for the Storbox line, and customization options for drums including lid materials, liners, and branding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Accon Greentech: Services for collecting, reuse and recycling of big bags. Operates from accongreentech.se.

Products and services

• Bulk Packaging (Big Bags / FIBC) Tailor-made and high-quality FIBC big bags and sacks designed to secure supply chains and meet specific industrial packaging requirements for industrial and manufacturing customers.
• Fiber Drums Eco-friendly fiber drums made from sustainably grown softwood, available in all-fibre mono-material and metal chime-reinforced variants. Lightweight, durable, and designed for industrial applications including solids, pastes, liquids, and hazardous materials.
• All-fibre Drums (Mono-material) Fiber drums made entirely from fiber, cost-effective and lightweight, with metal-free construction for easier recycling and suitability for various industrial applications.
• Standard Fibre Drums with Metal Chimes Lightweight yet strong fiber drums reinforced with metal chimes, providing excellent resistance to crush and impact. Ideal for packing and transporting industrial products like powders, tablets, granules, and pastes.
• Storbox Steel Container Heavy duty modern industrial steel container designed for handling and storing heavier goods. Complies with IAEA-specified tests and suitable for nuclear industry, industrial waste, minerals, ferrous metals, and building industries. Available in seven models (200T through 2000T) with volumes from 190L to 2000L.
• Plastic Pallet Containers Collapsible, UN-certified, and industrial plastic pallet containers for hazardous and non-hazardous goods transport and storage. Includes space-saving collapsible models (Klapa, DFLC) and industrial series (EcoLine 450, 590, 650).
• UN Containers for Hazardous Goods UN-certified containers for dangerous goods including battery boxes, fluorescent light boxes, lithium battery boxes, and truck battery boxes meeting transport regulations for hazardous materials.
• IBC Containers Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC) in Standard and UN-certified variants for liquid transport, available in 300L, 600L, 800L, and 1000L capacities. Includes the patented open steel tube frame IBC standard compliant with post-2012 requirements, and certified reconditioned variants offering up to 50% cost savings with rebottling services.
• IBC Container Standard Versatile non-hazardous liquid packaging in 600L, 800L, or 1000L fill volumes featuring Accon's patented open steel tube frame that meets all IBC container requirements placed after 2012.
• IBC Container UN (Dangerous Goods) UN-certified IBC containers for hazardous goods transport, meeting the highest requirements and approved for dangerous goods with various test certifications.
• Reconditioned IBC Container Certified refurbished IBC containers offering up to 50% cost savings compared to new containers, with environmental reuse benefits and rebottling services.
• Plastic Pallets Comprehensive range of plastic pallets including ESD (electrostatic discharge) pallets for electronics, Medium Weight and Light Weight pallets, compact Half pallets (800x600mm), Heavy Duty pallets for 500-1250kg loads, and Hygienic food-grade HDPE pallets for the food industry.
• Waste Containers Wide range of hazardous waste containers, waste bins meeting European DIN EN 840 standards, and waste separation solutions including sorting lockers for offices and recycling containers (1200L rotational molded polyethylene).
• Hazardous Waste Containers Containers for safe collection and transport of clinical waste and hazardous materials that pose substantial threats to public health or the environment.
• Accon Greentech Collection and Recycling Service Services for collecting, reuse, and recycling of big bags, supporting the transition from waste to value through environmentally friendly packaging solutions. Operated by Accon Greentech subsidiary in Borgholm, Sweden.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reconditioned IBC containers provide up to 50% cost savings compared to new containers

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Accon GreenTechminorOthersAccon GreenTech is a separate company under the Accon umbrella that focuses on collecting, reuse and recycling of big bags. Located in Borgholm, Sweden. This appears to be a subsidiary or related entity rather than a formal partnership.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tri-Wall (a division of Mondi): Heavy-duty industrial packaging specialist offering bulk containers, corrugated solutions, and engineered transit packaging for heavy industry. Comparable to Accon's Storbox and bulk packaging offerings.
• Mauser Packaging Solutions: Global manufacturer of industrial packaging including IBCs, steel and plastic drums, and reconditioned containers. Direct competitor across Accon's core IBC and bulk packaging categories, including a similar reconditioning/circular-economy service model.
• CABKA Group: Manufacturer of plastic pallets and pallet containers made largely from recycled plastics. Direct competitor in Accon's plastic pallet container and EcoLine product lines, with similar circular-economy positioning.
• Schoeller Allibert: European specialist in returnable plastic packaging, pallet containers, IBCs, and pallets. Closely comparable in product mix (plastic pallet containers, IBCs, industrial pallets) and European customer base.

Broad incumbents

• DS Smith: Major European packaging manufacturer with broad portfolio including corrugated, plastics, and bulk containers. Overlaps with Accon's bulk packaging and material handling categories at scale.
• Greif Inc. Large global industrial packaging company producing steel drums, plastic containers, IBCs, and FIBC bulk bags. Overlaps Accon's bulk and material-handling portfolio at much greater scale.

Regional players

• Nefab: Swedish-founded engineered packaging company offering industrial packaging solutions with sustainability focus. Comparable Nordic heritage, multi-country European presence, and emphasis on reusable/recyclable packaging.
• PalettenWerk: European producer of industrial pallets and plastic containers serving logistics and manufacturing customers. Comparable in pallet and pallet-container product lines, focused on Central European markets.

Emerging players

• Bulk Liquid Solutions: Specialist in reconditioned and recycled IBC containers and intermediate bulk packaging services. Direct overlap with Accon's reconditioned IBC line and circular-economy strategy.
• Sage Sustainable Packaging: Provider of sustainable industrial bulk packaging including FIBCs, paper-based, and reconditioned formats. Adjacent to Accon's fiber drum and big bag offerings with strong sustainability positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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