Manuli Packaging

What Manuli Packaging does

Manupackaging UK Ltd is the British subsidiary of the Manupackaging Group, an industrial packaging manufacturer specialising in LLDPE stretch film and complementary packaging products. Founded in the UK in 1992 from a single warehouse in Corsham, Wiltshire and rebranded from Manuli Packaging in 2019 following OXY Capital Italia S.R.L's 2018 acquisition of the Group, the company operates UK production, conversion, and distribution across three sites on the Corsham estate, with corporate offices relocated in 2022 to a converted chapel in Melksham, Wiltshire. The wider Group has 600 employees serving more than 15,000 customers in over 65 countries, with manufacturing in Germany, Argentina and Brazil and distribution offices across Europe and South America.

The core technology is multi-layer blown film extrusion of LLDPE, complemented by in-house Pre-Lite pre-stretched film conversion at the Wiltshire site. The product portfolio centres on stretch films (machine and hand application, spiral wrap, and pre-stretch), the Manunature sustainable range (RR with 30% recycled content, BB bio-LLDPE from wood-industry byproducts, BD fully biodegradable to BSI PAS 9017:2020), packaging tapes, polythene products, ManuAgri agricultural baling films, and Ecoflex RDF baling films. Packaging machinery (turntables, rotary arms, robots, fully automatic lines) is distributed under an exclusive partnership with Robopac. The free STATS packaging audit service is the primary go-to-market tool, delivered through named account managers who analyse customer operations and recommend optimised film specifications.

Revenue is generated through quote-based B2B sales of consumable film, tape, polythene and machinery, supplemented by bespoke tape printing and the Close-The-Loop recycling scheme that supplies customers with up to 60% recyclate film in exchange for returned post-consumer waste. Primary customer segments are industrial and commercial logistics (manufacturers, distributors, warehouses), the dairy, beverage and food processing sectors, agriculture (silage baling), and waste management (RDF baling). UK Plastic Packaging Tax exposure is addressed through the Manunature RR grade (30%+ PCR content, PPT-exempt). Certification portfolio includes ISO 9001 (LRQA), REACH compliance, BPF/Sedex/Institute of Export memberships, PPT registration, plus ISCC accreditation and BSI PAS 9017:2020 compliance for sustainable grades.

Name

Manuli Packaging

Legal name

Manupackaging U.K. Ltd.

Website

https://manupackaging.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Manupackaging UK Ltd manufactures and distributes LLDPE stretch films, pre-stretched films, packaging tapes, polythene products, and agricultural/RDF baling films, distributing Robopac machinery, serving enterprise customers in UK logistics, food, beverage, dairy, agriculture, and waste management via direct account managers and a free STATS packaging audit service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Stretch Films and Packaging Materials

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611), 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

Plastic Films & Laminated Packaging Structures Manufacturing (IMANAEAD), Compostable & Bio-based Flexible Films and Sheet (extrusion/cast/blown) (IMANANAC), Protective & Cushioning Packaging (Bubble Wrap, Air Pillows, Foam-in-Bag) Manufacturing (IMANAEAF)

Keywords

• Stretch film manufacturing
• Industrial packaging materials
• Pallet wrapping solutions
• Polyethylene films
• Packaging machinery distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Corsham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Stretch Film Sales: Sale of LLDPE stretch films for pallet wrapping including standard, optimized, and sustainable (Manunature) variants. Products sold per roll with pricing based on film grade, thickness, and specifications. Revenue from repeat orders from established customer base.
2. Packaging Tape Sales: One of UK's largest importers of adhesive tapes. Products include packaging tapes, printed tapes, and specialist tapes. Sold per reel/box with pricing varying by specification. Bespoke printing services available for custom orders.
3. Packaging Machinery Distribution: Distribution of Robopac packaging machinery including turntables, rotary arms, robots, and fully automatic lines. Revenue from machinery sales with associated aftermarket support services.
4. Polythene Products: Supply of tailored polyethylene products for applications including bundling, protecting, stabilizing, and covering. Includes crate and trailer liners.
5. STATS Packaging Audit Services: Free packaging audits offered to customers to optimize their packaging systems. While the audits themselves are free, they drive product sales and machinery recommendations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Manupackaging manufactures and distributes LLDPE stretch films (machine and hand application), Pre-Lite® pre-stretched films, the Manunature® sustainable film range (recycled, bio-based, biodegradable), adhesive tapes, polythene products, Ecoflex RDF baling films and ManuAgri Blown agricultural baling films, plus Robopac packaging machinery. The company also runs a free STATS packaging audit service that diagnoses customer wrapping operations and recommends film/machinery optimizations to cut plastic consumption and cost.

Product overview

Manupackaging UK offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial packaging solutions centered on stretch film and related products. The core offerings include traditional LLDPE stretch films (Machine Application, Hand Application, Spiral Wrap) alongside the sustainable Manunature sub-brand (RR recycled content, BB bio-based, BD biodegradable films). The Pre-Lite pre-stretched film range enables up to 69% plastic reduction. Complementary products include adhesive tapes, polythene products, and Ecoflex RDF baling films, supported by ManuAgri Blown agricultural films. The company distributes Robopac packaging machinery and provides the STATS free packaging audit service to optimize customer operations. All products are available through the UK distribution center in Corsham, Wiltshire.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stretch Film LLDPE stretch films manufactured using cast-production technology for pallet wrapping, providing impact resistance and load containment across machine and hand applications for industrial and commercial logistics customers.
• Pre-Lite® Pre-Stretch Film Pre-stretched films offering up to 70% reduction in plastic consumption compared to traditional 17-micron films while maintaining equivalent holding forces; processed in-house on high-speed conversion lines at the Wiltshire site in 5-10 micron thicknesses for machine and hand applications.
• Manunature® Sustainable Stretch Films Sub-brand of environmentally sustainable stretch films including RR (30% post-consumer recycled content, exempt from UK Plastic Packaging Tax), BB (bio-LLDPE using resin from wood-industry byproducts, ISCC-accredited), and BD (fully biodegradable, breaks down into water, CO2 and biomass within 2 years, BSI PAS 9017:2020 compliant).
• Adhesive Tapes Comprehensive range of packaging tapes including packaging tapes, printed tapes and specialist tapes for carton sealing, branding and industrial applications; bespoke printing services available for custom orders.
• Polythene Products Tailored high-performance polythene products for bundling, protecting, and stabilizing goods, including pallet top sheets, shrink film, polybags, and crate and trailer liners for industrial and commercial packaging operations.
• Packaging Machinery Pallet wrapping machinery distributed in partnership with Robopac, including turntables, rotary arms, robots and fully automatic wrapping lines, with bespoke system design and aftermarket support for enterprise customers.
• Ecoflex RDF Baling Films Multi-layer blown film baling products for Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) storage and handling applications, manufactured with 100% recyclable LLDPE and minimum 30% recycled content for waste-management operations.
• ManuAgri Blown Agricultural Baling Films 5- and 7-layer blown LLDPE baling films with UV-protecting additives, high tensile strength, and oxygen and moisture barriers for silage baling, feed preservation and outdoor agricultural storage.
• STATS Packaging Audit Free no-obligation packaging audit analyzing customer pallet-wrapping operations and recommending optimized film specifications and machinery settings to reduce plastic consumption and cost.
• Spiral Wrap LLDPE spiral wrap film for cost-effective direct packing of longer goods via horizontal wrapping machinery, supplied in 100-500mm widths for industrial applications.
• RPET-19 Tape Packaging tape manufactured using recycled PET derived from plastic bottles, part of the Manunature® sustainable product range for carton sealing with reduced virgin-material content.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% reduction in plastic consumption with Pre-Lite films vs traditional 17mu films
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SaicacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership announced by parent company in Germany (Manupackaging Deutschland GmbH) creating opportunity to take greater steps towards closed-loop recycling. Enables enhanced recycling capabilities and expanded circular economy initiatives.
• PolymateriaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership announced in late 2022 with potential to make Manunature BD biodegradable film more available and viable alternative to traditional stretch films.
• RobopaccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive partnership for distribution and supply of Robopac packaging machinery including turntables, rotary arms, robots, and fully automatic wrapping systems. Partnership enables Manupackaging to offer complete pallet wrapping solutions including equipment, installation, and aftermarket support to enterprise customers.
• ERDE (Agriculture: Recycling takes care of the Environment)minorOthersGerman recycling scheme for agricultural plastics. Manupackaging Deutschland GmbH participates, contributing to offsetting over 35,000 tons of greenhouse gases in 2021 through responsible collection of over 32,500 tons of used agricultural plastics.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global Group: One of the world's largest plastic packaging manufacturers with significant stretch and shrink film production capacity across North America and Europe. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping LLDPE stretch film and flexible packaging solutions to industrial and consumer customers, though Berry operates at materially larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Sealed Air: Global packaging company producing protective packaging, food packaging and shrink/stretch films under brands including Cryovac. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering industrial and protective films with overlapping food, beverage and logistics customer segments.
• Amcor: Global packaging giant offering flexible films, rigid packaging and specialty cartons across food, beverage, healthcare and industrial end markets. Overlaps with Manupackaging on stretch/laminated films and sustainable packaging but operates at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Polifilm: German manufacturer of polyethylene films including stretch film, protective film and laminating films. Comparable to Manupackaging in LLDPE blown film technology, multi-layer extrusion capability and European industrial customer base.
• Trioplast: European specialist manufacturer of stretch film, silage film and other polyethylene films headquartered in Sweden with multiple production sites. A direct peer in LLDPE blown stretch film for industrial pallet wrapping and agricultural baling, with comparable multi-layer technology and sustainability positioning.
• DUO PLAST: German stretch film manufacturer specialising in pre-stretched and ultra-thin hand and machine films. Closely comparable to Manupackaging's Pre-Lite and machine-grade LLDPE stretch film range, with similar focus on plastic reduction and sustainability marketing to European logistics customers.
• Sigma Plastics Group: North American stretch film and flexible packaging producer with a heavy focus on industrial pallet wrap. Directly comparable product portfolio in LLDPE stretch film for logistics and industrial customers, though primarily serving US and Canadian markets versus Manupackaging's EMEA/LATAM emphasis.
• Bolloré Films: French manufacturer of industrial stretch films, shrink films and agricultural films within the broader Bolloré Group. Directly comparable in product portfolio (LLDPE blown stretch film, silage film) and European customer base in logistics, agriculture and industrial packaging.
• KRAIBURG: German polymer products group with film and stretch film offerings as part of a broader rubber and TPE portfolio. Comparable in multi-layer blown film technology and European industrial customer focus, though KRAIBURG's portfolio is broader than pure-play stretch film.
• Coveris: European flexible packaging manufacturer producing films, pouches and packaging materials for food, beverage and industrial customers. Overlaps with Manupackaging in stretch film, laminated film structures and sustainable flexible packaging across similar end markets and geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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