What Polymount International does

Polymount International BV is a Netherlands-headquartered (Nijkerk) manufacturer of reusable solutions for the flexographic printing industry, founded in 2002-2004 and operating through wholly-owned subsidiaries in the USA and India plus a network of regional sales offices and channel partners spanning 20+ countries. The company sells four product lines: (1) the Polymount Plate Cleaner 3.0, an automated plate washing and drying machine available in Label Edition through XXL sizes that cleans up to 4 m² of plates in approximately 5 minutes and is delivered with patented alternating circular brush action; (2) the Polymount Film Cleaner (and its 2025 Compact variant), which de-inks printed film at up to 100 m/minute to enable reuse or recycling of start-up waste; (3) the Polymount Anilox Laser Cleaner (PALCS Series), launched at K 2025 in partnership with Laserclean for chemical-free deep cleaning of anilox rolls; and (4) Polymount Self-Adhesive Sleeves, reusable plate-mounting sleeves in three densities carrying a 10-year adhesion and compressibility guarantee that directly substitute for single-use flexo mounting tape. Supporting consumables include Polywash detergent (25 L covers >500 m²), Sticky Plate accessories, spare parts, and a Film Cleaning service for printers without in-house capability.

The technology base combines mechanical engineering (alternating circular brush systems with 300% improved brush contact), patented drying systems for film, open-cell polyurethane foam chemistry for sleeve adhesion, and partner-supplied laser cleaning for anilox rolls — protected by pending and granted patents. The company's R&D focus has been on workflow efficiency, with measurable customer outcomes: 40% faster plate mounting, 50% cost reduction, 95% CO2 emissions reduction, ~€20,000 annual savings per machine, and ROI within ~1 year. End customers include flexible packaging converters, film extruders (LDPE/HDPE), label printers, corrugated manufacturers, and food packaging producers, with named logos including Plastigaur, Hotpack Global, Mitsui Chemicals, Houston Poly, Chemosvit, Multisac, Flexergis, AEP Group, and Cirepa.

The business model is asset-heavy hardware sales (Plate Cleaners, Film Cleaners, Anilox Cleaners, refurbished machines) paired with a high-margin recurring consumables stream (Polywash detergent, replacement sleeves, spare parts, service). Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales across 10+ regional offices (Netherlands, USA, India, MEA, CEE, Iberia, Latin America, Mexico, SWE, DACH), event-driven demand generation through K Show, Drupa, Label Expo, and EFTA Benelux exhibitions, and a channel partner network (Eurograv UK, Dantex labels, Glauben Ecuador, UZE Ambalaj Turkey, Comexi CTEC showroom Spain). Public pricing is not disclosed but unit economics are quoted at €0.50 per m² cleaned and 25L Polywash units washing 500+ m². The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds or external investors, indicating organic growth funded from operations.

Name

Polymount International

Legal name

Polymount International BV

Website

https://polymount-int.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Polymount International (Netherlands) manufactures automated flexographic printing equipment — Plate Cleaners, Film Cleaners, Anilox Laser Cleaners — and reusable self-adhesive sleeves that replace single-use mounting tape. It serves flexible packaging, label, and film extrusion converters across 20+ countries through direct sales and channel partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijkerk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plate Cleaner Machines: Sale of automated plate cleaning machines available in multiple sizes (Label Edition, M, L, XL, XXL). One-time capital purchase with ongoing consumable costs for Polywash cleaning liquid.
2. Film Cleaner Machines: Sale of film de-inking machines including standard and Compact versions. Enables printers to reuse printed film, reducing raw material costs.
3. Anilox Cleaner Systems: Sale of laser anilox cleaning machines (PALCS Series) for deep cleaning of anilox rolls and sleeves.
4. Self-Adhesive Sleeves: Sale of reusable sleeves in three densities. Sleeves are purchased once and reused for 10+ years, eliminating ongoing tape costs.
5. Polywash Consumables: Ongoing sale of Polywash cleaning liquid and detergent. 25 litre can washes more than 500 m² of printing plates. Also includes spare parts and maintenance services.
6. Film Cleaning Services: Polymount offers to clean customer start-up material or misprints as a service for printers who don't have their own Film Cleaner.
7. Refurbished Machines: Sale of refurbished/second-hand machines (e.g., PPC M model) as cost-effective option for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Polymount International manufactures and sells reusable flexographic printing equipment and consumables, including automated plate cleaning machines (Plate Cleaner 3.0 across Label Edition through XXL sizes), film de-inking machines (Film Cleaner and Compact version) that enable printed film reuse, laser-based anilox roll cleaning systems (PALCS Series), and reusable Self-Adhesive Sleeves in three densities that replace single-use mounting tape. The company also supplies Polywash cleaning liquid consumables, Sticky Plate mounting systems, and refurbished machine options, alongside a film cleaning service for printers without in-house equipment.

Product overview

Polymount International is a provider of reusable solutions for the flexographic printing industry. The product portfolio consists of four core product lines: (1) the Polymount Plate Cleaner 3.0, an automated plate washing machine available in Label Edition through XXL sizes; (2) the Polymount Film Cleaner and its compact variant, which de-inks printed film for reuse; (3) the Polymount Anilox Cleaner (PALCS Series) using Laserclean laser technology for anilox roll cleaning; and (4) the Polymount Self-Adhesive Sleeve in three densities (soft, medium, hard) that replaces single-use mounting tape. Supporting consumables include Polywash cleaning liquid and the Sticky Plate system. The company operates globally with headquarters in the Netherlands and regional offices across multiple continents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Polymount Plate Cleaner 3.0 Automated plate cleaning machine that washes and dries flexographic printing plates in approximately 5-7 minutes. Sold in Label Edition, M, L, XL, and XXL sizes for wide-web and corrugated applications, with bidirectional operation and alternating circular brush action using Polywash detergent. Over 1,200 units installed worldwide.
• Polymount Plate Cleaner Label Edition Compact plate cleaning machine (700 x 1000mm) for label/narrow-web flexo printers, based on the proven Polymount washing concept. Targeted at label-market customers with limited floor space who need fast, operator-friendly plate cleaning.
• Polymount Film Cleaner Machine that removes ink from printed film using Polywash cleaning liquid in a tank system with multiple loops and patented drying technology. Enables film reuse for start-up instead of disposal, cleans up to 100 meters per minute, and works with both water-based and solvent-based inks.
• Polymount Film Cleaner Compact Compact version of the Polymount Film Cleaner with the same proven de-inking and drying technology in a smaller footprint. Features a two-tank cleaning system, user-friendly interface, low maintenance, and minimal consumable costs.
• Polymount Anilox Cleaner (PALCS Series) Laser-based cleaning system for anilox rolls built on a partnership with Laserclean. Provides chemical-free deep cleaning that restores cell volume and ensures consistent print quality. Available in PALCS 1000, 1700, 2100, and 2500 models for narrow, mid, and wide-web applications. Includes data logging and internet connectivity.
• Polymount Self-Adhesive Sleeve Reusable plate mounting sleeve for flexographic printing that eliminates single-use mounting tape. Features open-cell polyurethane foam with a stable polymer adhesive layer. Available in three densities: soft (white), medium (orange), and hard (black). Guaranteed for 10 years on adhesion and compressibility, eliminating ongoing tape costs.
• Film Cleaning Service Service offering where Polymount cleans customer start-up material or misprints for printers who do not have their own Polymount Film Cleaner. Provided via partnerships such as the special agreement with Bülent Klişe in Turkey.
• Refurbished Polymount Plate Cleaner (PPC M) High-quality refurbished/second-hand Plate Cleaner (e.g., PPC M model) that has been inspected, cleaned, and tested. Offered as a cost-effective option for printers entering the Polymount ecosystem.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% time savings in plate mounting
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MPS Systems B.V.coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 April 2025MPS Systems B.V. featured Polymount's self-adhesive sleeves in a joint marketing post highlighting 'No Tape, No Waste – More Efficiency, Less Impact'. The partnership emphasizes sustainable and efficient future for flexo printing with Polymount sleeves.
• Eurograv LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 March 2025Eurograv Ltd is the official partner for all Polymount products in the United Kingdom. With decades of expertise in flexographic industry, they bring energy, passion, and know-how to expand Polymount's UK presence.
• Comexi GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 February 2025Comexi featured the Polymount Plate Cleaner in their CTEC showroom in Spain, helping customers explore smart and sustainable solutions for flexo printing through firsthand demonstrations.
• DantexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 February 2024Strategic partnership to bring Polymount's Self-Adhesive Sleeve Technology to the Label market. Dantex promotes tape-less plate mounting to narrow web customers in UK, France, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, and USA.
• GlaubencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2023Strategic partnership with Glauben in Ecuador. The company has 7 employees, is located in Guayaquil, and serves the Ecuadorian market with high-quality, innovative, and sustainable products.
• LasercleancoreTechnology or IntegrationPolymount partnered with Laserclean, the market leader in laser cleaning technology, to offer the PALCS Series Anilox Laser Cleaners. This partnership brings Polymount's innovation and efficiency to anilox roll cleaning using Laserclean's advanced laser technology.
• UZE AmbalajcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUZE Ambalaj is the distributor for Turkey market. They made a special agreement with Bülent Klişe (largest plate manufacturer in Turkey) to clean customer setup rolls and misprints using the Polymount Film Cleaner.
• Mitsui ChemicalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMitsui Chemicals in Japan invested in the Polymount Film Cleaner to achieve their sustainability goals. 4th Film Cleaner installation in Asia.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mark Andy: Mark Andy is a leading manufacturer of flexographic and hybrid printing presses serving label and packaging converters worldwide. Polymount has specifically targeted narrow-web label printers with its Label Edition Plate Cleaner, making Mark Andy's press installed base a directly addressable channel.
• BOBST: BOBST is a major global manufacturer of packaging and printing equipment, including flexographic presses, that serves Polymount's customer base. While BOBST sells presses rather than consumables, its installed press base defines the addressable market for Polymount's sleeves and cleaners.
• Esko (Danaher): Esko is a leading provider of prepress, platemaking, and workflow automation solutions for the packaging and printing industries, including flexographic applications. Esko's CDI flexo plate imaging technology and workflow software serve the same flexo printer customers as Polymount.
• Harper Corporation of America: Harper Corporation is a leading global manufacturer of anilox rolls and laser-engraved roll technology, serving the same flexo printer customers. Polymount's VP of Sales for Americas (Alan Rogers) joined from Harper, and Polymount's Anilox Cleaner competes with Harper-adjacent anilox cleaning solutions.
• SOMA: SOMA is a flexographic printing press manufacturer whose equipment is equipped with Polymount Self-Adhesive Sleeves by customers like Multisac Flexible Packaging. SOMA represents both a complementary OEM partner channel and a comparable incumbent serving the same flexo printer customer base.
• DuPont (Cyrel): DuPont Cyrel is a leading manufacturer of flexographic printing plates and processing equipment, serving the same flexo printer customers as Polymount but with a much broader portfolio across plates, platemaking, and workflow software. Polymount's Plate Cleaner directly enables Cyrel plate reuse.

Direct peers

• AV Flexologic: AV Flexologic manufactures sleeves, adapters, and mounting systems for flexographic printing, directly competing with Polymount's self-adhesive sleeves business. Both companies serve the same flexo printer customers with reusable mounting solutions replacing single-use tape.
• Flint Group: Flint Group is a major supplier of flexographic printing consumables, plates, sleeves, and inks serving the same flexo printer customer base as Polymount. Several Polymount regional sales leaders (Nico Jasper, Martin Kvapil, Marc Yagce) joined from Flint Group/XSYS, indicating deep overlap in customer relationships and product portfolio.
• Böttcher (Felix Böttcher GmbH): Böttcher is a long-established manufacturer of printing rollers, sleeves, and consumables for the printing industry, including flexographic applications. Comparable as a European-headquartered industrial supplier of flexo workflow components serving the same printer customers as Polymount.
• Tesa (Beiersdorf): Tesa is the dominant incumbent supplier of single-use mounting tape used in flexographic printing — the very product Polymount's self-adhesive sleeves are designed to replace. Multiple Polymount sales leaders were recruited from Tesa, and Tesa represents the primary competitive threat Polymount's reusable sleeve innovation is built to disrupt.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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