What Ulma Packaging Gmbh does

ULMA Packaging GmbH is the German subsidiary of ULMA Packaging, a Spanish/Basque cooperative that has operated in Germany for approximately 25 years from its headquarters in Memmingen. The company designs and supplies industrial packaging machinery — horizontal flow wrappers (HFFS), vertical form-fill-seal machines (VFFS), thermoforming machines, tray sealers, stretch wrappers, and shrink tunnels — for food, fresh produce, medical, and other non-food industries. The technology stack is built around electronic PC-based touchscreen controls, servo motor drives, and proprietary systems such as the FLOW-VAC® vacuum shrink architecture (co-developed with Sealed Air/CRYOVAC®), the Flex-Set tool-free seal jaw adjustment, and the myULMA digital platform providing real-time monitoring of consumables, OEE reporting, and ERP/SCADA integration. The product portfolio spans entry-level to high-performance models (e.g., FM 500 MAP at up to 250 products/min, TSA 1200 P at up to 230 trays/min).

The business generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of packaging machines, complemented by aftermarket services including spare parts, preventative maintenance, commissioning, system installation, and remote support. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales driven by the Memmingen showroom and live product testing, plus a direct-sales subsidiary network covering 13+ countries across Europe, the Americas, and Russia/Ukraine. Customer segments are structured vertically — meat and poultry, fruit and vegetables, dairy, bakery/confectionery, ready meals, fish/seafood, and medical-pharmaceutical — with meat/poultry and produce identified as primary. Long-tenured relationships (28 years with LA ITALIANA, multi-year alliance with Finagricola) and a cooperative ownership model — with no venture funding, no IPO, and no disclosed external investors — distinguish ULMA from growth-stage industrial peers, anchoring it instead in a steady, reinvestment-driven, sustainability-aligned operating profile.

Name

Ulma Packaging Gmbh

Legal name

ULMA Packaging GmbH

Website

https://ulmapackaging.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

ULMA Packaging GmbH is the German subsidiary of Spain's ULMA Packaging cooperative, designing and supplying industrial packaging machinery (HFFS, VFFS, thermoforming, tray sealing, stretch/shrink) for food, fresh produce, and medical-pharmaceutical processors across Europe and global markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Tray Sealing & MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) Equipment (IMAHAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wrapping & Bundling Equipment (Shrink/Stretch) (IMAHAOAD), Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging (MAP/Vacuum/Skin) (IMALAHAF), Dry Foods & Staples Packaging (Cereals, Pasta, Rice) (IMALAHAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging machinery
• Horizontal flow wrappers
• Thermoforming packaging machines
• Tray sealing equipment
• Modified atmosphere packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Memmingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Machinery Sales: Sale of industrial packaging machines including horizontal flow wrappers (HFFS), vertical form-fill-seal machines (VFFS), thermoforming machines, tray sealers, stretch wrappers, and shrink tunnels. Machines range from entry-level to high-performance models serving food and non-food industries.
2. Spare Parts and Maintenance Services: Technical support, preventative maintenance, spare parts service, and commissioning services for installed machinery base.
3. System Installation and Integration: System installation and integration services for complete packaging line solutions, including automation systems.
4. Remote Service and Digital Solutions: ULMA Remote-Service for digital monitoring and support, plus intelligent machine solutions with connectivity features.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ULMA Packaging GmbH designs, manufactures, and supplies industrial packaging machines and complete automated packaging lines for the food industry (meat, poultry, dairy, fruit and vegetables, bakery, ready meals, fish/seafood) and medical-pharmaceutical sectors. The portfolio covers all major packaging technologies — horizontal flow wrappers (HFFS), thermoformers, tray sealers, vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) machines, stretch wrappers, and shrink tunnels — plus the proprietary FLOW-VAC® vacuum shrink system, the myULMA digital monitoring platform, and aftermarket services including remote support, commissioning, and preventative maintenance.

Product overview

ULMA Packaging is a comprehensive packaging solutions provider offering a diverse portfolio of packaging machines and complete automated solutions. Their product portfolio includes six main machine categories: (1) Schlauchbeutelmaschinen (HFFS) - horizontal flow wrappers including FR, ATLANTA, FLORIDA, FM, FV, FOV, PV, SIENNA, OCEAN, FS, PACIFIC SSF, and ARTIC series; (2) Tiefziehanlage (Thermoforming) - thermoformers including TFE and TFS series; (3) Schalenversiegler (Traysealer) - tray sealers including SMART, TSB, and TSA series; (4) Vertikale Verpackungsmaschinen (VFFS) - vertical form-fill-seal machines including VTI and VTC series; (5) Dehnfolienmaschinen - stretch wrappers; and (6) Schrumpffolienmaschinen/Banderoliermaschinen/Schrumpftunnel - shrink wrapping systems. Additionally, ULMA offers digital solutions through myULMA platform, comprehensive smart services including remote support, and industry-specific turnkey packaging line solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Horizontal Flow Wrappers (HFFS / Schlauchbeutelmaschinen)

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 250 products per minute packaging speed (FM 500 MAP flow wrapper)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and flagship.

• UN Global CompactstrategicOthers · 1 January 2026ULMA Packaging joined the UN Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative with 25,000+ member organizations across 160+ countries. Commitment includes aligning sustainability strategy with the initiative's 10 principles covering human rights, labor standards, environmental protection, and anti-corruption. Supports UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Sealed Air CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic co-development partnership with Sealed Air for the FLOW-VAC® vacuum shrink packaging system. ULMA developed and manufactures the flow wrapper machine while Sealed Air supplies CRYOVAC® barrier film. The partnership combines ULMA's packaging machinery expertise with Sealed Air's film technology for hermetic vacuum packaging solutions.
• FinagricolacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership evolved from supplier relationship to true strategic alliance. ULMA supports Finagricola in analyzing customized packaging solutions and integrating innovative automation systems. Collaboration focuses on sustainable packaging materials and helping Finagricola differentiate its brands (Così Com'è, Gran Gusto, Linfadoro) in the market.
• LA ITALIANAflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner28-year strategic partnership spanning LA ITALIANA's entire growth journey. Started with first machine installation and now encompasses 9 ULMA packaging machines including VFFS for pasta, thermoforming lines, and HFFS Flow-Pack systems. ULMA serves as strategic technology partner enabling LA ITALIANA's expansion in fresh and pasteurized pasta, gnocchi, and empanada products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Global packaging machinery manufacturer (formerly Bosch Packaging) serving food, pharma, and consumer goods with processing, filling, and packaging equipment. Directly comparable in HFFS, VFFS, and complete packaging line offerings to food processors.
• Ishida: Japanese-headquartered manufacturer of multihead weighers, tray sealers, VFFS, and integrated packaging systems focused on food industry. Directly comparable in MAP, tray sealing, and complete line solutions for meat, snacks, and fresh produce.
• Marel: Icelandic-headquartered provider of food processing equipment, packaging systems, and digital solutions for meat, poultry, fish, and dairy. Comparable in food-industry focus, integrated processing/packaging lines, and Industry 4.0 software platform strategy.
• Multivac: German-based packaging machinery manufacturer offering thermoforming, tray sealing, chamber machines, and labeling systems for food, medical, and industrial applications. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer base with strong overlap in European food processors.
• Heat and Control: US-based manufacturer of food processing and packaging equipment including VFFS, HFFS, and complete packaging lines for snack food, meat, and poultry. Comparable in product portfolio and direct enterprise sales to food processors.

Broad incumbents

• ProMach: US-headquartered packaging machinery integrator with broad portfolio across multiple packaging brands serving food, beverage, and consumer goods. Comparable as a broad packaging equipment incumbent, though more fragmented via acquired brands.
• Bühler Group: Swiss-headquartered industrial machinery group serving food processing, packaging, and advanced materials. Comparable as a major incumbent serving global food manufacturers with capital equipment and processing technology.
• Tetra Pak: Swiss-headquartered global leader in liquid food packaging with equipment, materials, and processing solutions. Comparable as a major packaging machinery incumbent serving food processors, though specialized in liquid/carton formats.
• Sealed Air: US-based global packaging company known for CRYOVAC vacuum shrink films and food protective packaging. Both partner and adjacent competitor through protective packaging solutions and food packaging machinery partnerships.
• GEA Group: Large German industrial group with broad food processing, packaging, and refrigeration equipment portfolio. Comparable in serving meat/dairy/food processing customers but operates as a much broader incumbent across multiple food processing categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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