Kwk Braun Gmbh

What Kwk Braun Gmbh does

KWK Braun GmbH is an owner-managed German Mittelstand manufacturer of polyethylene films and bags for industrial customers, headquartered in Baesweiler near Aachen. Founded in 1993 (with film production on the Baesweiler site since 1989), the company runs 11 modern blown film extrusion lines and 6 conversion machines, producing more than 45 tons of polyethylene film per day. Its portfolio spans flat films, tubular films, half-tube films, side-fold films, flat sacks, cube-bottom bags, tube cut pieces, shrink hoods, and specialty detectable films (Detektierbare Folien) engineered for metal-detector compatibility in food production lines.

The business model is direct B2B manufacturing against customer-specific specifications in materials (LDPE, LLDPE, mLLDPE, MDPE, HDPE, regenerate), widths (150-2000mm), thicknesses (7-200my), colors, finishes, and up to 6-color print. Customers are major German and international food and pharmaceutical corporations, with secondary exposure to general industrial segments including beverages, hygiene products, and machinery. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the custom-engineered nature of each order. Sales are conducted through direct relationships supported by a small named commercial team, a 24/7 quality emergency hotline, and an extensive technical download center on the company website.

Revenue stands at approximately €40 million annually with roughly 100 employees. The competitive position rests on integrated in-house extrusion-to-conversion control, a deep certification stack (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EMAS since 2005, EN 15593 since 2009, SeSaM since 2013, BRC-IoP since 2015, SMETA 4-Pillar since 2017), and compliance documentation for EU Regulation 10/2011, GMP (EU) 2006/2023, migration testing, microbiological testing, NIAS screenings, and sensory testing. Sustainability investments (100% green electricity since 2021, 350 kWp solar park in 2023, CO2 neutral Scope 1 & 2 in 2025) are increasingly relevant for multinational customers with Scope 3 mandates.

Name

Kwk Braun Gmbh

Legal name

KWK Braun GmbH

Website

https://www.kwk-braun.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KWK Braun GmbH is a German Mittelstand manufacturer of polyethylene films and bags for industrial customers, producing over 45 tons daily across 11 extrusion lines to serve food, pharmaceutical, and general industrial clients with customized, regulation-compliant packaging.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastic Film and Bag Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging Film Extrusion (Flexible Packaging Films) (IMANACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plastic Films & Laminated Packaging Structures Manufacturing (IMANAEAD), Medical & Hygiene Film/Sheet Extrusion (Cleanroom, Sterile Barrier, Diaper Backsheets) (IMANACAF), Barrier & Specialty Films (EVOH, PVDC, Metallized, AlOx/SiOx Coated) (IMALABAC)

Keywords

• Polyethylene film manufacturing
• Industrial packaging films
• Food pharma packaging
• Blown film extrusion
• Plastic bags production

Headquarters

HQ city

Baesweiler

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Polyethylene Films and Bags Sales: Manufacturing and sale of polyethylene films and bags to industrial customers in food, pharma, and general industry. Products include flat films, tubular films, half-tubular films, side-fold films, bags, and specialty products. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of manufactured products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KWK Braun GmbH manufactures polyethylene films and bags for industrial customers using in-house blown film extrusion and conversion processes. Operating 11 extrusion lines and 6 conversion machines at its Baesweiler facility, the company produces over 45 tons of films daily in formats including flat films, tube films, half-tube films, side-fold variants, and specialized bags. Its core offering targets food and pharmaceutical packaging requiring high regulatory compliance, with specialized detectable films and certified Food & Pharma grade products as key differentiators.

Product overview

KWK Braun GmbH is a manufacturer of polyethylene films and bags for industrial applications. The company operates 11 blown film extrusion lines and 6 converting machines, producing over 45 tons of polyethylene films daily. The product portfolio includes flat films, tube films, half-tube films, side-fold (SF) variants, bags in various configurations (flat sacks, cube bottom bags, slit sacks), and specialty detectable films. Products are available in materials including LDPE, MDPE, HDPE, LLDPE, and mLLDPE, with custom colors, printing up to 6 colors, and various surface treatments (antistatic, perforated, treated for printing). The company specializes in Food & Pharma packaging with comprehensive quality management including BRC-IoP certification, particle extraction, and migration testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flachfolie (Flat Film)

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global Group: US-listed global packaging manufacturer with a Consumer Packaging segment producing PE films and bags for food, retail, and industrial applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping product categories.
• Huhtamäki Oyj: Finland-headquartered global flexible packaging manufacturer with strong food and pharma packaging films portfolio. Comparable as a large-scale incumbent serving the same end markets with broader geographic reach and product range.
• Mondi plc: UK-listed global packaging and paper group with a large Flexible Packaging business unit producing PE films and laminates. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating in the same flexible packaging space with much greater scale.
• Amcor plc: Global packaging giant with a significant Flexibles segment serving food, pharma, and personal care markets with films and laminates. Comparable as a large incumbent serving overlapping food/pharma packaging customers.

Direct peers

• Coveris Holdings: European flexible packaging manufacturer producing films and bags for food and industrial customers. Comparable for its PE-based film and bag portfolio serving similar B2B industrial and consumer-goods customers.
• Klöckner Pentaplast: Specialty plastic film producer with a strong Pharma, Health & Protection division producing high-barrier films for pharmaceutical packaging. Comparable for its regulated, high-specification film offerings to pharma customers.
• Wipak Group (Wihuri): Finland-based film manufacturer specializing in food and healthcare packaging films with high barrier and hygiene specifications. Comparable for its focus on compliant films for food-contact and pharmaceutical applications.
• Polifilm Group: German-based manufacturer of PE films and protective films for industrial applications. Comparable as a similarly-sized European PE extrusion specialist serving industrial and packaging customers with blown film technology.
• Constantia Flexibles: Austria-based flexible packaging specialist with a dedicated Pharma division producing films for pharmaceutical and food applications. Comparable for its focus on regulatory-compliant films for high-safety end uses.
• Trioworld Group: European PE film manufacturer producing shrink films, stretch films, and industrial packaging films for B2B customers. Comparable as a similarly-focused PE extrusion specialist serving industrial packaging end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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