GERIS SHPK

What GERIS SHPK does

GERIS SHPK (Geris SH.P.K) is an Albanian limited liability company headquartered in Tirana that operates a hybrid manufacturing-and-distribution business in fast-moving consumer goods. Founded in 1994 as a small family wholesale and retail trading business, the company progressively built a distribution franchise for major international consumer brands and in 2013 made a strategic pivot into local manufacturing by commissioning a 10,000 m² cellulose paper-processing facility in Koxhas Xhafzotaj, becoming the first and only producer of 100% cellulose paper products in Albania and the broader region.

The company's operations span two complementary lines. On the manufacturing side, GERIS runs 15 production machines producing toilet paper, kitchen towels, and related household paper products under its own PETAL brand, with stated monthly capacity of 600 tons. Production is FSC-certified by TÜV and operates under ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 management systems. On the distribution side, GERIS is the official Albanian distributor for a portfolio of international brands — MOLFIX, MOLPED, DALAN, DIANA, BINGO, OHANA, ECO FIORE, and VELA — covering personal care, hygiene, and household cleaning categories. Distribution is supported by a 5,500 m² dedicated distribution center on the Tirana-Durres highway and additional strategically positioned logistics centers across Albania.

GERIS generates revenue through two streams: manufacturing and sale of its own private-label paper products (PETAL) and wholesale distribution margins on the international brand portfolio. Go-to-market is a channel-partner/wholesale motion serving SMBs, individual retailers, and end consumers across Albania. The stated headcount is 75 factory workers, with no disclosed pricing model and no public revenue or financial disclosures; the company is privately held with no parent, no institutional investors, and no M&A history.

Name

GERIS SHPK

Legal name

Geris SH.P.K

Website

https://geris.al

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

GERIS SHPK is an Albanian FMCG company that manufactures 100% cellulose paper products under its PETAL brand and serves as the official Albanian distributor for international brands including MOLFIX, MOLPED, DALAN, DIANA, and BINGO, reaching consumers through a national wholesale and logistics network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hygiene and Household Paper Products

NAICS

Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing (322291), Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256)

SIC

Papers & Allied Products (2600), Paper Mills (2621), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

Paper Towels & Kitchen Rolls (CRADALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paper, Tissue, Wipers & Dispensers Distribution (CRAOAGAC), Cotton & Personal Care Paper (Cotton Balls/Swabs, Paper Cotton Products) (CRADALAI), Restroom Hygiene & Odor Control Distribution (CRAOAGAF)

Keywords

• Hygiene paper manufacturing
• Consumer goods distribution
• Cellulose paper production
• Household paper products
• Personal care distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Tirana

HQ country

Albania

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Paper Product Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of private-label paper products (toilet paper, kitchen towels, personal care, household cleaning products) under their own brands including PETAL.
2. Brand Distribution: Official distributor of international consumer brands including MOLFIX, MOLPED, DALAN, DIANA, BINGO, OHANA, ECO FIORE, VELA in Albania. Revenue generated from distribution margins on branded consumer products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

GERIS SHPK manufactures 100% cellulose paper products (toilet paper, kitchen towels) at its facility in Koxhas Xhafzotaj, Albania, and serves as the official distributor of multiple international consumer brands (PETAL, MOLFIX, MOLPED, DIANA, DALAN, VELA, ECO FIORE, OHANA, BINGO) across the Albanian territory. The company's product portfolio spans kitchen & toilet, personal care, and household cleaning categories, reaching consumers through a wide distribution network throughout Albania.

Product overview

Geris SH.P.K is a hygiene product company operating both as a manufacturer and distributor. The company is the first and only in Albania and the region to manufacture 100% cellulose paper products using advanced production techniques. Their product portfolio consists of two main components: (1) their own manufactured products including 100% cellulose toilet paper and kitchen paper products, and (2) distributed international brands including PETAL, MOLFIX, MOLPED, DIANA, DALAN, VELA, ECO FIORE, OHANA, and BINGO. Products cover three main categories: Kitchen & Toilet, Personal Care, and House Cleaning. The company operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with 15 production machines capable of 600T monthly capacity, along with an extensive distribution network throughout Albania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 100% Cellulose Toilet Paper Toilet paper manufactured from 100% cellulose at GERIS's own facility in Albania; products are 100% water-soluble, extremely soft and absorbent. The company is the first and only in Albania and the region to use 100% cellulose for production.
• Kitchen Paper Towels Kitchen paper towels manufactured from 100% cellulose, designed to be durable and ultra-absorbent, combining comfort and functionality for daily household use.
• PETAL Hygiene Products Private-label hygiene brand owned and manufactured by GERIS; part of the company's portfolio of personal care and household paper products distributed in Albania.
• MOLFIX Personal Care Products International hygiene brand for personal care products, officially distributed by GERIS across Albania as part of its comprehensive personal care product lineup.
• MOLPED Personal Care Products International brand for personal care products, officially distributed by GERIS across Albania as part of its personal care product offerings.
• DIANA Personal Care Products International brand for personal care products, officially distributed by GERIS across Albania as part of its product portfolio.
• DALAN Household Cleaning Products International brand for household cleaning and personal care products, officially distributed by GERIS across Albania as part of its household cleaning and personal care range.
• VELA Hygiene Products International hygiene brand, officially distributed by GERIS across Albania.
• ECO FIORE Eco-Friendly Hygiene Products Eco-friendly international hygiene brand, officially distributed by GERIS across Albania.
• OHANA Hygiene Products International hygiene brand, officially distributed by GERIS across Albania.
• BINGO Hygiene Products International hygiene brand, officially distributed by GERIS across Albania.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600T monthly production capacity
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• PETALcoreOthersPrivate label brand manufactured by GERIS. PETAL is one of their own hygiene product brands produced at their manufacturing facility.
• MOLFIXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of MOLFIX brand products in Albania. MOLFIX is a major international brand for hygiene products.
• MOLPEDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of MOLPED brand products in Albania. MOLPED is a well-known international brand.
• DALANcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of DALAN brand products in Albania. DALAN is a recognized international brand.
• DIANAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of DIANA brand products in Albania.
• BINGOmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of BINGO brand products in Albania.
• OHANAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of OHANA brand products in Albania.
• VELAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of VELA brand products in Albania.
• ECO FIOREmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of ECO FIORE brand products in Albania.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ontex: Belgian personal hygiene manufacturer producing baby care, feminine care, and adult incontinence products across Europe. Comparable on private-label and branded personal-care manufacturing serving retail and institutional customers.
• Dalan Kimya: Turkish soap and cosmetics manufacturer producing the DALAN brand that GERIS distributes in Albania. Comparable on personal-care product manufacturing, private-label capabilities, and regional FMCG distribution strategy.
• Paloma Papir: Slovenian tissue manufacturer producing recycled and virgin-fiber hygiene paper for households and HORECA across the Balkans and Central Europe. Closest regional peer to GERIS by geography, product line, and customer segment.
• WEPA Industrie: Germany-based, family-owned tissue manufacturer producing branded and private-label toilet paper and kitchen towels across Europe. Highly comparable business model to GERIS in terms of vertical integration and family ownership.
• Sofidel: Italian-headquartered tissue paper manufacturer producing toilet paper, kitchen towels, and napkins across Europe. Direct comparable to GERIS on product mix (consumer tissue from virgin pulp), scale of manufacturing, and integrated brand-distribution model.
• Hayat Kimya: Turkish FMCG manufacturer producing MOLFIX diapers, MOLPED feminine care, and other hygiene brands that GERIS distributes in Albania. Comparable on product categories, private-label manufacturing, and regional brand ownership.
• Metsä Tissue: Finnish tissue manufacturer producing household and away-from-home tissue products across Northern and Central Europe. Comparable on cellulose-based tissue manufacturing, FSC-certified sustainable sourcing, and B2B/B2C split.

Broad incumbents

• Kimberly-Clark: Global manufacturer of Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, and other tissue and hygiene brands. Broad incumbent competing in the same end-product categories GERIS manufactures and distributes, with vastly larger R&D and marketing budgets.
• Procter & Gamble: Global FMCG giant producing Pampers, Always, Fairy, and other household and personal-care brands. Broad incumbent in the same categories GERIS competes against via its distributed-brand portfolio.
• Essity: Swedish global hygiene and health company producing TENA, Libresse, and tissue brands across 150+ countries. Broad incumbent in the same categories GERIS competes in (tissue, personal care, hygiene), with much larger scale and brand investment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Wix
• Facebookfacebook.com/wix
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gemakler-shpk
• Instagraminstagram.com/wix

Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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