Contact Information

Contact Person: Ivan Marcius
Position: CEO
Email: vuplast@vuplast.hr
Phone: +385953622228
Website: www.vuplast.hr
LinkedIn: https://www.facebook.com/vuplast/

VUPLAST d.o.o.

Company Information

Company Type LLC
VAT Number 36179247807
Region Northern Croatia
County County of Međimurje
Municipality/City Čakovec
Address Radnička 86, Savska Ves, 40000 ČAKOVEC
Registration Date 15 prosinca, 1995
Number of Employees 11-25

Business Profile

NACE Code 22.2 - Manufacture of plastic products
Sector/Industry Metal Processing & Machinery, Chemicals & Plastics, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Electronics & Electrical Equipment, Textiles, Apparel & Leather, Paper & Printing, Healthcare & Social Services
Products/Services Semi-finished Products, Finished Goods, Software Solutions
Core Products/Services Manufacture of polyethylene (PE-LD and PE-HD) films and bags for industrial, medical, food, municipal, security and defence applications. Core products include food-contact packaging such as bread bags, freezer bags and food storage films; industrial liners, refuse sacks and heavy-duty bags for pellets, salt, soil and bulk materials; municipal waste separation bags and customised polyethylene packaging solutions. The company also produces plastic crate tags and identification accessories for logistics and food supply chains. VUPLAST develops specialised plastic products for healthcare, defence, civil protection and law-enforcement sectors, including medical and infectious waste bags, forensic measurement markers and scales, accident scene documentation kits, camouflage films and bags, biohazard packaging, emergency vacuum storage sets, warning and barrier tapes (e.g. “STOP POLICE”) and photoluminescent safety tapes. Services include film extrusion, flexographic printing and bag converting, with full customisation of dimensions, thicknesses, colours and branding. The company provides flexible European manufacturing and development of tailor-made plastic packaging and safety products for food industry, healthcare, defence, municipal waste management, logistics, agriculture and industrial sectors.
Key Technologies Polyethylene film extrusion (PE-LD and PE-HD) with controlled thickness, mechanical and barrier properties for industrial, food and medical applications. Flexographic printing on plastic films and bags, including multi-colour branding, technical markings and safety graphics. Bag converting technologies including sealing, perforation, gusseting, wicketing and customised bag formats. Development and production of specialised plastic materials and constructions such as heavy-duty films, biohazard packaging, photoluminescent safety tapes and camouflage films. Custom design and manufacturing of plastic packaging and safety products according to client specifications. Production under certified quality systems (ISO 9001 and ISO 13485) and compliance with EU food-contact regulations.
Main Machinery Blown film extrusion lines for polyethylene (PE-LD and PE-HD) films in various widths and thicknesses for industrial, food, medical and technical applications. Flexographic printing presses for multi-colour printing on plastic films and bags. Bag converting and sealing machines for production of refuse sacks, industrial liners, medical waste bags, food bags and customised polyethylene packaging formats. Perforation, gusseting and cutting equipment for roll and loose bag formats. Ancillary equipment for winding, slitting and handling of plastic films. Quality control and testing equipment for dimensional, mechanical and visual inspection of plastic films and bags.
Unique Capabilities Specialised development and manufacturing of customised polyethylene packaging and plastic safety products for regulated and demanding sectors including healthcare, defence, law enforcement, food and municipal services. Proven capability in production of medical and infectious waste packaging, biohazard bags and safety-marked plastic products compliant with healthcare and safety requirements. Development of niche plastic products for defence and civil protection applications such as forensic measurement markers, accident scene kits, camouflage films and bags, photoluminescent and warning tapes and emergency packaging systems. High flexibility in customised dimensions, thicknesses, colours and printing, enabling short and medium production series and tailor-made solutions for OEM and institutional clients. Integrated European manufacturing (extrusion, printing and converting in-house) ensuring quality control, traceability and reliable supply. Production under ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified systems with compliance to EU food-contact regulations.
Target Customers Industrial manufacturers and packaging users requiring customised polyethylene films and bags. Food industry producers, bakeries, food processors and distributors using food-contact plastic packaging such as bread bags, freezer bags and storage films. Healthcare institutions including hospitals, laboratories and medical service providers requiring medical and infectious waste packaging and safety-compliant plastic products. Municipal and environmental service companies using waste collection, separation and refuse bag systems. Defence, civil protection and law-enforcement organisations requiring specialised plastic safety products, marking systems and technical packaging. Logistics, retail and distribution companies using courier, security and transport packaging solutions. Agriculture and bulk material sectors requiring heavy-duty plastic bags for pellets, salt, soil and similar products. OEM partners and private-label customers seeking customised plastic packaging manufactured in the European Union.
Export Experience EU exports
Export Markets SI
Export Percentage 5%
Capacity Utilization 70%
Additional Capacity 30
Peak Months January, February, May, November, December
MOQ Minimum order quantity depends on product type and dimensions;
Delivery Times Custom/project-dependent
Regional Focus EU
Languages Croatian: Native, English: Advanced, German: Basic, Italian: None, French: None, Spanish: None

Quality, Standards & Compliance

Quality Certificates ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), CE Marking (Product Compliance), HACCP (Food Safety), Other
Sustainability Practices Recycling & waste reduction, Circular economy initiatives, Sustainable packaging, Eco-label certification (EU Ecolabel, Nordic Swan, etc.)

Technology & Innovation

Key Technologies ERP System, IoT sensors/monitoring, AI/Machine Learning
R&D Activities Regular in-house R&D
R&D Investment >5% of revenue

Supply Chain & Operations

Supplier Locations Regional (Balkans/Central Europe)
Risk Management Multiple supplier strategy
Outsourcing No outsourcing
Quality Control Incoming material inspection, In-process quality control, Final product/service inspection, Customer feedback systems, Continuous improvement programs

References & Partnerships

Domestic Clients Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Croatia, Hospitals ( KBC Osijek, KBC Rijeka, KBC Split, KBC Zagreb )
International Clients ACG WORLD - ACG EUROPE
Key Partnerships Not specified
Client Testimonials Yes, upon request
Memberships no
Awards Europe Enterprise Network - Resilience Award 2021 (Best Entrepreneurial Story – COVID-19 Response) - 1st place.
Partnership Openness Subcontracting (as subcontractor), Distribution agreement, R&D collaboration, Strategic alliance, Private label manufacturing
Preferred Size Large corporations

Financial Profile

Turnover €1,000,000 – €2,500,000
Revenue Stability Stable year-round
Annual Growth Very high growth (>30%)
Payment Terms Flexible/negotiable
Credit Rating Excellent (AAA-AA)

Market Position & Growth

Market Position Market leader in Croatia
Competitive Advantages Price competitiveness, High quality/premium products, Speed/quick delivery, Customization capabilities, Technical expertise, Customer service, Innovation/R&D, Sustainability practices, Location advantages, Long-term relationships
Expansion Markets EU, North America
Strategic Goals Export growth, Digitalization/automation, Market expansion, Capacity increase, Strategic partnerships, Acquisition opportunities
Investment Needs Equipment modernization, Facility expansion, No current investment needs

Communication & Marketing

Communication Channels Email, Video conferences, In-person meetings, WhatsApp/messaging apps
Marketing Materials Company brochure, Product/service catalogue, Sample products, References list
Social Media Facebook, YouTube

Extra Features

Company Brochure Not specified
Product Catalogue Not specified
Certifications Not specified
Product Images
Company Video Not specified
Technical Specifications Not specified
Additional Information European plastic packaging manufacturer based in Croatia, offering flexible and customised production for regulated and demanding sectors including food, healthcare, municipal services and defence. Proven experience with institutional and industrial clients and capability to deliver tailored polyethylene packaging and safety products according to specific technical and regulatory requirements. Recipient of the Resilience Award 2021 (COVID-19 response). Open to international partnerships and export growth.