Manufacturer of sustainable packaging films for pharmaceuticals, medical technology, food, consumer goods and construction
Klöckner Pentaplast
London (group headquarters, GB)New on Amplifa
About Klöckner Pentaplast
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) is a plastics processor that manufactures rigid and flexible films as well as packaging solutions for pharmaceuticals, medical technology, food, consumer goods, labels, cards, graphic applications and construction. The portfolio includes blister packaging films for pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, films for medical devices such as kpNext® MDR1, thermoforming films, high-barrier protective packaging, MAP trays such as kp Elite® Nova made from mono-PET, shrink sleeve and label films, and PCR films with recycled content. Processed materials include PET, mono-PET, copolyester and statically controlling films; a focus lies on recycled-content products and circularity. Founded in 1965, the company operates 27 plants in 16 countries and employs more than 5,000 people. The group headquarters is located at Capital House, 25 Chapel Street, London.
- Site
- NW1 5DH London
- Processes
- Manufacture of pharmaceutical packaging films (blister packaging), Manufacture of medical device packaging films (kpNext® MDR1), Manufacture of food packaging films and MAP trays (kp Elite® Nova), Manufacture of thermoforming films, Manufacture of high-barrier protective packaging (High-barrier protective packaging), Manufacture of shrink sleeves and label films, Recycled-content products, High-barrier protective packaging
- Materials
- kpNext® MDR1 Copolyester, PET, Mono PET, PCR films (recycled content), Static control films (Static control films), Static control films
- Founded
- 1965
- Employees
- > 5,000
- Industries
- Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals, Medical technology, Consumer Packaging, Food packaging / Foodservice, Labels, Cards and Graphics
- 01
Film extrusion
- 02
Converting / thermoforming solutions
- 03
Worldwide distribution
Materials & Products
PET
Basis for rigid packaging films and mono-PET trays with good recyclability.
Mono PET
Used in kp Elite® Nova MAP trays for food packaging with a high recycled content.
kpNext® MDR1 Copolyester
Medical device film with class-leading performance and 100% compatibility with the PET recycling stream.
PCR films (recycled content)
Films with recycled content for sustainable packaging solutions.
Static control films
Films for applications that must avoid electrostatic charging.
Sites
London
GBGroup headquarters / Head Office
Products & Applications
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of pharmaceutical packaging films (blister packaging)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Copolyester, PET, PCR films |
| Manufacture of medical device packaging films (kpNext® MDR1)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Copolyester (kpNext® MDR1), PET |
| Manufacture of food packaging films and MAP trays (kp Elite® Nova)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Mono PET |
| Manufacture of thermoforming filmsPlastics | – | – | – | – | Plastics (rigid films) |
| Manufacture of high-barrier protective packaging (High-barrier protective packaging)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Manufacture of shrink sleeves and label filmsPlastics | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
Additional services
History
- 1965
Founding of Klöckner Pentaplast.
- 2026
Michael Zacka appointed CEO (previously Interim CEO since June 2026).
- 2026
kp Elite® Nova wins two RECOUP Awards for recyclability and recycled content.
- 2026
St Helens plant recognised at the Operational Excellence Awards.