Overview
Gepack is a leading Portuguese packaging manufacturer based in Leiria, Portugal, with over 25 years of experience in injection molding and blow molding technologies. The company specializes in producing high-quality preforms, bottles, and containers for the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries.
With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, Gepack has invested significantly in advanced manufacturing capabilities and material science expertise to support the transition to circular packaging solutions.
Manufacturing Capabilities
- Injection Molding: State-of-the-art preform production with multi-cavity molds
- Blow Molding: In-house bottle blowing for finished containers
- Material Expertise: Deep experience with PET, rPET (recycled PET), and emerging bio-based polymers including PEF (polyethylene furanoate)
- Quality Systems: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000 (food safety), and FSSC 22000 certifications
- Cleanroom Facilities: ISO Class 7/8 environments for pharmaceutical and sensitive applications
Sustainability Focus
Gepack has positioned itself at the forefront of sustainable packaging innovation in Portugal:
- rPET Integration: Pioneering the use of high-percentage recycled content in food-grade applications
- Bio-based Polymers: Early adopter of PEF (polyethylene furanoate) for commercial trials with Avantium
- Lightweighting: Continuous optimization of packaging designs to reduce material usage
- Energy Efficiency: Solar power installation covering 40% of facility energy needs
- Circular Economy: Closed-loop recycling programs with key brand partners
Notable Projects and Partnerships
Avantium PEF Collaboration (2026): Gepack partnered with Avantium and Portuguese juice producer Frubaça to trial PEF “releaf®” bottles for functional beverage shots — marking one of the first commercial-scale demonstrations of PEF in small-format beverage packaging in Portugal.
The project demonstrates Gepack’s capability to process novel bio-based polymers on existing PET equipment with minimal modifications, validating PEF’s drop-in compatibility with conventional PET processing infrastructure.
Market Position
As one of Portugal’s leading independent packaging manufacturers, Gepack serves both domestic and international brands, exporting to over 15 countries across Europe and Africa. The company’s technical expertise in processing next-generation polymers positions it as a strategic partner for brands seeking to meet EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) targets.
Last updated: July 2, 2026 Information sourced from Gepack corporate communications and industry publications