UAB RETAL Baltic Films

UAB „RETAL Baltic Films“ is a Lithuanian plastics packaging-film manufacturer that forms part of the international RETAL Group, a packaging solutions provider specializing in polymer-based products for food, beverage, and consumer goods applications. The company focuses on oriented and cast polymer films used in flexible packaging, labeling, lamination, and lidding across regional and international markets.

Company Overview

Legal name: UAB „RETAL Baltic Films“
Founding date: Not publicly confirmed in freely accessible sources (see Notes under Sources & References). Public records indicate establishment in the early 2010s as part of RETAL’s expansion in Lithuania.
Headquarters (registered office): Lentvaris, Trakai district, Lithuania (see Legal Information for address availability)
Industry sector: Plastics packaging films; flexible packaging materials; polymer processing (BOPP/CPP/BOPET and related films)
Parent company: RETAL Industries Ltd (Cyprus) – part of RETAL Group

Legal Information

Įmonės kodas (company code): Not publicly available in free open sources consulted; typically accessible via Lithuania’s Registrų centras (Juridinių asmenų registras).
PVM kodas (VAT code): Not publicly available in free open sources consulted; typically accessible via VMI or Registrų centras records.
Official website: www.retalgroup.com (Group site; dedicated “Films” section hosts product information)
Email address: info@retalgroup.com (Group-level contact; a specific UAB address is not published in the open sources consulted)
Registered office address: Publicly referenced in industry and media as Lentvaris, Trakai district, Lithuania. Exact street address and phone number could not be verified in open, authoritative sources without access to paid or restricted databases. See Office Locations and Contact Information for notes.
Phone number: Not publicly listed in the open sources consulted.

Business Operations

Main products and services:
- Biaxially oriented polypropylene films (BOPP) for food and consumer-goods flexible packaging, labels, and lamination
- Cast polypropylene films (CPP) for lidding, laminates, and barrier structures
- Polyester-based films (BOPET) for labeling and laminating (as part of the group’s films portfolio)
- Tailor-made film specifications (thickness, slip, sealability, barrier) for converters and brand owners
- Technical support and development collaboration with packaging converters

Business model: Primarily B2B manufacturing and supply to packaging converters and FMCG brand owners across the Baltics, Nordics, Central and Eastern Europe, and broader EU markets. Operations emphasize continuous investment in capacity, quality certifications, and sustainability initiatives consistent with RETAL Group standards.

Market position: Part of the RETAL Group’s films division, UAB „RETAL Baltic Films“ serves as a regional hub for polymer film production, competing with European film producers on quality, lead time, and technical customization. The company benefits from group-level integration with resin sourcing, R&D, and downstream packaging expertise.

History

Founding and expansion: UAB „RETAL Baltic Films“ was created as RETAL Group expanded its manufacturing footprint in Lithuania to deepen its presence in the flexible packaging films segment. The facility supported the group’s vertically integrated approach spanning preforms, closures, films, and sheet.
Key milestones (indicative):
- 2010s: Establishment and commissioning of BOPP/CPP lines to serve Baltic and EU demand for food-grade flexible packaging films.
- Late 2010s–early 2020s: Capacity enhancements and modernization investments aligned with group strategy; adoption of quality and food-safety certifications and sustainability objectives (energy efficiency, waste reduction).
- Ongoing: Integration into RETAL Group’s product development for recyclable and downgauged film solutions in line with EU packaging and sustainability policies.

Note: Specific commissioning dates and line types at the UAB level are referenced in industry media and group communications, but granular plant-by-plant details may vary by period and are not always disclosed publicly.

Financial Information

Revenue: Company-level revenue figures for UAB „RETAL Baltic Films“ are filed in Lithuania’s Registrų centras but are not freely accessible in detail. Public summaries in open databases do not provide confirmed annual revenue figures.
Funding rounds: Not applicable in public venture-finance sense; capital expenditures largely appear to be funded internally through RETAL Group’s investment program.
Ownership structure: UAB „RETAL Baltic Films“ is part of RETAL Group and is commonly reported as owned by RETAL Industries Ltd (Cyprus), the group’s holding company.

Leadership and Management

Key executives (vadovai):
- Managing Director/CEO: Not publicly listed in the open sources consulted for the UAB entity; typically available through Registrų centras or Lithuanian company directories.
- Board members: Not publicly listed in the open sources consulted.
Group-level leadership includes executives responsible for film business and sustainability; however, names and roles at the Lithuanian legal-entity level were not verifiable in free public records.

Office Locations

Manufacturing site and registered office:
- Lentvaris, Trakai district municipality, Lithuania (industrial zone). Specific street address and direct phone number for UAB „RETAL Baltic Films“ were not verifiable in open-access, authoritative sources at the time of preparation.
If multiple offices exist, they are not publicly enumerated in the open sources consulted.

Market Position

Competitors:
- European film producers such as Jindal Films (incl. former Treofan assets), Taghleef Industries, Innovia Films, Manucor, and regional flexible packaging film manufacturers (e.g., Polipaks in the Baltics).
- Integrated packaging companies producing films and laminates (e.g., Mondi, Amcor Flexibles, Walki in certain segments).
Market share: Not publicly disclosed at the national or EU level for this specific UAB entity.
Competitive advantages:
- Integration with RETAL Group’s packaging portfolio and technical resources
- Regional proximity to Baltic, Nordic, and CEE customers enabling shorter lead times
- Quality and food-safety certifications aligned with FMCG requirements
- Ongoing investment in capacity and sustainability initiatives consistent with EU packaging circularity goals

Recent Developments

Investments and upgrades: Industry publications and group news have reported periodic investments in film capacity and modernization in Lithuania throughout the late 2010s and early 2020s, supporting growth in BOPP/CPP and film diversification.
Sustainability and certifications: RETAL Group communicates progress on energy efficiency, carbon footprint reductions, and circular economy initiatives (e.g., increased recyclability, downgauging) and typically maintains quality/food safety certifications (e.g., ISO 9001; ISO 14001; BRCGS/food-contact standards) across sites. Specific certificates for the UAB entity should be confirmed directly with the company or via audit bodies.

Contact Information

Company name: UAB „RETAL Baltic Films“
Address (registered/plant): Lentvaris, Trakai district municipality, Lithuania. Precise street address and postal code could not be verified in freely accessible authoritative sources.
Phone: Not publicly listed in open sources consulted.
Email: info@retalgroup.com (group-level contact for inquiries regarding films business)
Website: www.retalgroup.com (see “Films” section)

For the most accurate legal and contact data (įmonės kodas, PVM kodas, exact address and phone, and current vadovas), consult Lithuania’s official Registrų centras (Juridinių asmenų registras) or reputable Lithuanian company directories.

Sources and References

Primary sources:
- RETAL Group official website: www.retalgroup.com (About; Products > Films; News sections)
- Registrų centras (Juridinių asmenų registras) — official Lithuanian company register (access required for full legal and financial details): www.registrucentras.lt
- State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) VAT register (for PVM validation): www.vmi.lt

Industry and media references:
- Packaging and plastics trade press reporting on RETAL’s investments in Lithuania (e.g., Packaging Europe, Plastics News Europe). Search terms: “RETAL films Lithuania”, “RETAL BOPP/CPP investment Lithuania”.
- Lithuanian company directories (e.g., Rekvizitai.lt) for basic entity listings and contacts (availability varies and may require login or paid access).

Note: Specific legal identifiers (įmonės kodas, PVM kodas), exact street address, direct phone numbers, and named executives for UAB „RETAL Baltic Films“ were not verifiable in the freely accessible sources consulted for this profile. Users requiring definitive legal and contact details should obtain them from Registrų centras or the company upon request.