UAB "RETAL Lithuania" – Company Profile

UAB "RETAL Lithuania" is a Lithuanian plastics packaging manufacturer that operates as part of the international RETAL Group, a producer of PET preforms, caps and closures, PET films, barrier solutions, and related packaging components for beverage, food, and consumer goods industries. The Lithuanian entity is widely known for its production capacity in PET preforms and closures and for sustainability initiatives aligned with recycled PET (rPET) integration.

Company Overview

Legal name: UAB "RETAL Lithuania"
Industry sector: Plastics packaging; PET preforms and closures; polymer films and packaging solutions (B2B manufacturing)
Founding date: Not publicly confirmed in the sources consulted (see References)
Headquarters: Klaipėda region, Lithuania (manufacturing located in or near the Klaipėda Free Economic Zone; precise registered office address not confirmed in the sources consulted)

Legal Information

Įmonės kodas (Company code): Not publicly confirmed in the sources consulted. Lithuanian company codes are available through the Lithuanian Centre of Registers (Registrų centras) JAR database.
PVM kodas (VAT code): Not publicly confirmed in the sources consulted. VAT registration can be verified through the EU VIES system (see References).
Official website: https://retalgroup.com
Email address: Not publicly disclosed for the Lithuanian subsidiary in the sources consulted; general contact is via the website contact form.
Registered office address: Not publicly confirmed in the sources consulted; the company operates in the Klaipėda region, commonly cited as located in/near Klaipėda Free Economic Zone (KFEZ). Official, current registered address can be obtained from the JAR database (Registrų centras).
Phone number: Not publicly confirmed in the sources consulted; official phone contacts can be requested via the website contact form.

Business Operations

Main products/services:
- PET preforms for beverage and food packaging
- Caps and closures (including barrier and specialty closures)
- PET films and barrier films for packaging applications
- rPET integration and related sustainable packaging solutions

Business model: Business-to-business manufacturing and supply of packaging components to bottlers, beverage producers, food manufacturers, and consumer goods companies. The company’s operations emphasize high-volume, specification-driven production with quality and sustainability certifications typical of the sector (e.g., ISO standards at group level), and collaborative development with customers on packaging performance and recyclability.

Market position: UAB "RETAL Lithuania" is part of the larger RETAL Group, which maintains a strong footprint across Europe and beyond in PET packaging components. Within Lithuania and the Baltic region, RETAL is considered among the leading producers of PET preforms and closures, competing with both regional manufacturers and multinational packaging groups.

History

Founding story: The Lithuanian entity was established as part of RETAL Group’s regional expansion to serve Northern and Eastern European markets with proximity to customers and logistics hubs. The Klaipėda area (including the Free Economic Zone) has been cited in public sources as an industrial base supporting plastics processing and packaging operations due to infrastructure and investment incentives.

Key milestones and developments:
- Establishment of the Lithuanian manufacturing site to produce PET preforms and closures for regional and EU customers.
- Capacity expansions over time to meet demand growth in beverages and food packaging.
- Group-level sustainability initiatives adopted locally, including the integration of recycled PET (rPET) and circular economy practices.
- Ongoing alignment with EU packaging directives and customer sustainability requirements, including lightweighting, recyclability, and barrier performance.

Note: Exact dates and detailed plant commissioning milestones for the Lithuanian subsidiary were not confirmed in the sources consulted. See References for primary registries and official channels.

Financial Information

Revenue: Not publicly available in the sources consulted. Detailed annual financial statements of Lithuanian companies can be accessed through the Lithuanian Centre of Registers (Registrų centras) for a fee.
Funding rounds: Not applicable/Not publicly disclosed; the company operates as part of the RETAL Group and does not appear to engage in venture-style fundraising.
Ownership structure: UAB "RETAL Lithuania" is a subsidiary of the international RETAL Group (RETAL Industries). Ultimate parent ownership details are published by the group’s corporate entities and can be confirmed via official filings and the Lithuanian JAR database.

Leadership and Management

Key executives (vadovai): Full names and positions specific to UAB "RETAL Lithuania" were not publicly available in the sources consulted. Lithuanian company leadership details (CEO/General Manager and board members) can be obtained from the Lithuanian Centre of Registers (JAR) or reliable business directories.
Board members: Not publicly available in the sources consulted; see Registrų centras JAR database.

Office Locations

Primary manufacturing/office location: Klaipėda region, Lithuania (commonly reported as within/near Klaipėda Free Economic Zone).
Other offices in Lithuania: None publicly confirmed in the sources consulted.
Phone numbers for locations: Not publicly confirmed; contact should be initiated via the official website.

Market Position

Competitors: In the PET preform and closures segment across Europe and the Baltics, typical competitors include multinational and regional players in plastics packaging such as ALPLA, Plastipak Packaging, Greiner Packaging (in related segments), and other PET/rPET preform and closure manufacturers in the region.

Market share: Not publicly available in the sources consulted; industry market share data for PET preforms and closures is typically reported by specialized market research firms and not at the level of individual national subsidiaries.

Competitive advantages:
- Integration with an international group enabling scale, technology transfer, and robust supply chain management.
- Proximity to Baltic and Nordic markets, with logistics advantages via Klaipėda port region.
- Ongoing sustainability capabilities, including rPET integration and compliance with EU packaging regulations.
- Established quality systems and technical expertise in PET processing and closure engineering.

Recent Developments

Latest news and initiatives:
- Group-level sustainability and circular economy investments continue, focusing on rPET, energy efficiency, and recyclability.
- Ongoing engagement with customers on lightweighting and barrier performance to reduce material use and enhance recyclability.
Note: Specific press releases for UAB "RETAL Lithuania" (e.g., capacity additions, certifications, or partnerships) were not confirmed in the sources consulted and should be verified via RETAL’s official news page or Lithuanian industrial zone news sources.

Contact Information

Official website: https://retalgroup.com
Contact form: Available on the official website (Contact page).
Email: Not publicly disclosed for UAB "RETAL Lithuania" in the sources consulted; inquiries should be submitted via the website.
Phone: Not publicly confirmed in the sources consulted.
Registered office address: Not publicly confirmed; obtain via Registrų centras (JAR).
Operational location: Klaipėda region, Lithuania (Klaipėda Free Economic Zone).

Sources and References

Primary sources:
- RETAL Group official website: https://retalgroup.com (Company overview, products, sustainability emphasis, contact).
- Lithuanian Centre of Registers (Registrų centras) – JAR database (legal registration, company code, leadership, financial filings; access required).
- EU VIES VAT number validation system: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/ (VAT registration checks for Lithuanian entities).
- Klaipėda Free Economic Zone (KFEZ) official information and industry news (general context for manufacturing operations in Klaipėda region).
- Invest Lithuania – manufacturing and packaging industry overviews (sectoral context; not company-specific).

Disclaimer: This profile consolidates publicly accessible, high-level information. Specific legal identifiers (įmonės kodas, PVM kodas), registered office address, phone numbers, and executive names for UAB "RETAL Lithuania" were not available in the sources consulted and should be verified through official registries (Registrų centras JAR), the company’s latest filings, or direct contact via the official website.