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CurTec Asia Pacific

HardwareRijen, Netherlands (Asia Pacific office: Singapore)Founded 1991· One of 1702 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Manufacturer of high-performance plastic packaging for pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, and additive manufacturing powders

CEO / Founder
Bart van Berkel
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
Acquired
Key Investors
Ampersand Capital Partners; Bencis Capital Partners (previous)

Technology & Products

Key Products

Wide neck drums, total opening drums, nestable drums, ECO LITE drums, square drums, conductive drums, UV safe drums, Fold Pack pails, Click Pack pails, Packo jars (UV safe and Pharma Grade) — capacities from 300 ml to 150 liters

Technological Advantage

Over 30 years of expertise in high-performance plastic packaging; GMP certified; UN-certified for dangerous goods transport; moisture vapor tight designs; tamper-evident sealing; screw lids enabling safe controlled opening/closing; lightweight and recyclable materials

Differentiation

Value Proposition

GMP-certified, UN-certified plastic drums, pails and jars that provide airtight, moisture-vapor-tight protection for high-value materials including 3D printing metal powders

How They Differentiate

Focus on GMP-certified, UN-certified high-performance plastic packaging specifically engineered for regulated pharma and specialty chemical environments; strong sustainability focus with EcoVadis Gold rating, SBTi targets, and biobased/recycled plastic options

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Pharmaceutical companies, specialty chemical manufacturers, food ingredient producers, and metal powder producers for additive manufacturing

Industry Verticals

Pharmaceutical; Specialty Chemicals; Additive Manufacturing (3D printing metal powders); Food; Cosmetics; Recycling; Retail

Competitors

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Schütz (producer of industrial packaging); AI Container (stainless steel drums for additive manufacturing)

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

€42 million turnover (per Bencis case study); ~140 employees; 2 production locations; 7 sales offices; serving 300+ customers in 76 countries

Major Milestones

Founded 1991; Bencis Capital Partners investment (2016-2025); US manufacturing facility opened in Westminster, SC (2023); Singapore sales office opened for Asia Pacific; Ampersand Capital Partners acquisition (July 2025)

Notable Customers

Carpenter Additive (metal powder producer for AM); 300+ companies across pharma, specialty chemicals, and high-integrity logistics