CurTec Asia Pacific
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