About VLM Poliplast
VLM Poliplast, European Flexible Packaging Manufacturer
A European flexible packaging manufacturer based in Romania, supplying custom rolls and pouches to brand owners, co-packers and producers across the EU and export markets. We laminate, print and convert film into finished, line-ready packaging, engineered to EU food-contact and PPWR standards. For companies sourcing packaging in Europe, we pair a converter's technical depth with a short, EU-based supply chain and English-speaking technical support.
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See what we makeEU-based
made in Bucharest, Romania
Export
EU and international B2B
4 ISO
9001 · 22000 · 14001 · 45001
PFAS-free
food-contact compliant
Solar
on-site photovoltaic energy
Who we are
A European converter, not a catalogue supplier
VLM Poliplast is a flexible packaging manufacturer and converter: we start from film substrates and laminate, slit, print, perforate and turn them into finished rolls and pouches, each one built to run on a specific line and to meet current EU rules. We do not sell packaging off a shelf; every project is engineered around a product, a machine and a shelf-life target.
International brands, co-packers and producers work with us when they want European manufacturing without the friction of long-haul imports: EU food-contact and PPWR compliance from the start, a short and predictable supply chain, and direct contact with the people who make the material. We supply across Romania, the European Union and export markets.
Company at a glance
The facts
| Founded | 2008, more than 18 years of production |
| Headquarters | Bucharest, Romania (European Union) |
| Type | Flexible packaging manufacturer and converter, B2B only |
| Markets served | Romania, the European Union and export markets |
| Certifications | ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 |
| Food contact | Reg. (EC) 1935/2004 and Reg. (EU) 10/2011, PFAS-free, migration testing via IBA Bucharest |
| Printing | Flexographic, up to 8 colours, Pantone matching on request |
| Film width | 100 to 1300 mm |
| Samples | Physical samples sent before every order |
| Energy | On-site solar (photovoltaic) energy |
| Registered materials | EcoMonoFilm® (recyclable mono-material), BarrierFlex® (high-barrier) |
| Lines supported | VFFS, HFFS, FFS and manual filling |
What we make
Films, pouches and recyclable structures
Laminated and barrier films
Multilayer structures such as PET/PE, BOPP/PE and OPA/PE, with EVOH or metallised barriers, supplied as rollstock configured for your filling line.
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Custom pouches
Stand-up doypack, zip and ziplock, quad-seal, side-seal and flow-wrap pouches for manual or automated filling, with zippers, valves and tear notches added in the making.
Recyclable mono-material, EcoMonoFilm®
All-PE and all-PP mono-material films and pouches, designed for recycling and aligned with PPWR (EU) 2025/40, running on VFFS and HFFS lines.
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High-barrier structures, BarrierFlex®
High-barrier laminates using EVOH or metallised layers, with the barrier documented per structure, for products sensitive to oxygen and water vapour.
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Formats and materials
Every format and film we convert
Pouch and bag formats
Stand-up doypack
Quad-seal
Side-seal
Flow-wrap
Vacuum pouches
Courier and mailing bags
Mono-material pouches
Adhesive-flap bags
LDPE bags
Film types
Multilayer laminated
Polyethylene (PE)
Polypropylene (BOPP, CPP)
Barrier (EVOH, metallised)
Mono-material (PE, PP)
Antifog
MDO-PE
Capabilities
In-house converting
01
Solventless lamination
Duplex and triplex structures bonded with a two-component solventless adhesive, no organic solvents, cured before the roll is released.
02
Slitting and roll configuration
Width, gauge, core, unwind direction and tension set so the roll runs correctly on your HFFS, VFFS or FFS line, with clean edges and minimal waste.
03
Pouch-making and converting
Film converted into finished pouches, from stand-up doypack to quad-seal and flow-wrap, taking a laminated roll through to a ready-to-use pack.
04
Micro and macro perforation
Macro or micro perforation for fresh-produce films, with hole diameter, density and pattern set to the product's respiration rate.
05
Flexographic printing up to 8 colours
Up to 8 colours, with Pantone matching on request and material samples before the run, so your design is confirmed before the series.
06
Quality control and line testing
Film compatibility tested with your equipment and sealing parameters set before series production, with the food-contact and ISO paperwork documented.
Our production process
How your packaging is made, step by step
We source film substrates from established suppliers, then do the converting in-house. This is what separates a manufacturer from a distributor: every step below happens under one roof, with documentation carried through to delivery.
Why VLM
Why brands source their packaging from us
1
EU manufacturing and compliance
Packaging built to EU rules from the start, food-contact, PFAS-free and PPWR-aligned, so it is ready for the European market without reworking.
2
A short European supply chain
Producing inside the EU means shorter, more predictable timelines than long-haul imports, no intra-EU customs clearance, and direct contact with the plant.
3
Structure engineered to your line
We select the structure around your product, its oxygen and moisture barrier needs and your machine. Your specification is the starting point.
4
Mono-material for PPWR
We redesign existing laminates into recyclable PE or PP mono-material alternatives, aligned with PPWR (EU) 2025/40.
5
Barrier expertise
High-barrier EVOH and metallised structures, documented per structure, through our BarrierFlex® line.
6
Tested on your line first
We validate film compatibility with your VFFS or HFFS equipment and set the sealing parameters before series production.
7
Private label for brands
Custom, private-label rolls and pouches, technically and graphically, for brand owners, co-packers and producers.
8
Samples every time
We always send physical samples before an order, so you can validate the material, structure and format before you commit.
9
Small and large runs
Larger runs for printed work, and smaller runs for unprinted products, from a first trial through to established volumes.
Sourcing packaging in Europe?
Send the product, the line and the shelf-life target, and we propose a structure and a quotation.
Certifications and compliance
Built for the EU and export markets
ISO 9001
Quality management
ISO 45001
Health and safety
Food-contact structures comply with Reg. (EC) 1935/2004 and Reg. (EU) 10/2011, with global migration analysis through IBA Bucharest for mono-PP, mono-PE, multilayer and HDPE structures, and our materials are PFAS-free. Part of our production runs on on-site solar energy. Recyclability is designed in and assessed on the complete structure, aligned with PPWR (EU) 2025/40. Recyclable is not the same as biodegradable. Declarations of conformity and certificates are available on request.
Our registered materials
Two lines developed in-house
EcoMonoFilm®
One Material. One Future.®
Our recyclable mono-material range, in all-PE and all-PP structures, designed for recycling and aligned with PPWR (EU) 2025/40.
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High-barrier flexible packaging
Our high-barrier line, using EVOH or metallised layers, with the barrier documented per structure for oxygen and moisture-sensitive products.
See barrier films →Industries we serve
Packaging matched to your sector
Coffee and tea
Snacks
Bakery
Supplements
Pet food
Frozen foods
Cosmetics
Chemicals
Gardening and seeds
Industrial goods
E-commerce
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Our story
From simple bags to recyclable structures
2008 Founded. Started as a manufacturer of films and simple bags for local industry.
2012 Production expanded. Capacity increased and the range broadened for the food industry.
2022 Stand-up doypack launched. Range extended with stand-up pouches for food and non-food products, for manual and automated filling.
2023 Reclosable zipper line. Investment in dedicated equipment for ziplock pouches, for applications that need reopening and resealing.
2024 Barrier and solventless lamination. Portfolio extended with EVOH and high-barrier structures and solventless lamination for food applications.
2024 EcoMonoFilm® launched. Our own mono-material PP and PE films, designed for recyclability and PPWR (EU) 2025/40.
2025 Production hall expanded. Extra capacity to support growing export demand for mono-material structures across the EU.
The people behind VLM
Founders
Mihai Dan Ionescu
Founder, Administrator, General Manager
Responsible for the operational and technical side of VLM Poliplast, from investment in equipment and production capacity to the choice of material structures. He has led the company since 2008, guiding its growth from simple films and bags to laminated, barrier and mono-material production, and sets the plant's technical direction.
Laura Ionescu
Founder, CFO, PPWR and Sustainability
Leads VLM Poliplast's PPWR and sustainability work: assessing packaging recyclability, guiding the transition to mono-material structures, and advising customers on compliance. She researches the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU) 2025/40 and publishes technical guidance and educational resources for the flexible packaging industry.
Mission
To give European and international brands flexible packaging that is compliant, recyclable by design and made to run on their lines, produced inside the EU with a short supply chain and full technical documentation. We build each structure from the product, the machine and the regulation up, validate it before production, and stand behind it with the paperwork buyers need.
Sourcing FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does VLM Poliplast export flexible packaging outside Romania?
Yes. We supply B2B customers across the European Union and export markets, shipping finished rolls and pouches from our plant in Bucharest, as a European flexible packaging manufacturer.
Why source flexible packaging from Romania and the EU?
Producing inside the EU gives you a shorter, more predictable supply chain than long-haul imports, food-contact and PPWR compliance built in, no intra-EU customs clearance, and direct technical contact with the plant.
Is your packaging compliant for the European market?
Yes. Structures are food-contact compliant (Reg. (EC) 1935/2004 and Reg. (EU) 10/2011), PFAS-free, and designed in line with PPWR (EU) 2025/40, with declarations of conformity available on request.
Do you produce private-label packaging for brands?
Yes. We produce custom, private-label rolls and pouches, technically and graphically, for brand owners, co-packers and producers, with printing up to 8 colours.
Can VLM Poliplast replace our current flexible packaging supplier?
Often, yes. We review your current structure, match or improve it (including a recyclable mono-material alternative), send samples and validate it on your line before switching production.
Looking for a European flexible packaging manufacturer? Send us the product, the line and the shelf-life target, and we propose the structure, the processes and the quotation.
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