Tipa strengthens eco-packaging portfolio with Sealpap acquisition

ISRAEL – Tipa Compostable Packaging, alongside its European arm Bio4Pack, has acquired Sealpap, a specialist in recyclable paper-based packaging. 

The deal, valued at approximately US$12 million, integrates Sealpap’s coated paper technologies with Tipa’s compostable innovations, creating versatile options for global companies facing stricter environmental mandates.

The acquisition enhances Tipa’s ability to deliver packaging that meets diverse product requirements while complying with upcoming EU rules on single-use plastics. 

Sealpap’s recyclable barriers, designed for food and consumer goods, now pair with Tipa’s home-compostable films, which break down without industrial facilities. 

This combination supports brands in sectors like snacks and personal care, where flexible formats dominate.

Daphna Nissenbaum, co-founder and CEO of Tipa, stated that the company aims to drive circular practices in the industry. 

She noted the partnership widens their offerings to address rising customer needs amid regulatory shifts. 

Robert van der Laan, Sealpap’s owner, added that the merger equips clients with paper options that are either recyclable or compostable. 

He highlighted how this expertise provides advantages as European deadlines for plastic reductions approach in 2026.

The transaction builds on Tipa’s growth trajectory, following its 2023 funding round that raised us$20 million for R&D. 

Sealpap, founded in 2018, had already secured contracts with major retailers for its grease-resistant papers, which reduce virgin plastic use by up to 70%. 

Post-acquisition, the combined entity plans to scale production at Sealpap’s Dutch facility, targeting a 40% increase in output by mid-2026. 

This will serve markets beyond Europe, including the Middle East and Africa, where demand for compliant packaging rises due to import regulations.

In October 2025, UAE-based PackSavvy introduced a hybrid compostable liner for e-commerce boxes, cutting landfill waste by 50% in pilot tests with Dubai supermarkets. 

The initiative, supported by local incentives, mirrors Tipa’s approach by blending recyclability with biodegradation. 

Meanwhile, a South African consortium launched guidelines for paper-based alternatives last month, urging manufacturers to phase out non-degradable coatings by 2027.

Tipa’s move comes at a pivotal time, with global packaging waste projected to hit 500 million tons annually by 2030. 

The company now operates in over 50 countries, with Sealpap’s addition expected to generate US$15 million in new revenue streams within the first year. 

Brands can access these solutions through Tipa’s online portal, where customization tools help select materials based on lifecycle assessments.

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