Information about FRIES Kunststofftechnik GmbH
FRIES is a specialist in plastics processing and focuses on the development and production of high-quality plastic products.
The business areas in which the plastics processing company is active are subdivided into industrial packaging, catering dishwasher racks, workpiece carriers, and industrial baskets, as well as technical moulded parts.
Production takes place exclusively at the Sulz site. Around 5,000 tonnes of plastic are processed here every year. The export rate for the products is 85%. Customers are supplied in more than 50 countries worldwide.
FRIES Kunststofftechnik is a third generation family business with headquarters in Sulz, Austria. The company currently employs 250 people, 6 of whom are apprentices.
The plastics technology company has a strong network of locations and partners throughout Europe.
Facts
Turnover in 2023: €41 Mio.
(FRIES Group)
Export to 50 countries worldwide
Export rate of 85%
250 employees, 6 apprentices
The history of FRIES
Recyclate content in plastic drums
The two largest plastic packaging types, the L Ring Drum PLUS 220 l and the MEGATOP Roll-Ring Drum 220 l, can be produced with up to 60% recycled content.
ISCC plus certification
FRIES receives the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification, setting another example of strong leadership in sustainability.
FRIES adds reusable tableware to its product range
FRIES expands its product range and now also offers reusable tableware for the catering sector.
Purchase of shares in CUP CONCEPT Nederland B.V.
FRIES expands into the Netherlands and acquires a 40% stake in CUP CONCEPT Nederland B.V.
Packaging with recycled material
FRIES produces SLT jerrycans with recycled material. With a proportion of up to 35 %, UN approvals for hazardous goods are possible.
Formation of Cup Concept Belgium
Subsidiary company Cup Concept forms Cup Concept Belgium BV as a Joint-Venture with the company Biopack in Gistel.
NSF-Certificate
FRIES receives the NSF-Certificate. This is an important Certificate for the food-safety of products.
100 % takeover of Cup Concept
FRIES takes over 100 % of the market leader for reusable solutions.
Halal Certificate
FRIES receives the Halal Certificate for the products and production.
Production of Industrial Cleaning Racks
Fries develops the first heat and chemical-resistant racks made from plastic for industrial parts cleaning.
Change of name to FRIES Kunststofftechnik GmbH
Theodor FRIES GmbH & Co KG becomes FRIES Kunststofftechnik GmbH.
Investment in company Cup Concept
FRIES acquires stakes of Cup Concept Mehrwegsysteme GmbH – the market leader of distribution and cleaning of reusable cups in the events sector.
Sale of yarn carrier activities to Italy
FRIES changes its customer target group focussing on different business fields.
Launch of IML
Installation of first IML (InMouldLabeling) system for manufacturing high-quality, embellished items using injection moulding.
EN ISO 9001 Certification
FRIES receives the EN ISO 9001 Certification for Quality Management.
Extrusion blow moulding begins
FRIES expands through the manufacturing of hollow containers using extrusion blow moulding.
Polymer processing begins
FRIES manufactures items using injection moulding.
Takeover by Emil Adolff
Manufacture of textile yarn carriers made from paper for spinning mills.
Theodor FRIES was founded and the initial production begins
Theodor FRIES founds the company and starts manufacturing textile yarn carriers made from paper. These are used in the textile industry for spinning mills.