Pibiplast
Overview
Pibiplast is based in Correggio (Italy) and is a provider of beauty and personal care packaging solutions. Founded in 1954, Pibiplast was a first-mover in adopting environmentally friendly plastics packaging solutions, leading the transition away from highly polluting materials. The company specialised in the skincare and makeup sectors through strategic acquisitions and investments in state-of-the-art technologies. It offers a wide range of products and customised solutions to the cosmetics industry, from the most recognised global brands to emerging independent ones and third-party manufacturers or fillers.
Ambienta invested in Pibilast alongside L Catterton, a consumer-focused private equity firm, and the founding family in September 2018.
Our Contribution
Generational Transition
Strategic Repositioning
Operational Excellence
Environmental Thesis
Despite rising demand for natural and organic products, the cosmetics industry has been slow to adopt sustainable packaging. PiBiPlast was an early pioneer, replacing non-recyclable plastics with lower-impact alternatives since the 1990s.
Today, the company leverages bioplastics and recycled materials, with over 70% of products recyclable (vs. ~28% market average at entry), creating a clear competitive advantage.
PiBiPlast continues to advance its sustainability roadmap, developing innovative packaging solutions to meet growing demand for lower environmental impact.
Overview
Pibiplast is based in Correggio (Italy) and is a provider of beauty and personal care packaging solutions. Founded in 1954, Pibiplast was a first-mover in adopting environmentally friendly plastics packaging solutions, leading the transition away from highly polluting materials. The company specialised in the skincare and makeup sectors through strategic acquisitions and investments in state-of-the-art technologies. It offers a wide range of products and customised solutions to the cosmetics industry, from the most recognised global brands to emerging independent ones and third-party manufacturers or fillers.
Ambienta invested in Pibilast alongside L Catterton, a consumer-focused private equity firm, and the founding family in September 2018.
Our Contribution
Generational Transition
Strategic Repositioning
Operational Excellence
Environmental Thesis
Despite rising demand for natural and organic products, the cosmetics industry has been slow to adopt sustainable packaging. PiBiPlast was an early pioneer, replacing non-recyclable plastics with lower-impact alternatives since the 1990s.
Today, the company leverages bioplastics and recycled materials, with over 70% of products recyclable (vs. ~28% market average at entry), creating a clear competitive advantage.
PiBiPlast continues to advance its sustainability roadmap, developing innovative packaging solutions to meet growing demand for lower environmental impact.
