Plastic film production in Cologne, since 1976.

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A family-run company since 1976

50 years of EBK – growing together

For 50 years we have stood for quality, reliability and a partnership-based approach.

The full story

For 50 years now, we have proven ourselves a reliable and respected partner for our customers and suppliers. Having started out as a purely converting business in Cologne, we now produce films and film products at three sites for almost every industrial sector and customer group.

As a family-run company, we respond flexibly to our customers' enquiries and requirements; consistently high quality, short delivery times, competitive prices and comprehensive advice have always been central to our company policy.

We attach great importance to every one of our products being 100% recyclable; the recycled content of our films is based on our customers' specifications and can be up to 100%. Our products therefore already meet the recyclability requirements for packaging that become mandatory under EU law from 2030.

In addition, we operate certified management systems for quality (DIN EN ISO 9001:2015) and the environment (DIN EN ISO 14001:2015). The aim is to continuously and sustainably reduce the consumption of energy, heat and water.

Without our employees, this positive development would not be possible; our thanks therefore go to everyone who, over the past 50 years, has helped and continues to help through their commitment and dedication to keep moving the company forward.

Locations

Aerial view of the EBK Kunststoffe GmbH plant in Cologne by the motorway
Cologne plant
Aerial view of the Ylopan plant in Bad Wildungen
Ylopan plant
Aerial view of the Schneider-Folien GmbH plant
Schneider-Folien

History

  1. 1976

    Year of foundation; start of film converting without in-house film extrusion.

    Two employees at converting machines

  2. 1982

    Acquisition of the site and buildings at the present location; start of HDPE film extrusion.

    Entrance of the company building with illuminated sign

  3. 1986

    New building with expanded production; start of LDPE film extrusion.

    Headquarters of EBK Kunststoffe GmbH with entrance portal

  4. 1989

    Acquisition of Ylopan GmbH in Bad Wildungen as an important addition, expanding the product range.

    Aerial view of the Ylopan plant, Bad Wildungen

  5. 2001

    New build after a major fire; inauguration of the new production plant with around 10,000 m² of production and storage space; start of LDPE co-extrusion.

    Facade of the EBK Kunststoffe GmbH headquarters in Cologne-Porz

  6. 2003

    Acquisition of Schneider-Folien GmbH in Engelskirchen; start of HDPE co-extrusion.

  7. 2008

    Relocation of Schneider-Folien GmbH to Cologne-Porz; inauguration of the new production plant with 7,000 m² of production and storage space.

    Aerial view of the Schneider-Folien GmbH production plant in Cologne-Porz

1976–2026 · 50 years