conTeyor International NV, a Belgian specialist in reusable automotive packaging, has partnered with Gilde Equity Management to accelerate its growth and expand into North America.

Target Overview

conTeyor International NV, based in Belgium, is a specialist in custom reusable packaging solutions, poised for a new phase of international growth. The company provides tailored packaging for the automotive industry and serves as a primary supplier to Europe’s leading car manufacturers. Their offerings include technical textiles, thermoformed products, plastic containers, and metal racks, ensuring that automotive parts such as bumpers and door panels are transported securely and efficiently from suppliers to OEMs, achieving the highest density per cubic meter in the market.

conTeyor prides itself on its customized solutions for each new automobile model, allowing for reusability throughout the production lifecycle. This approach presents an attractive alternative to single-use packaging materials such as cardboard and plastic, offering automotive companies an environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and optimal packaging solution. With its headquarters in Merelbeke (Ghent) and manufacturing plants across the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Mexico, and Turkey, conTeyor leads its market sector and also provides specialized solutions for other industries. One notable example is Storeganizer, an innovative storage system for e-commerce and logistics used by companies like DHL and H. Essers.

Industry Overview

The automotive sector in Belgium and the broader European market is characterized by a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability. With several major automotive manufacturers operating in the region, there is a continuous demand for ef