Introductie
Greenflex is a Belgian manufacturer and distributor of textile packaging products for the food industry. Our roots go back to 1981 when we started the production of netting in Belgium. Initially, our netting served in the tree nursery industry where it was used to pack the root balls for transportation. With the introduction of new products for different markets, we saw a great opportunity in the production of meat netting. During the eighties & nineties, we have built strong relationships with both our customers and suppliers, which has led us to take further steps in growing the Greenflex network we know today. In 1994, we opened a new production facility in Malaysia. This allowed us to further expand our sales territory on a global scale.
In 2014, Piet Vangroenweghe rebranded the family business. The sales, logistics, and R&D activities are now situated in Roeselare (Belgium) again, and the range of textile food packaging solutions expands continuously. The Greenflex’ brand was born.
Greenflex video
A video says more than a thousand words, watch the video below to find out what Greenflex stands for!
Our company DNA
Our company DNA consists of three important elements. We offer deep-founded expertise with more than 40 years of experience in textile packaging products for the food industry. We combine our inexhaustive technical know-how with the newest improvements in terms of traceability and food safety (FSSC 22000). Together with the unparalleled customer service we aim for, we strive to offer the solution for your food packaging needs.
Our hands-on mentality and flexibility ensure a fast delivery worldwide. We put 40 years of expertise to good use, but always with a young and innovative mindset. The result is a wide range of products and technical know-how. We offer the perfect net for every food demand. Thanks to our out-of-the-box ideas, we help shape the future of the food industry, one food net at a time.
Mission and values
Our mission
Transform the textile packaging industry while improving our employees’ lives and leaving the world a better place.
Our values
- Move Forward: Disrupt and innovate. Constantly pursue progression and improvement. Push yourself and others to think broadly, go further and achieve more.
- Move Fast: Work quickly and get things done. Value simplicity and cut red tape. Take risks and learn from mistakes.
- Work Outward: Safety, quality, integrity and attitude. Take personal behavior seriously and put the success of the team above your own. Think about how your work affects others.
- Act as Owners: Treat the company and its resources as if they’re your own. Trust other’s capabilities. Understand that as the organization succeeds, you succeed.
Greenflex and innovation
Greenflex maintains an innovative mindset and is always looking for new ways to support our broad network of valued clients. We thrive to unleash our creativity, share our experience and know-how in order to offer the ideal packaging solution for our customers. For each food packaging question, we offer a custom solution.
Our R&D game is strong. Our team is continuously looking for innovations within the niche of the packaging industry we are operating in. For instance, have a look at our sustainable food packaging, which is a great answer to the global plastic reduction requirements. Besides, some of our products can also be used in other markets than the meat industry (i.e. the beer industry).
Next to that, we contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals by reducing our carbon footprint. A great example of this is our brand new facility in Roeselare, Belgium. Our building is certified as a Nearly Zero-Energy Building (NZEB). Our building has a great energy performance because of its heavy insulation, solar panels, and innovative structure. The low amount of energy that it requires is mostly gained from renewable sources, which is another example of how we contribute to a better world.
We improve our product range step-by-step. With the entrance of the Green Deal in Europe, we adapt our current products to the needs of today, but we also introduce new products that are sustainable by design. For example, the design of Paperseal, Slimfresh, and Slicefresh reduces the plastic component by over 80% in food packaging. Additionally, we are developing sustainable netting by using biodegradable yarns which makes sure that our nets can return to nature.
Our products
Greenflex offers a wide range of industrial textile packaging to its customers around the world. We always listen to the needs of our customers and help them with their packaging issues. By doing this, we had the chance to introduce our products to several industries including meat, poultry, beer, cheese, etc.
Our variety of stability & micromesh netting, with each their distinguishing characteristics, are mainly made of polyester, and natural food-grade rubber. These nets are used for smoking, cooking, or roasting applications. After the usage of our functional nets, you can give the final touch to your product by creating your own presentation netting. In this way, you can create a hype around your product and stand out from your competitors.
Are you having issues finding a product that combines displaying, handling, and containing meat products at the same time? Try our wide range of packaging netting. These take on perfectly the shape of their contents. Next to that, you can also create a custom-made specialty netting as these combine both the improvement of your production process with an eye for presentation.
Our process nets are available in a single, double and inelastic version. They ensure a two-in-one effect by having the force of an elastic net combined with a closed but permeable structure. It is highly permeable, easy-peel, either elastic or non-elastic, and available on tubes, which facilitates the usage of your net loader. Discover our newest product to the netting range: straight cut netting. This net guarantees the same cut every time and eliminates hand- or machine-tying processes which improves production process. It’s a perfect net for tournedos beef, porchetta, and many more.
Our stockinettes are made out of polyester and are used to keep meat carcasses in their perfect state. During the transportation of carcasses, your meat might get damaged. Next to that, your meat carcasses will have drip losses and lose their pure red color. Stockinettes counter these problems and will help you to deliver your meat carcasses in perfect conditions to your customer. We offer a high variety of stockinettes for lamb, beef, veal, or pork. Because of its stretchability, the net will adapt perfectly to the shape of the carcass. Additionally, stockinettes can be used as a marketing tool: discover our branded stockinettes here.
About our elastic loops, we have posted the main applications in an earlier blog post. The worldwide usage of our loops can be surprising, but the product itself is still the same. There are some key product takeaways that you should keep in mind which are the different sizes, colors, and strengths.
Our range of elastic twines was designed to make life easier for you and your tying machine. Because of the conical shape, it suits perfectly into the most renowned twine tunnels. Our elastic cord is available in different sizes, strengths, and colors.
We have different products beside textile packaging products for the meat industry. Greenflex offers beer netting to improve the brewing process. The nets can be used to add hop pellets in four different stages: the boiling process, the whirlpool process, the fermenting process, and the maturation process. Additionally, you can use it for herbal infusions and applications with wood chips. Want to learn more on how to implement beer netting in the brewing process? Read about it in our blog post.
