JBF Global Europe BV (JBF Belgium) and its sister entity, JBF Bahrain WLL (JBF Bahrain), have entered a transformative new chapter following the completion of their financial restructuring in October 2024. This milestone signals a reinforced commitment to growth, customer service, and sustainability in the PET solutions market, positioning both companies for long-term success in the dynamic global packaging industry.
As Europe’s leading PET production facility, JBF Belgium boasts an annual production capacity of 432,000 tonnes, specializing in Virgin PET resin (vPET) and Chemically Recycled PET resin (rPET). With vPET offering a carbon footprint 19.7% lower than the European industrial average, and rPET incorporating up to 30% post-consumer recycled content, the company remains at the forefront of sustainable packaging solutions for food, pharmaceutical, medical, and beverage applications. These innovations align with the 2025 Single-Use Plastic Directive and the 2030 Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation targets, underlining JBF Belgium’s role in driving compliance with environmental mandates.
Complementing JBF Belgium’s capabilities is JBF Bahrain, a premier producer of Biaxially Oriented PET Films (BOPET). With a production capacity of 90ktpa, JBF Bahrain delivers high-quality films for diverse applications, including packaging, photovoltaic systems, electrical insulation, labeling, and flat screens. Additionally, the company has become a leading producer of chemically recycled PCR film, strengthening its contribution to global sustainability initiatives.
A New Era of Innovation and Responsibility
This restructuring marks a pivotal moment for JBF Belgium and JBF Bahrain, enabling them to refine their operational focus, bolster governance, and enhance financial stability. Both companies now benefit from strong financial backing and updated leadership, ensuring a streamlined approach to innovation and production excellence.
“This is a transformative moment for both companies, reinforcing our commitment to growth, customer service, and sustainability, which remains at the heart of everything we do,” commented a company director. “With strong financial backing and a shared vision for innovation, we are positioned to raise the bar on PET packaging products, delivering simple, effective solutions to complex market challenges.”
Strategically located to maximize logistical advantages, JBF Belgium operates from a central European hub in Laakdal, Belgium, while JBF Bahrain leverages its position within Bahrain’s Free Trade International Investment Park. Together, these locations provide access to critical markets and reinforce their joint mission to deliver sustainable and innovative PET solutions globally.
A Vision for Long-Term Success
By redefining their purpose, JBF Global Europe BV and JBF Bahrain are poised to lead the PET industry into a future driven by sustainability, efficiency, and customer-centric innovation. The companies’ focus on ethical practices and cutting-edge technology ensures that they remain indispensable partners to stakeholders navigating an evolving market landscape.
