11 Mulch Film Manufacturers in 2024
This section provides an overview for mulch film as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 mulch film manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked mulch film companies as of April, 2024: 1.Intergro, Inc., 2.MARUSAN INDUSTRY CO., LTD., 3.Kothari Group.
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What Is Mulch Film?
Mulch film is an agricultural material used to control soil temperature, prevent weeds, and prevent mud splashes.
Most mulch film is durable and heat-retaining and is widely used not only by farmers but also in home vegetable gardens.
Uses of Mulch Film
Mulch film is mainly used at the stage before planting crops, by directly covering the soil over the entire row. Mulch film can be used to control frost, rapid temperature increases, and evaporation of water from the soil, thereby speeding up crop growth.
They are also used to control soil and fertilizer runoff and to retain heat and moisture. Mulch film is used for many crops and is best suited for growing leafy vegetables, potatoes, and vegetables that produce fruits, such as tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers.
Characteristics of Mulch Film
Advantages
- Weed control
- Soil heat retention
- Soil moisture retention
- Prevents soil and fertilizer runoff
- Prevention of mud splashing on crops
- Disease prevention
- Avoids pests
Disadvantages
- Excessively high temperatures may occur
- Requires work to spread and remove the sheet
- Wind can cause them to roll over if they are not held firmly in place
- Requires time-consuming soil preparation and fertilizer application
- Costly to dispose of
Types of Mulch Film
1. Black Mulch Film
Because of its high light shading property, it can inhibit the germination of weeds. It can also prevent soil temperature rise when used in summer.
However, if the black color is heated too much by light, it may cause leaf burn, so it is recommended to place straw or other materials at the base of the plants.
2. Transparent Mulch Film
Transparent mulch film allows direct sunlight to penetrate easily and is effective for raising soil temperature, sterilizing soil, and increasing germination and growth speed during winter and spring.
It also retains moisture, preventing the soil from hardening. However, it should be noted that the soil temperature may become too high when transparent mulch film is used in the summer.
3. Silver Mulch Film
Silver mulch film is expected to be effective in repelling light-hating pests such as aphids, thrips, and houseflies. Due to the sheet's light reflection, it is also effective for crops that require coloring, such as watermelons and pumpkins.
4. Silver/Black Mulch Film
Mulch film with a silver surface and black reverse side is also available. The black side is used for warming up the soil temperature, and the silver side is used for avoiding pests and for crops that require coloring.
5. Black and White Mulch Film
Mulch film that can be used on both sides, black and white, depending on the season is also useful. It can be used throughout the year, which helps to reduce costs.
How to Select Mulch Film
Mulch film is generally 0.02 mm or 0.05 mm thick, but the thicker it is, the more durable and heat-retaining it will be.
When choosing mulch film, the color, size, and purpose should be clarified in advance.
How to Use Mulch Film
1. Making Ridges
The key is to make sure that the ridges are straight and the surface and sides of the ridges are flat so that the mulch film can be easily applied.
2. Prepare Mulch Film
The width and height of the rows will vary depending on the crop to be grown, but prepare a mulch film wider than the width of the rows. If you want to reduce labor, a "perforated type" with holes for easy planting of seedlings is convenient. For mulch film without holes, use a cutter or a special cutter for making holes.
3. Make Furrows at the Edges of the Ridges
Make a trench by digging the soil at the edge of the rows with mulch, but keep the trench to the side of the rows to make it easier to cover the mulch film later.
4. Place Mulch Film
Place mulch film according to the width of the rows. Fix the edge of the mulch film on the width side of the rows with soil or a mulch film holder, and roll the mulch film to stretch it out, making sure it is tight.
5. Stretching Mulch Film
If the ridges are long, the mulch sheet will tend to shift, so stretch it while keeping the center in mind. Also, it can be stretched neatly if you stretch it while covering several places along the way with soil.
6. Tamp Down the Mulch Film
After stretching the mulch film, step on the edge of the mulch film with your foot. Be careful not to tear the mulch sheet.
List of 11 Mulch Film Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
Sort by Features
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- Company Size: largest first
- Year Founded: oldest first
- Year Founded: earliest first
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- United States of America
- China
- India
- Israel
- Japan
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Intergro, Inc.
Plastic Mulch Films
Distributor Overview
Intergro, Inc., a company established in 1971 and based in the US, is a supplier of agricultural solutions. The company specializes in sourcing premium products from over 20 countries across four continents, including state-of-the-art irrigation supplies from Israel, chitin from Chile, and plastics from Europe. Its diverse product portfolio includes the renowned vapor shield plastic mulch film, TITAN FRP stakes bound with DuraGuard Veil, and the industry-standard Gro-Tie Twine for plant trellising. The company collaborates with industry giants like Jain Irrigation and Berry Global to ensure that growers receive the maximum return on investment.
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MARUSAN INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
Nonwoven mulch sheets
Manufacturer Overview
MARUSAN INDUSTRY CO., LTD. established in 1948 and located in Tokunomori, Ozu-shi, Japan, is a manufacturer and distributor of cotton and organic cotton products. The company's product range includes Bleached cotton, Cotton spun lace non-woven fabric, Cotton embossed non-woven fabric, Thermal bond non-woven fabric, and Functional powder sheet fabric. These products are used in the production of items such as Cosmetic pads, Sterilized cotton, Absorbent cotton, Tea bags, and Medical gauze. They serve industries including cosmetics, healthcare, food and beverage, and agriculture. In addition to manufacturing, the company offers cotton processing, hygiene product production, and distribution services.
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Kothari Group
Mulch Film
Manufacturer Overview
Kothari Group is a manufacturer and supplier of irrigation systems, pipes, cables and fittings that was established in 1980 and is headquartered in Solapur, Maharashtra, India. The company produces a wide range of irrigation systems, including sprinkler systems, drip irrigation systems, and micro-irrigation systems. Its products, such as Super Sprinkler System, Drip N Fix Drip Irrigation System, and Micro-Drip Irrigation System, are used by a number of farmers and agriculturalists, as diverse as irrigating crops, watering plants, and maintaining lawns. The company also provides a range of services, including the design, installation, automation and maintenance of irrigation systems.
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Kaveri Agri Products
Mulch Film
Manufacturer Overview
Kaveri Agri Products (KAP) is an Indian manufacturer of agricultural products that was established in 1987. Based in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, the company offers a wide range of agricultural equipment and products used for organization, balancing soil, and protecting crops or agricultural structures. Its products include nursery, anti-bird, and anti-hail nets, mulch and greenhouse covering films, agricultural garden tools, and pond liners. KAP products are primarily used by clients in India's agriculture, horticulture, and forestry sectors.
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Fortune multipak
Mulchfilm
Manufacturer Overview
Fortune multipak established in is a manufacturer and exporter of mulch films, plastic scraps, and stretch films headquartered in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. Its mulch film production segmentent includes silver / black, white / black, and black biodegradable mulching films used in agricultural applications, The company also offers lamination films, liquid packaging film, LD shrink film, and pet wires. It also offers agro shade net in a length of 50 meters or customized to the customers specifications for various applications including insect & bird barrier, industrial net UV protection, general purpose fencing, and horticulture/nursery/floriculture.
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Ginegar Plastic Products Ltd
Plastic Mulch Films
Manufacturer Overview
Ginegar Plastic Products Ltd., established in 1969 is a manufacturer of smart covers for intensive agriculture and horticulture applications headquartered in Ginegar, Israel with additional facilities in the USA, Brazil, Italy, and India. The company’s product portfolio includes films such as greenhouse & tunnel covers, films, fumigation films, solarization films, geomembranes, and silage as well as nets such as anti-insect nets (polysack), greenhouse shading nets, thermal screens (Aluminet), and anti hail nets. It also offers nets and films for other industries such as decorative nests, marine films, vacuum bagging films, and fire retardant films.
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Shanghai Yifu Packaging Products Co., Ltd
Mulch Film
Manufacturer Overview
Shanghai Yifu Packaging Products Co., founded in 2007 and based in Shanghai, is a Manufacturer and supplier of various plastic packaging products and biodegradable materials. The company has a traditional high barrier plastic packaging and paper packaging department, as well as a PLA biodegradable material and a PVA water-soluble packaging materials department. At present their main businesses include high barrier plastic packaging and fully biodegradable bags/films. All the products meet the international and domestic food packaging standards and have obtained the Chinese Food Production License and certifications.
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Shalimar Group
MULCH FILM
Manufacturer Overview
Shalimar Group is an Indian-based manufacturer of HDPE tarpaulin, cross-laminated tarpaulin, FIBC/jumbo bags, compostable bags, and agricultural products established in 1970. The company also offers various retail products such as garbage bags, vegetable bags, grocery bags, net Bags, and laundry bags as well as agricultural products such as grow bags, shade nets, leno bags, pond lining, and mulch films. It has attained the ISO 90001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 22000:2005, and UKAS Management Systems certifications and its products are used in pharmaceutical, retail, agriculture, construction, and chemical industries.
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Napco National
Mulch Film
Manufacturer Overview
Napco National, founded in Dammam, in 1956 is a manufacturer of Plastic and Paper Packaging products. The company's product portfolio includes Recycled Resins, Corrugated Packaging Products, Consumer Products and Business to Business (B2B) solutions. The company also provides post industrial and commercial plastic scrap recycling services as well as trading and distribution services in Saudi Arabia. Their products are used in industries such as Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Chemical and Petrochemical, and healthcare.
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Coverfields
mulch film
Company Overview
Coverfields is a manufacturer and distributor of customized biodegradable mulch films founded in 2011 and headquartered in Orange, New South Wales. The company also offers customization services including the manufacturing of film to specific degradation times matched to your crops’ growth periods, from 30 to 120 days. Its degradable mulch film for row crops has been developed to leave zero chemical residue and no environmental impact and has. achieved the OK Compost Home biodegradability accreditation by the TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium certification body.
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Shah Plastics
Mulch Film
Distributor Overview
Shah Plastics, established in 1988 and headquartered in Pondicherry, India, is a manufacturing, importer, exporter, and distributor of plastic and polyolefin shrink products. The company’s product range consists of packaging film products, LDPE rolls, mulching films, shrink sleeves, and garbage bags used in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, dairy and textile industries. The company’s shrink wrap films include bottles LDPE shrink wrap films, shrink pallet wraps, transparent LDPE shrink films, LDPE shrink packaging rolls, and LDPE shrink wrap films for bottles.
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Mulch Film Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of April 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Intergro, Inc. |
23.8%
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| 2 | MARUSAN INDUSTRY CO., LTD. |
12.7%
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| 3 | Kothari Group |
9.8%
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| 4 | Fortune multipak |
9.0%
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| 5 | Coverfields |
8.2%
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| 6 | Kaveri Agri Products |
7.4%
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| 7 | Napco National |
7.4%
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| 8 | Ginegar Plastic Products Ltd |
6.6%
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| 9 | Shalimar Group |
5.7%
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| 10 | Shanghai Yifu Packaging Products Co., Ltd |
4.9%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the mulch film page as of April 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- MARUSAN INDUSTRY CO., LTD.: 700
Newly Established Company
- Shanghai Yifu Packaging Products Co., Ltd: 2007 (17 years ago)
- Shah Plastics: 1986 (38 years ago)
- Kothari Group: 1980 (44 years ago)
Company with a History
- MARUSAN INDUSTRY CO., LTD.: 1948 (76 years ago)
- Napco National: 1956 (68 years ago)
- Ginegar Plastic Products Ltd: 1969 (55 years ago)
Mulch Film Manufacturers in United States
*Including some distributors, etc.
Global Distribution of Mulch Film Manufacturers by Country
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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India
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4 | 50.0% |
United States of America
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1 | 12.5% |
Japan
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1 | 12.5% |
Israel
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1 | 12.5% |
China
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1 | 12.5% |
