Liqui-Box

What Liqui-Box does

Liqui-Box is a Richmond, Virginia-based manufacturer of flexible liquid packaging and dispensing systems founded in 1961, now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE: SEE) following its 2023 acquisition. The company designs and produces bag-in-box packaging, pouches, films, bulk liners (IBC), urn-liners, and rigid bottles, alongside a full equipment portfolio of automatic and semi-automatic fillers (A-Series, S-Series Intasept, Intasept 2800, Liquibox 2000, StarAsept, Liquibox 900, Autokap 600) and a dispensing fitments line under the Worldwide Dispensers sub-brand (VINIflow, VINItap, UpTap, Liqui-Sure, TruTap, Flip-N-Seal, QCD connectors, Universal Self-Sealing Cap). Its technology stack is anchored by patented aseptic filling (StarAsept sterilization chamber, Intasept heat-sealed closure), mono-material recycle-ready films (Liquipure Ultra and Lite), and tethered-tamper dispensing solutions, with multiple industry awards (FPA Silver Awards 2014–2016, WorldStar 2022, Red Dot 2019) validating the innovation pipeline.

Liqui-Box serves enterprise customers across beverage (wine, juice, water, post-mix syrup, coffee, tea, beer, cider, spirits), liquid food and dairy (milk, cream, ice cream mix, yogurt, cheese, liquid eggs, coconut products), non-food liquids (industrial fluids, chemicals, cleaning, personal care), and foodservice (restaurants, convenience stores, petrol stations, catering, QSR chains), with named customers including Oishi/KFC Thailand, LG, Cardinal Agri, Blue Waters, Dobra Berba, HEX Performance, and Aquene Springs. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with local support across 17 manufacturing and R&D locations on five continents (Richmond HQ, Northampton UK R&D, Thailand, Slovakia, Philippines, plus additional sites). Revenue is generated through one-time sales of flexible packaging consumables and dispensing components, plus hardware sales of filling and dispensing equipment; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Following the February 2020 acquisition of DS Smith's flexible packaging business and Worldwide Dispensers, Liqui-Box expanded to roughly 20 locations and approximately 2,000 employees before its 2023 acquisition by Sealed Air consolidated headcount to approximately 1,400 across 17 locations. Reported customer outcomes include an 83% reduction in plastic use by a large European dairy switching from buckets to flexible bags (252 to 42 tonnes annually), 82% lower CO2 emissions with Liquipure Lite versus HDPE jugs, and a 70% CO2 reduction when switching to aseptic 8L bag-in-box for milk.

Name

Liqui-Box

Legal name

Liquibox Corporation

Website

https://liquibox.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Liqui-Box is a Richmond, Virginia-based manufacturer of flexible liquid packaging (bag-in-box, pouches, films) and filling and dispensing equipment, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sealed Air, serving enterprise beverage, dairy, liquid food, non-food, and foodservice customers across five continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Liquid Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Aseptic & Liquid Flexible Packaging (Bag-in-Box, Spouted Liquid Packs) (IMALABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spouts, Fitments & Pouring Closures (IMALALAH), Bulk Liners & Container Liners (Dry Bulk Liners) (IMALAGAE), Bulk Packaging Filling/Discharge Systems & Handling Aids (Spouts, Lifting, Dischargers) (IMALAGAI), Bag-in-Box Filling Operations (AFAFAJAG)

Keywords

• Flexible liquid packaging
• Bag-in-box systems
• Aseptic filling equipment
• Dispensing taps and fitments
• Recycle-ready films

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Flexible Packaging Sales: Sale of bag-in-box, pouches, urn-liners, bags and film products for liquid packaging across beverage, liquid food, and non-food industries
2. Filling Equipment: Sale and support of bag-in-box filling machines including A-Series (fully-automatic), S-Series (semi-automatic), StarAsept, Intasept, and Liquibox 2000
3. Dispensing Solutions: Sale of Worldwide Dispensers™ fitments, caps, valves, connectors and dispensing taps for rigid and flexible containers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Liqui-Box manufactures and sells flexible liquid packaging systems (bag-in-box, pouches, films, bulk liners, urn-liners, and rigid bottles), bag-in-box filling equipment (semi-automatic to fully-automatic aseptic fillers), and dispensing solutions (taps, fitments, valves, connectors) under the Worldwide Dispensers brand. Its products serve beverage, dairy, liquid food, wine, and non-food liquid customers globally, with a focus on sustainable, aseptic, and recycle-ready packaging.

Product overview

Liqui-Box is a global manufacturer of liquid packaging and dispensing solutions, operating as part of Sealed Air. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of flexible packaging products organized around two core offerings: (1) Bag-in-Box packaging solutions including bags, films, and fitments, and (2) Filling equipment ranging from entry-level semi-automatic fillers to fully-automatic high-speed aseptic systems. The product line includes specialized sub-brands for sustainability (Liquipure Ultra, Liquipure Lite), dispensing solutions (Worldwide Dispensers with VINIflow, VINItap, Liqui-Sure, TruTap, UpTap taps and caps), and fitments (Flip-N-Seal, QCD connectors). Equipment portfolio spans the A-Series, S-Series Intasept, Intasept 2800, 2000, StarAsept, and 900 filling machines. The company also provides urn-liners, bulk liners (IBC), and bottles for diverse liquid packaging needs across beverage, liquid food, dairy, wine, and non-food applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VINIflow: Dispensing tap product line for bag-in-box and stand-up pouch packaging, including VINIflow Secure with tethered tamper protection
• Liquipure
• AquaPur
• Sure Seal
• FlexAsept
• Worldwide Dispensers
• StarAsept
• A-Series
• Liquibox 2000
• Intasept

Products and services

• Bag-in-Box Flexible Packaging Flexible bag-in-box packaging solution that protects and preserves liquid products (beverages, liquid food, non-food) from filling through to dispensing.
• Bag-in-Box Filling Equipment High-performance bag-in-box filling equipment including automatic and semi-automatic fillers for efficient and safe product packaging, ranging from entry-level semi-automatic to fully-automatic high-speed and aseptic systems.
• Urn-Liners Disposable liners for metal beverage urns and decanters that keep iced beverages fresh and free from contaminants, with a recycle-ready variant available.
• Bags & Film Optimized film structures including barrier films, recycle-ready mono-material bags, and specialized films for preserving products from filling to dispensing across beverage, dairy, and food applications.
• Bulk Liners (IBC) More sustainable and hygienic packaging for bulk delivery of liquids in intermediate bulk containers, including aseptic and standard configurations.
• Worldwide Dispensers Global dispensing solutions brand offering self-closing taps, fitments, caps, valves, and connectors for rigid and flexible containers, in market for more than 50 years.
• Recyclable Rigid Bottles Convenient dispensing with recyclable rigid bottle solutions, including the UpTap closure for large-format PET water bottles.
• Liquipure Ultra Recycle-ready mono-material bag-in-box solution for beverages, designed for sustainability and circularity where recycling infrastructure is available.
• Liquipure Lite Recycle-ready mono-material packaging for non-barrier dairy applications with a lightweight film structure delivering 82% less CO2 emissions and 78% less plastic than HDPE jugs.
• Liquibox A-Series Filler Fully-automatic bag-in-box filler for high-speed filling operations, with modular design, one-touch bag length changeover, and CIP capability.
• Liquibox S-Series Intasept Filler Single-head or dual-head semi-automatic filler using patented Intasept aseptic filling technology with heat-sealed closure before and after filling, for 16 and 32mm glands.
• Liquibox Intasept 2800 Filler Single-head bulk filler for filling bags ranging from 5 to 1500L (1.5 to 395 gallons), ideal for fresh, stable and viscous liquid products using Intasept aseptic technology.
• Liquibox 2000 Filler Fully-automatic aseptic bag-in-box filler delivering up to 15 bags per minute with a continuous vapor hydrogen peroxide system for low-acid products.
• Liquibox StarAsept Filler Bulk bag aseptic filler with patented StarAsept sterilization chamber providing a closed sterile environment, filling up to 100 gallons (400 liters) per minute; CE-certified and FDA compliant.
• Liquibox 900 Filling System Entry-level semi-automatic filler for Asian beverage and juice markets, filling up to 4 bags per minute (5 gallon), with vacuum and nitrogen purge.
• Autokap 600 Filler Bag-in-box filling equipment allowing up to 6,000 bags to be processed daily, used in partnership applications such as Oishi's KFC restaurant beverage program.
• VINIflow Secure Dispensing Tap Dispensing tap with attached tethered tamper protection designed for bag-in-box and stand-up pouch packaging, compatible with existing filling lines and built for recycling alongside recycle-ready flexible packaging.
• Liquibox Universal Self-Sealing Cap Hygienic self-closing fitment for 2 to 20-liter professional dairy dispensing systems in restaurants, convenience stores, petrol stations, and catering; Cyclos-certified for recycling within existing PE streams and PP- and silicone-free.

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% reduction in plastic use (from 252 tonnes to 42 tonnes annually) when switching from buckets to flexible bags
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sealed Air (SEE)coreOthersIn 2023, Liquibox was acquired by Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE: SEE). Sealed Air designs, manufactures and delivers packaging solutions that preserve food, protect goods and automate packaging processes. The acquisition expands Sealed Air's fluids and liquids systems portfolio under the LIQUIBOX brand.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global: Diversified packaging giant producing flexible films, pouches, bottles, and dispensing closures across food, beverage, and personal care, with overlapping customer relationships and product formats.
• Amcor: Global flexible and rigid packaging giant with extensive flexible films, pouches, and bag-in-box capabilities, serving overlapping beverage, dairy, and food customers across multiple formats.
• Tetra Pak: Global leader in aseptic carton packaging for beverages and dairy; competes with Liquibox's aseptic bag-in-box for the same shelf-stable liquid applications, particularly in dairy and juice.
• Smurfit Kappa: One of the largest paper-based and flexible packaging producers in Europe, supplying bag-in-box and pouch formats for wine, beverage, and industrial liquid customers overlapping with Liquibox's segments.
• Mondi: European-based packaging and paper group with a sizable flexible packaging division producing bags, pouches, and films for liquid foods, beverages, and industrial applications.

Direct peers

• CDF Corporation: US-based specialist in bag-in-box liners, drum and IBC liners, and pouches for liquid food, beverage, and industrial applications; a direct competitor in flexible bulk liquid packaging.
• AptarGroup: Global leader in dispensing closures, pumps, and fitments for food, beverage, personal care, and home care; overlaps with Liquibox's Worldwide Dispensers business on taps and closures.
• SIG Group (Scholle IPN): SIG acquired Scholle IPN in 2022, creating the closest direct competitor to Liquibox in bag-in-box and pouch packaging for liquid foods and beverages, with comparable aseptic filling technology and global reach.
• ProAmpac: Specialty flexible packaging manufacturer focused on films, pouches, and bag-in-box solutions for food, beverage, and industrial liquids, competing most directly in mid-market accounts.

Emerging players

• Krones AG: German manufacturer of beverage filling and packaging equipment whose aseptic and bag-in-box filling lines compete with Liquibox's A-Series, StarAsept, and Intasept equipment portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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