Pregis Corporation

What Pregis Corporation does

Pregis Corporation (operating as Pregis LLC) is a privately held North American manufacturer of protective packaging materials, equipment, and flexible films, headquartered in the Chicago area and founded in 2005 with 1,001-5,000 employees. The company sells an integrated portfolio organized under multiple sub-brands: AirSpeed on-demand inflatable cushioning systems (including the proprietary HC square-pattern technology and HC Renew PCR films with 80% post-consumer recycled content), IntelliPack foam-in-place systems, EasyPack paper systems, Pregis Sharp automated bagging equipment (Lynx 18, MaxPro, Max), PolyMask temporary protective films for laser cutting and surface protection, and the EverTec curbside-recyclable cushioned mailer built on Henkel's EPIX technology. Manufacturing and converting capacity spans McDonough GA (298,000 sq ft), Reno NV, Conover NC, Aurora IL (the 50,000 sq ft Pregis IQ innovation headquarters), and a Canadian office in Mississauga.

The business model combines one-time capital-equipment sales (AirSpeed, IntelliPack, Pregis Sharp, paper systems) with high-margin recurring consumables revenue (cushioning films, foam chemicals, mailers, protective films), supplemented by integration services, training, and technical support delivered through the Pregis IQ center and Customer Experience Centers in Atlanta and Los Angeles. Go-to-market is consultative enterprise field sales paired with channel partners and distributors, targeting six primary verticals: e-commerce and fulfillment, manufacturing, third-party logistics, automotive and transportation, consumer packaged goods, and building and construction, with secondary focus on nutraceuticals and mail-order pharmaceutical. Pricing is quote-based with Net 30 standard terms; sustainability positioning (EcoVadis Bronze, How2Recycle, 1% for the Planet) is a meaningful differentiator as customers face ESG mandates and curbside-recyclability requirements.

The company is led by President and CEO Kevin Baudhuin with Tom Wetsch as Chief Innovation Officer and a dedicated VP of Mergers and Acquisitions (John Breber), reflecting an active inorganic posture that has produced the 2018 acquisition of FP International and the 2021 acquisition of Danco Converting. Recent strategic emphasis centers on sustainable mailer capacity (Henkel partnership, $14M+ McDonough plant, 450 new production jobs), regional sales-enablement infrastructure (two new Customer Experience Centers opened in 2026), and new equipment launches such as the Sharp Lynx 18 automated bagger, positioning the firm for continued expansion within North American e-commerce and industrial protective-packaging markets.

Name

Pregis Corporation

Legal name

Pregis LLC

Website

https://pregis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Pregis Corporation is a privately held North American manufacturer of protective packaging materials and equipment (air cushions, foam, paper systems, automated baggers, protective films, and recyclable mailers), selling to e-commerce, manufacturing, automotive, CPG, 3PL, and construction customers through direct enterprise sales and distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Protective Packaging Materials and Equipment

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Inflatable & Air Cushion Packaging (Air Pillows, Bubble Wrap Systems) (IMALAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective & Cushioning Packaging (Bubble Wrap, Air Pillows, Foam-in-Bag) Manufacturing (IMANAEAF), Protective Paper Packaging (Honeycomb, Paper Cushioning, Paper Wrap) (IMALACAH), Conveying, Feeding & Material Handling for Packaging Lines (IMALAOAG)

Keywords

• Protective packaging solutions
• Inflatable air cushioning systems
• Automated mailing bagging equipment
• Temporary protective films
• Sustainable paper mailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Deerfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 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. Packaging Equipment and Systems: Sale of on-demand packaging equipment including AirSpeed inflation systems, IntelliPack foam-in-place systems, EasyPack paper systems, and Pregis Sharp automated bagging equipment. Equipment sales are typically one-time capital purchases with ongoing consumables revenue.
2. Consumables and Materials: Ongoing sales of packaging consumables including air cushions, foam chemicals, paper systems consumables, protective films, and mailers. These represent recurring revenue streams as customers continuously consume these materials in their packaging operations.
3. Protective Films: Sale of PolyMask temporary protective films for metals, plastics, building materials, appliances, and automotive applications. Films are sold as custom-manufactured products in various gauges, widths, and adhesive formulations.
4. Professional Services: Integration services, packaging validation, training, and technical support services provided to help customers implement and optimize packaging solutions. Services include customer experience centers and on-site support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pregis Corporation manufactures and sells protective packaging equipment and materials, including on-demand inflatable air cushioning systems (AirSpeed), foam-in-place systems (IntelliPack), paper packaging systems, automated mailing and bagging equipment (Pregis Sharp), temporary protective films (PolyMask), sustainable paper mailers (EverTec), bubble and foam cushioning products, and flexible packaging films for e-commerce, manufacturing, automotive, building, and logistics customers. The company backs these offerings with the Pregis IQ innovation headquarters providing consultative design, testing, and integration services, plus ongoing consumables revenue.

Product overview

Pregis Corporation is a global supplier of protective packaging, mailing, bagging solutions and flexible packaging. The company operates as a material agnostic solutions provider offering an end-to-end suite of products organized into distinct product lines: On-Demand Paper Systems (PackMaster Pro, EasyPack Quantum, Bantam, GeoTerra, Strata), On-Demand Inflatable Air Systems (AirSpeed branded Ascent, ChamberPak, Smart, Mini Pak'R), On-Demand Foam Systems under IntelliPack brand (SmartBagger, SmartShot, SmartMold), and Automated Mailing & Bagging Solutions under the Pregis Sharp brand (Lynx 18, MaxPro, Max Series, SX). The company also offers mailer products including the EverTec curbside recyclable mailer, PolyMask temporary protection films for various surfaces, bubble cushioning products, Astro-Foam polyethylene foam, cohesive packaging, specialty products, and flexible packaging films. Services include Pregis IQ innovation headquarters, integration services, customized packaging, and technical support. Sustainability offerings include Renew products (HC Renew, HC Renew PCR with recycled content) and Inspyre brand products supporting clean water initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EverTec: Curbside recyclable paper cushioned mailer for e-commerce packaging
• PolyMask
• AirSpeed
• IntelliPack
• EasyPack
• Pregis Sharp
• Inspyre
• Renew
• Pregis IQ
• PackMaster Pro
• GeoTerra
• Strata
• Bantam
• SmartBagger
• SmartShot
• SmartMold
• AirSpeed Ascent
• AirSpeed 5000
• Mini Pak'R
• ChamberPak
• Astro-Bubble
• Astro-Foam
• HC Renew
• HC Renew PCR
• HC Barrier
• HC Inspyre
• ThermaCycle Flex
• Quilt
• Double Cushion

Products and services

• On-Demand Paper Systems Paper-based void fill and cushioning systems including PackMaster Pro, EasyPack Quantum Series, Bantam, GeoTerra, and Strata for wrapping and light cushioning applications in fulfillment and shipping operations.
• On-Demand Inflatable Air Systems AirSpeed-branded inflatable air cushioning systems including Ascent, ChamberPak, AirSpeed 5000, Smart, and Mini Pak'R for void fill and cushioning applications in shipping operations.
• On-Demand Foam Systems (IntelliPack) IntelliPack foam-in-place systems including SmartBagger/Maxwell, SmartShot, SmartShot Hybrid, SmartMold, and Inspyre Film for cushioning, blocking, and bracing applications in shipping operations.
• Automated Mailing & Bagging Solutions (Pregis Sharp)

Quantifiable outcome

• Products packed with HC cushioning showed 45% increase in perceived product value over economy packaging
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Henkel Adhesive TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2021Pregis and Henkel formed strategic partnership to develop sustainable protective packaging solutions. The collaboration produced the EverTec recyclable mailer using Henkel's EPIX technology, which enhances paper product functionality while maintaining recyclability. Both companies are signatories to The Climate Pledge with goal of net-zero emissions by 2040.
• Shorr PackagingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerShorr Packaging partnered with Pregis to implement automated bagging solutions for a food copacker customer. The partnership delivered over $200k in customer savings through innovative packaging automation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sealed Air Corporation: Sealed Air is the largest direct competitor in protective packaging, best known for Bubble Wrap, inflatable air cushioning (Fill-Air), and automated bagging systems (Autobag). It competes head-to-head with Pregis across air, foam, paper, and mailer categories serving the same e-commerce, fulfillment, and CPG customers.
• Ranpak Holdings Corp. Ranpak is a publicly traded pure-play in paper-based protective packaging, offering on-demand paper cushioning and void-fill systems (PadPak, FillPak, WrapPak) plus mailers. It is the closest paper-substrate analog to Pregis's EasyPack, PackMaster Pro, GeoTerra, and EverTec lines.
• Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH: Storopack is a Germany-based global manufacturer of protective packaging including air pillows (Airplus), paper systems (Papplus), and foam. It directly overlaps with Pregis's AirSpeed, EasyPack, and IntelliPack portfolios and competes for the same enterprise customers, primarily in Europe.
• Polyair Inter Pack Inc. Polyair is a North American manufacturer of inflatable air cushioning films and bags, mailers, and protective packaging films. It is a direct competitor to Pregis's AirSpeed HC film portfolio and poly mailer lines.
• Intertape Polymer Group (IPG): IPG is a North American manufacturer of packaging tapes, films, and protective packaging products including stretch film and surface protection films. It directly overlaps with Pregis's PolyMask temporary protective films and flexible packaging film product lines.
• Automated Packaging Systems (now Sealed Air): Automated Packaging Systems, now part of Sealed Air, pioneered Autobag pre-opened bags-on-a-roll and automated bagging equipment. It is a direct competitor to Pregis Sharp automated mailing and bagging solutions in e-commerce fulfillment.

Broad incumbents

• Smurfit Westrock plc: Smurfit Westrock is the world's largest paper-based packaging company, offering corrugated, paperboard, and protective paper packaging at massive scale. While broader than Pregis, it competes in protective paper packaging and increasingly in e-commerce mailers against EverTec and EasyPack.
• Sonoco Products Company: Sonoco is a diversified global packaging manufacturer serving consumer, industrial, and protective end markets. It overlaps with Pregis in protective and flexible packaging, mailers, and surface protection films, though it operates across a far broader portfolio.
• Pactiv Evergreen Inc. Pactiv Evergreen is a major food and beverage packaging manufacturer with growing exposure to protective and sustainable packaging. It competes with Pregis in insulated shippers, flexible films, and foodservice disposables serving adjacent customer segments.
• 3M Company: 3M is a diversified industrial conglomerate with a significant protective films and tapes business serving automotive, construction, and manufacturing. Its surface protection portfolio overlaps with Pregis's PolyMask line, and 3M serves many of the same industrial OEM customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pregiseurope
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pregis

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

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