What Lacerta Group does

Lacerta Group, LLC is a privately held, US-domestic specialty thermoformed plastic packaging manufacturer founded in 1993 and headquartered at 360 Forbes Blvd., Mansfield, Massachusetts. The company designs and produces stock and custom food packaging — containers, clamshells, trays, platters, bowls, snack packs, tamper-evident and film-sealable formats — for food manufacturers, convenience stores and national foodservice chains, grocers, delis/bakeries, and CPG brands with sustainability mandates. Its portfolio includes differentiated, trademarked lines: Seal N' Flip™ film-lidding packaging (~50% less plastic, up to 25% cost savings vs. clamshells), ReCERTA™ PET with minimum 10% post-consumer recycled content, and Fresh N' Sealed® tamper-evident containers; it has also commissioned a compostable bagasse-based clamshell line for 2026.

The underlying technology is vertically integrated thermoforming: 48 state-of-the-art thermoforming machines backed by 13 CNC milling machines, three in-house prototype thermoformers, a dedicated machine shop, Master Cam-driven CNC tooling, five extruders for converting FDA-compliant recycled material, in-house four-color printing, and a quality lab for material-distribution and sealing validation. Lacerta delivers custom packaging from concept to commercialization in 6-8 weeks, with prototypes turned around in roughly one week. Certifications include SQF 8.1 Level II (GFSI-recognized) for food safety.

The business model is primarily project-based custom packaging and bulk stock packaging sold through enterprise direct sales with quote-based pricing, complemented by self-serve e-commerce through Lacerta Online (lacertaonline.com) for smaller-quantity stock orders. Distribution is purely domestic (United States). Inorganic growth has been demonstrated via the January 2023 acquisition of Portage Plastics assets, and the company appears to be founder/operator-owned with no disclosed institutional capital.

Name

Lacerta Group

Legal name

Lacerta Group, LLC

Website

https://lacerta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lacerta Group is a US-based, vertically integrated thermoformed plastic packaging manufacturer founded in 1993, serving food manufacturers, convenience stores, grocers, delis, and sustainability-focused CPG brands with stock and custom containers, clamshells, and lids.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Food Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Thermoformed Packaging (Dunnage, Trays, Clamshells) (IMANAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery) (IMALAHAM), Rigid Food Containers (Cups, Trays, Clamshells) (IMALAAAD), Ready Meals & Prepared Foods Packaging (IMALAHAL)

Keywords

• Thermoformed food packaging
• Plastic food containers
• Custom packaging solutions
• PCR sustainable packaging
• Clamshell containers

Headquarters

HQ city

Mansfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Stock Packaging Products: Sale of standard stock plastic food packaging products including containers, lids, clamshells, bowls, trays, and platters in various sizes and shapes. Products available through direct sales, quote requests, and Lacerta Online e-commerce channel.
2. Custom Packaging Solutions: Custom design and manufacturing of plastic food packaging from concept to commercialization in 6-8 weeks, including engineering, concept development, prototyping, tooling, and production. End-to-end custom packaging services with in-house design team.
3. Printed Lidding Solutions: Custom printed graphics including colors and patterns on lidding solutions, providing branding and shelf appeal through in-house printing capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lacerta Group designs and manufactures specialty thermoformed plastic food packaging, including stock containers, clamshells, bowls, trays, platters, and tamper-evident packaging lines. The company also provides end-to-end custom packaging solutions — from concept and prototyping through tooling, extrusion, printing, and thermoforming production — delivered in 6-8 weeks. Its proprietary technologies include Seal N' Flip™ film-lidding packaging and ReCERTA™ post-consumer recycled (PCR) material.

Product overview

Lacerta Group is a plastic food packaging manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of stock packaging products and custom solutions. The core product portfolio includes Round, Square, Rectangular, Square-to-Round, and Bowls containers, along with Clamshells and Trays & Platters. Key product lines include Fresh N' Sealed® (tamper-evident), Seal N' Flip™ (film-lidding with 50% less plastic), and ReCERTA™ (sustainable PCR material with minimum 10% recycled content). The company also provides full-service custom packaging solutions encompassing ideation, prototyping, tooling, thermoforming production, extrusion, printing (up to 4 colors), and quality assurance. Lacerta operates 48 thermoforming machines and 5 extruders in-house, enabling rapid 6-8 week concept-to-commercialization for custom products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReCERTA™: Sustainable post-consumer recycled plastic material offering at least 10% PCR content across all PET products, with custom blends available upon request.
• Seal N' Flip™
• Fresh N' Sealed®
• Hot N' Sealed
• Lacerta Online

Products and services

• Seal N' Flip™ Packaging Film-lidding packaging line that moves lidding film to the bottom of the package, using nearly 50% less plastic than comparable clamshell containers and offering up to 25% cost reductions. Targeted at food manufacturers, convenience stores, and grab-and-go retailers.
• Fresh N' Sealed® Tamper-Evident Containers Tamper-resistant food packaging line with visual tamper evidence for consumer safety. Designed for fresh foods such as sandwiches, salads, snacks, and prepared meals sold through retail and foodservice channels.
• Clamshell Containers Easy-close, recyclable thermoformed clamshell containers available in multiple sizes for sandwiches, snacks, produce, and bakery applications.
• Round Containers Cost-effective round thermoformed plastic containers available in various sizes to maximize shelf space for food products such as dips, hummus, salsa, and cut fruit.
• Square Containers Square thermoformed plastic containers with flexible sizes and lid options to showcase food products, available in capacities from 8oz to 48oz.
• Rectangular Containers Versatile rectangular thermoformed plastic containers for high-volume storage and distribution, ranging from 4oz to 160oz capacity.
• Square to Round Containers Round-base, square-top thermoformed plastic containers combining stability with shelf-space efficiency for high-scale food packaging.
• Bowls Pressure-tested thermoformed plastic bowls designed to keep products fresh and secure, available in small, medium, and large sizes.
• Trays and Platters Versatile thermoformed tray and platter collection for food presentation and distribution in retail and foodservice.
• Hoagie/Sandwich Containers Specialized thermoformed plastic containers for sandwiches, subs, wraps, and hoagies, available in sizes from 6 to 12 inches.
• Snack Packs Multi-compartment thermoformed snack containers for portion-controlled single-serve and multi-pack snack applications, available in 2, 3, and 4 compartment configurations.
• Parfait Cups Stylish grab-and-go thermoformed plastic parfait containers for desserts, yogurt, and layered food presentations.
• Film-Sealable Containers Thermoformed packaging solutions compatible with film-sealing equipment for extended freshness and shelf appeal, used for prepared foods.
• HPP (High Pressure Processing) Packaging Specialized thermoformed plastic packaging designed for high-pressure processing (HPP) food preservation technology.
• Sectional Containers Multi-compartment thermoformed plastic containers for separating different food items within a single package.
• Custom Packaging Solutions End-to-end custom food packaging service from concept to commercialization in 6-8 weeks, including in-house design, prototyping, tooling, thermoforming production, extrusion, printing, and quality assurance for food manufacturers and CPG brands.
• ReCERTA™ Sustainable PCR Material Sustainable post-consumer recycled (PCR) PET material used in Lacerta's food packaging portfolio, guaranteeing an average of at least 10% PCR content across all PET products with custom blends available upon request. Made from FDA-compliant post-consumer recycled material.
• Lacerta Online E-commerce Channel Self-serve online storefront at lacertaonline.com enabling ordering of select stock thermoformed plastic packaging in smaller quantities, targeting smaller businesses and individual buyers who do not need bulk manufacturing volumes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% less plastic used compared to similar-sized plastic clamshell containers
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Portage PlasticsminorOthers · 9 January 2023Lacerta Group announced the acquisition of Portage Plastics assets in January 2023. This acquisition expanded Lacerta's manufacturing capabilities and product portfolio in the plastics packaging sector.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global (Amcor): Major global plastics packaging manufacturer with broad rigid and flexible packaging capabilities including thermoformed food containers — broad incumbent competitor and potential consolidator.
• Reynolds Consumer Products: Consumer packaging company with a Hefty foodservice and waste bag business — broad incumbent competing in foodservice and household packaging adjacent to Lacerta's channels.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Large-scale foodservice and food merchandising packaging manufacturer with broad thermoformed, paper, and foam product portfolio — a broad incumbent competing across all of Lacerta's end markets.
• Huhtamaki: Global foodservice and consumer goods packaging company with significant North American foodservice operations — broad incumbent competing on foodservice clamshells, cups, and containers.
• Dart Container Corporation: Larger foodservice packaging manufacturer known for cups and containers — overlaps in rigid foodservice containers and competes for similar convenience store and foodservice customers.

Direct peers

• Anchor Packaging: Manufacturer of thermoformed food packaging including clamshells, hinged containers, and foodservice trays — overlapping product portfolio and foodservice customer base with Lacerta.
• Genpak: Foodservice packaging manufacturer producing thermoformed containers, clamshells, and lids for the away-from-home market — directly competitive in Lacerta's core foodservice segments.
• Sabert Corporation: Foodservice and retail packaging manufacturer offering thermoformed containers, clamshells, and sustainable packaging — directly comparable product mix and sustainability positioning.
• Inline Plastics Corp: Specialty thermoformed clamshell and rigid packaging manufacturer for foodservice and retail — directly competes in clamshell and tamper-evident packaging categories.
• Placon Corporation: US-based thermoformed plastic packaging manufacturer specializing in food and consumer goods containers, including clamshells and custom packaging — directly comparable in product mix and channel focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

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