What C-P Flexible Packaging does

C-P Flexible Packaging is a fully integrated flexible packaging converter founded in 1964 and headquartered in York, Pennsylvania following its October 2025 merger with Garlock Flexibles. The combined Garlock/C-P entity operates 10 manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada, positioning it among the top 15 flexible packaging platforms in North America. The company produces custom printed rollstock, premade pouches, bags, sleeves, and labels for consumer packaged goods brands across snack food, coffee, pet food, confectionery, health & wellness, medical and electronics cleanroom, and aerospace end-markets. Its technology stack centers on high-definition flexographic printing across 14 presses, extrusion and adhesive lamination, and proprietary converting processes including patented Laser Die-Cut Rollstock (DCRS), patented Inno-Lok pre-zippered film technology, and award-winning bottom-applied seamless reclose technology. C-P is one of only a handful of converters with in-house laser scoring, operates three-extruder coextrusion for five-layer barrier structures, and runs proprietary HPP lidstock for high-pressure pasteurization applications. Its GreenStream® sustainable packaging portfolio spans recyclable, PCR, compostable, bio-sourced, and paper-based structures, complemented by an internal recycling operation processing over 5.5 million pounds of material annually and a solar-powered cleanroom facility with 440 panels at Placentia, California.

Revenue is generated through custom manufacturing of flexible packaging on a quote-based pricing model, supported by an enterprise field sales motion with dedicated support engineers deployed to customer plant floors for line troubleshooting and ongoing service. Inside sales with EDI order handling and FTP scheduling integration serves mid-market accounts, while vendor-managed inventory, safety stock, and continuous replenishment programs deepen operational coupling with customers and create switching costs. The company also generates service revenue from package design, prepress/platemaking (using DuPont Cyrel equipment), and engineering services including concept-to-prototype in two weeks or less. Under sponsor Astara Capital Partners, C-P has executed a serial roll-up strategy with at least five acquisitions since 2019 and the transformative October 2025 merger with Garlock Flexibles; the company is currently investing over $20 million in 2026 capex for new equipment and IT upgrades while consolidating overlapping plants, including a phased wind-down of two Gardner, Massachusetts facilities through September 2026.

Name

C-P Flexible Packaging

Legal name

C-P Flexible Packaging, Inc.

Website

https://cpflexpack.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

C-P Flexible Packaging is a fully integrated flexible packaging converter producing custom rollstock, pouches, and labels for snack, coffee, pet food, confectionery, medical cleanroom, and consumer packaged goods brands, operating 10 manufacturing facilities across North America post-Garlock merger.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flexible Packaging Converting & Finishing (Slitting, Rewinding, Coating, Embossing) (IMALABAL), Flexible Packaging Printing (Film/Poly/Paper Print) (IMALAKAG), Recyclable/Mono-Material Flexible Packaging (PE/PP-Based, Compatibilized Structures) (IMALABAN), Retort, Microwave & High-Temperature Flexible Packaging (IMALABAH), Flexible Paper Packaging & Wraps (kraft wrap, pouches, laminations) (IMAMAHAF)

Keywords

• Flexible packaging manufacturing
• Custom printed rollstock
• Premade flexible pouches
• Cleanroom packaging solutions
• Sustainable food packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Flexible Packaging Manufacturing: C-P Flexible Packaging operates as a fully integrated flexible packaging converter, manufacturing custom printed rollstock, premade pouches, bags, sleeves, and labels. Revenue is generated through the production and sale of flexible packaging products with various value-added features including barrier properties, printing effects, and sustainable options. The company serves as a one-stop-shop enabling customers to consolidate packaging suppliers.
2. Design and Consultation Services: Package design and consultation services from concept to prototype in 2 weeks or less. Engineering services include shrink distortion testing, grid tests, pre-distortion for graphics, and material breakdown testing.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

C-P Flexible Packaging is a fully integrated flexible packaging converter that manufactures custom printed rollstock, premade pouches, bags, sleeves, and labels. The company offers in-house capabilities spanning graphics, prepress, platemaking, HD flexographic printing, extrusion and adhesive lamination, coating, slitting, and pouch converting. It serves snack food, bakery, coffee, pet food, confectionery, medical/electronics cleanroom, aerospace, and health & wellness end markets with proprietary technologies such as laser die-cut rollstock, Inno-Lok pre-zippered films, and bottom-applied seamless reclose, plus the GreenStream line of recyclable, PCR, compostable, and paper-based sustainable packaging.

Product overview

C-P Flexible Packaging is a flexible packaging converter offering a comprehensive portfolio of packaging products organized into several core categories: Printed Rollstock (including high-barrier, recyclable, compostable, matte/gloss, stick packs, lidding films, peel & reseal, shrink bands, Inno-Lok® pre-zippered, laser die-cut window, paper, high burst strength, and child-resistant options); Premade Pouches (stand-up, zipper, slider, laser-scored, flat-bottom, spouted, and pouches with handles); Labels (shrink sleeves, stretch sleeves, and roll-fed labels); Bags (cleanroom, nylon, and poly bags); and Cold-Seal Packaging. The company also offers the GreenStream® sustainable packaging sub-brand covering recyclable, PCR, compostable, bio-sourced, and paper-based options. Service capabilities include package design and consultation, in-house prepress services, HD flexographic printing with 14 presses, extrusion and adhesive lamination, and finishing/slitting services. The company operates across multiple markets including snack foods, confectionery, coffee, pet food, health & wellness, medical/electronics cleanroom, and aerospace packaging. Following an October 2025 merger with Garlock Flexibles, the combined entity operates 10 manufacturing facilities across the US and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GreenStream®: Sustainable packaging product line utilizing post-consumer recycled content, recyclable materials, compostable materials, downgauged materials, and materials derived from renewable resources.
• Affirm™
• C-FiT™
• BOX POUCHES®

Products and services

• Cleanroom Bags
• Nylon Bags
• High-Barrier Flexible Packaging
• Compostable Flexible Packaging
• Recyclable Flexible Packaging
• Stick Pack Film Laminations
• Affirm Lidding Films
• Peel and Reseal Rollstock
• Custom Shrink Bands
• HFFS and VFFS Rollstock
• Inno-Lok Pre-Zippered Rollstock
• Laser Die-Cut Window Rollstock (DCRS)
• GreenStream Paper Flexible Packaging
• High Burst Strength Flexible Packaging
• Child-Resistant Flexible Packaging
• Stand-Up Pouches
• Zipper Pouches
• Slider Pouches
• Laser-Scored Pouches
• Flat-Bottom Pouches (BOX POUCHES)
• Spouted Pouches
• Pouches With Handles
• Shrink Sleeves
• Stretch Sleeves (including C-FiT)
• Roll-Fed Labels
• Cold-Seal Packaging
• Recyclable Pouches
• Compostable Pouches
• GreenStream Fiber Trays
• GreenStream Sustainable Packaging Line
• Package Design and Consultation
• In-House Prepress Services
• HD Flexographic Printing
• Extrusion and Adhesive Lamination
• Finishing and Slitting Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Cold-seal packaging increases line speeds multiple times faster than heat-seal lines for bar-wrapped products
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Garlock FlexiblesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025In October 2025, Garlock Flexibles and C-P Flexible Packaging completed their merger to create a leading flexible packaging company in North America. The combined entity operates 10 manufacturing facilities across the US and Canada, positioning as one of the top 15 flexible packaging platforms in North America. The merger was facilitated by Astara Capital Partners through a continuation vehicle.
• Bass Flexible PackagingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Acquired in March 2022 to expand market reach and capabilities, particularly in confectionery and health & beauty markets. Enhances ability to meet short lead times with nimble service model.
• Preferred PackagingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021Acquired in October 2021 to expand capabilities and market reach. Preferred Packaging is a U.S.-based manufacturer of multilayer flexible films and packaging equipment supporting C-P's entry into the meal solutions market and enhancing geographical presence in the Southeast US.
• DuPontcoreTechnology or IntegrationC-P uses DuPont Cyrel Easy ESP and EPR flexographic plates, DuPont Cyrel Digital Imagers, and DuPont 4260 in-line processing and drying systems for advanced platemaking technology ensuring repeatability and highest quality results.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Coveris: International flexible and rigid packaging manufacturer serving food, consumer goods, and healthcare markets — comparable converter offering, particularly relevant for rollstock and pouch formats overlapping Garlock/C-P's core SKUs.
• Sonoco Products: Diversified global packaging manufacturer with flexible and paper-based packaging serving CPG, food, and industrial markets — a broader incumbent whose consumer flexibles division competes with Garlock/C-P in snacks, confectionery, and food packaging.
• Amcor: Global packaging giant with extensive flexible packaging portfolio across food, beverage, healthcare, and personal care — a much larger incumbent whose flexible packaging business directly overlaps Garlock/C-P's core product lines, particularly in snacks and pouches.
• Constantia Flexibles: European-headquartered global flexible packaging converter serving food, pharma, and consumer goods — offers a comparable product portfolio (rollstock, pouches, lidding) but with primary geographic focus on Europe rather than North America.
• Sealed Air: Public packaging company with Cryovac/SEE food and protective packaging business, including flexible rollstock and films — overlaps with Garlock/C-P in food packaging, particularly in barrier films and protein/bar applications.
• Berry Global: Large global packaging manufacturer with significant flexible packaging and films exposure serving food, beverage, healthcare, and personal care markets — competes broadly in the same converter space and customer accounts as Garlock/C-P.

Direct peers

• American Packaging Corporation: US privately held flexible packaging converter with rotogravure and flexographic printing capabilities serving food, beverage, personal care, and healthcare end markets — a similarly sized mid-market converter competing in the same North American rollstock and pouch space.
• ProAmpac: Private, PE-backed flexible packaging converter offering rollstock, pouches, and sustainable packaging across food, beverage, pet care, and healthcare end markets — directly comparable in product mix, customer base, and growth-by-acquisition strategy to Garlock/C-P.
• Printpack: Privately held US flexible and rigid packaging converter with comparable rollstock, pouch, and specialty film capabilities serving snack, beverage, and pet food customers — a similarly scaled mid-market converter competing head-to-head in CPG flexible packaging.
• Glenroy: US-based flexible packaging converter specializing in rollstock, pouches, and laminations for food, beverage, personal care, and household products — closely comparable in custom converter model and HD flexographic printing capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cpflexpack
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/c-p-flexible-packaging

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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

M&A6 records

Investments

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

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