Zacros

What Zacros does

Zacros is a Japanese-headquartered flexible packaging manufacturer specializing in liquid containment solutions from single-use sachets to 20L bulk containers. The company was founded in 1914 in Japan as Fujimori Kogyo Co., Ltd. and rebranded to ZACROS Corporation effective October 1, 2024. ZACROS AMERICA, INC., the US subsidiary, was established in 2012 in Newark, Delaware, with a second manufacturing facility in Reno, Nevada, and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the parent corporation. The group runs 14 manufacturing facilities across 6 countries (Japan, US, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, China) with 38 global locations and produces over 500 million leak-proof refill pouches annually.

The company's product portfolio centers on five core lines: CUBITAINER® (monomaterial flexible liquid containers, 1L-20L); Flexible Pouches including spouted Flowpack SP and spoutless Flowpack NT & PL; Sachet Films with proprietary NIf™ (Non-Interactive Film) technology and STM standard film; Clean Pack (Class 1,000 clean room packaging for semiconductor wafer and optics applications); and MediTect™ (ISO 13485/15378 certified IV bag systems using cyclic olefin polymer technology for sensitive parenteral drugs). The MONOSOLUTIONS® sub-brand unifies the recycle-ready monomaterial versions across product lines. Core technology rests on film lamination expertise dating to 1914, encompassing extrusion, vacuum/thermoforming, casting, coating, injection molding, and proprietary barrier and non-interactive chemistry.

Zacros generates revenue through direct B2B sales of flexible packaging products and through an authorized distributor network in the US (including BASCO, Berlin Packaging, C.L. Smith, TricorBraun). Pricing operates on a quote-based model determined by specifications, materials, and customization. Customer segments span cosmetics and personal care (Kiehl's, P&G Japan), industrial and chemical (Prestone for automotive coolant), medical diagnostics (Sysmex), semiconductor manufacturers, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and pet care. Sales engagement is consultative, providing material selection support and filling partner connections from material science through to commercialization.

Name

Zacros

Legal name

ZACROS AMERICA, INC.

Website

https://zacrosamerica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Zacros manufactures flexible packaging for liquid applications — pouches, CUBITAINER® containers, sachet films, semiconductor Clean Pack, and pharmaceutical MediTect™ IV bags — serving cosmetics, personal care, medical, semiconductor, and industrial customers across the Americas.

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)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), 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

Flexible Cosmetic Packaging (Pouches, Sachets, Stick Packs) (IMALAJAE), Parenteral & Injectable Packaging Components (Stoppers, Seals, Syringes, Cartridges) (IMALAIAE), Unit-Dose & Compliance Packaging (Sachets, Strip Packs, Pill Organizers) (IMALAIAH)

Keywords

• Flexible liquid packaging
• Monomaterial refill pouches
• CUBITAINER liquid containers
• Pharmaceutical IV bag packaging
• Semiconductor clean packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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. Flexible Packaging Product Sales: ZACROS generates revenue through the sale of flexible packaging products including flexible pouches, CUBITAINER containers, sachet films, Clean Pack, and MediTect medical packaging. Products are sold direct to customers and through distributor networks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Zacros manufactures and markets flexible packaging products for liquid applications up to 20L, including CUBITAINER® monomaterial liquid containers (1L-20L), flexible pouches (spouted and spoutless Flowpack designs), sachet films with proprietary NIf™ non-interactive technology, Clean Pack high-clean packaging for semiconductors, and MediTect™ primary packaging for sensitive parenteral drugs. The company sells directly to enterprise customers and through authorized US distributors, providing support from material selection to filling partner connections.

Product overview

ZACROS is a Japanese packaging manufacturer (established 1914, rebranded from Fujimori Kogyo to ZACROS Corporation in October 2024) specializing in flexible packaging for liquid applications up to 20L. The product portfolio centers on five core offerings: CUBITAINER® (monomaterial flexible liquid containers in 1L-20L sizes), Flexible Pouches including Flowpack SP (spouted) and Flowpack NT & PL (spoutless), Sachet Films with NIf™ non-interactive technology and STM standard film, Clean Pack (high-clean packaging for semiconductor/optics industries), and MediTect™ (medical IV bags for sensitive parenteral drugs). The MONOSOLUTIONS® sub-brand encompasses all recycle-ready monomaterial versions of these products. ZACROS operates manufacturing facilities in Newark, Delaware and Reno, Nevada, serving Americas and European markets with products ranging from single-use sachets to 20L bulk containers, supporting applications across cosmetics, personal care, home care, pharmaceuticals, and industrial chemicals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CUBITAINER® Lightweight monomaterial flexible liquid container available in sizes from 1L to 20L. The container can be deflated and stacked for minimized transportation and storage costs, is certified for shipping hazardous materials (UN 4G Combination Package), and delivers 97-100% evacuation rates. Designed for liquid storage and shipping in industrial chemical, automotive, and food/beverage applications.
• Flowpack SP (Spouted Pouch) Standard spouted flexible pouch with leak-proof technology available in various sizes, film options, closures, and designs. Suitable for cosmetics, personal care, and home care refill applications.
• Flowpack NT & PL (Spoutless Pouch) Spoutless flexible pouch series with unique opening designs. NT integrates straw fitments while PL uses thermosetting construction. Both eliminate spout attachment leakage issues through complete sealed structures and save up to 40% material use compared to spouted pouches.
• NIf™ (Non-Interactive Film) Proprietary non-interactive film technology that prevents chemical reactions between packaging and contents. Provides glass-like protection without weight or fragility to preserve active ingredients, fragrance, and product stability. The NIf™-β variant targets cosmetics applications in the Americas market.
• Clean Pack High-clean protective flexible bags manufactured in Class 1,000 clean room for semiconductor and optics materials. Available in barrier and non-barrier configurations. Protects wafers, photomasks, electronic materials, and precision optical components from contaminants during handling, storage, and transportation.
• MediTect™ Primary packaging for sensitive parenteral formulations using proprietary cyclic olefin polymer technology. Provides glass-like stability with flexible solution properties, ultra-low extractables profile, sorption resistance, and chemical compatibility for injectable drugs, IV bags, premixed bags, and reagents. Manufacturing site is ISO 13485 and ISO 15378 certified.
• MONOSOLUTIONS® Standard-Size Spouted Pouch Monomaterial standard-size spouted pouch (1L) within the MONOSOLUTIONS® brand, designed for recycle-ready Home & Personal Care and Cosmetic liquid refill applications. Combines monomaterial design with spouted pouch convenience for sustainability-focused packaging conversions.
• CUBITAINER SUR (Horizontally Recycled) Horizontally recycled CUBITAINER product line made from recycled materials, developed for circular-economy applications. Launched through a co-development with Sysmex Corporation for the HISCL™ Line Washer Concentrate product, earning the WorldStar Award 2026 in the Medical and Pharmaceutical category.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70-80% less plastic compared to rigid HDPE bottles
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

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

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sysmex CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026ZACROS developed horizontally recycled CUBITAINER for Sysmex's HISCL™ Line Washer Concentrate. Used containers are recycled as raw materials and remolded into new CUBITAINER containers. Awarded WorldStar Award 2026 in Medical and Pharmaceutical category.
• Ministry of the Environment (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025ZACROS participated in Model Project for Carbon Footprint of Products and Services, establishing CFP calculation rules for plastic containers and packaging. Collaborated with Toppan Co., Dai Nippon Printing, Toyo Seikan Group, and industry councils.
• P&G JapancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 2022ZACROS developed monomaterial refill pouch 'New Pantene Effortless Series' jointly with P&G Japan. The product uses ZACROS's MONOSOLUTIONS™ monomaterial pouch technology and won Ministry award for sustainability. Product sold through various channels including drugstores and online shops.
• BASCOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for CUBITAINER products in Illinois (Midwest region)
• Berlin PackagingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for CUBITAINER products in Illinois and Pennsylvania
• TricorBraun CorporationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for CUBITAINER products in Missouri (Midwest region)
• Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZACROS AMERICA joined SPC in April 2020 as a member-based organization focused on sustainable packaging
• Toppan Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating organization in Ministry of Environment CFP calculation rules project for plastic containers and packaging
• Plastic Container and Packaging Recycling Promotion CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating organization in Ministry of Environment CFP calculation rules project for plastic containers and packaging
• PET Bottle AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating organization in Ministry of Environment CFP calculation rules project for plastic containers and packaging

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Huhtamaki: Global flexible and rigid packaging company with flexible pouches, films, and refill solutions for food service and personal care; comparable end-markets and refill-pouch focus though a broader product portfolio than ZACROS.
• Sealed Air: Global packaging major with liquid packaging (Liqui-Box) and flexible film product lines serving cosmetics, food, and industrial markets; competes with ZACROS in flexible liquid packaging while also offering protective and food packaging at much greater scale.
• Amcor Flexibles: Largest global flexible packaging incumbent offering spouted pouches, refill pouches, and recycle-ready film platforms across personal care and home care - comparable across product, customer base, and sustainability positioning though not liquid-specialized like ZACROS.
• Constantia Flexibles: European-headquartered flexible packaging group serving pharma, personal care, and home care with mono-material pouches and blister films; comparable to ZACROS in sustainability positioning and pharma/cosmetics customer overlap.
• Bemis (now Amcor): Legacy US flexible packaging major (since merged into Amcor) with a long-standing presence in personal care, food, and industrial flexible packaging; broadly comparable product mix and customer base despite scale difference.

Direct peers

• Scholle IPN: Specialist in bag-in-box and flexible liquid packaging (1L-20L+) including spouted pouches for cosmetics, chemicals, and food/beverage; directly comparable to ZACROS's CUBITAINER and Flowpack liquid pouch portfolio.
• Liquibox (under Sealed Air): Specialty flexible liquid bag-in-box and pouch manufacturer serving food, industrial chemicals, and personal care; most direct US liquid-bag competitor to CUBITAINER with overlapping hazmat-certified bulk liquid SKUs.
• Glenroy Inc. US-based flexible packaging manufacturer focused on pouches, sachets, and stick packs for personal care, food, and healthcare; directly comparable in scale, geography, and flexible pouch product mix.
• ProAmpac: US-headquartered flexible packaging manufacturer offering spouted pouches, refill pouches, and recyclable film structures for personal care, food, and industrial markets - directly competing with ZACROS Americas's flexible pouch and CUBITAINER product lines.

Emerging players

• AptarGroup: Dispensing and closure specialist increasingly offering flexible pouch/spouted packaging for beauty and personal care, providing indirect competition in the spouted-pouch format with strong brand-owner relationships in cosmetics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ZacrosAmerica
• Facebookfacebook.com/FlexiblePackagingZacros
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hedwin-corporation

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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