What Fortis Solutions Group does

Fortis Solutions Group is a private, PE-backed packaging converter specializing in printed labels and flexible packaging for consumer products companies. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the company operates 18 manufacturing facilities across 14 U.S. states and Quebec, Canada, producing pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, folding cartons, RFID labels, booklets, stickpacks, and specialty packaging under its Renew™ sustainable sub-brand. It serves CPG verticals including beverage, food, health & beauty, household chemicals, nutraceuticals, pet care, and wines & spirits.

The business operates flexographic, offset, and digital printing platforms with plant-level commercial and operational authority, enabling rapid changeovers, short-run customization, and consistent color matching across facilities. The technology stack is supplemented by proprietary tools such as the Fortis Visualizer (3D design preview), an online quote configurator, and a customer portal for artwork and order management. Label applicator equipment (CTM 360a, GS-series, 3600a-PA) and field service round out an integrated label-and-application offering backed by SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 9001, SQF, IFS, Intertek, and SGP certifications.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based, quote-driven sales of custom printed packaging to brand owners and procurement teams, with hardware sales of applicator equipment and professional services (design/prepress, field service, co-packer support) as secondary streams. Multi-year blanket orders and stocking programs support volume accounts, while the GTM combines direct enterprise sales, inside sales, and self-service digital tools. The company has pursued an aggressive roll-up strategy under Harvest Partners sponsorship, completing at least 13 documented acquisitions from 2018 through 2022 to expand geographic reach, product breadth, and digital printing capacity.

Name

Fortis Solutions Group

Legal name

Fortis Solutions Group, LLC

Website

https://fortissolutionsgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Fortis Solutions Group is a PE-backed, North American packaging converter producing custom labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, and folding cartons across 18 facilities for CPG brands in food, beverage, health & beauty, and adjacent verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Printing & Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (56191), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)

SIC

Papers & Allied Products (2600), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Paper Packaging & Wraps (kraft wrap, pouches, laminations) (IMAMAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Paper-Based Packaging & Single-Use Paper Products (Paper Bags, Wraps, Cartons) (CRADALAL)

Keywords

• Pressure-sensitive labels
• Flexible packaging
• Shrink sleeves
• Folding cartons
• RFID labels

Headquarters

HQ city

Virginia Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Products Manufacturing & Sales: Fortis generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of custom printed packaging products including pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, and folding cartons. Sales are project-based with quotes generated for specific orders based on quantity, specifications, and materials. The company also sells label applicator equipment and related automation solutions as one-time purchases.
2. Label Applicator Equipment: Sale of label applicator equipment including models CTM 360a, GS-50, GS-60, GS-80, GS-90, and 3600a-PA printer-applicators. Equipment sales are complemented by field service and integration support.
3. Service & Support: Additional revenue streams include field service support, co-packer support services, and design/prepress services for customer packaging needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fortis Solutions Group manufactures custom printed packaging products—including pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, folding cartons, RFID labels, and stickpacks—for CPG brand owners across food, beverage, health & beauty, wines & spirits, nutraceuticals, pet care, and household chemicals. The company complements its packaging products with label applicator equipment, co-packer support, design and prepress services, field service, and innovation consulting, operating 18 plants across North America to deliver short lead times and flexible production runs.

Product overview

Fortis Solutions Group is a packaging solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of printing and packaging products across 18 North American locations. The core product line includes Pressure-Sensitive Labels, Shrink Sleeves, Flexible Packaging, and Folding Cartons, supplemented by specialty offerings such as Booklets & Extended Content Labels, RFID Labels, Stickpacks, and the Renew™ Sustainable Packaging sub-brand. Services include label applicator equipment (GS-50 through GS-90 series), co-packer support, design and prepress services, field service, and innovation consulting. The company operates flexographic, offset, and digital printing capabilities to serve markets including food, beverage, health & beauty, household chemicals, nutraceuticals, pet care, and wines & spirits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RENEW Sustainable Packaging: Sustainable packaging solutions including recyclable pouches, compostable pouches, and wash-off labels designed to reduce environmental impact.

Products and services

• Pressure-Sensitive Labels Custom-finished pressure-sensitive labels with durable adhesives and exact color matching across SKUs, for broad CPG applications.
• Shrink Sleeves Full-body 360° branding labels with tamper evidence and precise fit on complex container shapes.
• Flexible Packaging Pouches, sachets, wrappers, and rollstock with high-barrier performance for food, beverage, and consumer goods applications.
• Folding Cartons Retail-ready cartons with structural integrity, embellishments, and eco-friendly options for secondary packaging.
• Booklets & Extended Content Labels Labels that fold out or include booklet-style inserts for expanded product information, usage instructions, or regulatory content.
• RFID Labels Intelligent labeling and tracking solutions for FDA traceability, retail compliance, and supply chain optimization.
• Specialty Packaging Custom packaging solutions for specialized applications across various industries.
• Stickpacks Single-serve flexible packaging format for powders, liquids, and granules.
• RENEW Sustainable Packaging Sustainable packaging line including recyclable pouches, wash-off labels for PET and HDPE recycling, compostable options, and recycled content materials.
• Label Applicators Full suite of applicator equipment including GS-50, GS-60, GS-80, GS-90, CTM 360a, and 3600a-PA models with integration support and onsite field service technicians.
• Co-Packer Support Contract packaging support services for brands utilizing co-packers.
• Design & Prepress Expert color management, prototyping, and layout services to reduce revision time and speed approvals across all production facilities.
• Field Service Onsite technical support and maintenance for labeling equipment.
• Innovation Services Future-focused packaging development investing in new technologies and ideas to keep packaging relevant and high-performing.
• Fortis Visualizer 3D packaging visualization tool allowing customers to preview labels and packaging designs by selecting product type, uploading artwork, and rotating a 3D preview.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quotes delivered in days with commercial and operational decisions made at the plant level
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SGP (Sustainable Green Printing Partnership)minorOthersSGP certification holder. SGP is a third-party certification program for sustainable printing facilities in the graphic communication industry.
• SQF (Safe Quality Food)minorOthersSQF certification holder. SQF is a rigorous food safety and quality certification program recognized globally.
• IntertekminorOthersIntertek certification holder. Intertek provides quality and safety testing, certification, and auditing services.
• IFS (International Featured Standards)minorOthersIFS certification holder. IFS provides standards for the auditing of food safety and quality.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CCL Industries: The world's largest label converter (Avery, CCL Design, CCL Healthcare, CCL Container) with global manufacturing footprint. Directly comparable to Fortis in pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, and flexible packaging, but operates at much greater scale and globally.
• Berlin Packaging: Largest North American rigid packaging supplier with hybrid offerings in flexible packaging and labels via subsidiaries. Comparable to Fortis in serving CPG end markets but with broader product portfolio (rigid, flexible, closures).
• Sonoco Products Company: Global diversified packaging manufacturer with consumer packaging, flexible packaging, and labels businesses. Comparable to Fortis in flexible packaging and consumer end-market exposure but operates at vastly greater scale and in multiple packaging categories.
• Amcor: Global packaging giant with leading positions in flexible packaging and rigid containers. Comparable to Fortis in flexible packaging, food & beverage end markets, and sustainability initiatives, though vastly larger and globally diversified.
• Smurfit Westrock / WestRock: Major paper and packaging manufacturer with consumer packaging operations including folding cartons and labels. Comparable to Fortis in folding carton and paper-based packaging, but operates at much greater scale across multiple packaging substrates.

Direct peers

• Multi-Color Corporation (now part of Platinum Equity / Resource Label Group): Large PE-backed label converter offering pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, and in-mold labels across multiple end markets including beverage, food, and consumer products. Closest direct competitor to Fortis in mid-market label converting.
• Resource Label Group: Private equity-backed label converter pursuing an aggressive acquisition roll-up strategy, with 20+ plants across North America. Highly comparable to Fortis in scale, PE ownership, M&A approach, and multi-format product offering (labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging).
• Inovar Packaging Group: PE-backed label and flexible packaging converter with multiple U.S. plants serving CPG, food, and beverage customers. Comparable to Fortis in product breadth, private equity ownership, and acquisition-led growth model.
• Warner Pacific Insurance (labels division not core) - replaced: WS Packaging Group / Warner Press: Label and flexible packaging converter serving CPG, food, and beverage customers across multiple U.S. facilities. Comparable to Fortis in product mix (pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves) and end-market focus.
• Yerecic Label: Family-owned and PE-backed label converter specializing in pressure-sensitive labels for food, beverage, and consumer products with multiple U.S. plants. Comparable mid-market competitor to Fortis in core label printing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A13 records

Investments

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

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