What UNIX Packaging does

UNIX Packaging operates as a wholly-owned regional subsidiary of Matrix Bottling Group, LLC, a national beverage co-packing and bottling company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Montebello, California. The company provides co-packing services, private label bottling, and full-service support for beverage brands, retailers, and startups across the United States. Its manufacturing footprint spans three coast-to-coast facilities in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and North Carolina, collectively producing over 100 million bottles per month. The visible customer roster spans major CPG brands (Nestle, Snapple, Bodyarmor, Core Hydration, Minute Maid, Glaceau Vitamin Water), premium water labels (Voss, Zenwtr, Pathwater, Kirkland Signature), hard seltzer (Lightstrike Hard Refresher), and emerging beverage startups (Recover Hydration, COCO5, Saint James).

The company's technology centers on multi-format beverage manufacturing across aluminum, plastic, and glass bottles, supported by in-house quality assurance systems including extensive batch tracking and testing protocols. It holds six major food safety and quality certifications — HACCP, SQF, FDA registration, USDA Organic, GMP, and Certified Kosher — enabling it to serve customers with stringent regulatory requirements across water, sports hydration, functional beverages, tea, juice, and hard seltzer categories. The company does not develop proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or digital platforms; its competitive differentiation is operational and industrial rather than technological.

UNIX Packaging generates revenue through toll-manufacturing fees and co-packing agreements with beverage brand owners who supply drink formulations and components. Additional revenue comes from private label manufacturing agreements with retailers and full-service support contracts that include supplier sourcing. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company operates as a B2B enterprise with direct sales relationships, relying on company website content, client testimonials, and direct phone/contact-form inquiries rather than broad digital marketing campaigns. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, funding rounds, or executive leadership information.

Name

UNIX Packaging

Legal name

Matrix Bottling Group, LLC

Website

https://unixpackaging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UNIX Packaging, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Matrix Bottling Group, is a national beverage co-packing and bottling manufacturer operating three U.S. facilities (Los Angeles, Las Vegas, North Carolina) with 100M+ bottles per month capacity for enterprise CPG brands, retailers, and beverage startups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beverage Co-Packing and Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Soft Drink Manufacturing (312111), Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112), Plastics Bottle Manufacturing (326160), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086), Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Co-Packing (Soft Drinks, Juice, RTD) (AFAFAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alcoholic Beverage Co-Packing (Beer, Wine, Spirits, Cider) (AFAFAIAA), Beverage Packaging (Bottles, Cans, Cartons, Kegs) (IMALAHAD), Primary Packaging (Form-Fill-Seal, Blister, Sachet/Stick Pack, Bottling) (TLAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Beverage co-packing
• Contract bottling services
• Private label beverages
• Bottle manufacturing
• Beverage production

Headquarters

HQ city

Montebello

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Co-Packing Services: Manufacturing services where customers provide drink formulation and bottle components, and Matrix handles the rest. Revenue generated from toll manufacturing and production fees based on volume.
2. Private Label Bottling: End-to-end bottling services for retailers and startups including formulation, bottling, and distribution. Revenue from private label manufacturing agreements.
3. Full Service Support: Sourcing suppliers and connecting with trusted service providers. Revenue from consulting and coordination services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

UNIX Packaging, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Matrix Bottling Group, LLC, provides national beverage co-packing and bottling services for major beverage brands, retailers, and startups. The company operates three coast-to-coast U.S. manufacturing facilities (Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and North Carolina) with capacity exceeding 100 million bottles per month, offering services spanning Co-Packing, Private Label bottling, Full Service Support, Quality Assurance, and Speed & Flexibility across aluminum, plastic, and glass bottle formats.

Product overview

Matrix Bottling Group (UNIX Packaging) is a national beverage co-packing company offering a unified suite of bottling and manufacturing services. The core offering includes Co-Packing (where customers provide formulations and components), Private Label development, Full Service Support (supplier sourcing and partner connections), Quality Assurance (in-house testing and batch tracking), and Speed & Flexibility (high-volume production up to 100M bottles/month). Manufacturing capabilities span aluminum, plastic, and glass bottle production across all major beverage categories. Three coast-to-coast facilities in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and North Carolina enable national reach with minimized freight and lead times.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Co-Packing Services Contract manufacturing service where customers provide drink formulation and bottle components, and Matrix Bottling Group handles day-to-day production operations. Leverages three coast-to-coast facilities to remain agile and adapt to sudden volume increases while delivering on time. Designed for beverage brands needing manufacturing capacity without capital investment.
• Private Label Bottling End-to-end private label beverage development for established retailers and startups, including formulation based on retailer concepts, bottling, and distribution. Allows customers to develop signature beverages without real estate, equipment, or personnel investment while controlling brand positioning.
• Full Service Support Program that goes beyond bottling plant operations to help beverage brands source suppliers and connect with trusted service providers. Leverages a network of vetted partners producing components that meet safety and quality standards, aimed at reducing risk as brands expand in-store offerings.
• Quality Assurance Service Two-fold quality assurance system featuring extensive in-house testing and meticulous batch tracking to identify inconsistencies and prevent defective or unsafe products from reaching shelves. Backed by HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA Organic, GMP, and Kosher certifications.
• Speed & Flexibility Service High-volume production support service with capacity of up to 100 million bottles per month, quick turnarounds, and short delivery windows. Strategically allocates resources to protect brand momentum and deliver dependable products even when timelines change.
• Beverage Manufacturing Core beverage manufacturing service spanning aluminum bottle, plastic bottle, and glass bottle production across all major beverage categories, including functional beverages, carbonated soft drinks, water, juices, teas, and sports hydration drinks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100M+ Bottles / Month Capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Refresco: Global independent beverage co-packer producing private label and contract-manufactured soft drinks, juices, water, and RTDs across multiple plants. Direct competitor offering the same multi-format bottling services to brands and retailers that Matrix/UNIX serves.
• Niagara Bottling: Large US private-label and contract water and beverage bottler with nationwide production footprint. Comparable co-packing model for water and non-carbonated beverages serving brands like Zenwtr and Kirkland.
• TalkingRain Beverage Co: Contract beverage manufacturer offering co-packing, private label, and formulation services for sparkling, still, and functional beverages. Closely comparable in service model and target customer segments (startups to established brands).
• Crystal Geyser Water Company: Vertically integrated bottled water and beverage producer that also offers contract bottling. Comparable in bottling scale and multi-facility footprint across beverage categories.
• LBP Manufacturing: Private label and contract beverage manufacturer specializing in ready-to-drink coffee, energy drinks, and specialty beverages. Direct co-packing peer serving similar startup and enterprise beverage customers.
• Sun Orchard Juice Co: Specialty fruit juice processor and co-packer producing private label and branded juices for retail and foodservice. Comparable in providing co-packing and private label bottling for premium beverage brands.

Broad incumbents

• BlueTriton Brands: Formerly Nestle Waters North America, a major US bottled water and beverage producer with national manufacturing and distribution. Broader incumbent that also performs contract bottling and competes for premium water accounts.
• Primo Water Corporation: Large publicly listed water and beverage company offering bottled water, water dispensers, and some contract bottling. Larger incumbent operating adjacent to but not specialized in the contract co-packing niche.
• Keurig Dr Pepper: Major branded beverage manufacturer with significant in-house bottling capacity that occasionally performs third-party co-packing. Comparable beverage categories and customer base, but operates at much larger scale with branded focus.

Regional players

• Southeast Bottling & Beverage: Regional co-packing and bottling company serving the southeastern US with capabilities in water, juices, and functional beverages. Comparable service offering but geographically narrower than Matrix's coast-to-coast footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Unix-Packaging-111291117855470

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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