What Fresh-Lock does

Fresh-Lock is a U.S.-based manufacturer of reclosable flexible packaging closures, organized as a brand and business unit within Presto Specialty Products, which itself is a division of Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. Founded in the late 1980s (firmographic data lists 1979) and headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, the company designs and produces press-to-close zippers and track-and-slider closure systems engineered into flexible pouches for food, beverage, personal care, nutraceutical, household chemical, and e-commerce applications. Its technical portfolio spans standard and ergonomic sliders (Standard, mini, Heavy Duty S, Ergonomic, Ergo Ultra, Particle Plow), branded press-to-close zippers (Click 'N Lock), child-resistant systems (Child-Guard Slider and Child-Guard Edge) certified to PPPA Title 16 CFR 1700, and a sustainability line (8000 Series recyclable, sugarcane bio-based, PCR-content, and home-compostable variants). The company also sells proprietary slider-application equipment (Elevate Platform, SR-T100, SR-202) and operates the Zipper Spool Reuse and Recycling Programs, which have diverted nearly 6 million pounds of HIPS since 2009.

Fresh-Lock operates a B2B component-supply business model, generating revenue from sales of closure components and equipment to enterprise CPG brands (Costco/Kirkland, Tide, ARM & HAMMER, Sargento, Jack Link's, Bob's Red Mill, King Arthur, Wholesome), flexible packaging converters, and co-packers. Distribution combines a direct enterprise sales force, a network of licensed Child-Guard pouch converters, OEM partnerships with form/fill/seal machinery manufacturers, and demand-generation via trade shows (Interpack, PACK EXPO), an interactive Closure Quiz, and content marketing. The company claims 89% North American share of slider zipper packages and was awarded the WorldStar 2024 Award for the Costco Kirkland Signature laundry pac redesign. Fresh-Lock does not publicly disclose pricing or revenue, and operates within the corporate infrastructure of its Reynolds Consumer Products parent rather than as an independent venture-backed entity.

No AI, software, or data-driven capabilities are present in the technology stack; differentiation is mechanical and materials-based — polymer engineering, closure geometry, regulatory certification for child resistance, converter-licensing programs, and integration with packaging line equipment.

Name

Fresh-Lock

Legal name

Fresh-Lock (brand of Presto Specialty Products, a business of Reynolds Consumer Products Inc.)

Website

https://fresh-lock.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fresh-Lock is a U.S. manufacturer of reclosable flexible packaging closures — press-to-close zippers, sliders, and child-resistant systems — serving enterprise CPG brands, converters, and co-packers across food, beverage, household, nutraceutical, and personal-care end-markets, operating as a division of Reynolds Consumer Products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

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

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Lidding, Sealant & Packaging Webs (Heat-Seal, Peelable, Retort Lids) (IMALABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flexible Packaging Converting & Finishing (Slitting, Rewinding, Coating, Embossing) (IMALABAL), Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC)

Keywords

• Reclosable packaging closures
• Flexible packaging zippers
• Slider closure systems
• Child-resistant closures
• Packaging equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Appleton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Revenue model

1. Closure Components (Zippers and Sliders): Fresh-Lock manufactures and sells closure components (press-to-close zippers and track-and-slider systems) to CPG brands, flexible packaging converters, and co-packers. Revenue is generated from product sales with pricing based on volume and specification.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fresh-Lock manufactures reclosable flexible packaging closures, including press-to-close zipper profiles, slider closures, and child-resistant zipper systems, and supplies the application equipment used by converters to integrate those closures into flexible film packaging. Its products are specified by consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand owners and installed by converters and co-packers producing bags and pouches for food, pet food, and consumer goods applications.

Product overview

Fresh-Lock is a division of Reynolds Consumer Products (Presto Specialty Products) offering a comprehensive portfolio of reclosable flexible packaging closures and related equipment. The product line includes press-to-close zippers (Click 'N Lock series, Double Lock, Thermoforming, and Contaminant Resistant variants), slider closures (Standard, mini Slider, Heavy Duty S Slider, Ergonomic, Ergo Ultra, and Particle-Resistant), and child-resistant solutions (Child-Guard Slider and Child-Guard Edge). The 8000 Series recyclable closures and bio-based/compostable options address sustainability needs. Supporting equipment includes the Elevate Platform, SR-T100, and SR-202 slider applicators. Sustainability programs include the Zipper Spool Reuse and Recycling Programs. An interactive Closure Quiz helps customers select appropriate solutions. The portfolio serves diverse markets including food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, personal care, and household products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Child-Guard: Child-resistant closure technology for flexible packaging including track and slider systems, and Child-Guard Edge for small pouches.
• Click 'N Lock
• Slide-Rite
• 8000 Series

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% of slider zipper packages sold in North America feature Fresh-Lock closures.
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments14 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Reynolds Consumer Products / Presto Products CompanycoreOthersFresh-Lock is a division of Presto Products Company, which is a business of Reynolds Consumer Products. The parent company provides corporate infrastructure, manufacturing scale, and distribution reach for the Fresh-Lock brand. Address: P.O. Box 2399, Appleton, WI 54912-2399. Phone: (800) 265-0750.
• Costco Wholesale Corporation (Kirkland Signature)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFresh-Lock collaborated with Costco and other sustainability-focused packaging suppliers to redesign Kirkland Signature Ultra Clean Premium Laundry Detergent Pacs. The result was a WorldStar Award-winning fully recyclable flexible package with a child-resistant closure achieving 85% carbon footprint reduction and 80% plastic reduction.
• Jack Link'scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJack Link's participates in Fresh-Lock's Zipper Spool Reuse Program, achieving a zero-landfill plant in Alpena, South Dakota, by reusing an estimated 30,000 pounds of HIPS per year. Fresh-Lock closures are used in Jack Link's beef jerky and snack products.
• SargentocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSargento works with Fresh-Lock on cheese packaging solutions, utilizing double zippers and premium slider systems for shredded cheese and natural sliced cheese products.
• Licensed Child-Guard Pouch ConverterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFresh-Lock has established a large network of licensed Child-Guard pouch converters who are certified to integrate Child-Guard child-resistant closures into flexible pouches for brand customers across multiple markets.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Constantia Flexibles: Constantia Flexibles is a European-headquartered flexible packaging converter with strong pharmaceutical and consumer goods exposure, including reclosable pouch formats — comparable to Fresh-Lock in regulated flexible applications.
• Amcor: Amcor is one of the world's largest flexible packaging converters with integrated closure offerings serving the same CPG brand customers; while broader in scope, it competes with Fresh-Lock for zipper-equipped pouch programs at scale.
• Sonoco: Sonoco Products Company operates a global flexible and rigid packaging portfolio including Evioflex flexible packaging; comparable to Fresh-Lock in serving CPG customers transitioning between rigid and flexible formats.
• Sealed Air: Sealed Air is a global packaging company whose Cryovac and SEE-brand flexible packaging offerings overlap with Fresh-Lock's protein, cheese, and foodservice customers (e.g., Sargento, Jack Link's). A broad incumbent with comparable food-industry reach.
• ProAmpac: ProAmpac is a major flexible packaging converter with recyclable and recyclable-ready pouch platforms; competes with Fresh-Lock for inclusion in brand-owner sustainable flexible packaging redesigns.
• Mondi: Mondi is a global packaging and paper group with significant flexible packaging operations and integrated closure formats; relevant incumbent for European and global flexible reclosable pouch business.
• Coveris: Coveris is a European flexible packaging converter serving food, pet food, and household markets with reclosable pouch formats — a broad incumbent with overlapping customer categories to Fresh-Lock.

Emerging players

• cftech: cftech manufactures zippers, sliders, and spouts for flexible packaging — a smaller, focused competitor with comparable product categories (zipper profiles, sliders) but limited North American brand-customer footprint relative to Fresh-Lock.

Direct peers

• Zip-Pak: Zip-Pak is a division of Illinois Tool Works that manufactures press-to-close and slider zipper closures for flexible packaging — the closest direct competitor to Fresh-Lock across consumer food, personal care, and industrial pouch applications.
• Gualapack: Gualapack is a European premade spouted and zippered pouch manufacturer with integrated closure technologies, directly comparable to Fresh-Lock in flexible packaging closure engineering and consumer goods applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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