ABX

What ABX does

ABX (legal name Advanced Barrier Extrusions, LLC) is a privately-held flexible packaging manufacturer founded in 2005 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin and now headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company produces co-extruded cast and blown films, laminations, flexographic-printed rollstock, pouches, and wicketed bags, supported by advanced production capabilities including 9-layer and 11-layer extrusion, up to 12-color GMI-certified printing, and 45+ in-house bag machines across nine US manufacturing facilities. Its technology portfolio includes patented and proprietary innovations such as RLII recloseable labels, Steam Quick microwave steam-cooking films, UltraFilm puncture-resistant forming films, Marvelcote-A repulpable coatings, ClearSeal lidding films, Inno-Lok zipper technology, and the EcoFirst sustainability sub-brand for bio-based and recycled-content packaging.

ABX serves enterprise and mid-market customers across four verticals — Food (meat and proteins, dairy, bakery, frozen and fresh foods, snacks, prepared meals), Beauty & Personal Care (wipes, facial care, baby care, feminine care), Healthcare & Medical (sterilization-compatible films, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, IV solutions), and Specialty & Industrial (MIL-SPEC military packaging, corrosion protection, child-resistant packaging). The business operates as a B2B custom manufacturer with quote-based pricing, multi-year contracts, and consultative selling through a direct sales and technical staff. ABX is owned by Graham Partners following a 2018 going-private transaction, with subsequent inorganic expansion via the 2019 acquisition of Flexographic Packaging Company and the 2020 acquisition of Berry Global's US flexible packaging converting business, which added six new manufacturing locations and materially expanded its converting footprint.

Name

ABX

Legal name

Advanced Barrier Extrusions, LLC

Website

https://abxpackaging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ABX is a privately-held US flexible packaging manufacturer producing films, pouches, labels, and wicketed bags for enterprise customers across food, personal care, healthcare, and specialty/industrial markets through nine manufacturing facilities and a direct B2B sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flexible Packaging Products: ABX generates revenue through the sale of flexible packaging products including films, rollstock, labels, pouches, and wicketed bags. The company offers customized solutions and has broad production capabilities across various materials and substrates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ABX manufactures and converts flexible packaging products including co-extruded films and rollstock, pressure-sensitive and recloseable labels, pouches, and wicketed bags for B2B customers in food, beauty & personal care, healthcare & medical, and specialty/industrial markets. The company operates nine U.S. manufacturing facilities with integrated capabilities from resin extrusion through printing, laminating, and bag-making, supported by patented technologies for barrier, sealing, sustainability, and convenience features.

Product overview

ABX is a flexible packaging manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of core products including Films & Roll Stock, Labels, Pouches, and Wicketed Bags. The company provides innovative solutions through proprietary technologies like RLII (patented recloseable label), UltraFilm (high-performance forming film), Steam Quick (microwave steam cooking film), Marvelcote-A (repulpable lidding), and Sous Vide cook-in films. The ABX EcoFirst sub-brand encompasses sustainable packaging solutions utilizing recycled content and bio-based resins. Products serve food, beauty & personal care, healthcare & medical, and specialty & industrial markets, with capabilities spanning extrusion, converting, printing (up to 12 colors), laminating, and bagging across nine manufacturing facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ABX EcoFirst™: Sustainable packaging solutions line utilizing bio-based resins, Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) and Post Industrial Recycled (PIR) content, and advanced manufacturing methods to reduce environmental impact.
• RLII
• UltraFilm
• Steam Quick®
• Marvelcote-A™

Products and services

• Films & Roll Stock Co-extruded cast and blown films, laminates, and unsupported films for vertical and horizontal form fill and seal, thermoforming, lidding, and sachet applications. Used by food, healthcare, and industrial packaging customers.
• Labels Pressure-sensitive labels, recloseable labels (including RLII), expanded content labels, Braille labels, and specialty finishing up to 12 colors including foils, embossing, and holograms. Targeted at consumer goods, wipes, and personal care brands.
• Pouches Stand-up pouches, pouch rollstock, vacuum pouches, gusseted pouches, pillow pouches, liquid pouches, and two- and three-side seal pouches with up to 10-color graphics. Used by food, beverage, personal care, and healthcare brands.
• Wicketed Bags Compression bags, wipes refill bags, and bakery bags manufactured using automated extrusion lines and robotic bag-making equipment. Targeted at bakery, wipes, and food packaging customers.
• RLII Recloseable Labels Patented semi-rigid, recloseable label designed for wipes packaging with one-handed operation, hermetic seal for moisture retention, and stacking efficiency. Used by wipes and personal care brands.
• UltraFilm Patented forming and non-forming film engineered for deep draw forming and high-abuse applications, providing puncture resistance and downgauge cost savings. Used by meat processors and food packaging customers.
• Steam Quick Patented microwave steam-cook film producing hermetically sealed packages with vents that virtually reclose after the cook cycle to prevent leaks and hot juice spills. Targeted at frozen and prepared food brands.
• Marvelcote-A Fully repulpable heat-sealed aqueous coating solution for lidding and multiwall bag components achieving 85%+ repulping, providing oil and grease barrier with heat sealability. Targeted at sustainable packaging customers.
• Recycle Ready Films Nine recyclable film structures made of 100% recyclable materials in HDPE and LDPE blends for varying temperature and barrier requirements. Targeted at brands seeking recyclable packaging.
• Sous Vide Films Cook-in films designed for sous vide cooking with high clarity and toughness, available in barrier and non-barrier configurations. Targeted at premium prepared meal and protein brands.
• ABX EcoFirst Sustainable packaging line utilizing bio-based resins, post-consumer recycled (PCR) and post-industrial recycled (PIR) content for food, personal care, and healthcare applications. Targeted at brands pursuing sustainability mandates.

Quantifiable outcome

• RLII closure provides up to 60% less moisture loss compared to standard closures
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major.

• Berry Global GroupmajorOthers · 1 January 2020ABX acquired the U.S. flexible packaging converting business of Berry Global Group, Inc (NYSE: BERY) in 2020, adding six new manufacturing locations and complementary flexible packaging capabilities.
• Flexographic Packaging CompanymajorOthers · 1 January 2019ABX acquired Waupun, Wisconsin-based Flexographic Packaging Company in 2019, adding printing and laminating capabilities to ABX's suite of flexible packaging offerings.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Amcor: Global packaging giant (NYSE: AMCR) formed via the merger of Amcor and Berry Global in 2025. Operates the largest flexible packaging converting footprint in the world, directly overlapping with ABX's films, pouches, and rollstock business across food, healthcare, and personal care — and ABX literally acquired a piece of Berry Global's converting business.
• Sealed Air: Public packaging major (NYSE: SEE) with a substantial food and protective packaging portfolio, including flexible films for protein, dairy, and medical applications. Competes head-to-head with ABX in food films and lidding, but operates at significantly larger global scale.
• Huhtamaki: Finland-based global packaging major with a substantial North American flexible packaging business (formerly folded in Pactiv Evergreen's flexible unit) covering films, pouches, and lidding for food and consumer goods — direct overlap with ABX's core product portfolio.

Direct peers

• ProAmpac: Private-equity-backed flexible packaging manufacturer (owned by Pritzker Private Capital) offering films, pouches, and specialty laminations to food, healthcare, and consumer products markets — directly comparable in scale, product mix, and growth-via-M&A strategy to ABX.
• Constantia Flexibles: One of the world's largest flexible packaging manufacturers, owned by One Rock Capital, serving food, pharma, and personal care with films, lidding, and pouches. Direct competitor with similar specialty film capabilities and a multinational footprint.
• Printpack: Privately-held US flexible and rigid packaging manufacturer serving food, beverage, personal care, and healthcare. Closely comparable in customer mix, proprietary film technology, and privately-held ownership structure to ABX.
• Coveris: European-headquartered flexible packaging manufacturer (owned by Sun Capital) serving food, pet food, healthcare, and industrial markets with films, laminates, and pouches. Comparable in scale, ownership profile (PE-backed), and product mix to ABX.
• Inteplast Group: Privately-held US manufacturer producing films, bags, and converted flexible packaging products for food, industrial, and consumer markets. Comparable in vertically integrated extrusion and bag-making capabilities serving similar mid-market customer profiles.

Regional players

• Winpak: Canadian-based (TSX: WPK) manufacturer of high-quality packaging materials including films, lidding, and pouches primarily serving food, beverage, and healthcare in North America. Comparable in specialty food and healthcare film focus though smaller and primarily Canadian-centric.

Emerging players

• Glenroy: Privately-held US flexible packaging converter specializing in custom pouches and rollstock for food, personal care, and household products. Comparable mid-market competitor focused on similar custom film applications though smaller in scale than ABX.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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