Halsted
Halsted is a 150-year-old, family-owned industrial packaging distributor serving North American B2B distributors with FIBCs, woven polypropylene bags, and specialty packaging sourced from global manufacturing partners and warehoused coast-to-coast.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1876
- HeadquartersCranbury, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Halsted does
Halsted is a 150-year-old, family-owned industrial packaging manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey. The company sells flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), woven polypropylene bags, BOPP bags, paper laminated bags, sandbags, container liners, dunnage bags, and specialty products such as concrete washout bags and reusable shopping bags. All sales flow through a B2B distributor channel on a quote-based pricing model, with manufacturing outsourced to partners across India, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Korea, Taiwan, Mexico, Brazil, and Cambodia, and supply-chain oversight handled through a wholly-owned Indian subsidiary, Halsted Bag Private Limited.
Distribution is anchored by a 150,000 sq. ft. Cranbury headquarters (expanded by 50,000 sq. ft. in 2022), a West Coast warehouse in Lodi, CA (established 2005), and a Southeast warehouse in Savannah, GA (opened 2024), giving the company coast-to-coast coverage. Halsted claims the largest bulk bag stock inventory in North America, supports nearly 100 standard woven polypropylene specifications, and holds an extensive certification stack (BRC, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, Halal, Kosher) that qualifies its product for food-grade and regulated end markets.
Ownership and operating control rest with the Murphy family: Justin Murphy has been CEO since 2011, Michael Murphy has been President since 1976, and Kyle Murphy serves as COO. The company was founded in 1876 in Lower Manhattan by E.S. Halsted, passed to Henry Jaszewski in 1974, and subsequently transitioned to the Murphy family. Halsted operates as a private entity with no public financial disclosure and a disclosed headcount of 11-50.
Halsted firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Halsted
- Legal name
- Halsted Corporation
- Website
- https://halstedbag.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1876
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Halsted is a 150-year-old, family-owned industrial packaging distributor serving North American B2B distributors with FIBCs, woven polypropylene bags, and specialty packaging sourced from global manufacturing partners and warehoused coast-to-coast.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Halsted industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Packaging
- NAICS
- Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (314910)
- SIC
- Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Sacks & Bags (Paper/Plastic/Woven) (IMALAGAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Bulk Liners & Container Liners (Dry Bulk Liners) (IMALAGAE), Paper Bags & Sacks (retail, industrial, multiwall) (IMAMAHAC)
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Where Halsted is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cranbury
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Halsted business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Industrial Packaging Product Sales: Revenue is generated through the sale of industrial packaging products to distributors. Products include bulk bags (FIBCs), sandbags, woven polypropylene bags, BOPP bags, paper laminated bags, container liners, dunnage bags, concrete washout bags, cap sacks, and specialty fabrics. The company handles full logistics, warehousing, and distribution for its products.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based pricing for all products |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
Halsted product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Halsted is a manufacturer and importer of industrial packaging and bag products, supplying polypropylene-based packaging including FIBCs (flexible intermediate bulk containers), sandbags, woven polypropylene bags, BOPP bags, and container liners. The company sells exclusively to packaging distributors and provides end-to-end sourcing, in-person quality assurance, logistics, and warehousing support.
Product overview
Halsted offers a comprehensive portfolio of 12 industrial packaging product categories, serving as a manufacturer and importer serving packaging distributors globally with coast-to-coast US distribution. The product line centers on woven and polypropylene-based packaging solutions including Bulk Bags (FIBCs), Sandbags, Polypropylene Leno Mesh Bags, Paper Laminated Polypropylene Bags, Reusable Shopping Bags, Woven Polypropylene Bags, BOPP Bags, Concrete Washout Bags, Container Liners, Dunnage Bags, Woven Polypropylene Cap Sacks, and Textile & Specialty Fabrics. The company provides end-to-end services encompassing design, global sourcing, quality assurance, in-house logistics, and warehousing across New Jersey, California, and Georgia facilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Durasack: A sub-brand/product line website for industrial packaging bags.
Products and services
- FIBCs (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers) Large woven polypropylene bulk bags used for storing and transporting dry, flowable products; sold to packaging distributors serving industrial end-users.
- Sandbags Polypropylene sandbags for flood control, construction, and ballast applications; sold to packaging distributors.
- Woven Polypropylene Bags Standard woven PP bags used for packaging agricultural products, chemicals, and other dry goods; sold to packaging distributors.
- BOPP Bags Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene bags offering high-clarity print surfaces for branded consumer and industrial packaging applications.
- Container Liners Polyethylene liner systems designed to fit inside shipping containers for bulk dry goods transport, protecting contents from contamination and moisture.
Quantifiable outcome
- Manufacturing facilities with GFSI-recognized certifications including BRC, FSSC 22000, and ISO standards
Companies that use Halsted
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Halsted technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Halsted partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Manufacturing Partners (India)coreManufacturing partnerships in India and other countries for polypropylene bags and industrial packaging. Halsted maintains exclusive distribution rights to the U.S. market for many products. Partners undergo multi-year qualification process before regular engagement.
- Manufacturing Partners (China)coreManufacturing partnerships in China for industrial packaging products. Partners are qualified through rigorous vetting process. Halsted maintains exclusive distribution rights for U.S. market for many product lines.
- Manufacturing Partners (Southeast Asia)coreManufacturing partnerships across Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Korea, Taiwan, and Cambodia. Halsted maintains exclusive distribution rights to the U.S. market for many products.
- Manufacturing Partners (Americas)coreManufacturing partnerships in Mexico and Brazil supporting regional production capabilities. Part of diversified global sourcing strategy.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves14 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Halsted competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Conitex Sonoco: Conitex Sonoco is a US-based manufacturer and importer of FIBC bulk bags, woven polypropylene bags, and specialty industrial packaging. Highly comparable to Halsted on product mix (FIBCs, woven PP, paper-laminated bags) and on a multi-country sourcing + US warehouse distribution model.
- Intertape Polymer Group: Intertape Polymer Group manufactures and distributes a broad range of industrial packaging products including woven and stretch films, and bulk bags comparable to Halsted's FIBC and woven PP portfolio. Operates a similar global sourcing + North American distribution playbook targeting distributors and B2B customers.
- Bag Corporation: Bag Corporation is a US manufacturer of FIBC bulk bags and woven polypropylene packaging serving industrial distributors. Directly comparable to Halsted on core product category (FIBCs), customer type (distributors/end users in ag and industrial), and US-based production plus global supply.
- Bulk Lift International: Bulk Lift International is a US FIBC bulk bag manufacturer and supplier with comparable product depth in woven polypropylene bulk bags and rigid intermediate bulk containers. Competes head-to-head with Halsted in the North American distributor channel.
- Container Systems & Equipment Supply (CSES): CSES distributes FIBC bulk bags, container liners, dunnage bags, and other industrial packaging products sourced globally to North American distributors. Directly comparable to Halsted on product portfolio, sourcing strategy, and distributor-only GTM motion.
Broad incumbents
- Inteplast Group: Inteplast is a large integrated plastics manufacturer producing FIBC bags, woven polypropylene products, and a wide range of industrial and consumer packaging. Overlaps Halsted in FIBC/woven PP categories but serves a far broader product portfolio and end markets.
- Greif Inc: Greif is a global industrial packaging leader in rigid steel/plastic drums, IBCs, containerboard, and flexible bulk packaging (including FIBC). A broad incumbent operating across many industrial packaging categories that overlaps with Halsted on bulk containers and liner products.
- Novolex: Novolex is one of the largest North American specialty paper and flexible plastic packaging manufacturers producing bags, films, and food-grade packaging. Compares to Halsted on woven PP and specialty bag categories, but operates a vastly wider portfolio across foodservice and retail.
Regional players
- LC Packaging International: LC Packaging is a Europe-headquartered distributor of FIBC bulk bags, woven PP, and industrial packaging with sourcing across Asia and Africa. Same product mix and distributor-channel model as Halsted, but with primary geographic focus in Europe rather than North America.
Emerging players
- Titan Environmental Containers: Titan Environmental Containers manufactures FIBC bulk bags, geotextile fabrics, and specialty flexible intermediate bulk containers for industrial and environmental applications. Comparable to Halsted's FIBC and specialty fabric categories with focus on construction, environmental, and agricultural end-uses.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Halsted social profiles
Digital presenceHalsted compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance13 records
Halsted financial estimates
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Halsted leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Halsted subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Halsted funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Halsted M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Halsted
What does Halsted do?
Halsted is a manufacturer and importer of industrial packaging and bag products, supplying polypropylene-based packaging including FIBCs (flexible intermediate bulk containers), sandbags, woven polypropylene bags, BOPP bags, and container liners. The company sells exclusively to packaging distributors and provides end-to-end sourcing, in-person quality assurance, logistics, and warehousing support.
Is Halsted a public or private company?
Halsted is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Halsted founded?
Halsted was founded in 1876. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Halsted based?
Halsted is headquartered in Cranbury, United States, in the North America region.
How does Halsted make money?
One revenue line is on record: industrial Packaging Product Sales.
Who are Halsted's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Conitex Sonoco, Intertape Polymer Group, Bag Corporation, Bulk Lift International and Container Systems & Equipment Supply (CSES). Broad incumbents are Inteplast Group, Greif Inc and Novolex. LC Packaging International is listed as a regional player. Titan Environmental Containers is listed as an emerging player.
Does Halsted have an API?
No public API is recorded for Halsted.
What industry is Halsted in?
Halsted's product category is Industrial Packaging. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAGAD, Industrial Sacks & Bags (Paper/Plastic/Woven), with a secondary code of IMALAGAE, Bulk Liners & Container Liners (Dry Bulk Liners). Its NAICS code is 326111 and its SIC code is 2673.