Palmetto Industries

What Palmetto Industries does

Palmetto Industries International Inc. is a US-based, privately held industrial packaging manufacturer founded in 1994 and headquartered in Grovetown, Georgia, with 51-100 employees. The company designs and produces Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs, also known as bulk bags or super sacks) along with BOPP bags, multiwall paper bags, woven polypropylene fabric, bulk container liners, and complementary industrial packaging. Its core product line is the four electrostatic protection classes of FIBCs (Type A, B, C, and D), supplemented by custom-engineered bags, UN-certified hazardous-materials bags, food-grade bags, biomass bags, and the proprietary Wraptor shipping container liner brand.

Operations are vertically integrated from raw polypropylene extrusion through weaving (Starlinger looms with ultrasonic slitting and advanced lamination), printing (10-color rotogravure), and finished-bag assembly, with manufacturing capacity in the United States and India and regional commercial entities covering Europe (PalmettoEU) and Latin America (PalmettoLA). The company generates revenue through one-time purchase transactions across both a self-service e-commerce storefront for standard products and a consultative enterprise field-sales motion for custom, UN-certified, and food-grade orders, with pricing ranging from roughly $0.70-$2.00 per sandbag to $20-$28 per standard FIBC and quote-based pricing for custom specifications. Customer mix is diversified across six labeled verticals (Agriculture, Chemical, Construction, Food Grade/Pharmaceutical, Mining, and Resin), each identified as primary, with named testimonial accounts spanning chemical manufacturing, animal feed, construction contracting, and biomass cultivation. Certifications include BRCGS, IFS, FSSC22000, ISO 9001, HACCP, FDA, UN, ATEX Zone 1/2, IEC 61340-4-4, and NFPA 77.

Name

Palmetto Industries

Legal name

Palmetto Industries International Inc.

Website

https://palmetto-industries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Palmetto Industries is a US-founded, vertically integrated manufacturer of FIBC bulk bags, BOPP bags, and woven polypropylene industrial packaging, serving agriculture, chemical, construction, food/pharma, mining, and resin customers across the US, India, Europe, and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Materials & UN-Certified Bulk Packaging (IMALAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Liners & Container Liners (Dry Bulk Liners) (IMALAGAE), Industrial Liners & Sacks (FFS, Heavy-Duty, Drum Liners) Manufacturing (IMANAEAH)

Keywords

• FIBC bulk bags
• Industrial packaging manufacturing
• Woven polypropylene fabrics
• Flexible intermediate bulk containers
• Shipping container liners

Headquarters

HQ city

Grovetown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Standard FIBC Bulk Bag Sales: Sale of standard FIBC bulk bags including Type A, B, C, D, U-Panel, Circular, Baffle, and specialty bags. Products are sold at unit prices ranging from approximately $20-28 for standard bulk bags and $0.70-$2.00 for sand bags. Revenue is generated through one-time purchase transactions with free shipping on orders over $100.
2. Custom FIBC Manufacturing: Custom bulk bag manufacturing to buyer specifications including custom dimensions, print, construction type, lift loops, SWL ratings, certifications (UN, food-grade), and liner options. Pricing depends on bag style, fabric weight, print complexity, certifications, and order volume. Higher volumes typically reduce per-unit cost.
3. Container Liner Products: Sale of Wraptor brand shipping container liners including Front Spout/Back Fill, Wet Hide, Top Fill, Thermal, Barless, and Fluidizing designs. Available in various sizes and material configurations including food-grade options.
4. Industrial Packaging Products: Sale of complementary industrial packaging products including BOPP bags, multiwall paper bags, sand bags, concrete washout bags, polypropylene fabrics, bale wrap, spunbond fabric, and bulk bag liners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Palmetto Industries manufactures and distributes Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs/jumbo bags) in four electrostatic-protection types (A, B, C, D) plus custom variants, together with complementary industrial packaging products including BOPP bags, multiwall paper bags, sand bags, concrete washout bags, Wraptor shipping container liners, woven polypropylene fabrics, spunbond fabric, bale wrap, and bulk bag liners. The company operates vertically integrated production from raw material extrusion through finished bag manufacturing using computerized vacuum-fed extruders and Starlinger looms, serving industrial buyers across agriculture, chemicals, construction, food/pharma, mining, and resins.

Product overview

Palmetto Industries is a manufacturer of industrial packaging solutions founded in 1994, offering a comprehensive portfolio of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs), also known as bulk bags or super sacks. The core product line centers on four FIBC types (A, B, C, D) differentiated by electrostatic protection levels, complemented by specialized variants including Custom Bulk Bags, U Panel and Circular Jumbo Bags, UN Certified Bags for hazardous materials, and Food Grade Bags for food/pharmaceutical applications. The broader portfolio extends to agricultural products (Bulk Feed Bags, Biomass Bags), shipping solutions (Wraptor Container Liners), and supporting materials (BOPP Bags, Sand Bags, Multiwall Paper Bags, Polypropylene Fabrics, Spunbond Fabric, Bale Wrap, Bulk Bag Liners, and Concrete Washout Bags). Construction options include 4-Panel, U-Panel, Circular, and Baffle designs with various top/bottom configurations. The company operates vertically integrated manufacturing with in-house extrusion, weaving, printing, and design capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wraptor: Proprietary shipping container liner brand for industrial shipping container liner bags

Products and services

• FIBC Bulk Bags (Type A) Standard woven polypropylene bulk bags with no static protection, designed for non-hazardous dry goods including sand, gravel, grains, and non-combustible powders, with safe working loads up to 5,000 lbs and safety factors up to 8:1.
• FIBC Bulk Bags (Type B) Bulk bags manufactured with low breakdown voltage (<6kV) materials to prevent dangerous brush discharges, intended for dry flammable powders in environments without flammable gas exposure, including chemical powders, agricultural dusts, and food-grade materials.
• FIBC Bulk Bags (Type C) Groundable bulk bags with interwoven conductive threads that dissipate static electricity when properly grounded, essential for chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, and food manufacturing where combustible dusts and flammable gases may be present, with safe working load up to 3,000 lbs.
• FIBC Bulk Bags (Type D) - Anti-Static Anti-static bulk bags using licensed Crohmiq static-dissipative polypropylene fabric that safely dissipates static into the atmosphere without requiring grounding, designed for high-risk environments with combustible dusts, flammable vapors, or solvents where grounding is impractical.
• Custom Bulk Bags Fully customizable FIBCs with configurable print, construction, lift loops, SWL, dimensions, and certifications, supporting 4-panel, U-panel, circular, and baffle constructions with various top and bottom configurations for enterprise buyers.
• U Panel Jumbo Bags Jumbo bags with U-panel construction using one initial piece of 100% polypropylene forming the base and two sides, offering increased stability, improved stacking, easier filling and emptying, and cost-effectiveness.
• Circular Jumbo Bags Jumbo bags constructed from a single piece of fabric forming all four sides with single pieces for top and bottom, offering cost-effective space-saving design with no vertical seams, ideal for fine powders.
• UN Certified Bulk Bags Bulk bags designed and tested for transporting and storing hazardous materials per UN requirements, including vibration, top lift, stack, drop, topple, righting, and tear testing, certified for Packaging Groups II and III materials.
• Food Grade Bulk Bags Hygienic bulk bags certified to BRCGS, IFS, and FSSC22000 standards for food and pharmaceutical industries, manufactured in facilities with positive pressure environment, clean air filtration, metal detection, and strict hygiene requirements, with safe working load of 3,000 lbs.
• Biomass Bags (FULL SPECTRUM AIR MAX) Specialized FIBC bags designed for biomass storage and transportation including unprocessed flowers, plant clippings, and soil, with proprietary airflow weave preventing mold growth, UV protection (50% strength retention up to 200hrs), and optional barrier film liners with nitrogen infusion.
• Bulk Feed Bags Bulk bags for livestock, poultry, and animal feed including pellets, crumble, mash, meal, and mixed-ration products, with safe working loads of 1,000–4,000 lbs at 5:1 safety factor, and PE liner options for moisture-sensitive feed products.
• Agriculture Bulk Bags Food-safe storage and transport solutions for agricultural products including rice, corn, beans, and seeds, featuring moisture-protective barrier film liners and customizable top and bottom configurations for grains and fertilizers.
• Sand Bags Woven polypropylene sandbags for construction, erosion control, flooding, military, and oilfield applications, available in various sizes with UV-resistant options and tie strings.
• BOPP Bags Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene bags with high-quality graphics printing capability for packaging various products.
• Multiwall Paper Bags Multiwall paper bags for various industrial and agricultural packaging applications.
• Wraptor Shipping Container Liners Industrial shipping container liners for ocean transport including Front Spout/Back Fill, Wet Hide, Top Fill, Thermal (aluminum foil laminate), Barless, and Fluidizing types, available in 20ft, 40ft, and 53ft sizes for cargo ranging from granules to wet hides.
• Concrete Washout Bags Compliant and leak-proof concrete washout solutions for construction job sites.
• Polypropylene Fabrics Woven polypropylene fabric rolls for industrial applications.
• Spunbond Fabric Polypropylene spunbond non-woven fabric for various industrial uses.
• Bale Wrap Bale wrap product for agricultural and industrial wrapping applications.
• Bulk Bag Liners Polyethylene, foil laminate, and food-grade liners for FIBC bulk bags providing moisture protection and contamination prevention, including tube or form-fit liners with LLDPE, LDPE, and foil laminates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Baffle bags can hold up to 30% more product in the same footprint compared to standard bags
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• American Peanut CouncilminorOthersIndustry association membership demonstrating commitment to staying current with technology and industry developments in the peanut/agricultural sector.
• Peanut Shellers Association AmericaminorOthersTrade association membership for peanut processing industry, supporting agricultural packaging solutions and industry standards.
• United States Hemp Shellers Association (USHSLA)minorOthersIndustry association membership supporting hemp industry packaging needs, particularly relevant for biomass and agricultural product transport.
• Hemp AssociationminorOthersIndustry association membership for hemp sector, supporting specialty agricultural packaging applications.
• Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association (FIBCA)coreOthersInternational trade association membership representing the FIBC industry. Products tested against international FIBCA standards. Core industry association for bulk bag manufacturers.
• TBPA (Toxic Materials Bulk Packaging Association)minorOthersIndustry association membership for hazardous materials and bulk packaging, supporting UN-certified packaging solutions.
• Green Point ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to develop FULL SPECTRUM AIR MAX biomass bag. Joint product development with industry-leading biomass cultivator and processor to create specialized bulk bags for biomass, unprocessed flowers, plant clippings, and soil storage and transportation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bag Corp: US-based flexible packaging and FIBC manufacturer producing woven polypropylene bulk bags and BOPP bags. Overlaps with Palmetto's bulk bag and BOPP product lines.
• Conitex Sonoco: Direct FIBC/jumbo bag manufacturer offering a comparable product portfolio across standard, food-grade, and custom bulk bags. Closest head-to-head competitor to Palmetto in the woven polypropylene bulk bag segment.
• Bulk Lift International: Specialty FIBC manufacturer focused on bulk bags with strong customization capabilities and food-grade offerings. Overlaps with Palmetto on UN-certified, anti-static, and food-grade bulk bags serving similar industrial verticals.
• Global-Pak: US-based FIBC and bulk bag producer offering custom woven polypropylene bulk bags. Competes with Palmetto across construction, chemical, agricultural, and food-grade applications.
• MiniBulk: Manufacturer of FIBC bulk bags and container liners with a comparable product line spanning Type A–D bags, food-grade, and UN-certified options. Directly comparable in scope and customer verticals.
• AmeriGlobe FIBC: North American FIBC manufacturer with food-grade and custom bulk bag capabilities, plus container liner offerings. Directly comparable on product mix and customer verticals.
• Flexituff International: India-headquartered FIBC and woven polypropylene manufacturer with global reach. Direct competitor in bulk bag and container liner categories, especially relevant given Palmetto's India manufacturing footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Greif Inc. Large global industrial packaging company with a broad portfolio that includes bulk bags, container liners, and specialty industrial packaging. A larger incumbent with overlapping capabilities but broader scope than Palmetto.
• Berry Global: Major global flexible and rigid packaging manufacturer with a broad portfolio including bulk bags and FIBCs. Serves similar end-markets but at much greater scale and product breadth than Palmetto.
• Intertape Polymer Group: Packaging manufacturer producing woven polypropylene fabrics, FIBC components, and complementary industrial packaging products. Broad incumbent with partial overlap on FIBC-related inputs and products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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