What Cartocor does

Cartocor S.A. is an Argentine integrated packaging solutions manufacturer founded in 1981 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, with manufacturing operations including an FSSC 22000-certified facility in Quilmes. The company designs, produces, and sells corrugated cardboard packaging, flexible packaging, multi-wall paper bags, offset-printed cartons and folding boxes, point-of-sale displays, large containers (including bag-in-box and octobin systems), specialty paper products, and both recycled and virgin paper inputs. It operates across 10 industry verticals — food, beverages, fresh produce, meat and seafood, cleaning and personal care, construction, appliances, mobility, raw materials, and e-commerce — and commercializes its portfolio through five integrated sub-brands: Converflex (flexible packaging), Zucamor (recycled papers), TPM (packaging automation machinery), Puntapel (multi-wall bags), and Misionero (kraft papers).

The company's technical capabilities span advanced converting and printing technologies including offset, flexographic, extended color gamut, and laser cutting; barrier film engineering (water, oxygen, and light barriers); sustainable structures such as biodegradable films and monomaterial recyclable constructions; and in-house packaging-line automation design, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance through its TPM brand. Its Quilmes facility holds FSSC 22000 food safety certification and the company references ISO 9001 quality management through an Integral Management System Policy. The firm employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people and operates under a privately held S.A. corporate structure, with no public ownership, parent, or capital structure disclosed despite affiliations indicated by Arcor group digital infrastructure.

Cartocor generates revenue through direct B2B sales of customized, quote-based packaging hardware and related automation services to enterprise customers in Latin America, with active trade-show presence at Fruit Attraction (Madrid), Expo ENVASE, and Sitevinitech signaling export intent. Recent (2025) product launches include Push and Lock closure systems, FlexiBox, and Bliss sachet solutions for dairy, alongside a dedicated e-commerce/home delivery packaging vertical. Revenue figures, customer concentration, and headcount trends are not publicly disclosed, and the company shows no documented AI/ML, API, or platform offerings — its competitive positioning is anchored in materials science, vertical integration, certifications, and scale rather than software or data.

Name

Cartocor

Legal name

Cartocor S.A.

Website

https://cartocor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212), Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Folding Cartons & Paperboard Packaging Converting (IMAMAHAB), Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH)

Keywords

• Corrugated cardboard packaging
• Flexible packaging solutions
• Industrial paper bags
• Offset printing services
• Point-of-sale displays

Headquarters

HQ city

Parana

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corrugated Cardboard Packaging: Manufacturing and sale of corrugated cardboard boxes, trays, displays, and containers for various industries including food, beverages, agriculture, and industrial applications
2. Flexible Packaging: Production and sale of flexible packaging solutions including biodegradable films, monomaterial structures, metalized papers, and barrier packaging
3. Multi-wall Bags: Valve bags and open-mouth bags for construction materials, industrial products, and food-grade applications
4. Offset Printed Carton Solutions: Offset printed cartons, folding cartons, and displays with photographic quality printing for retail and industrial applications
5. Specialty Paper Products: Virgin and recycled paper products including kraft liner, sack kraft, corrugated medium, slip sheets, and pallet replacements
6. Automation Equipment Services: Custom packaging machine manufacturing, installation, and maintenance services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cartocor manufactures and sells integrated packaging solutions including corrugated cardboard boxes and trays, flexible packaging films and pouches, multi-wall paper bags, offset-printed cartons, point-of-sale displays, large containers (bag-in-box, octobin), and specialty paper products. The company serves enterprise customers across the food, beverage, agriculture, meat and seafood, cleaning, construction, appliance, mobility, raw materials, and e-commerce shipping industries in Latin America, with manufacturing facilities in Argentina.

Product overview

Cartocor is a comprehensive packaging solutions company offering integrated packaging products across nine main categories: Corrugated Cardboard (boxes, trays, displays, industrial containers), Flexible Packaging (biodegradable films, monomaterial, metalized recyclable, barrier-protected), Multi-ply Paper Bags (valve bags, open-mouth, gusseted), Offset Printing (cartons, litho boxes, displays), Point-of-Sale Displays (floor, counter, promotional), Large Containers (bag-in-box, octobin, drum systems), Paper Products (slip sheets, pallets, separators), Recycled Paper, and Virgin Paper. The company operates under several sub-brands including Converflex (flexible packaging), Zucamor (recycled papers), Puntapel (paper bags), Misionero (kraft papers), and TPM (packaging automation). Their products serve diverse markets including food, beverages, fresh produce, meat and seafood, cleaning and personal care, construction, appliances, mobility, raw materials, and e-commerce shipping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Converflex: Flexible packaging brand offering advanced printing technology, sustainable packaging solutions including biodegradable, monomaterial, recyclable metalized papers, and barrier products
• Zucamor
• TPM
• Puntapel

Products and services

• Cartón Corrugado (Corrugated Cardboard Packaging) Corrugated cardboard packaging solutions including boxes, trays, displays, and industrial transport containers for food, beverage, agricultural, and industrial applications.
• Envases Flexibles (Flexible Packaging) Flexible packaging solutions including biodegradable films, monomaterial structures, metalized recyclable films, and barrier-protected pouches for food, beverage, and industrial applications.
• Bolsas Multipliego (Multi-ply Paper Bags) Multi-ply paper bags including valve bags, open-mouth bags, and gusseted bags for construction materials, industrial products, and food-grade applications.
• Impresión Offset (Offset Printing Services) Offset printing services for carton and cardboard packaging including folding cartons, litho laminated boxes, and display solutions with photographic quality output for retail and industrial customers.
• Exhibidores (Point-of-Sale Displays) Point-of-sale display solutions including floor displays, counter displays, and promotional display units for various product categories across retail environments.
• Contenedores (Large-Scale Containers) Large-scale containers including bag-in-box, octobin, and Pampa drum/bulk systems for transporting liquids, semi-liquids, and granular materials in industrial and raw materials logistics.
• Productos de Papel (Paper-Based Products) Paper-based products including slip sheets, Pallcor pallets (paper-based replacement for wooden pallets), separators, and specialty paper products for logistics and industrial applications.
• Push and Lock Innovative packaging solution launched by Cartocor in 2025, positioned as a breakthrough in the company's packaging portfolio.
• FlexiBox! Flexible box packaging solution launched in 2025 for diverse industry applications.
• Bliss para Sachet de Leche y Yogurt Eco-friendly packaging solution launched in 2025 specifically designed for milk and yogurt sachet applications.

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ConverflexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic brand under Cartocor focused on flexible packaging solutions including biodegradable films, monomaterial structures, metalized papers, barrier technologies, and specialized finishing solutions. Converflex products serve food, beverage, and industrial packaging applications.
• ZucamorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic brand providing paper products including test liners (industrial and premium simil-kraft), corrugated medium papers, and specialty papers for the packaging industry. Zucamor papers are used in Cartocor's corrugated cardboard manufacturing.
• TPMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner brand integrated into Cartocor's packaging solutions portfolio, contributing to the company's comprehensive product offerings.
• PuntapelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic brand specializing in multi-wall bags including valve bags, open-mouth bags, and specialty bags for industrial and food applications. Puntapel products are part of Cartocor's packaging solutions portfolio.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mondi: European-headquartered vertically integrated paper and packaging group with corrugated, kraft paper, and flexible packaging operations. Comparable integrated business model and product portfolio to Cartocor's Converflex/Puntapel/Zucamor stack.
• Graphic Packaging: US-based folding carton and paperboard specialist serving food, beverage, and consumer goods. Direct competitor in Cartocor's offset-printed folding carton and display product lines.
• Smurfit Westrock: Largest global pure-play in containerboard, corrugated, and folding cartons formed via Smurfit Kappa–WestRock merger. Most directly comparable to Cartocor across the full corrugated-and-paperboard value chain and a growing LatAm competitor.
• Klabin: Brazil's largest paper and packaging producer, integrated from pulp to corrugated boxes, kraft bags, and folding cartons. Direct regional competitor in the same South American footprint with similar end-market exposure to food, beverage, and industrial.
• Huhtamaki: Global specialist in food and consumer goods packaging with strong flexible packaging and folding carton offering. Comparable to Cartocor's Converflex flexible packaging line and food/beverage customer base.

Broad incumbents

• International Paper: World's largest pulp and paper company with significant corrugated packaging operations in the Americas. Broader portfolio and scale than Cartocor, but competes for the same industrial and CPG accounts in Latin America.
• Sonoco: US-listed global packaging manufacturer serving consumer, industrial, and protective packaging end markets. Comparable in multi-vertical industrial packaging; broader portfolio but smaller LatAm presence than Cartocor.
• Sealed Air: Global packaging company known for protective and food packaging including Cryovac. Adjacent competitor in flexible and protective packaging formats that intersects with Cartocor's barrier and fresh-produce/meat packaging lines.
• Stora Enso: European integrated pulp, paperboard, and biomaterials producer with significant packaging board business. Comparable in renewable-fiber packaging strategy and in serving CPG customers with sustainable board solutions.

Regional players

• CMPC: Chilean pulp, paper, and packaging conglomerate with corrugated and folding carton operations across South America. Regional peer with similar end-market mix and overlapping geographic footprint in Argentina and the Southern Cone.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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