What Garlock Printing & Converting does

Garlock Printing & Converting, doing business as Garlock Flexibles, is a US-based full-service flexible packaging manufacturer operating from Gardner, Massachusetts, with a second plant in Nevada. The company designs, develops, and supplies flexible packaging — principally rollstock, pre-formed pouches, and lidding films — for food industry customers spanning fresh produce, dairy, frozen food, snacks and confectionery, protein, coffee and tea, condiments and sauces, and pet products. Its underlying technology stack centers on flexographic printing and flexible package converting, supported by in-house laboratory services that perform MVTR (moisture vapor transfer rate) and oxygen transmission rate (OTS) testing for shelf-life engineering. Manufacturing operations are held to NSF International and FSSC 22000 food safety standards, and the firm offers a "Change the Game Program" together with Packaging Design, Re-Design and Cost Optimization services and an online Packaging Calculator tool.

The business operates a B2B direct sales model with quote-based custom pricing, multi-year supply contracts, and customer engagement supported by prototypes, line trials, and press approval processes. Named enterprise customers include Litehouse Inc., Church Brothers Farm, and Braga Fresh. Garlock sells through its own sales force and emphasizes a speed-to-market narrative (self-described as the "FASTEST in the industry from concept to commercialization") alongside sustainability initiatives such as recyclable film structures and waste reduction. The company is privately held by Astara Capital Partners, employs 501–1,000 people per the firmographic profile, and reports no public listing or revenue disclosures in the available sources; the website lists Massachusetts and Nevada as its operating geographies, with all markets served in the USA.

Name

Garlock Printing & Converting

Website

https://garlockprinting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Garlock Printing & Converting (Garlock Flexibles) is a PE-backed US flexible packaging manufacturer producing rollstock, pouches, and lidding films via flexographic printing for food industry customers across fresh produce, dairy, snacks, and protein verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Packaging

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Packaging Converting & Finishing (Slitting, Rewinding, Coating, Embossing) (IMALABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Flexible Packaging Printing & Decoration (Flexo, Gravure, Digital, Cold Foil) (IMALABAM)

Keywords

• Flexible packaging
• Flexographic printing
• Rollstock films
• Packaging pouches
• Lidding solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Gardner

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Flexible Packaging Product Sales: Garlock designs, develops, and supplies flexible packaging for fresh, healthy food, snacks, and produce. Revenue is generated through the sale of finished flexible packaging products including rollstock, pouches, and lidding solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Garlock Printing & Converting (operating as Garlock Flexibles) is a flexible packaging manufacturer that produces rollstock films, pouches, and lidding for food and consumer goods brands. The company uses flexographic printing technology and offers converting and laboratory services to support packaging development, quality testing, and production runs for customers across food, dairy, protein, and pet product categories.

Product overview

Garlock Flexibles is a flexible packaging company that designs, develops, and supplies flexible packaging for fresh, healthy food, snacks, and produce. The company operates as a single integrated offering centered on flexible food packaging solutions, comprising three core product categories: Rollstock (roll-form flexible packaging material), Pouches (pre-formed pouch packaging), and Lidding (tray/container sealing films). These products are supported by manufacturing services including Flexographic Printing and Flexible Package Converting, as well as Laboratory Services for quality assurance. The company also offers design and innovation capabilities through programs like the Change the Game Program and Packaging Design/Re-design and Cost Optimization services, with sustainability as a key differentiator. Markets served include Frozen, Fresh Produce, Dairy, Snacks and Confectionery, Protein, Coffee and Tea, Condiments and Sauces, and Pet Products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rollstock Continuous printed or unprinted flexible film supplied on rolls for form-fill-seal packaging lines used by food and consumer goods manufacturers.
• Pouches Pre-made flexible pouches, including stand-up and lay-flat formats, used for retail packaging of food and consumer products.
• Lidding Lidding films used to seal trays and containers for fresh, refrigerated, or shelf-stable food products.
• Flexographic Printing Flexographic printing services for brand owners needing high-quality graphics on flexible substrates for consumer-facing packaging.
• Flexible Package Converting Converting services that transform raw flexible substrates into finished packaging formats, including laminating, slitting, and pouch-making.
• Laboratory Services In-house laboratory testing services supporting package integrity, material performance, and shelf-life validation for customer packaging programs.

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Mondi Group: European-headquartered global packaging and paper group with a significant flexible packaging business. Mondi is comparable in flexible packaging technology and food-end-market exposure, but geographically weighted toward Europe rather than competing directly in Garlock's US stronghold.
• Huhtamaki: Finland-based global flexible and rigid packaging supplier serving food and consumer goods. Comparable in flexible packaging product categories (films, pouches, lidding) and food customer segments, but largely competes outside of Garlock's North American domestic market.

Broad incumbents

• Sonoco Products: Diversified global packaging manufacturer serving consumer, industrial, and healthcare end markets. Sonoco's flexible packaging and paper-based packaging operations compete with Garlock in food and consumer end markets, though Sonoco operates across a far broader portfolio.
• Amcor: Global packaging giant with a substantial flexibles segment serving food, healthcare, and consumer goods. Amcor is comparable as the dominant incumbent in flexible packaging, though it operates far more broadly and at greater scale than Garlock.
• Sealed Air: Major packaging producer including Cryovac food packaging and protective packaging solutions. Sealed Air competes directly with Garlock in food-grade flexible packaging and serves overlapping enterprise food customers.

Direct peers

• Glenroy Inc. Family-owned converter of flexible packaging films and pouches for food, beverage, personal care, and household products. Comparable to Garlock as a mid-market flexible packaging converter with a similar product offering (rollstock and premade pouches) and a comparable private, founder/PE-aligned ownership structure.
• Printpack: Privately held flexible and rigid packaging manufacturer serving food, beverage, and consumer goods. Printpack is a direct comparable as a US-centric flexographic printing and converting specialist with overlapping customer segments to Garlock.
• ProAmpac: PE-backed flexible packaging and specialty films converter serving food, pet care, and consumer goods. ProAmpac is a direct comparable due to its similar product mix (pouches, rollstock, recyclable films) and its private-equity ownership profile (Pritzker Private Capital).
• Hood Packaging Corporation: Specialty producer of flexible packaging including multi-wall bags, consumer bags, and food packaging. Comparable to Garlock as a US-based converter focused on flexible films serving food and agricultural customers.
• Bryce Corporation: Privately held flexible film and converted products manufacturer serving food, beverage, industrial, and consumer markets. Bryce is comparable to Garlock as a US-based mid-market converter of rollstock and pouches with overlapping food-industry customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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