TricorBraun Flex
TricorBraun Flex is the flexible packaging division of TricorBraun, supplying wholesale and custom-printed bags, pouches, patented US-made degassing valves, and the Biotre compostable film line primarily to SMB and mid-market brands across Coffee & Tea, Pet Food, Specialty Food, and Nutraceutical verticals in North America via e-commerce.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersWoodinville, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What TricorBraun Flex does
TricorBraun Flex is the flexible packaging division of TricorBraun, a large North American privately held packaging distributor. The company supplies wholesale and custom flexible packaging — side gusseted bags, stand-up pouches, block bottom bags, paper tin-tie bags, flat pouches, single-serve packs, rigid containers, and accessory equipment — to SMB and mid-market brands primarily through a self-serve e-commerce storefront at tricorbraunflex.com, supplemented by phone and email consultation. It also offers an in-house range of custom services: digital printing (1,000-bag minimums), rotogravure/flexo printing, hot stamping, custom disposable coffee cups, made-to-order pouches, and spouted pouches.
The technology stack centers on materials science and patent-protected components rather than software. Core differentiators are the Biotre sub-brand — a heat-sealable, barrier film composed of 60% certified wood pulp and 40% polyethylene with an accelerated-disintegration additive, confirmed compostable under ASTM D-6868 and D-6400 — and patented One-Way Degassing Valves manufactured in the USA, critical for roasted coffee and similar CO2-emitting products. Stock SKUs are sold by the case with tiered volume discounts (for example, a 2 oz Natural Kraft Stand-Up Pouch drops from $269/case at 1 case to $216/case at 25+ cases), free shipping applies over $350, and a temporary energy and transportation surcharge is applied to orders due to cost volatility.
End-market segmentation is vertical and broad: Coffee & Tea and Pet Food & Treats are the primary segments, supported by Specialty Food, Nutraceutical, Personal Care, Home Care, Agricultural, and Polymers. Operations run from a Woodinville, WA support center/warehouse and a Richmond, BC office serving Canadian customers. In April 2022 the parent expanded the division via the acquisition of PBFY (Pacific Western Sales) to bolster North American flexible packaging distribution. No management team, financials, or AI capabilities are disclosed in the available sources.
TricorBraun Flex firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TricorBraun Flex
- Legal name
- TricorBraun Flex
- Website
- https://tricorbraunflex.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- TricorBraun Flex is the flexible packaging division of TricorBraun, supplying wholesale and custom-printed bags, pouches, patented US-made degassing valves, and the Biotre compostable film line primarily to SMB and mid-market brands across Coffee & Tea, Pet Food, Specialty Food, and Nutraceutical verticals in North America via e-commerce.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TricorBraun Flex industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Flexible Packaging
- NAICS
- Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)
- SIC
- Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Flexible Packaging Printing & Decoration (Flexo, Gravure, Digital, Cold Foil) (IMALABAM), Flexible Packaging Converting & Finishing (Slitting, Rewinding, Coating, Embossing) (IMALABAL), Flexible Cosmetic Packaging (Pouches, Sachets, Stick Packs) (IMALAJAE)
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Where TricorBraun Flex is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Woodinville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
TricorBraun Flex business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Flexible Packaging Product Sales: Direct sale of flexible packaging products including stand-up pouches, side gusseted bags, block bottom bags, paper tin-tie bags, degassing valves, and accessories. Products are sold in cases with volume-based pricing tiers. One-time transactional purchases with no subscription component.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard case pricing with volume discounts |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bulk case pricing for side gusseted bags |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Paper tin-tie bag volume pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
TricorBraun Flex product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TricorBraun Flex manufactures and distributes flexible packaging products including stand-up pouches, side gusseted bags, block bottom bags, paper tin-tie bags, flat pouches, and patented one-way degassing valves. The company sells both stock products and made-to-order custom packaging with printing and customization services to brands across coffee, pet food, specialty food, nutraceutical, personal care, home care, agricultural, and polymer markets.
Product overview
TricorBraun Flex is a flexible packaging company offering wholesale and custom flexible packaging solutions. The portfolio includes a core range of bag and pouch products: Side Gusseted Bags (with variants like Biotre SGB, Foil SGB, Kraft SGB, Clear SGB, Matte Finish SGB), Stand-Up Pouches (Biotre SUP, Foil SUP, Kraft SUP, Rice Paper SUP, Clear SUP), Block Bottom Bags (Biotre BBB, Kraft BBB, Clear BBB, Matte Finish variants), Paper Tin-Tie Bags (Natural Kraft, Claycoat, Compostable), Flat Pouches, Bag Closures and Equipment, Degassing Valves (patented one-way valves made in USA), Specialty Tins and Rollstock, Single Serve, Rigid Packaging, and Cans (via CanSource partner). The company also operates the Biotre sub-brand offering compostable packaging made from renewable wood pulp. Custom packaging services include Digital Printing (1,000 minimum), Rotogravure and Flexo Printing, Hot Stamp & Custom Imprinting, Custom Cups, Made-to-Order Pouches, Spouted Pouches, and Stock Customization Services. The company has over 35 years of flexible packaging experience and serves markets including Coffee & Tea, Pet Food & Treats, Specialty Food, Nutraceutical, Personal Care, Home Care, Agricultural, and Polymers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Biotrē™: Earth-friendly, heat sealable, barrier material made from 60% renewable wood pulp. The wood pulp portion is biodegradable and confirmed through third-party testing per ASTM tests D-6868 and D-6400.
Products and services
- Side Gusseted Bags Side gusseted bags with gussets that expand when filled, featuring two long faces for product branding. Available in Biotre, Foil, Kraft, Clear, Quad Seal, and Matte Finish variants for brands packaging coffee, tea, food, and other products.
- Stand-Up Pouches Self-standing pouches that provide shelf visibility and ease of filling. Available in Biotre, Foil, Kraft, Metalized Polyester, Rice Paper, Clear Front-Solid Back, and Clear variants.
- Block Bottom Bags Block bottom bags that combine benefits of side gusseted bags and stand-up pouches; sit narrow on shelf without tipping. Available in Matte Finish and Foil, Biotre, Kraft, and Clear variants, with optional degassing valves and pocket zippers.
- Paper Tin-Tie Bags Paper bags with tin ties for easy sealing and resealing, ideal for retail and short-term storage. Available in Matte Finish, Natural Kraft, Window, Claycoat, and Compostable variants.
- Flat Pouches Simple flat pouches for various packaging applications, including Metalized Flat Pouches, 3-Side Seal Flat Pouch, and Crystal Clear Pac Flat Pouches.
- One-Way Degassing Valves
- Bag Closures and Equipment Accessories and equipment for flexible packaging operations, including Flex Closures, Forming Shoes, Double Impulse Heat Sealers, and Constant Heat Sealers.
- Specialty Tins and Rollstock Specialty tin containers and rollstock film materials for flexible packaging production applications.
- Single Serve Packaging Single-serve packaging solutions for portion-controlled applications.
- Rigid Packaging Rigid packaging options including containers that complement flexible packaging offerings.
- Biotrē Compostable Packaging Earth-friendly, heat sealable, compostable flexible packaging made from 60% renewable wood pulp (biodegradable) and 40% polyethylene with accelerated-disintegration additive. Confirmed compostable per ASTM D-6868 and D-6400.
- Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Bags Eco-friendly packaging using post-consumer recycled materials for sustainable packaging solutions.
- Digital Printing Services Custom digital printing service for flexible packaging bags with low minimums of 1,000 bags, fast lead times, and no pre-press charges.
- Rotogravure and Flexographic Printing Traditional rotogravure and flexographic printing services for high-volume custom flexible packaging orders.
- Hot Stamp and Custom Imprinting Custom hot stamping and imprinting services for branded flexible packaging solutions.
- Custom Disposable Coffee Cups Custom disposable coffee cups with branding and design options.
- Made-to-Order Pouches Custom manufactured stand-up pouches and flat pouches produced to customer specification.
- Spouted Pouches Space-saving, lightweight spouted pouches designed for efficient shipping, easy dispensing, and reliable performance.
- Stock Customization Services Services to customize stock packaging products with additional features or modifications to meet specific customer needs.
Companies that use TricorBraun Flex
Customer profileSegments8 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
TricorBraun Flex technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
TricorBraun Flex partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- Pacific Western SalesminorPacific Western Sales was the former owner of PBFY, the flexible packaging company acquired by TricorBraun on April 6, 2022. The acquisition was intended to expand TricorBraun's flexible packaging division, TricorBraun Flex, with PBFY operations expected to close later in April 2022.
- CanSourceminorCanSource is referenced as a partner for Ready-to-Drink Cans, offering low-minimum, digitally printed cans with quick lead times. TricorBraun Flex redirects customers to craftbevwarehouse.com for can products.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
TricorBraun Flex competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ProAmpac: ProAmpac is a US-headquartered flexible packaging converter specializing in stand-up pouches, rollstock, and sustainable substrates including compostable films. It is a direct peer to TricorBraun Flex in product format, customer segment, and mid-market positioning across coffee, pet food, and specialty food.
- Winpak Ltd. Winpak manufactures specialty packaging including flexible films, pouches, and lidding primarily for food, beverage, and healthcare end markets. It is a direct peer to TricorBraun Flex in barrier film and pouch formats, particularly for perishable and oxygen-sensitive applications.
- Glenroy Inc. Glenroy is a US flexible packaging converter focused on stand-up pouches, spouted pouches, and rollstock for food, beverage, personal care, and household products. It is a direct peer to TricorBraun Flex with similar mid-market positioning, custom printing capabilities, and converter-style operations.
- Bryce Corporation: Bryce Corporation is a US flexible packaging converter specializing in printed rollstock, laminations, and pouches for food, beverage, and industrial applications. It is a direct peer comparable to TricorBraun Flex on custom printing, converter scale, and mid-market customer focus.
Broad incumbents
- Sealed Air Corporation: Sealed Air produces protective and food packaging including flexible films and pouches used across food and consumer goods. It overlaps with TricorBraun Flex on barrier pouches and rollstock but with a heavier focus on protective and vacuum-skin packaging rather than coffee/tea-specific formats.
- Amcor plc: Amcor is one of the world's largest flexible and rigid packaging manufacturers with extensive exposure to coffee, food, and personal care end markets. It is a broad incumbent whose flexible packaging division directly competes with TricorBraun Flex across stand-up pouches, side gusseted bags, and barrier films, but at significantly greater global scale.
- Sonoco Products Company: Sonoco is a diversified global packaging manufacturer with flexible packaging, rigid containers, and paper-based products serving consumer and industrial markets. Its flexibles segment competes with TricorBraun Flex across coffee, food, and personal care packaging formats.
- Berry Global Group: Berry Global operates a large flexible packaging portfolio serving food, beverage, and consumer goods. It competes with TricorBraun Flex across barrier pouches and rollstock but at vastly greater scale and with broader geographic reach.
- Mondi plc: Mondi is a major European paper and flexible packaging producer with kraft paper bags, pouches, and sustainable substrates. It overlaps with TricorBraun Flex's kraft and tin-tie bag offerings and is particularly relevant as a comparator on sustainable paper-based packaging.
Emerging players
- EcoEnclose: EcoEnclose is a smaller sustainable packaging supplier offering recycled and compostable mailers, pouches, and flexible packaging primarily to e-commerce and CPG brands. It is an emerging player whose sustainability positioning partially overlaps with TricorBraun Flex's Biotre line, though at smaller scale and narrower product range.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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TricorBraun Flex leadership team
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TricorBraun Flex funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
TricorBraun Flex M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about TricorBraun Flex
What does TricorBraun Flex do?
TricorBraun Flex manufactures and distributes flexible packaging products including stand-up pouches, side gusseted bags, block bottom bags, paper tin-tie bags, flat pouches, and patented one-way degassing valves. The company sells both stock products and made-to-order custom packaging with printing and customization services to brands across coffee, pet food, specialty food, nutraceutical, personal care, home care, agricultural, and polymer markets.
Is TricorBraun Flex a public or private company?
TricorBraun Flex is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was TricorBraun Flex founded?
TricorBraun Flex was founded in 1980. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is TricorBraun Flex based?
TricorBraun Flex is headquartered in Woodinville, United States, in the North America region.
How does TricorBraun Flex make money?
One revenue line is on record: flexible Packaging Product Sales.
Who are TricorBraun Flex's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ProAmpac, Winpak Ltd., Glenroy Inc. and Bryce Corporation. Broad incumbents are Sealed Air Corporation, Amcor plc, Sonoco Products Company, Berry Global Group and Mondi plc. EcoEnclose is listed as an emerging player.
Does TricorBraun Flex have an API?
No public API is recorded for TricorBraun Flex.
What industry is TricorBraun Flex in?
TricorBraun Flex's product category is Flexible Packaging. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAEAC, Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMALABAM, Flexible Packaging Printing & Decoration (Flexo, Gravure, Digital, Cold Foil). Its NAICS code is 326111 and its SIC code is 2673.