Inflatable Packaging

What Inflatable Packaging does

Inflatable Packaging, Inc. (IPI) is a privately held US manufacturer of inflatable protective packaging, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Newtown, Connecticut, with additional manufacturing facilities in Oxford, Connecticut and Denver, Colorado. The company designs and produces a broad portfolio of compressed-air-based packaging products, including AirBag multi-chambered cushioning, Air-Lock Truck Dunnage, Poly-woven Dunnage (AAR Level 1 to 5 approved), En-Cap encapsulation sleeves, Superi-Air multi-chamber film wrap, Void-Fill bags, and specialty shippers for wine, laptops, and televisions. Its underlying technology centers on proprietary multi-chamber film architectures with independent valves that enable non-catastrophic failure, transparent polymer film formulations recyclable with stretch film, and a proprietary flat-valve system that inflates dunnage bags in under 30 seconds.

IPI monetizes through one-time product sales of inflatable packaging and ancillary inflation equipment (handheld, tabletop, and freestanding compressors), plus custom design and prototyping services delivered from its Connecticut lab. Distribution runs through a multi-channel model: direct phone and email sales, an e-commerce storefront, and a network of packaging distributors reaching customers in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. The customer base spans individual eBay sellers through Fortune 100 shippers, with end-markets including e-commerce, logistics, electronics, beverages, and industrial equipment. The company holds five product trademarks, BBB accreditation, and three decades of operating history, with no disclosed institutional funding or M&A activity.

Name

Inflatable Packaging

Legal name

Inflatable Packaging

Website

https://inflatablepackaging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Inflatable Packaging is a privately held US manufacturer, founded in 1993, that designs and produces compressed-air inflatable protective packaging, truck dunnage, void-fill, and custom cushioning solutions for customers ranging from eBay sellers to Fortune 100 shippers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Protective Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Inflatable & Air Cushion Packaging (Air Pillows, Bubble Wrap Systems) (IMALAFAB)

Keywords

• Inflatable protective packaging
• Dunnage bags
• Load stabilization
• Cushion packaging
• Void fill bags

Headquarters

HQ city

Newtown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Protective Packaging Products: Inflatable Packaging generates revenue through the sale of inflatable protective packaging products including AirBag, Air-Lock Truck Dunnage, En-Cap Sleeves, Superi-Air, Void Fill, and Wine Shippers. Products are sold as one-time purchases with various size and configuration options. The company also sells inflation machines and inflators.
2. Custom Packaging Solutions: Revenue generated from designing and manufacturing custom protective packaging solutions tailored to specific customer needs, including prototyping and testing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Inflatable Packaging (IPI) designs and manufactures inflatable protective packaging products built on compressed-air and multi-chamber film technology, including AirBag failsafe cushions, Air-Lock Truck Dunnage, Polywoven Dunnage, En-Cap encapsulation sleeves, Superi-Air multi-chamber wrap, Void-Fill bags, and Wine Shippers. The company complements these stock products with a family of inflation machines (PC1031, ST4114, Inflat-Air WQ, Inflat-Air Q2715, Inflat-Air 5000) and a custom protective packaging design and prototyping service for engineered-to-order solutions.

Product overview

Inflatable Packaging (IPI) offers a comprehensive portfolio of inflatable protective packaging solutions unified by compressed-air technology. The core product line includes AirBag™ (multi-chambered failsafe packaging), Air-Lock™ Truck Dunnage (load stabilization), Polywoven Dunnage (heavy-duty cargo securing), En-Cap (encapsulating sleeves), Superi-Air (multi-chamber film wrap), Void-Fill (bulk filler alternative), and Wine Shippers (beverage protection). Supporting the product portfolio is a range of inflation equipment including handheld inflators (PC1031), tabletop systems (ST4114, Inflat-Air Q2715), portable compressors (Inflat-Air WQ), and high-volume freestanding machines (Inflat-Air 5000). The company also provides custom packaging design and prototyping services. Products ship flat to reduce storage requirements and inflate on-demand using compressed air systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AirBag Multi-chambered protective packaging product that uses multiple independent air chambers within a single airbag to deliver failsafe cushioning; if one chamber fails the remaining chambers maintain inflation for continued protection of fragile products in shipping.
• Air-Lock Truck Dunnage Inflatable dunnage bags that stabilize and secure truck loads in transit, using a transparent polymer film for lower weight and handling advantages over paper or vinyl.
• Polywoven Dunnage Polypropylene woven truck dunnage bag providing excellent load stabilization in trailer trucks, containers, ships, and rail cars with AAR Level 1 to 5 approval for railroad transportation.
• En-Cap Sleeves Sleeves that completely surround and encapsulate products inside a robust polymer film for superior shock and vibration resistance, eliminating damage during shipment.
• Superi-Air Multi-chamber film wrap providing all-around protection by surrounding large and/or irregularly shaped items with a protective wall of air, featuring a see-through structure for visual inspection.
• Void-Fill Self-sealing, reusable bags offering an alternative to messy bulk fillers such as paper and peanuts, with efficiency and space-saving advantages.
• Wine Shippers Protective inflatable packaging for wine, spirits, and beverage bottles available in single, double, triple, and magnum pack formats with individually chambered airbags.
• Laptop Bags Inflatable protective bags designed for laptops available in sizes ranging from up to 10 inch to 15.1 to 17 inch.
• TV Corner Caps Corner protection solution for TV shipping, available in top corner and bottom corner configurations.
• Inflat-Air 5000 Freestanding inflation machine for larger sizes of Superi-Air and AirBag products, designed for high-volume packing warehouses.
• Inflat-Air WQ Whisper-quiet portable compressor with foot pedal for on-demand and controlled inflation, suited for small retail stores.
• Inflat-Air Q2715 Automated tabletop machine providing rapid hands-free inflation for rolls of pre-engineered AirBag products and Superi-Air.
• Custom Protective Packaging Custom design and prototyping service creating tailored protective packaging solutions to solve specific product-shipping challenges.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 25% shipping cost reduction
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air Corporation: Global leader in protective packaging including Bubble Wrap and inflatable air cushion systems (Fill-Air, NewAir I.B.). Compares directly to Inflatable Packaging across inflatable dunnage and void fill products but serves a much larger, broader customer base with greater financial resources.
• Smurfit Kappa Group: Global paper-based packaging conglomerate with protective and industrial packaging divisions. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving similar enterprise logistics customers with overlapping protective packaging offerings.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Major North American manufacturer of food service and protective packaging products including foam and plastic protective formats. Competes in adjacent protective packaging categories with significant scale advantages.

Direct peers

• Pregis LLC: Major producer of inflatable air pillows, cushioning, and dunnage products (Sharp Packaging, AirSpeed, Easypack). Direct competitor across Inflatable Packaging's core categories including void fill, air pillows, and truck dunnage.
• Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH: German-based manufacturer of protective packaging including air pillows (Airplus) and paper-based systems. Directly competes with Inflatable Packaging's inflatable void fill and cushioning products across global markets.
• Automated Packaging Systems: Manufacturer of inflatable air cushioning systems (AirPouch) and automated packaging machinery. Closely comparable to Inflatable Packaging's integrated film-plus-inflator equipment ecosystem.
• Polyair Inter Pack: Producer of bubble wrap, air pillows, and inflatable packaging films. Directly competes in the same plastic-film inflatable packaging category as Inflatable Packaging, particularly in North America.

Emerging players

• Ranpak Holdings Corp. Specialist in paper-based protective packaging and cushioning solutions. Represents an adjacent but increasingly competing format (paper vs. inflatable) for sustainable void fill applications.
• Greenlight Packaging: Specialty provider of inflatable air pillow systems and protective packaging consumables. Smaller direct competitor focused on similar inflatable void fill and cushioning applications.

Regional players

• Macfarlane Group PLC: UK-based protective packaging distributor and manufacturer. Comparable business model focused on protective packaging distribution and custom solutions, primarily serving European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/inflatablepkg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/InflatablePackaging
• Facebookfacebook.com/InflatablePkgng
• Instagraminstagram.com/inflatablepkging
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inflatable-packaging-inc-

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Investors

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M&A

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