StePac
StePac (StePacPPC) is an Israeli-based manufacturer, founded in 1992 and part of PPC Flex, that develops proprietary modified atmosphere and humidity films (Xtend®, Xflow™, Xgo™, Xbloom™) to extend the shelf life of fresh produce for growers and exporters worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersMigdal Tefen, Israel
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What StePac does
StePac (operating as StePacPPC) is an Israeli-based, privately held manufacturer founded in 1992 that develops proprietary modified atmosphere (MA) and modified humidity (MH) polymer films to extend the shelf life of fresh produce during storage and long-distance transportation. Headquartered in Israel and operating as part of the PPC Flex corporate family, the company serves fresh produce growers, exporters, and produce companies across markets including North America, Europe, Ecuador, Mexico, and Singapore.
The company's core technology centers on patented films that regulate O₂ and CO₂ gas composition and moisture levels, with precision laser micro-perforation used to tune conditions to specific produce types. The product portfolio spans four core lines — Xtend® bulk liners (carton, bin, and pallet formats), Xflow™ automation-ready roll-stock films that reduce plastic use up to 40%, Xgo™ consumer-ready retail packaging (lidding films, stand-up pouches, preformed bags), and Xbloom™ packaging for fresh-cut flowers — supported by nearly 25 MA/MH film structures tailored to over 60 produce categories and a Circular™ sub-brand for recyclable, recycled-content, and compostable solutions. A new FSSC 22000 Version 6 certification (May 2026) underwrites food-safety credentials.
StePac monetizes through one-time product sales of custom-quoted packaging films under multi-year supply arrangements, sold via a direct, consultative enterprise sales motion with complimentary postharvest expert consultations. The company's primary customer segment is enterprise-scale fresh produce growers and exporters seeking to replace air freight with sea freight and reduce supply-chain waste. Recent strategic activity includes the opening of a new regional sales office in Hermosillo, Mexico (March 2026), the launch of an Xtend® film variant for dragon fruit (January 2026), and the appointment of Daniel Peña as Sales Manager, Produce Mexico.
StePac firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- StePac
- Legal name
- StePacPPC
- Website
- https://stepac.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- StePac (StePacPPC) is an Israeli-based manufacturer, founded in 1992 and part of PPC Flex, that develops proprietary modified atmosphere and humidity films (Xtend®, Xflow™, Xgo™, Xbloom™) to extend the shelf life of fresh produce for growers and exporters worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
StePac industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fresh Produce Modified Atmosphere Packaging
- NAICS
- Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)
- SIC
- Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Multi-layer Coextrusion & Barrier Structures (EVOH/PA Barrier, Tie-Layer Systems) (IMANACAJ)
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Where StePac is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Migdal Tefen
- HQ country
- Israel
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices2 records
Markets served
StePac business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Modified Atmosphere Packaging Films and Solutions: StePacPPC generates revenue through the sale of proprietary modified atmosphere packaging films and solutions. The company offers a broad range of products including bulk liners (Xtend®), roll-stock films (Xflow™), retail packaging (Xgo™), and cut flower packaging (Xbloom™). Products are sold in multiple formats including carton liners, bin liners, pallet shrouds, stand-up pouches, preformed bags, and lidding films. Revenue is derived from both standard product offerings and tailor-made solutions for specific produce types.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation-based pricing for produce packaging solutions |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
StePac product offering
Product offeringCore offering
StePac develops, manufactures, and supplies proprietary modified atmosphere (MA) and modified humidity (MH) polymer-based packaging films for the fresh produce industry. Its portfolio — Xtend® bulk liners, Xflow™ roll-stock films, Xgo™ retail packaging, Xbloom™ cut flower packaging, and the Circular™ sustainable line — provides tailor-made film structures that control O2/CO2 gas composition and moisture to extend shelf life, inhibit microbial decay, and enable sea freight over air freight for 60+ produce types.
Product overview
StePacPPC is a provider of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and modified humidity (MH) solutions for fresh produce. The company offers a portfolio of four core product lines: Xtend® Bulk Liners (carton liners, bin liners, pallet shrouds for long-term storage and ocean transport), Xflow™ Roll-Stock Films (automation-ready bulk packaging films), Xgo™ Retail Packaging (consumer-ready packaging including lidding films, stand-up pouches, preformed bags), and Xbloom™ Cut Flower Packaging (specialized bulk bags for fresh-cut flowers). The product line spans nearly 25 different MA/MH film structures tailored for more than 60 produce types including fruits, vegetables, fresh cut vegetables, and culinary herbs. The Circular™ sub-brand provides sustainable packaging options including fully recyclable, chemically recycled content, and compostable solutions. The technology combines patented modified atmosphere and modified humidity films that control gas composition and moisture levels to slow aging, inhibit microbial decay, and extend shelf life.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Xtend®: Bulk packaging for long-term storage and shipment, including carton liners, bin liners, and pallet shrouds for over 60 produce types.
- Xflow™
- Xgo™
- Xbloom™
- Circular™
Products and services
- Xtend® Bulk Liners Industry-leading modified atmosphere bulk packaging offering carton liners, bin liners, and pallet shrouds for over 60 produce types, designed to enable sea freight over air freight, expand storage flexibility, and deliver produce arriving fresh.
- Xflow™ Roll-Stock Films
Quantifiable outcome
- Extended shelf life beyond three weeks for dragon fruit during ocean transport, maintaining quality, color, and freshness
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use StePac
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
StePac technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
StePac partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- PPC FlexcoreStePacPPC is part of the PPC Flex family, a corporate family relationship where StePacPPC operates as a subsidiary or brand within the larger PPC Flex organization. This parent company relationship positions StePacPPC as part of 'leading the future of functional flexible packaging together.'
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
StePac competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Perfotec: Perfotec is a Netherlands-based specialist in modified atmosphere packaging and dynamic MAP systems for fresh produce, offering laser-perforated films and respiration-rate measurement tools. Highly comparable to StePac's Xtend®/Xflow™ MA-MH film portfolio serving fruit and vegetable packers.
- ILIP: ILIP (part of the ILIP/REPLIG group) is an Italian producer of rigid and flexible packaging for fresh produce, including MAP trays and films. Comparable as a direct peer in modified atmosphere packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables in Europe.
- Sirane: Sirane is a UK-based packaging developer with a specialized fresh-produce MAP and absorbent film portfolio, including breathable and barrier structures. Comparable as a direct peer focused on fresh-produce modified atmosphere films.
Broad incumbents
- Sealed Air (Cryovac): Sealed Air is a global food packaging giant whose Cryovac brand supplies MAP films, vacuum bags, and shrink films for fresh produce, meat, and seafood. Comparable as a broad incumbent in fresh-produce MAP films, though it competes across much wider end-markets.
- Amcor: Amcor is one of the world's largest flexible packaging producers with significant fresh-produce film capacity after the Berry Global merger. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering MAP and lidding films across produce, retail, and food service.
- Mondi: Mondi is a European packaging and paper group with a meaningful flexible-packaging business serving fresh produce, food, and personal care. Comparable as a broad incumbent with produce MAP films alongside paper-based sustainable alternatives.
- Constantia Flexibles: Constantia Flexibles is an Austrian-headquartered flexible packaging group with a dedicated produce and dairy film portfolio. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering MAP and lidding films for fresh-produce applications across multiple regions.
- Coveris: Coveris is a European flexible packaging manufacturer producing films and trays for fresh produce, meat, and dairy. Comparable as a broad incumbent with MAP and barrier film capabilities serving produce packers and retailers.
- Winpak: Winpak is a Canadian-based flexible and rigid packaging manufacturer serving fresh produce, meat, and dairy with MAP films and lidding. Comparable as a broad incumbent with specialty produce-packaging films in North America.
- Smurfit Kappa: Smurfit Kappa is a global paper-based packaging leader that has expanded into sustainable fresh-produce packaging, including corrugated solutions with MAP liners. Comparable as a broad incumbent adjacent to StePac in the fresh-produce supply chain with growing sustainable-packaging offerings.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
StePac social profiles
Digital presenceStePac compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
StePac financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
StePac leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
StePac funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
StePac M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about StePac
What does StePac do?
StePac develops, manufactures, and supplies proprietary modified atmosphere (MA) and modified humidity (MH) polymer-based packaging films for the fresh produce industry. Its portfolio — Xtend® bulk liners, Xflow™ roll-stock films, Xgo™ retail packaging, Xbloom™ cut flower packaging, and the Circular™ sustainable line — provides tailor-made film structures that control O2/CO2 gas composition and moisture to extend shelf life, inhibit microbial decay, and enable sea freight over air freight for 60+ produce types.
Is StePac a public or private company?
StePac is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was StePac founded?
StePac was founded in 1992. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is StePac based?
StePac is headquartered in Migdal Tefen, Israel, in the Middle East region.
How does StePac make money?
One revenue line is on record: modified Atmosphere Packaging Films and Solutions.
Who are StePac's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Perfotec, ILIP and Sirane. Broad incumbents are Sealed Air (Cryovac), Amcor, Mondi, Constantia Flexibles, Coveris, Winpak and Smurfit Kappa.
Does StePac have an API?
No public API is recorded for StePac.
What industry is StePac in?
StePac's product category is Fresh Produce Modified Atmosphere Packaging. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANACAJ, Multi-layer Coextrusion & Barrier Structures (EVOH/PA Barrier, Tie-Layer Systems). Its NAICS code is 326112 and its SIC code is 3081.