D6

What D6 does

D6 Inc. is a privately held, vertically integrated design-to-shelf packaging manufacturer founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The company operates a closed-loop platform spanning in-house design and prototyping, thermoforming and extrusion manufacturing, and mechanical recycling of post-consumer plastic waste into FDA food-grade packaging. Core technology includes the proprietary LSP Reactor (which depolymerizes PCR plastic into monomers for near-virgin pellet production), Thermoform Clean Wash Flake (TCWF) processing, optical sorting systems, and zero-waste thermoforming with material recapture. D6 produces gravity trays, peel-and-reseal films, and custom private-brand packaging using up to 100% post-consumer recycled content.

D6 employs 51-100 people and operates more than 15 manufacturing facilities across North America (Texas, California, Utah, Oregon, Iowa, Indiana, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Canada, Mexico), with operations support extending to the Dominican Republic, Denmark, Italy, Turkey, Thailand, Taiwan, and China. In December 2025, the company acquired Good Natured Products' Richmond, Illinois extrusion facility in an all-cash transaction, adding over 40 million pounds of annual extrusion capacity. The company also deploys Community Recycling Units (CRUs) at Walmart and Sam's Club retail locations to capture PCR feedstock directly from consumers in recycling deserts.

D6's go-to-market is enterprise field sales with direct B2B contracts, custom negotiated pricing, and multi-year engagements. Revenue is generated across three streams: sustainable packaging manufacturing, recycling and upcycling services (as a Responsible End Market re-collector), and prototype/design services. The customer base spans major retailers (Walmart, Sam's Club, H-E-B, 7-Eleven, New Seasons), Fortune-class CPG companies (Kraft Heinz, Nestle, General Mills, Mondelez, Kellogg's, Del Monte, Dole, Bonduelle), food producers (Smithfield, JBS, Fresh Express, Tree House Foods, Rich's, Thai Union), industrial manufacturers (Ingersoll Rand, Buddig, Avery Dennison), and packaging distributors (Bunzl). The company holds SQF certification and is a member of APR, Napcor, Science Based Targets, CDP, and other industry associations.

Name

D6

Legal name

D6 Inc.

Website

https://d6inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

D6 Inc. is a vertically integrated sustainable packaging manufacturer that designs, prototypes, and thermoforms FDA food-grade packaging using up to 100% post-consumer recycled content, serving major retailers (Walmart, Sam's Club, H-E-B) and Fortune-class CPG companies (Kraft Heinz, Nestle, General Mills, Mondelez, Smithfield, JBS).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Food Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycled & Sustainable Thermoformed Products (rPET/rPP, Bio-based) (IMANAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Thermoformed Packaging (Food, Beverage & Consumer Goods) (IMANAHAA), Packaging Recovery & Closed-Loop Programs (Take-Back, Deposit-Return, EPR Support) (IMALAMAF), Recycled Plastic Compounds (PCR/PIR) (IMANABAE)

Keywords

• Sustainable packaging manufacturing
• Thermoformed food packaging
• Post-consumer recycled plastics
• Closed-loop recycling services
• Food-grade packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Sulphur Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sustainable Packaging Manufacturing: D6 designs, manufactures, and sells food-grade packaging products made from post-consumer recycled materials. The company produces thermoformed packaging including gravity trays, peel and reseal films, and custom private branded packaging for retailers and CPG companies.
2. Recycling Services: D6 operates as a Responsible End Market (REM) re-collector, taking in waste products, cleaning, and upcycling them. The company provides material collection, sortation, washing, and processing services through its Community Recycling Units and Material Recovery Facility partnerships.
3. Prototype and Design Services: D6 offers rapid prototyping services from concept to production, with in-house engineering, 3D rendering, product mockups, and design-to-prototype capabilities for packaging solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

D6 Inc. is a vertically integrated design-to-shelf packaging manufacturer that produces food-grade thermoformed packaging (gravity trays, peel and reseal films, private branded packaging) made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials. The company operates a closed-loop circular economy model, collecting waste, cleaning and upcycling it through its proprietary LSP Reactor and Thermoform Clean Wash Flake (TCWF) processes, and redistributing the output to major retailers and CPG companies.

Product overview

D6 is a vertically integrated sustainable packaging company offering a unified platform spanning design, manufacturing, and recycling. Founded in 2014, they provide design-to-prototype services through their in-house engineering lab, followed by manufacturing via thermoforming and extrusion of PET, aluminum, and PP materials. Their closed-loop system culminates in recycling/upcycling services utilizing the LSP Reactor technology to convert PCR into near-virgin pellets. Key products include Community Recycling Units (CRUs) deployed with retailers, Gravity Tray and Peel and Reseal Film packaging solutions, and custom private branded packaging—all incorporating up to 100% post-consumer recycled content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Recycling Units (CRU) Self-service drop-off containers deployed at retail partner locations that collect six streams of recyclable material from consumers, particularly in recycling deserts where municipal blue bin programs are not viable. The collected material feeds D6's closed-loop packaging supply chain.
• Gravity Tray (Purge Trapping Tray) Thermoformed food-grade packaging tray with full perimeter locking and increased container facings, custom designed using post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials for retailer and CPG customers.
• Peel and Reseal Film Thermoformed packaging film providing peel and reseal functionality for food packaging applications, produced using post-consumer recycled content.
• Private Branded Packaging Custom-designed thermoformed food-grade packaging for retailer private label programs and CPG customers, produced using post-consumer recycled content and packed in gaylords or cases with advanced tracking.
• Design and Prototyping Services In-house engineering, 3D rendering, product mockups, and rapid prototyping services for customers designing custom food-grade packaging. Operates a state-of-the-art prototype lab producing millions of parts per year.
• Thermoforming and Extrusion Manufacturing Services Contract manufacturing of food-grade thermoformed PET, PP, and aluminum packaging via CNC tool making, 1-Up thermoforming samples, and extrusion across North American and global facilities with maximum cube optimization guidance.
• Recycling and Upcycling Services Responsible End Market re-collector service that collects, sorts, cleans, and upcycles post-consumer waste into food-grade recycled material using the LSP Reactor and Thermoform Clean Wash Flake (TCWF) processes, integrated with CRU and MRF partnerships.
• Thermoform Clean Wash Flake (TCWF) Processed post-consumer recycled flake material, cleaned, washed, and separated of contaminants, used as extrusion feedstock for new PCR plastic sheet in food-grade packaging production.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 million pounds annual extrusion capacity added through acquisition
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers35 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

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 and flagship.

• Good Natured ProductscoreOthers · 4 December 2025D6 Inc. acquired Good Natured Products' extrusion facility in Richmond, Illinois. The all-cash transaction increases extrusion capacity by over 40 million pounds annually and integrates recycling operations to improve supply chain control. This acquisition strengthens D6's closed-loop packaging platform and domestic manufacturing capabilities.
• WalmartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerD6 partnered with Walmart to introduce Community Recycling Units (CRUs) at select Walmart and Sam's Club locations. The CRUs are free, self-service drop-off containers accepting six different waste streams. D6 oversees the complete four-step recycling process: drop-off, collection pick-up, sort and processing, and materials recycled or reused. This partnership expands recycling access to communities where traditional blue bin programs are not viable.
• Sam's ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSam's Club launched Community Recycling Units in partnership with D6 at select Sam's Club and Walmart locations. These free, self-service units offer a convenient drop-off solution for members to recycle various materials including aluminum, plastic containers, plastic bags, rigid food packaging, and bottles. D6 manages the complete recycling process from collection through material reintegration into the supply chain.
• New SeasonsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Seasons partnered with D6 to create lightweight packaging incorporating 100 percent post-consumer recycled content while developing partnerships that allow materials to be recycled back into the packaging system. The holistic approach includes food preservation prioritization to avoid food waste consequences. Customers can bring #1 PET containers back to stores to be part of the circular packaging solution.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Pactiv Evergreen: Large North American thermoformed food packaging and foodservice products manufacturer serving major retailers, CPGs, and foodservice operators. Overlaps with D6 in thermoformed food-grade packaging and recycler customer relationships.
• Novolex: Large North American packaging manufacturer with broad product range including rigid and thermoformed food packaging and sustainability-focused product lines. Competes across many of D6's enterprise customer categories.
• Amcor (including Berry Global): Global packaging giant with combined Amcor/Berry rigid and flexible packaging operations, including thermoformed food packaging and PCR initiatives. Competes for the same Fortune 500 CPG and retailer accounts as D6.
• Sealed Air: Global packaging company focused on food protection and sustainable packaging solutions, including thermoformed trays and PCR content. Serves many of the same food production and retail customers as D6.
• Sonoco Products: Diversified global packaging manufacturer with rigid plastics, recycled-content, and sustainable packaging offerings serving CPG and food customers. Comparable on sustainability positioning and enterprise customer base.

Direct peers

• Genpak: North American thermoformed plastics packaging producer serving foodservice, retail, and processor customers. Comparable product formats, customer segments, and PCR sustainability initiatives.
• Anchor Packaging: US thermoformed food packaging manufacturer specializing in foodservice and retail containers, including sustainable and recycled-content products. Direct overlap with D6's thermoformed food-grade tray business.
• Placon: US thermoformed plastic packaging manufacturer with a strong focus on PCR and recycled-content food and retail packaging, including custom and stock PET products. Directly comparable on product, customer base, and sustainability positioning.
• Sabert Corporation: Manufacturer of sustainable food packaging including thermoformed trays, bowls, and containers with recycled and bio-based content. Direct competitor in food-grade sustainable packaging.
• Winpak (formerly WinCup): North American manufacturer of rigid and flexible packaging, including thermoformed food containers and PCR-content packaging for foodservice and consumer applications. Directly comparable product portfolio and end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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