ZIP-PAK an ITW Company

What ZIP-PAK an ITW Company does

ZIP-PAK, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW), designs and manufactures resealable zipper closures and flexible packaging solutions for consumer goods companies worldwide. The company operates in more than 52 countries with a workforce of 270+ dedicated flexible packaging professionals and maintains manufacturing and technical-support facilities across North America (Carol Stream, Manteno, Atlanta, Ottawa), South America (Brazil, Colombia), Europe (UK, Netherlands), and Australasia (Australia, New Zealand).

The product portfolio comprises roughly 15 specialized zipper platforms covering child-resistant (Safety-Lok, Child-Deterrent Tab-Lok), complete-seal (Double-Zip), sensory-feedback (Sensus), scent-release (Fragrance-Zip), recyclable mono-material (Soft-Crush), high-speed manufacturing (Inno-Lok), pour-spout (Pour & Lok), powder-handling (Powder-Zip), non-box formats (Zip360), and general freshness (Zipper Tape) applications. Safety-Lok is certified to CFR Title 16 Part 1700 and ISO child-resistance standards for up to 50 open/close cycles, and the company maintains SQF food-safety and ISO 9001 certifications. Adjacent services include an Engineering Innovation Center, Technical Service, Machine Compatibility support, and Package Format consulting.

ZIP-PAK operates a B2B direct-sales model with field service engineers and flexible packaging consultants engaging enterprise customers from development through production. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The customer base is concentrated in enterprise CPG brands across meat/poultry (Hormel Jennie-O, JBS), pet food (Nestle Purina Fancy Feast), produce (Green Giant), household (Finish Quantum Max), confectionery (Hershey, Halls/Mondelez), cereal (Kellogg's), bakery (Honeytop), and dairy (Biery). The company self-positions as the world's premier provider of resealable packaging solutions and pursues emerging-market verticals including produce, household, personal care, and medical/nutraceutical packaging.

Name

ZIP-PAK an ITW Company

Legal name

ZIP-PAK, A Division of Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Website

https://zippak.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ZIP-PAK, a division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), designs and manufactures resealable zipper closures and flexible packaging solutions for global consumer brands across food, pet care, household, and emerging regulated verticals, operating in 52+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Resealable Flexible Packaging Closures

NAICS

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

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Tamper-Evident Flexible Packaging Features (TE Zippers, Tear Notches, Reseal Indicators) (IMALANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lidding, Sealant & Packaging Webs (Heat-Seal, Peelable, Retort Lids) (IMALABAG), Flexibles for Hygiene & Medical (Sterile Barrier, Wound Care, Diaper Backsheets) (IMALABAK), Closures & Dispensing for Rigid Plastic (Caps, Pumps, Sprayers, Droppers) (IMALAAAJ), Food Storage Bags (Zip/Resealable) (CRAJAGAB)

Keywords

• Resealable packaging solutions
• Flexible packaging closures
• Child-resistant zippers
• Press-to-close packaging
• Packaging machinery components

Headquarters

HQ city

Carol Stream

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Resealable Packaging Solutions: Zip-Pak provides resealable closure services, machinery, and solutions for flexible packaging. They offer a complete range of products and equipment along with technical support and consultation services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ZIP-PAK manufactures and sells a portfolio of resealable zipper and closure solutions for flexible packaging, including child-resistant, double-zip, sensory-enhanced, fragrance-releasing, recyclable, powder-specific, and pour-spout variants. Products are integrated into customer packaging lines for food, pet food, household, personal care, and medical/nutraceutical markets, supported by engineering innovation, technical service, and machine compatibility consulting.

Product overview

ZIP-PAK is a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW) and the world's premier provider of resealable packaging solutions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of resealable zipper products and closures for flexible packaging applications. The product line includes Safety-Lok™ Child-Resistant Press-to-Close and Child-Deterrent Tab-Lok™ for child safety; Double-Zip™ for complete sealing; Fragrance-Zip® for scent release; Inno-Lok® for high-speed manufacturing; Perf-Zip™ for enhanced opening experience; Pour & Lok® with pour spout functionality; Powder-Zip™ for powder applications; Sensus™ with sensory feedback; Soft-Crush for sustainable recyclability; Vector™ for easy sealing; Zip360® for non-traditional package shapes; Zipper Tape™ for general freshness; and ValvPak for valve functionality. These solutions serve diverse markets including meat, cheese, pet food, snacks, frozen foods, cereal, confectionery, produce, household, personal care, and medical/nutraceutical products. The company also provides engineering innovation, technical service, and machine compatibility support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Safety-Lok™: Child-resistant press-to-close zipper with one-step opening mechanism compliant with CFR and ISO standards
• Double-Zip™
• Soft-Crush
• Sensus™
• Fragrance-Zip®
• Inno-Lok®
• Pour & Lok®
• Perf-Zip™
• Powder-Zip™
• Vector™
• ZIP360™
• Child-Deterrent Tab-Lok™
• Zipper Tape™
• ValvPak
• Supreme Plastics

Products and services

• Safety-Lok™ Child-Resistant Press-to-Close Child-resistant press-to-close zipper with an intuitive one-step opening mechanism providing deterrence for children. Compliant with CFR Title 16 Part 1700 and ISO standards; pretested and CR-certifiable for up to 50 open/close cycles. Designed for consumer brands needing child-safe flexible packaging.
• Child-Deterrent Tab-Lok™ Child-deterrent zipper solution designed to discourage young children from opening packaging while remaining accessible to adults. Targets consumer brands requiring child-resistant features.
• Double-Zip™ Resealable zipper designed to effortlessly achieve a complete seal every time, providing enhanced closure security for flexible packaging applications.
• Fragrance-Zip® Resealable zipper that harnesses the power of scent, allowing fragrance to be released and maintained through the packaging closure. Used for scented consumer products in flexible packaging.
• Inno-Lok® Fast-track resealable packaging solution providing unparalleled convenience for high-speed manufacturing and consumer use on flexible packaging lines.
• Perf-Zip™ Resealable zipper designed to enhance the consumer opening experience with easy-tear perforation functionality for flexible packaging.
• Pour & Lok® Resealable zipper with integrated pour spout functionality, enabling easy opening and controlled pouring of contents in flexible packaging.
• Powder-Zip™ Resealable zipper specifically engineered for powder packaging applications, preventing mess and maintaining product integrity in flexible packaging.
• Sensus™ Audible and tactile sensory-enhanced zipper that provides consumers with clear feedback through sound and touch when the package is properly sealed.
• Soft-Crush Sustainable, resealable, and recyclable zipper designed for recyclability, meeting the needs of eco-friendly mono-material films and pouches.
• Vector™ Easy-to-seal closure zipper that enhances consumer convenience through simplified operation for flexible packaging applications.
• Zip360® Innovative resealable zipper solution designed to take packaging beyond traditional box formats, enabling resealability on various package shapes.
• Zipper Tape™ Resealable zipper tape product used to maintain product freshness in flexible packaging applications across various industries.
• ValvPak Resealable packaging solution with integrated valve functionality for flexible packaging applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Resealable flexible packaging helps keep products fresher, longer, preventing premature spoilage
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ProAmpac: Flexible packaging and specialty substrates supplier with strong presence in food, pet care, and retail. Provides integrated resealable packaging formats that compete with ZIP-PAK closure-equipped pouches.
• Sealed Air: Major flexible packaging incumbent (Cryovac, Bubble Wrap) serving food protection markets. Competes with ZIP-PAK in flexible packaging formats for meat, cheese, and frozen foods.
• Amcor: Global flexible and rigid packaging giant serving food, beverage, healthcare, and personal care end markets. Overlaps with ZIP-PAK as a buyer and competing integrated supplier of resealable flexible packaging solutions.
• Berry Global: Diversified plastic packaging manufacturer with significant flexible packaging and films exposure. Competes with ZIP-PAK across food, personal care, and household packaging end markets.
• Constantia Flexibles: European-headquartered flexible packaging manufacturer serving food, pharma, and personal care. Comparable to ZIP-PAK in supplying resealable closures and pouches across global CPG and pharma customers.

Others

• Bostik (Arkema): Adhesives and sealants supplier whose flexible-laminating and resealable adhesive technologies are an alternative integration path for converters and packagers who might otherwise use ZIP-PAK mechanical zippers.
• Kuraray (EVAL Division): Specialty chemicals and resin supplier (EVAL EVOH barrier resins) used in multi-layer flexible packaging. Adjacent enabler of the flexible-packaging substrate market that ZIP-PAK closures are applied to.

Direct peers

• Presto Products Company (Reynolds Consumer Products): Direct competitor in resealable zipper technology for flexible packaging, best known for Slide-Rite closures. Most comparable substitute for ZIP-PAK in food, pet food, and household packaging applications.
• Velcro Companies: Global fastening and closure technology company with overlapping resealable closure solutions for flexible packaging, hook-and-loop based closures, and consumer packaging applications.

Emerging players

• Glenroy: Specialty flexible packaging converter focused on sustainable pouches and stand-up formats. Comparable to ZIP-PAK as a converter/integrator of resealable flexible packaging solutions for premium CPG brands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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