Bulk Lift International

What Bulk Lift International does

Bulk Lift International is a manufacturer of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC) — woven polypropylene bulk bags and related containment products used for transporting large volumes of dry goods — operating as one of several legacy brands (alongside Norwood Paper, BulkSak®, Powertex, and JumboBag+) under the private parent company Gravis, described as one of North America's largest providers of bulk transportation packaging solutions. The product portfolio centers on engineered FIBC bulk bags, FIBC liners, 25kg bags, Firmaload® pallets, Sea Bulk® container liners for sea freight, Norwood recyclable dust covers, and other woven polypropylene packaging accessories. Operations span 18 North American manufacturing and warehouse locations supporting end-to-end packaging requirements from plant floor through truck and cargo ship, serving chemicals, food & beverage, construction, agriculture, and manufacturing customers; disclosed certifications include ISO 9001, HACCP, GMP, Kosher, BRC, C-TPAT, and PASST, qualifying the company for regulated and cross-border supply chain accounts. The revenue model is B2B industrial packaging sold through a consultative direct sales motion with quote-based, non-publicly-disclosed pricing; the company reports moving 17M+ annual tons of customer goods and delivering 2,000+ unique engineered solutions, with a self-claimed #1 position in engineered bulk bags in North America and 50+ years of industry tenure.

Name

Bulk Lift International

Legal name

Bulk Lift International

Website

https://bulklift.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bulk Lift International, operating under parent company Gravis, manufactures Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC) bulk bags and related polypropylene packaging products for transporting dry goods, serving chemicals, food & beverage, construction, agriculture, and manufacturing customers across North America through 18 manufacturing and warehouse locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs / Bulk Bags) (IMALAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Liners & Container Liners (Dry Bulk Liners) (IMALAGAE), IBC Accessories & Components (Valves, Caps, Pallets, Liners) (IMALAGAF)

Keywords

• FIBC bulk bags
• Flexible intermediate bulk containers
• Bulk transportation packaging
• Industrial bulk packaging
• Shipping container liners

Headquarters

HQ city

Carpentersville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Bulk Lift International manufactures and sells Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC) bags, liners, pallets, and related bulk transportation packaging products for industrial customers. Its offerings include engineered FIBC bulk bags, FIBC liners, 25kg bags, Firmaload pallets, heavy-duty plastic pallets, Sea Bulk® shipping container liners, and Norwood recyclable dust covers. The company serves industries including chemicals, food & beverage, construction, agriculture, and manufacturing with both standard and custom-engineered packaging solutions.

Product overview

Bulk Lift International, operating under the Gravis brand, is a full-service bulk transportation packaging solutions provider offering a unified portfolio of products spanning multiple sub-brands (Bulk Lift, Norwood Paper, BulkSak®, Powertex, JumboBag+). The core product lineup centers on FIBC bulk bags and related containment solutions including FIBC liners, 25kg bags, pallets, and sea bulk container liners. The company positions itself as a comprehensive packaging partner offering both standard and custom-engineered solutions across industries including food & beverage, chemicals, manufacturing, construction, and agriculture, with end-to-end capabilities from plant floor to cargo ship transportation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bulk Lift: One of the brands united under Gravis, offering bulk transportation packaging solutions including FIBC bulk bags and related products.
• Norwood Paper
• BulkSak®
• Powertex
• JumboBag+

Products and services

• FIBC Bulk Bags Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC) bulk bags designed for transporting large volumes of dry goods across industries including chemicals, food & beverage, construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. Customers include both small businesses and Fortune 500 enterprises.
• FIBC Liners Liner solutions designed for use within FIBC bulk bags to provide additional containment, moisture protection, or contamination prevention for sensitive products. Used by industrial customers handling dry bulk goods.
• 25kg Bags Mid-sized packaging bags in the 10-50 kg range, including 25kg configurations, used for applications such as pet food and agricultural products. Targeted at industrial and agricultural customers.
• Firmaload Pallets Proprietary Firmaload® pallet solutions designed to work in conjunction with bulk bags for secure stacking and transportation of packaged goods. Targeted at industrial and logistics customers.
• Norwood Products Recyclable dust covers and related Norwood-branded packaging accessories for industrial and commercial applications. Targeted at industrial and commercial customers.
• Pallets Heavy-duty plastic pallets for supporting and transporting bulk packaging loads in warehouses and logistics operations. Targeted at warehouse, logistics, and industrial customers.
• Sea Bulk® Liners Shipping container liners designed for bulk transport of dry commodities via sea freight, enabling efficient loading and unloading of loose materials. Targeted at exporters and shippers of dry bulk commodities.
• Other Packaging Additional packaging solutions including durable woven polypropylene bale wrap and miscellaneous bulk transportation packaging products for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17 million+ annual tons of customer goods moved through bulk transportation packaging
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Conitex Sonoco: Specialized FIBC bulk bag manufacturer (formerly Conitex) serving similar chemicals, food, and construction end markets in North America with comparable polypropylene bag product lines.
• Halsted Corporation: Manufacturer of FIBC bulk bags and flexible packaging serving chemicals, food, and industrial customers. Comparable North American peer with overlapping product lines and end markets.
• Global-Pak Inc: North American FIBC bulk bag manufacturer offering woven polypropylene bulk bags, BOPP bags, and specialty bulk packaging. Direct competitor in the same product category and customer verticals.
• Rishi FIBC Solutions: Indian-based global FIBC manufacturer exporting to North America. Direct competitor in polypropylene woven bulk bags with strong cost-positioning and overlapping customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Sonoco Products Company: Large public packaging manufacturer with a flexible and rigid packaging portfolio. Competes with Bulk Lift in industrial bulk packaging through Conitex Sonoco and other business units.
• Intertape Polymer Group: Publicly traded manufacturer of packaging products including FIBC bulk bags, stretch films, and woven polypropylene products. Overlaps with Bulk Lift in industrial bulk packaging.
• Berry Global Group: Large public packaging conglomerate producing FIBC bulk bags, flexible films, and engineered materials. Competes directly in industrial bulk packaging with much broader product portfolio.
• Packaging Corporation of America: Large public containerboard and packaging manufacturer. While primarily focused on corrugated, it serves overlapping industrial customers and competes for share of bulk packaging wallet.
• Greif Inc: Global industrial packaging leader offering FIBC bulk bags (Storsack brand), IBCs, drums, and containerboard. Largest publicly traded competitor with significant bulk packaging overlap and broader portfolio.

Regional players

• Loscam: Asia-Pacific focused pooling and bulk packaging solutions provider including pallets and bulk containers. Comparable in product category but primarily serves Asia-Pacific markets rather than North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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