What Macro Plastics does

Macro Plastics is a US-based manufacturer of rigid plastic bulk bins, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Fairfield, United States, with 101-250 employees. The company specializes in reusable transport packaging (RTP) solutions, producing stackable containers, nestable containers, foldable small and large containers, beverage crates, intermediate bulk containers, rigid pallet containers, plastic pallets, wheeled bins, and rotomoulded bulk products. Manufacturing is built on plastic injection moulding and rotomoulding technologies, with the rotomoulding capability enabling production of large, hollow custom parts. A dedicated MacroTrac Division is referenced in company leadership, indicating Macro Plastics operates as a specialized bulk-container unit, and the available data shows close operational linkage to IPL Schoeller — a global packaging group formed through the 2019 merger of Schoeller (founded 1855) and IPL.

The company runs a B2B direct enterprise sales model targeting customers across nine primary verticals: agriculture, beverages, pharmaceuticals, industrial & chemicals, retail, logistics & warehousing, food & food processing, environmental, and automotive. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of reusable transport packaging assets and a secondary stream from custom trade moulding services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with project-based enterprise packaging deals. Macro Plastics addresses pain points around supply-chain waste, loss and mismanagement of returnable assets, custom-packaging requirements, and ESG/sustainability reporting obligations — positioning reusable products as a circular-economy solution.

Differentiation rests on three pillars: (1) SmartLink, an IoT-based tracking and connectivity platform for returnable transport packaging that enables asset visibility across supply chains; (2) trade moulding, a custom design-to-delivery service; and (3) a broad product portfolio spanning primary packaging, handheld RTP, bulk RTP, and environmental packaging. The company maintains a global footprint claim, sells across multiple geographies, and publishes sustainability reports (2025 edition referenced) and bondholder reports — the latter suggesting the wider group carries institutional debt financing.

Name

Macro Plastics

Legal name

IPL Schoeller

Website

https://macroplastics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1855

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Macro Plastics is a US-based manufacturer of rigid plastic bulk bins and reusable transport packaging serving enterprise customers across agriculture, beverages, pharma, industrial, retail, logistics, food, environmental, and automotive supply chains globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Bulk Containers and Returnable Transport Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (32619)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Returnable/Reusable Plastic Packaging (RPCs, Crates, Totes) Manufacturing (IMANAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rigid Plastic Containers (Bottles, Jars, Jugs) Manufacturing (IMANAEAA), Packaging Injection Molding (Caps, Closures, Thin-Wall, IML) (IMANAFAA)

Keywords

• Rigid plastic bulk bins
• Returnable transport packaging
• Industrial bulk containers
• Reusable plastic pallets
• Bulk container manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfield

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Reusable Transport Packaging Sales: Sale of returnable plastic packaging solutions including stackable containers, foldable containers, beverage crates, pallets, and industrial bulk containers designed for multiple use cycles
2. Custom Moulding Services: Trade moulding services where customers can commission custom-designed packaging solutions from concept through delivery

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Macro Plastics manufactures rigid plastic bulk bins and related reusable transport packaging products, including rigid pallet containers, intermediate bulk containers, foldable large containers, stackable/nestable containers, beverage crates, plastic pallets, and wheeled bins and carts. Production uses plastic injection moulding and roto moulding technologies, with custom solutions delivered through a trade moulding service. The MacroTrac Division supports asset tracking of returnable packaging using SmartLink connectivity technology.

Product overview

IPL Schoeller operates as a global packaging solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio organized across three main categories: Primary Packaging (pails, overcaps, thin wall packaging, bottles, and accessories), Handheld Returnable Transport Packaging (RTP) including stackable, nestable, and foldable containers plus beverage crates and dollies, and Bulk RTP solutions (intermediate bulk containers, foldable large containers, rigid pallet containers, pallets, and rotomoulding). The portfolio also includes Environmental Packaging (wheeled bins, carts, and waste containers) and specialized services such as Trade Moulding for custom product development and SmartLink for smart/connected packaging innovations. Products serve diverse industries including agriculture, beverages, pharma, industrial & chemicals, retail, logistics & warehousing, food processing, environmental, and automotive sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rigid Pallet Containers Durable rigid containers built on pallet dimensions for automated handling and bulk transport, used by industrial buyers for returnable transport packaging.
• Intermediate Bulk Containers Large-volume bulk containers for industrial chemicals, food processing, and logistics applications.
• Foldable Large Containers Large-format foldable containers for bulk transport, optimizing return logistics and storage efficiency.
• Magnum Optimum Foldable Large Container A foldable large container (Bulk RTP) designed for efficient returnable transport packaging, optimizing space during return trips in supply chains.
• Stackable Containers Handheld returnable transport packaging containers designed for efficient stacking during storage and transport.
• Stack / Nestable Containers Dual-function containers that can both stack when in use and nest when empty for return trip optimization.
• Nestable Containers Handheld containers designed to nest inside one another when empty, reducing return logistics costs.
• Beverage Crates Specialized crates for beverage production and distribution supply chains.
• Plastic Pallets Plastic pallets for hygienic and durable material handling across supply chains.
• Roto Moulding Manufacturing Service Rotomoulding manufacturing service for producing large, hollow plastic parts and custom containers.
• Trade Moulding Custom Service Custom trade moulding service that transforms concepts into durable high-quality packaging solutions, from design to delivery.
• Wheeled Bins and Carts Mobile environmental packaging solutions for waste collection and transport.
• Mastercart 360L (MC 594) Wheeled Bin A wheeled bin cart designed for waste collection and transport, providing 360L capacity for environmental and industrial applications.
• Waste Containers Environmental packaging containers designed for waste management applications.
• Pails Primary packaging pails for industrial and consumer applications, providing secure containment for liquids and bulk materials.
• Dollies Transport dollies for moving containers and crates within facilities and across supply chains.
• SASI 4.0 Stackable Container A stackable container designed for industrial and supply chain applications, featuring solid construction with noise-reduction capabilities.
• Bulk Accessories Accessories supporting bulk transport packaging solutions.

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nefab: Global manufacturer of engineered packaging including reusable bulk containers, pallets, and custom packaging solutions. Comparable to Macro Plastics across reusable industrial packaging with overlapping automotive, industrial, and aerospace customer bases.
• Schoeller Allibert: European-headquartered manufacturer of returnable plastic packaging, crates, containers, and bulk bins for supply chain and logistics applications. Highly comparable to Macro Plastics in product category, manufacturing process (injection/rotomolding), and target customers.
• Bekuplast: German manufacturer of reusable plastic containers (RPCs), stack-nest containers, and bulk bins serving agricultural, industrial, and logistics customers. Comparable product portfolio and manufacturing approach to Macro Plastics.
• Georg Utz: Swiss-based manufacturer of reusable plastic containers, bulk bins, pallets, and custom-molded packaging. Direct peer in rigid reusable packaging with similar injection molding capabilities and industrial customer focus.
• Rehrig Pacific Company: US-based manufacturer of reusable plastic containers, bins, and pallets for environmental, food, beverage, and retail supply chains. Direct competitor to Macro Plastics in North American reusable rigid container markets.
• Orbis Corporation: US-based manufacturer of reusable plastic bulk containers, pallets, and dunnage serving automotive, industrial, and retail supply chains. Direct competitor to Macro Plastics in the North American rigid bulk bin and pallet container market.
• IPL Schoeller: Global provider of reusable transport packaging (RTP) including stackable, nestable, and foldable containers, beverage crates, and bulk containers. Directly comparable to Macro Plastics across the reusable rigid bulk bin product category, serving overlapping end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Menasha Packaging: Diversified packaging manufacturer with reusable plastic container offerings through its Orbis division. Competes with Macro Plastics in rigid reusable packaging but operates a much broader packaging and merchandising portfolio.
• Brambles (CHEP): Global pooling and supply-chain logistics company operating pallet and container pooling services (CHEP/IFCO). Competes with Macro Plastics in reusable bulk containers but operates a much broader pooling business model at global scale.

Regional players

• Plastic Reusable Containers (PRC): US-based niche manufacturer of reusable bulk containers and trays for industrial and food applications. A smaller-scale regional peer to Macro Plastics in the North American rigid bulk container category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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