What Stenqvist does

Stenqvist (legal entity JD Stenqvist AB) is a privately held Scandinavian flexible-packaging manufacturer founded in 1894 and headquartered in Kvidinge, Sweden. The company produces paper and plastic carrier bags, SOS and block-bottom bags, roll materials, food boxes, and labels for retail and industrial customers across Sweden, Norway and Finland. Its production footprint includes the Kvidinge headquarters and main plant (extrusion, lamination, flexographic and deep printing), additional manufacturing at Nissafors and Dals Långed Coating AB in Sweden, and warehouse and sales operations in Norway (Aurskog, Bjørkelangen) and Finland (Turku). The company holds food-safety and sustainability certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRCGS, BRC IoP, FSC, PEFC, DIN CERTCO, Vinçotte and Der Blaue Engel, and operates two branded sustainable product lines: I'm Green (sugar-cane-based, 85%+ renewable content) and ecoLoop (80–90% post-consumer recycled plastic).

The company's core technology stack is industrial rather than digital, built around in-house extrusion, lamination, flexographic and deep printing presses — including state-of-the-art 12-colour presses — supported by an in-house graphic design studio. ~11,000 pallet spaces of warehousing, regional sales teams in three countries, and an externally audited annual sustainability report underpin its operational platform. Stenqvist monetises through direct, quote-based sale of customised packaging to enterprise customers across five horizontal segments: Retail Food, Retail Non-Food, Retail Snacking, Industry Food and Industry Non-Food. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers contact sales directly for quotes based on specifications, quantities and customisation. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales via owned regional offices in Sweden, Norway and Finland, with marketing limited to multilingual corporate websites (English, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish) and direct customer relationships. The company is family- or founder-controlled, with no disclosed external investors, no funding rounds, no M&A activity beyond the integration of Dals Långed Coating AB, and no recent leadership changes in the input data.

Name

Stenqvist

Legal name

JD Stenqvist AB

Website

https://stenqvist.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stenqvist (JD Stenqvist AB) is a 1894-founded, privately held Swedish flexible-packaging manufacturer producing paper and plastic carrier bags, roll materials, food boxes and labels for retail and industrial customers across Scandinavia, with wholly-owned operations in Sweden, Norway and Finland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Paper Packaging & Wraps (kraft wrap, pouches, laminations) (IMAMAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC), Flexible Packaging Printing & Decoration (Flexo, Gravure, Digital, Cold Foil) (IMALABAM), Industrial & Heavy-Duty Flexible Packaging (Construction, Chemicals, Liners) (IMALABAJ)

Keywords

• Flexible packaging manufacturing
• Carrier bags production
• Paper packaging solutions
• Plastic packaging materials
• Industrial packaging supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Kvidinge

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Paper packaging products: Sale of carrier bags, flat bags, SOS bags, and roll material made from paper, including certified FSC and PEFC paper options.
2. Plastic packaging products: Sale of carrier bags, roll bags, and industrial packaging made from plastic, including recycled plastic and sugar cane-based materials.
3. Customised industrial packaging solutions: Customised packaging solutions for industrial food and non-food applications including bakery, produce, charcoal, building materials, and pet hygiene.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Stenqvist manufactures paper and plastic flexible packaging products, primarily carrier bags and roll material, for retail and industrial customers across Scandinavia. Production is carried out in-house at facilities in Sweden, Norway, and Finland, covering extrusion, lamination, flexographic and deep printing, with capabilities extending to custom-branded and sustainable packaging solutions such as FSC-certified, recycled, and sugar cane-based bags.

Product overview

Stenqvist is one of the largest packaging manufacturers in Scandinavia, offering a broad portfolio of carrier bags and roll materials made from paper and plastic. The product range spans five main categories: Retail Food (grill bags, freezer bags, candy bags, carrier bags, roll bags, wrap papers), Retail Non-Food (flat bags, flexiloop bags, exclusive bags, block bottom bags, gift papers, reusable bags), Retail Snacking (lunch boxes, napkins, cups, grab bags, hamburger boxes, food boxes), Industry Food (bread bags, wicket bags, SOS bags, vegetable bags, labels, rolls), and Industry Non-Food (roll materials, waste bags, building material bags, charcoal bags, pet hygiene bags). The company also offers two green product lines: I'm Green carrier bags made from sugar cane (85%+ renewable content) and ecoLoop bags made from recycled plastic (80%+ PCR). All products support high-quality flexographic or offset printing up to 8-10 colors, with capabilities including moisture resistance, greaseproofing, UV protection, and barrier properties. Local production in Scandinavia ensures flexible and reliable service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• I'm Green: Carrier bags made from sugar cane - environmentally friendly solution based on renewable resources, minimum 85% made from renewable sugar cane, recyclable/monomaterial, reusable, smaller carbon footprint, certified by DIN CERTCO and Vinçotte.
• ecoLoop

Products and services

• Carrier Bags Paper and plastic carrier bags in loop handle, punched-out handle, twisted handle, vest carrier, and flexiloop styles for retail use.
• SOS Block Bottom Bags Block-bottom bags enabling quick opening and easy filling for fast food, catering, retail, and industrial packaging applications.
• Retail Non-Food Packaging Non-food retail packaging portfolio including flat bags, loop carrier bags, exclusive carrier bags, block bottom bags, flower/gift papers, and reusable bags with custom materials, forms, and colours.
• Retail Food Packaging Food retail packaging including grill bags, freezer bags, candy bags, carrier bags, roll bags, and wrapping papers with high-quality printing capabilities.
• Retail Snacking Packaging To-go and in-house food packaging including lunch/salad boxes, napkins, cups, grab bags, hamburger boxes, and food boxes with protective barriers.
• Industry Food Packaging Food-grade industrial packaging including bread bags, flat bags, wicket bags, SOS bags, vegetable/potato bags, and labels for automated bottling plants.
• Industry Non-Food Packaging Industrial packaging solutions including roll materials, compost bags, building material bags, charcoal bags, and pet hygiene bags with load capacities up to 25 kg.
• Roll Material Flexible packaging materials on rolls for industrial and food applications in paper, plastic, and laminate combinations with various barrier properties.
• I'm Green Carrier Bags Carrier bags made from renewable sugar cane resource, minimum 85% renewable content, recyclable/mono-material, reusable with smaller carbon footprint. Certified by DIN CERTCO and Vinçotte.
• ecoLoop Carrier Bags Carrier bags made from recycled plastic (minimum 80% PCR material), labelled with Der Blaue Engel, 100% recyclable with up to 40% smaller carbon footprint compared to virgin material.
• Reusable/Permanent Bags Robust reusable bags, lightweight and water-resistant, fully customisable with individual handles, HD printing, and closure mechanisms including zips and press studs.
• Food Boxes (Asia Box) Food packaging boxes with integrated folding lid and moisture-resistant PE coating, suitable for eating on the go, with print capability up to 8 colours.
• Flat Bags with/without Window Hygienic and practical flat bags for takeaway and snacks, available in various formats with optional microperforation for optimal air circulation.
• 2GO Carrier Bags Takeaway carrier bags available in various sizes and paper thicknesses with high-quality flexographic printing up to 8 colours, in white or brown kraft paper.
• Labels Wraparound labels in OPP and PET shrink sleeves for automated bottling plants, HD printing up to 8 colours with certified label materials.
• Compost Bags Compost bags available in LDPE plastic or FSC-certified paper, tear-resistant with various formats and optional banner labels or full-surface printing.

Quantifiable outcome

• ecoLoop bags reduce fossil raw material consumption by over 80% compared to virgin material bags
• +3 more outcomes

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 indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Coveris Holdings: European flexible and rigid packaging converter serving food, retail, and industrial customers. Comparable to Stenqvist in paper and plastic carrier bags, roll stock, and food packaging converting across multiple European geographies.
• Huhtamäki: Finnish-headquartered global flexible packaging and foodservice packaging company. Closest direct peer to Stenqvist given overlapping Nordic footprint, paper and plastic flexible packaging portfolio, and foodservice/retail customer base.
• Wipak Group: Finnish-based flexible packaging converter with European production footprint. Highly comparable to Stenqvist in food and consumer flexible packaging, lamination, and printing capabilities, particularly for Northern European retail and food customers.
• Constantia Flexibles: Austria-based flexible packaging converter serving food, pharma, and consumer goods customers across Europe. Directly comparable to Stenqvist's paper and plastic flexible packaging, lamination, and printing capabilities, with overlapping retail and food customers.
• Schur International: Danish family-owned flexible packaging producer with a Nordic heritage comparable to Stenqvist. Direct overlap in paper and plastic carrier bags, roll-fed packaging, and customised printing solutions for retail and food customers.

Broad incumbents

• Smurfit Kappa: Ireland-headquartered global paper-based packaging leader with a large European converting network. Comparable to Stenqvist in paper carrier bags, retail packaging, and sustainability credentials, but at vastly greater scale and with broader product breadth.
• Sealed Air: US-listed global leader in food and protective packaging, with European operations. Comparable to Stenqvist in flexible packaging, food-contact barrier products, and food-safety certifications (BRC), though with a much larger product and geographic portfolio.
• Mondi Group: Austrian/UK-listed paper and flexible packaging major with extensive European converting footprint. Competes with Stenqvist in kraft paper, flexible packaging, and carrier bags for retail and industrial customers, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Berry Global Group: US-listed global plastic and flexible packaging giant with European operations. Comparable to Stenqvist in plastic carrier bags, foodservice packaging, and barrier roll stock, but at vastly greater scale and with broader product categories.
• BillerudKorsnäs: Swedish paper and paperboard packaging producer with deep Nordic roots. Comparable to Stenqvist in FSC/PEFC-certified paper-based packaging supply to retail and industrial customers, though positioned more upstream in the value chain.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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