FormPak

What FormPak does

FormPak, Inc. is a privately held St. Louis, Missouri-based manufacturer founded in 1968 that designs, engineers, and produces equipment for handling Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs, also known as bulk bags or Super Sacks) used to move dry bulk materials in industrial production environments. The company's core product line covers the full bulk handling workflow: BagFlo 500-series unloaders (hoist & trolley, fork-loaded, and half-frame configurations), BagPak-series bulk bag fillers, FlexFlo flexible screw conveyors in diameters from 35 to 80 series, BagLift crane and forklift lifting adapters, BagBreak dump stations, screw and vibratory feeders, the MatFlo lump breaker, and integrated loss-in-weight, gain-in-weight, and volumetric batching systems. In 2025, FormPak acquired Pneu-Con, extending the portfolio into pneumatic conveying equipment, dust control filters, pellet/powder receivers, and Coffee Whisper Loader kits with proprietary SOF and Vibra-Pulse technologies.

The company's commercial model is built around custom-engineered systems sold primarily through direct owner-led sales engagement, with a Quik-Ship program and e-commerce-enabled website for standard accessories (lifting adapters priced $995–$2,990, unloaders from $7,990 to over $39,000). FormPak's differentiation rests on heavy-duty 1/4-inch wall tube steel construction, free in-house material testing paired with an unconditional performance guarantee, ASME B30.20 and BTH-1 certified lifting devices, and deep FIBCA involvement (the only equipment manufacturer holding membership, with the CEO having served as FIBCA President). Customers include Anheuser-Busch, Bacardi, Cargill, INVISTA, Bell Laboratories, and a roster of craft breweries across brewing, food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, mining, agriculture, animal nutrition, and hemp verticals.

The business is operated by a small team of approximately 12–13 named professionals across engineering, operations, sales, marketing, quality, and purchasing functions, with no venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment disclosed. Revenue and growth metrics are not publicly reported; the firm is profitable at a going-concern level with a 50+ year continuous operating history and is now actively integrating the Pneu-Con acquisition under a newly formed FormPak Group umbrella brand structure.

Name

FormPak

Legal name

FormPak, Inc.

Website

https://formpakinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FormPak is a St. Louis-based manufacturer of FIBC (bulk bag) handling equipment — unloaders, fillers, flexible screw conveyors, lifting adapters, and pneumatic conveying systems — serving dry material processors in brewing, food, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals with custom-engineered systems backed by unconditional performance guarantees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bulk Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Packaging Filling/Discharge Systems & Handling Aids (Spouts, Lifting, Dischargers) (IMALAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs / Bulk Bags) (IMALAGAC), IBC Accessories & Components (Valves, Caps, Pallets, Liners) (IMALAGAF)

Keywords

• Bulk bag handling
• FIBC equipment
• Material handling systems
• Industrial conveyors
• Dry material processing

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Bulk Bag Handling Equipment: Custom-designed equipment including bulk bag unloaders, fillers, flexible screw conveyors, lifting adapters, bag dump stations, and feeders. Equipment is priced from $7,990 to over $39,000 depending on configuration. Most systems are custom designed with typical turnaround of 6-10 weeks.
2. Bulk Bag Lifting Adapters: Standard products including crane adapters and spreader bars priced at $995-$2,990. Available for online purchase through e-commerce.
3. Replacement Parts & Accessories: Parts and service for existing equipment, including Pneu-Con accessories and parts following the 2025 acquisition.
4. Material Testing Services: Free material testing service to confirm equipment optimization for specific applications. When material is tested, FormPak provides an unconditional performance guarantee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FormPak designs, manufactures, and sells custom and standard bulk bag (FIBC/Super Sack) handling equipment including unloaders (BagFlo series), fillers (BagPak series), flexible screw conveyors (FlexFlo), lifting adapters (BagLift series), bag dump stations, and feeders. The company also supplies FIBC bulk bags and provides free material testing with an unconditional performance guarantee. Following the 2025 acquisition of Pneu-Con, the offering expanded to include pneumatic conveying equipment, dust control solutions, and Coffee Whisper Loader kits.

Product overview

FormPak is a manufacturer of bulk bag handling equipment offering a comprehensive product portfolio centered on FIBC (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container) systems. The core product line includes three types of bulk bag unloaders (Hoist & Trolley BagFlo 500-HT, Fork Loaded BagFlo 500-FL, and Half Frame BagFlo 500-HF), multiple bulk bag fillers (BagPak series including 1100-DT and 2100 models), the FlexFlo flexible screw conveyor line (35-80 series), and various lifting adapters (BagLift crane adapters and forklift adapters including 100-CA, 100-CA-LH, 200-HL models). Supporting equipment includes bag break stations (BagBreak 100/400), feeders (screw, vibratory tray/tube), lump breakers (MatFlo), and accessories (BagShaker vibratory system, iris valves, dust collectors). Following the 2025 acquisition of Pneu-Con, the portfolio expanded to include pneumatic conveying equipment, Coffee Whisper Loader kits, and accessories. FormPak also supplies FIBC bulk bags (Super Sacks) in Type A/B/C/D configurations. The company provides integrated batching systems (loss-in-weight, gain-in-weight, and volumetric) and emphasizes material testing with unconditional performance guarantees. Equipment is constructed with heavy-duty 1/4-inch wall tube steel and complies with ASME B30.20 and BTH-1 standards for lifting devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bulk Bag Unloaders (BagFlo 500 Series) Hoist & Trolley (BagFlo 500-HT), Fork Truck Loaded (BagFlo 500-FL), and Half Frame (BagFlo 500-HF) bulk bag unloaders for discharging FIBC/Super Sack containers up to 4,400 lbs. Features the proprietary Live Bottom Gyrated Bed Design for complete, consistent discharge. Pricing ranges from $7,990 (HF) to $39,885 (HT).
• Bulk Bag Fillers (BagPak Series) Industrial bulk bag filling equipment for high-capacity operations, including the BagPak 2100-SS (stainless), BagPak 2100-ST (standard), BagPak 1100-DT (duffel top), and BagPak 1100-DT-IH (duffel top with integrated hopper) configurations for diverse bag filling requirements.
• FlexFlo Flexible Screw Conveyors Cost-effective flexible screw conveyors with UHMW tube casing and helical auger, available in 35, 45, 50, 60, and 80 series sizes. Can be installed at up to 45-degree incline and up to 40 feet long, routing around obstructions. Four auger types (flat, round, square, bevel) tuned for varied material characteristics.
• Bulk Bag Lifting Adapters (BagLift Series) OSHA-compliant below-the-hook lifting devices including BagLift 100-CA Crane Adapter ($995), BagLift 100-CA-LH Low Head Adapter ($1,395), BagLift 200-HL High Lift Adapter ($2,990), and BagLift forklift adapters (100-FA, 500-FA). All units exceed ASME B30.20 and BTH-1 standards with annual visual inspection and five-year proof testing.
• Bag Dump Stations (BagBreak 100 and 400) Equipment for breaking open and dumping bulk bags with integrated dust collection options for contained material discharge.
• Feeders (Screw and Vibratory) Volumetric and loss-in-weight screw feeders plus vibratory tray and tube feeders for controlled material dispensing and flow from bulk bags.
• FIBC Bulk Bags (Super Sacks) Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers made from woven polypropylene or polyethylene, available in Type A, B, C (groundable), and D (static dissipative) configurations with standard capacities up to 4,400 lbs. Stock items ship next day via the Quik-Ship program.
• Pneu-Con Pneumatic Conveying Equipment Vacuum and pressure pneumatic conveying systems for powder and pellet handling, including Coffee Whisper Loader kits with proprietary SOF (spiral open-flow) Technology to minimize bean breakage and Vibra-Pulse filter-cleaning technology, plus replacement filters and accessories.
• Batching Systems (Loss-in-Weight, Gain-in-Weight, Volumetric) Weight-based and volumetric batching systems integrated with bulk bag unloaders for high-accuracy ingredient dispensing. LIW systems use 10,000 lb scales per unloader for concurrent multi-ingredient batching; GIW uses a single downstream scale; volumetric systems use time-based metering for non-hygroscopic materials such as plastic pellets.
• Free Material Testing Service Free material testing service at FormPak's facility to confirm equipment optimization for specific applications. When customer material is tested at the facility, FormPak provides an unconditional performance guarantee on the recommended system.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bulk bags can hold up to 5,500 lbs, with most materials not exceeding 4,400 lbs (2 metric tons) when filled completely
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Pneu-ConcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025In 2025, FormPak acquired Pneu-Con, joining two trusted names in bulk material handling. The acquisition expands FormPak's product portfolio to include Pneu-Con's pneumatic conveying equipment, dust control solutions, Whisper Loader kits, and expanded parts and service capabilities. Pneu-Con's Coffee Whisper Loader Kits with proprietary SOF Technology and Vibra-Pulse tech are now part of FormPak's offering.
• FIBCA (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association)coreOthersFormPak is the only manufacturer of bulk bag handling equipment that is a member of FIBCA and has served on the board for more than 12 years. With over 130 member companies in over 25 countries, FIBCA is committed to safety in every phase of bulk bag usage. FormPak is a key contributor to FIBCA guidelines which serve as industry best practices.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dynamic Air: Direct peer: designs and manufactures pneumatic conveying systems for dry bulk materials, plus related components. Highly relevant after FormPak's 2025 acquisition of Pneu-Con added pneumatic conveying to its portfolio.
• Hapman: Direct peer: manufactures bulk bag unloaders, flexible screw conveyors, and other dry bulk material handling equipment for chemical, food, and pharmaceutical processing, overlapping directly on FormPak's core product lines including the FlexFlo-style flexible screw conveyor.
• Material Transfer & Storage: Direct peer: designs and manufactures bulk bag unloaders, fillers, bag dump stations, conveyors, and storage systems for industrial dry bulk handling applications overlapping tightly with FormPak's product mix.
• Flexicon Corporation: Direct peer: manufactures bulk bag unloaders, bulk bag fillers, flexible screw conveyors, and integrated bulk material handling systems. Operates in the same FIBC / Super Sack equipment category and competes head-to-head on integrated bag-to-process material handling solutions.
• Taylor Material Handling (Taylor Products): Direct peer: manufacturer of bulk bag filling and handling equipment, bag compactors, and related material handling systems, frequently competing with FormPak on FIBC fillers and unloaders.
• Spiroflow (Spiroflow Systems): Direct peer: specializes in bulk material handling equipment including FIBC/bulk bag unloaders, fillers, flexible screw conveyors, and pneumatic conveying systems, competing in many of the same verticals (food, chemical, pharma) as FormPak.
• VAC-U-MAX: Direct peer: specializes in pneumatic conveying, vacuum conveying, and bulk bag unloading systems for dry materials — directly overlapping with FormPak's Pneu-Con product family and legacy bulk unloader line.
• National Bulk Equipment (NBE): Direct peer: designs and manufactures bulk bag unloaders, fillers, conveyors, and integrated material handling systems for dry bulk applications across food, chemical, and pharmaceutical customers, with similar custom-engineering and project-based go-to-market.

Others

• B.A.G. Corp. Adjacent/enabling: FormPak has sold B.A.G. Corp. bags as a rep for 20+ years, and B.A.G. Corp. owns the 'Super Sack' trademark FormPak uses in its marketing. B.A.G. Corp. manufactures the FIBC bulk bags themselves, supplying the consumables FormPak pairs with its equipment.

Emerging players

• Sodimate: Specialized peer: focuses on FIBC/bulk bag unloading, slaking, and dry material handling for water treatment, chemical, and industrial applications — narrower portfolio than FormPak but strong direct overlap on bag unloader technology for chemical customers like INVISTA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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