PortionPac Chemical Corporation

What PortionPac Chemical Corporation does

PortionPac Chemical Corporation is a privately held, family-owned chemical company founded in 1964 by Marvin Klein and headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois. It manufactures highly concentrated, pre-measured cleaning products delivered in proprietary "Pac" brand single-use pouches designed to be diluted at point of use, eliminating metering equipment and reducing product waste relative to bulk chemical alternatives. The portfolio spans three sub-brands — PortionPac for general facility maintenance (offices, healthcare, hospitality, government), SFSPac for K-12 school nutrition operations, and CorrectPac for correctional facilities — each with dedicated certifications (Green Seal GS-37/GS-51/GS-53, NSF, EPA List N, UL, Carpet and Rug Institute) and compliance support for HACCP, USDA Professional Standards, and ACA Accreditation.

The underlying technology is the pre-measured pouch format combined with a color-coded product/label/bottle/SDS system, supported by on-site training programs, a train-the-trainer curriculum, OSHA HazCom 2012 compliance courses, and the SFSPac Learning Portal for training management and analytics. Quantitative product claims include ~40% reduction in cleaning-product assortment, 10–20% productivity improvement, and ~10x storage-space savings versus ready-to-use products.

The business model is one-time product sales of consumable cleaning concentrates through a direct field-sales force of regional representatives and Certified Food Safety Specialists, supplemented by a Building Service Contractor reseller channel. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company serves institutional customers across education (K-12 districts, colleges, universities), government (GSA, federal/state/local corrections, civic buildings), commercial facilities (offices, healthcare, hospitality), and serves what it describes as thousands of correctional facilities. The company is bootstrapped — no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or institutional investors — and operates a domestic-only footprint.

Name

PortionPac Chemical Corporation

Legal name

PortionPac Chemical Corporation

Website

https://portionpac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PortionPac Chemical Corporation is a family-owned chemical company, founded in 1964 and based in Des Plaines, Illinois, that manufactures highly concentrated, pre-measured cleaning products in proprietary single-use Pac pouches for institutional customers in K-12 education, correctional facilities, and commercial building maintenance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Institutional Cleaning Chemicals

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612)

SIC

Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Concentrated All-Purpose Cleaners (Dilutable) (CRAJAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hard Surface & Multi-Purpose Cleaners (All-purpose, Floor, Bathroom, Kitchen) (CRADAKAG), Floor Cleaners (Hard Floors) (CRAJACAC)

Keywords

• Concentrated cleaning chemicals
• Pre-measured cleaning pouches
• Institutional sanitation systems
• Floor care products
• Commercial cleaning solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Park

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

Revenue model

1. Cleaning Chemical Products: Sale of highly concentrated, pre-measured cleaning products in Pac brand pouches and mini-carton sizes. Products are sold across three main divisions: PortionPac (general facility maintenance), SFSPac (K-12 school nutrition), and CorrectPac (correctional facilities). Revenue is generated through product sales with support services including training and education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PortionPac Chemical Corporation manufactures highly concentrated, pre-measured cleaning chemicals packaged in single-use Pac brand pouches that are diluted with water at point of use. The company sells these cleaning systems through three vertical-focused divisions: PortionPac (general facility maintenance for office complexes, healthcare, hospitality, and government buildings), SFSPac (food safety and sanitation for K-12 school nutrition programs), and CorrectPac (cleaning and sanitation for correctional facilities). Products are color-coded for safety, certified to Green Seal standards, and supported by on-site training and education services.

Product overview

PortionPac Chemical Corporation is a cleaning products company founded in 1964 offering three main product lines: PortionPac (general facility maintenance for office complexes, healthcare, hospitality, and government buildings), SFSPac (for K-12 School Nutrition Programs with learning management features), and CorrectPac (for correctional facilities). The core offering is pre-measured, highly concentrated Pac brand pouches that dissolve in water, eliminating guesswork in dilution. Products are color-coded and include Green Seal certified formulations. The product portfolio spans floor care (Janus Gold, NeutraPac, StripPac, Spray Buff), carpet care (CarpetPac, SteamPac), general cleaning (ScrubPac, BacPac, BowlPac, GlassPac, AirFreshPac), laundry (LaundryPac), germicidal cleaners, sanitizers, and supporting systems like Auto Scrubber System, DepotPac, Carpet Care System, Floor Care System, Hazard Free, Pac-Per-Quart mobile system, and Red-Yellow-Green color coding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PortionPac: General facility maintenance cleaning system for office complexes, government buildings, healthcare facilities and hospitality
• SFSPac
• CorrectPac

Products and services

• PortionPac System Complete cleaning and disinfecting system for general facility maintenance in office complexes, government and civic buildings, healthcare facilities, and hospitality. Uses pre-measured Pac brand pouches with color-coded products and bilingual instructions to simplify mixing and improve worker safety.
• SFSPac System Food Safety and Sanitation System for K-12 School Nutrition Programs providing NSF-registered cleaning and disinfecting products, HACCP food safety verification, and educational materials for cafeteria and food service operations.
• CorrectPac System Complete cleaning and sanitation system for correctional facilities and government buildings, designed to address security concerns around chemical distribution, standardization across facilities, and safety for inmates and staff while supporting ACA Accreditation compliance.
• Auto Scrubber Products Line Floor care product line optimized for auto-scrubber machines for commercial facilities including Green Seal-certified pH neutral cleaners, heavy duty scrubbers, industrial strength degreasers, and floor conditioners.
• SFSPac Learning Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers typically reduce their cleaning product assortment by 40%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Green Building CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortionPac is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, which is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. The partnership supports companies seeking LEED certification.
• Green SealcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen Seal provides science-based environmental certification standards. PortionPac holds Green Seal certifications for multiple product lines, confirming products meet demanding environmental and performance standards.
• School Nutrition AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNA has been advancing school nutrition programs since 1946. PortionPac works closely with SNA to continuously improve the SFSPac product system and educational programming for K-12 school nutrition professionals.
• School Nutrition FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSNF provides resources to equip School Nutrition Association members with tools to comply with USDA regulations, run efficient operations, and serve nutritious meals to children.
• Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAASHE is an association of colleges and universities working to create a sustainable future from governance and operations to education and research.
• Chicago Family Business Council at DePaul UniversityminorOthersServes unique needs of family businesses by providing discussion forums and resources through the university. PortionPac is a family-owned company.
• Industrial Council of Nearwest ChicagominorOthersEstablished in 1967 to protect interests of businesses in the Kinzie Corridor of Chicago and encourage long term business investment.
• Chicago Sustainable Business AllianceminorOthersSupports members in integrating sustainable business principles via networking and education while fostering community of information and peer-based learning.
• GreenPrisonscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource for corrections practitioners and providers of sustainable products and services. Supports PortionPac's CorrectPac division in serving correctional facilities.
• American Correctional AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides professional organization for all individuals and groups working to improve the justice system. PortionPac's CorrectPac program helps facilities meet ACA Accreditation standards.
• CAMA (Correctional Accreditation Managers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1987 as a forum for Accreditation Managers and others involved in ACA accreditation to discuss ideas, concerns, and solutions, and to provide corrections professionals with accreditation-specific training.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Spartan Chemical Company: Privately held US manufacturer of institutional and industrial cleaning products with comparable concentration, color-coded systems, and training-supported GTM targeting janitorial and food-service accounts.
• Betco Corporation: US manufacturer of cleaning chemicals and equipment for facility maintenance, healthcare, education, and government — directly comparable vertical mix and channel model.
• Zep Inc. Manufacturer of cleaning and maintenance products for industrial, institutional, and food-service markets; directly competes in the same channel and chemistry categories as PortionPac.
• Hillyard Industries: US cleaning products and solutions distributor/manufacturer focused on education, healthcare, government, and commercial facilities — closely comparable customer base and channel approach.

Broad incumbents

• Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions serving institutional and food-service customers with concentrated chemistry plus service; much broader portfolio than PortionPac's institutional niche.
• Diversey Holdings (now Solenis): Large provider of hygiene, cleaning, and sanitization solutions across institutional, food-service, and healthcare verticals with concentrated chemistry and dispensing technology overlapping PortionPac's offerings.
• Clorox Professional (CloroxPro): Professional cleaning and disinfecting product line from Clorox serving healthcare, education, and government — overlaps PortionPac's verticals with a much larger brand and product portfolio.
• SC Johnson Professional: Professional division of SC Johnson providing cleaning, hygiene, and floor-care solutions to institutional and industrial customers globally; overlaps PortionPac's institutional and food-service accounts.
• 3M Commercial Solutions Division: Large diversified manufacturer with commercial cleaning, floor care, and facility maintenance product lines serving institutional customers; broader portfolio but overlapping channels.

Emerging players

• Kyzen Corporation: Specialty cleaning chemistry provider focused on precision cleaning for electronics, industrial, and advanced manufacturing — adjacent chemistry category with overlapping institutional GTM motions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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