What Clysar does

Clysar is a U.S.-based manufacturer of polyolefin shrink films for packaging applications, founded in 1963 and headquartered in Clinton, Iowa, with additional operations in nearby Camanche, Iowa. The company operates as a privately held LLC (Clysar, LLC) and is the only shrink manufacturer with 100% U.S.-based production and North-America-sourced raw materials. It produces a broad portfolio spanning general-purpose recyclable films (EV-HPG, EVOX, EVO ShrinkBox, EVO-C, ULTRA LEG), specialty films (anti-fog produce films, printed films, Trayloc meat/poultry, LE Gold low-shrink-force), and a pre-consumer recycled resin (Clysar ReClaim) certified by SCS Global Services and used in 80%+ of its films. The underlying technology is blown film extrusion combined with irradiation cross-linking to produce biaxially oriented polyolefin films with balanced shrink performance, clarity, and strength.

Clysar sells exclusively through an authorized distributor network ("Shrink Masters") across North America rather than directly to end customers, with a password-protected distributor portal (ourclysar.com) supporting channel partners that provide local sales, technical service, and staff training. End-use applications span fresh produce, frozen food and bakery, e-commerce corrugate replacement, multi-pack bundling, industrial parts, confidential/high-value items, and thin or fragile products. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers are directed to call 888-4-CLYSAR or contact [email protected] to reach a distributor or contract packaging specialist.

Revenue is generated through polyolefin shrink film sales (a hardware-sales model) with certifications functioning as competitive gating: ISO 9001:2015, FSSC 22000, FDA/USDA, Kosher/Kosher for Passover, USPS/AFSM approval, How2Recycle Store Drop-Off prequalification, and SCS Global Services recycled-content certification. Sustainability positioning is a material pillar of the commercial strategy, evidenced by the 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report, Green Business Benchmark Platinum certification, and a GHS Scope 1 & 2 Footprint Badge from Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition.

Name

Clysar

Legal name

Clysar, LLC

Website

https://clysar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Clysar manufactures polyolefin shrink films for packaging, serving food, e-commerce, industrial, and retail customers across North America through an authorized distributor network. Headquartered in Clinton, Iowa, the company has operated since 1963 with 100% U.S.-based production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shrink Film Packaging Materials

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Shrink, Stretch & Wrap Films (Pallet Wrap, Shrink Sleeves/Overwrap) (IMALABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polyolefin Films (PE/PP: Cast, Blown, BOPP) (IMALABAA), Recyclable/Mono-Material Flexible Packaging (PE/PP-Based, Compatibilized Structures) (IMALABAN), Packaging Film Extrusion (Flexible Packaging Films) (IMANACAA)

Keywords

• Polyolefin shrink films
• Recyclable packaging films
• Corrugate replacement films
• Food packaging films
• Industrial shrink wrap

Headquarters

HQ city

Clinton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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. Polyolefin Shrink Film Sales: Clysar generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of polyolefin shrink films. Products are sold through authorized distributors to end-use customers in various industries including food packaging, industrial products, and ecommerce.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Clysar manufactures and sells polyolefin shrink films for packaging applications, producing recyclable and specialty films used to overwrap, bundle, and protect products in food, industrial, e-commerce, and confidential-item markets. Films are manufactured at the company's Clinton, Iowa facility and sold through an authorized distributor network across North America.

Product overview

Clysar is a manufacturer of polyolefin shrink films offering a comprehensive portfolio of recyclable and standard shrink film products. The product lineup centers on multiple recyclable film brands—EV-HPG™ (premium all-purpose), EVOX™ (high-speed), EVO-C™ (confidential/opaque), EVO™ ShrinkBox® (corrugate replacement), and ULTRA LEG™ (low shrink force)—all prequalified for Store Drop-Off recycling. Specialty films include anti-fog films for produce, printed films for branding, and films for meat/poultry applications. The company also supplies recycled-content resin (ReClaim™) and offers ShrinkFinder™, an online product selection tool. The portfolio ranges from general-purpose packaging films to application-specific solutions for food, industrial, e-commerce, and confidential items.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clysar® EV-HPG™: Recyclable shrink film for general packaging applications
• Clysar® EVOX™
• Clysar® EVO-C™
• Clysar® EVO™ ShrinkBox®
• Clysar® ULTRA LEG™
• Clysar® ReClaim™
• ShrinkFinder™
• Clysar® Trayloc™
• Clysar® Anti-Fog EV-HPG AF
• Clysar® LE Gold
• Clysar® HPG

Products and services

• Clysar EV-HPG Recyclable Shrink Film Premium all-purpose recyclable polyolefin shrink film for general packaging applications across food, industrial, and retail end-uses. Prequalified for Store Drop-Off recycling.
• Clysar EVOX High-Speed Recyclable Film High-speed, high-strength recyclable polyolefin shrink film optimized for fast packaging lines with excellent clarity and strength.
• Clysar EVO-C Confidential Recyclable Film Opaque recyclable polyolefin shrink film that conceals product contents for privacy, security, and pilfer-resistance. Manufactured with Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) and Pre-Consumer content.
• Clysar EVO ShrinkBox Recyclable Corrugate Replacement Film High-abuse recyclable polyolefin shrink film that replaces corrugated boxes for e-commerce and retail shipping, reducing packaging volume up to 80% (one roll replaces more than 600 boxes).
• Clysar ULTRA LEG Recyclable Shrink Film Low-shrink-force polyolefin shrink film with the industry's lowest shrink force, designed for thin, fragile, or bendable products. Prequalified for Store Drop-Off and serves as a PVC replacement.
• Clysar Anti-Fog EV-HPG AF Films Anti-fog polyolefin shrink film for fresh food and produce applications that extends shelf life by up to 60%, slows moisture loss, and protects against contamination.
• Clysar Trayloc Meat and Poultry Shrink Film Specialized polyolefin shrink film designed for meat and poultry packaging applications.
• Clysar Printed Shrink Film Custom printable polyolefin shrink film for high-impact brand graphics without added labels, eliminating packaging inserts and reducing packaging volume up to 60%.
• Clysar ShrinkFinder Interactive online tool that helps customers identify the best Clysar shrink film for their specific product and packaging application needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shelf life extension: Produce shelf life extended by up to 60%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• How2RecyclecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClysar's recyclable shrink film products (EV-HPG, EVOX, EVO, EVO-C, ULTRA LEG, EV-HPG AF) are prequalified for How2Recycle Store Drop-Off labels, enabling proper consumer recycling instructions.
• Association of Plastic RecyclerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive sustainability partnership supporting plastic recycling industry development and increasing recycling stream knowledge.
• U.S. Plastics PactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting the U.S. Plastics Pact initiative for sustainable packaging solutions and circular economy goals.
• Sustainable Packaging CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Sustainable Packaging Coalition for sustainability expertise and best practice sharing in packaging.
• SCS Global ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party certification body that certifies Clysar ReClaim Pre-Consumer Recycled resin content, providing credibility for recycled content claims.
• Green Business BenchmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClysar achieved Platinum Certification from GBB, demonstrating sustainability leadership and eco-friendly business practices.
• Supplier Leadership on Climate TransitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate initiative that awarded Clysar a GHS Scope 1 & 2 Footprint Badge for greenhouse gas footprint development meeting Science-Based Targets.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Inteplast Group: Inteplast is a major North American producer of polyolefin shrink and stretch films, including the Coretex and Integrated Bagging Systems lines. Directly competes with Clysar in shrink-overwrap and bundling film applications.
• Amcor: Amcor (post-Berry Global merger) is a global flexible and rigid packaging giant with shrink film and polyethylene film product lines serving food, healthcare, and e-commerce customers — directly comparable category and customer overlap with Clysar.
• Coveris Holdings: Coveris is a European-headquartered flexible packaging converter producing shrink and stretch films for food and consumer goods. Comparable shrink-film product category, with similar sustainability and recyclability positioning.
• Sealed Air (Cryovac): Sealed Air's Cryovac brand is a leading global producer of polyolefin shrink films for food, industrial, and retail packaging. Directly comparable product category, customer base, and shrink-film technology focus.
• Sigma Plastics Group: Sigma Plastics is one of the largest North American polyethylene film converters, producing shrink films, stretch films, and converter-grade films. Direct overlap with Clysar in PE-based shrink film for packaging and industrial applications.
• Winpak: Winpak manufactures specialty packaging materials including polyolefin shrink and barrier films for food, beverage, and healthcare end markets. Direct overlap in food-contact shrink film technology and customer base.

Regional players

• Flex Films (UFlex): UFlex's Flex Films business is one of the world's largest polyester (BOPET) and polyolefin film producers with significant shrink film capacity. Comparable product category but primarily serves Asian, Middle Eastern, and emerging markets.
• Bolloré (Shorko Films): Bolloré's Shorko Films is a major European polyolefin shrink film manufacturer. Comparable product technology and category, but primarily serves EMEA markets and does not directly compete in Clysar's core North American footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Novolex Holdings: Novolex is a large North American flexible and paper-based packaging converter with broad product breadth including films used in shrink and overwrap applications. Overlaps with Clysar in flexible packaging substrates and food/industrial end markets but serves a much wider product portfolio.
• Klockner Pentaplast: KP is a global rigid and flexible film producer with shrink film and label film lines serving pharmaceutical, food, and consumer markets. Overlaps with Clysar in shrink and specialty films but operates across a broader rigid/specialty film portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/clysar

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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