What Crown Poly Inc does

Crown Poly Inc is a privately held US manufacturer of plastic bags and proprietary bagging systems for the grocery retail and consumer end markets, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Huntington Park, California. Its core commercial offering is the Pull-N-Pak produce bagging system — a patented one-at-a-time dispenser that the company invented and that has become the industry standard in US grocery produce bagging — together with Pull-N-Pak storewide bags, Hippo Sak front-end T-shirt bags, and a full range of reusable and consumer trash bags sold under the Hippo Sak brand. The company holds over 100 patents worldwide covering dispenser mechanics, reinforced bottom seals (Power Strip), multi-layer film engineering (Tri-Flex), and star-sealed bag construction, with the Pull-N-Pak dispenser itself physically installed at customer sites creating switching costs. All products are manufactured at the single Huntington Park facility on a 24/7 basis using 50% green energy and low water usage, then sold domestically and exported globally.

Crown Poly has built a portfolio of eco-friendly material lines spanning compostable vegetable-starch bags, USDA-certified plant-based (sugarcane) bags, Ocean Bound Plastic bags (made from PCR resin sourced via a partnership with Envision Plastics), PCR/PIR recycled-content bags, and d2w oxo-biodegradable additive bags, supported by a stack of third-party certifications including USDA Biobased, BPI, OK Compost HOME, ASTM D-6400, CMA, FDA food-contact approval, and SCS Global Services. Revenue is generated through a direct enterprise field-sales motion calling on most major US grocery retailers with multi-year contracts and on-site dispenser installation, supplemented by a direct-to-consumer channel selling Hippo Sak-branded trash, pet, and disposal bags through Amazon. Quantified product claims include 20% bag waste reduction through one-at-a-time dispensing, 25% more items per bag and 50% more capacity than standard bags via Power Strip and Pull-N-Pak designs, and a 100x stronger bottom seal.

Name

Crown Poly Inc

Legal name

Crown Poly Inc.

Website

https://crownpoly.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Crown Poly Inc is a privately held, US-based manufacturer of sustainable plastic bags and patented bagging systems, primarily selling Pull-N-Pak produce bags, Hippo Sak T-shirt and trash bags, and eco-material product lines to major US grocery retailers and global export customers from its Huntington Park, California facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic packaging and sustainable bagging solutions

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycled-Content Plastic Packaging (rPET, rHDPE, rPP) (IMALAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Trash Bags & Bin Liners (CRAJAGAA)

Keywords

• Plastic bag manufacturing
• Sustainable packaging
• Grocery bagging solutions
• Eco-friendly bags
• Produce bag dispensers

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntington Park

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. Plastic Bag Manufacturing and Sales: Crown Poly manufactures and sells a wide range of sustainable plastic bag products including Pull-N-Pak produce bags, front-end T-shirt bags (Hippo Sak), reusable bags, consumer trash bags, and store-wide bags. All products are manufactured in Huntington Park, California and exported globally. Revenue is generated through direct sales to grocery retailers and through e-commerce channels like Amazon for consumer products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Crown Poly manufactures and sells sustainable plastic bagging solutions, including its patented Pull-N-Pak produce bag dispensing system, Hippo Sak front-end T-shirt bags, reusable bags, and consumer trash and disposal bags. All products are made in Huntington Park, California using eco-friendly materials such as compostable, plant-based, recycled ocean bound plastic, and post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins. The company serves major US grocery retailers through direct sales and reaches individual consumers via Amazon under the Hippo Sak brand.

Product overview

Crown Poly Inc is a bag manufacturing company offering a portfolio of sustainable bagging solutions. The core product lines include the Pull-N-Pak bagging system (for produce and storewide use), Front End Bags (Hippo Sak T-shirt bags), and Consumer Products (Hippo Sak trash bags). The company differentiates through eco-friendly alternatives including Compostable Bags (vegetable starch-based), Plant-Based Bags (sugarcane-derived), Ocean Bound Plastic Bags (recycled coastal plastic), Smart Plastic Bags (d2w additive), and PCR/PIR Bags (post-consumer/post-industrial recycled content). All products are manufactured in Huntington Park, California, with over 100 patents worldwide covering technology like the Pull-N-Pak dispensing system and Power Strip reinforced bottom seals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hippo Sak: Consumer trash and disposal bags brand including 13 Gallon Tall Kitchen Bags, 30 Gallon Large Trash Bags, 33 Gallon Extra Large Trash Bags, Jumbo Pet Bags, Baby Diaper Disposal Bags, Adult Undergarment Disposal Bags, and Small Food Scrap Bags. Also includes front end T-shirt bags for grocery checkout.

Products and services

• Pull-N-Pak Produce Bags Self-dispensing produce bags featuring a patented one-at-a-time Pull-N-Pak dispenser that reduces waste by 20%, FDA-approved star-sealed bottoms, and enhanced self-opening bags for produce departments of grocery retailers.
• Pull-N-Pak Storewide Bags Multi-purpose storewide bags including meat bags, bakery bags, bulk bags, carniceria bags, and handle-tie bags available in HD and LLD film types for grocery retailers.
• Front End Bags (Hippo Sak T-Shirt Bags) T-shirt grocery bags featuring Power Strip bottom seal technology that is 100+ times stronger than standard bags, available in compostable, recycled ocean plastic, PIR material, and controlled life plastic options for grocery checkout use.
• Consumer Products (Hippo Sak Brand) Consumer trash and disposal bags under the Hippo Sak brand, including 13 and 30-33 gallon tall kitchen bags, pet waste bags, baby diaper disposal bags, and compostable food scrap bags sold directly to consumers through Amazon.
• Reusable Bags Reusable PE bags made with 40-100% recycled content (PCR) or 20% recycled ocean bound plastic, certified by SCS Global Services as meeting California reusable bag requirements for retailers and shoppers.
• Compostable Bags 100% vegetable starch-based compostable bags certified BPI, OK Compost HOME, ASTM D-6400, and CMA-approved for commercial and home composting, providing retailers and consumers with a sustainable bag alternative.
• Plant-Based Bags Bags made from sugarcane ethanol, USDA certified as 99% bio-based (HD) and 88% bio-based (LLD), offering a renewable alternative to fossil fuel-based plastics with net neutral CO2 emissions.
• Ocean Bound Plastic Bags Bags made from recycled ocean bound plastic collected within 50km of coastlines in developing countries, processed into food-grade PCR resin by partner Envision Plastics to reduce ocean pollution.
• Smart Plastic Bags (d2w Additive) Plastic bags with d2w oxo-biodegradable additive that accelerates biodegradation in landfills while maintaining product strength and traditional recyclability.
• PCR and PIR Bags Bags made with Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) and Post Industrial Recycled (PIR) plastic content to reduce CO2 emissions, petroleum consumption, and landfill waste, FDA approved for indirect food storage.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% bag waste reduction
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Envision PlasticscoreTechnology or IntegrationCrown Poly partners with Envision Plastics, a top US-based recycling company, for processing ocean bound plastic into PCR resin. Envision Plastics collects plastic from within 50km of coastlines in developing countries without organized trash collection, processes it at local recycling centers into recycled plastic resin, which Crown Poly uses to manufacture Ocean Bound Plastic bags. This partnership enables Crown Poly to turn plastic that would otherwise enter oceans into sustainable grocery and produce bags.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Inteplast Group: Major US manufacturer of plastic bags and films including retail produce, T-shirt, and trash bags for grocery and retail channels. Directly comparable to Crown Poly across product mix, materials, and grocery-retail customer base.
• Reynolds Consumer Products: Public manufacturer of Hefty branded consumer trash bags and storage bags, with competing retail grocery SKUs to Hippo Sak. Closely comparable in consumer plastic bag end markets and grocery channel penetration.
• Novolex: Large diversified US packaging manufacturer producing plastic retail bags (Eco-Bag line) and sustainable/compostable foodservice packaging. Comparable in core plastic bag offering and growing sustainable packaging portfolio overlapping Crown Poly's PCR and compostable SKUs.
• Poly-America: Texas-based manufacturer of polyethylene products including retail shopping bags, trash bags, and construction films. Comparable plastic bag manufacturing base and US retail/grocery distribution overlap.
• Eco-Products (Novolex): Specialty manufacturer of compostable foodservice and retail packaging, including BPI-certified bags and foodservice items. Directly comparable in compostable bag SKUs and sustainability positioning for retail/foodservice buyers.
• BioBag USA: US subsidiary manufacturing compostable and biodegradable bags for retail produce, grocery, and foodservice. Closely comparable in compostable bag materials and certification profile (BPI, ASTM) overlapping Crown Poly's compostable line.
• Heritage Bag Company: Dallas-based manufacturer and distributor of plastic can liners, trash bags, and foodservice bags. Comparable in plastic bag production, grocery and janitorial channel coverage, and consumer/SMB distribution model.
• Command Packaging: California-based manufacturer of eco-friendly retail and grocery bags including compostable, reusable, and recycled-content SKUs. Comparable in sustainable bag portfolio, California manufacturing footprint, and grocery retailer customer overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global Group: Global packaging manufacturer with a broad portfolio spanning films, rigid containers, and plastic bags across retail, foodservice, and industrial end markets. Comparable at the product level though much larger and more diversified than Crown Poly.
• The Clorox Company (Glad): Consumer packaged goods major whose Glad brand is the dominant US consumer trash bag franchise, competing head-to-head with Hippo Sak on Amazon and in retail. Comparable in consumer plastic bag end market though anchored in a much broader brand portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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