What BestPack does

BestPack Packaging Systems is a privately held, family-focused manufacturer of end-of-line packaging automation equipment headquartered in Ontario, California. Founded in 1985, the company designs, builds, and distributes carton sealers, carton erectors (box formers), tape heads, shrink wrap machines, shrink tunnels, flow wrappers, and pallet wrappers, alongside a consumables portfolio that includes acrylic and hot melt carton sealing tape, custom printed tape, EZ-Peel and paper tape, and shrink films. BestPack's equipment integrates Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLC controls with Ethernet connectivity, SMC maintenance-free oil-less air cylinders, and its patented tab adjustment tape head mechanism; food-grade 304 stainless steel builds and 21 CFR 110 options serve pharmaceutical and food processing customers, while universal NC tape heads with adapter plates for Wexxar Belcore, IPG, 3M, and Lantech competitors enable retrofitting into rival installed bases. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications apply to tape manufacturing, and consumable films carry FDA and USDA approvals.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales, inside sales for SMBs and consumables, and a global distributor network supported by a dedicated portal (portal.bestpack.com). Revenue is generated through quote-based capital equipment sales and recurring consumables (tape and film), with the BPA Program — a free membership requiring annual purchase of BestPack tape or shrink film — providing free spare parts, extended warranty up to 2 years, tape head discounts up to $1,000, and access to the Data Advantage System (DAS). Named customers span logistics (UPS), food and confectionery (See's Candies), office retail (Office Depot), wholesale retail (Costco), and real estate/property management (The Murane Companies), with the bulk of revenue derived from general manufacturing, e-commerce fulfillment, agriculture, egg industry, and pharmaceutical verticals served through a catalog of 150+ carton sealer models and 120+ total product models.

BestPack shows active product investment, with five equipment launches between 2024 and May 2026 including the Compact ELVS carton erector (2024), All-In-One L-Bar Sealer (November 2024), CSEGA Egg Industry Carton Sealer (2025), and the RSE Random Sidedrive plus ASE Fully Electric Automatic Uniform Sidedrive (May 2026). Distribution is supported by a multi-channel content marketing presence — a blog with 171+ pages, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X — along with promotional bundling campaigns and Section 179 tax guidance partnerships. The business carries no disclosed revenue, no external funding, and no M&A history, indicating a self-funded, founder/family-owned operating model.

Name

BestPack

Legal name

BestPack Packaging Systems

Website

https://bestpack.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BestPack is a privately held, family-focused manufacturer of carton sealing and erecting equipment, tape heads, and shrink wrap machinery, serving manufacturers, logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, food processing, and agriculture customers across its global distributor network and direct sales channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging Automation Equipment

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

akta.pro primary industry

Cartoning & Case Packing Systems (IMAHAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bundling, Overwrapping & Shrink Packaging Equipment (IMALAOAI), Wrapping & Bundling Equipment (Shrink/Stretch) (IMAHAOAD)

Keywords

• Carton sealing machines
• Packaging automation equipment
• Case erecting solutions
• Pressure sensitive tape heads
• Carton sealing tape

Headquarters

HQ city

Ontario

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Equipment Sales: BestPack generates revenue primarily through the sale of packaging automation equipment including carton sealers, carton erectors, tape heads, shrink wrap machines, and shrink tunnels. Equipment is sold directly and through a distributor network. Pricing is quote-based, with models ranging from entry-level manual operators to fully automatic high-speed systems.
2. Consumable Tape and Film Sales: BestPack sells carton sealing tape (acrylic, hot melt, high tack, paper, EZ-Peel, custom printed) and shrink film (QS201, QS300, QSIR, BOPP) as recurring consumable revenue. Tape products are available in multiple thicknesses (mil ratings) and roll sizes for hand and machine application. The company offers custom printed tape with minimum order quantities of half a pallet.
3. BPA Support Program (Tape/Equipment Protection): The BestPack BPA (BestPack Assurance) program is a free support program that incentivizes customers to purchase BestPack tape and film. Benefits include free spare parts and tape heads, free extended equipment coverage up to 2 years, up to $1,000 off new tape heads, priority support, and base access to DAS (Data Advantage System) subscription. The program drives recurring consumables revenue.
4. Spare Parts and Accessories: BestPack sells spare parts kits, replacement tape heads, extended conveyors, and stainless steel options for its equipment. Spare parts kits are available for all machine models to minimize downtime.
5. Technical Support and Field Service: BestPack provides technical support including remote diagnostics, 24/7 support availability, manual requests via support portal, and field service support. Service is available through contact forms and the BP360 support program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BestPack designs, manufactures, and sells automated packaging equipment — primarily carton sealers, automatic carton erectors, pressure-sensitive tape heads, and shrink-wrapping systems — together with a complementary line of consumables (carton sealing tapes and shrink films). Its products serve industrial end-of-line packaging operations across general manufacturing, logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, food processing, and pharmaceutical environments, and are delivered through direct enterprise sales and a global distributor network.

Product overview

BestPack is a packaging automation company offering over 150+ models of carton sealing and case erecting equipment, tape heads, sealing tapes, shrink wrap machines, and films. The product portfolio centers on four main equipment categories: (1) Carton Sealers - available in Adjustable Manual, Adjustable Fully Automatic, Random Manual, and Random Fully Automatic configurations with various drive systems (Side Drive, Bottom Drive, Top & Bottom Drive, Quad Drive); (2) Carton Erectors - including ELVS (Compact and Legacy), ESHB, and ESHT models for automatic box forming; (3) Shrink Wrap Machines - encompassing Semi-Automatic and Automatic L-Bar Sealers, Heat Shrink Tunnels, Pallet Wrappers, Shrink Bundling Machines, and Flow Wrappers; (4) Tape Heads - including AC, NC, PT, BP (Legacy), and TH (Legacy) models. Supporting these core machines are consumable products including BP Acrylic Tape, BG High Tack Tape, HT Hot Melt Tape, Custom Printed Tape, EZ-Peel Tape, Paper Tape, and shrink/heat-seal films (QS201, QS300, QSIR, BOPP). The company also provides support programs including the BP360 Support Program and BPA (BestPack Protective Advantage) membership program offering extended warranty, free spare parts, and discounts on consumables.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adjustable Manual Carton Sealers Entry-level carton sealing machines requiring the operator to manually adjust height and width for each carton size, with operator feeding and flap folding. Includes MSD, MSD-EB, MBD, MSDBF, MSL, MTD, MSAG, MBD-S, MT1E, MQ, MSD-6, MSD-S, MTLW, MS2B2T, MS1E, MTSS, MSBFT models — sold to industrial end-of-line packaging operations.
• Adjustable Fully Automatic Carton Sealers Highly automated box taping machines with manual height/width adjustment but automatic flap folding and optional indexer, for fixed-size production runs. Includes AQ, ASE, AS, AT4E, ATFXU, AS-S, AT4E-S Stainless, and AT4E-L Stainless models such as the fruit-box ATFXU for agriculture.
• Random Manual Carton Sealers Carton sealers with random height/width adjustment for varying box sizes within a shift — ideal for e-commerce and mixed-SKU operations. Includes RSE, RS, RSL, RSBFT, RQ, RS Bottom Only, RSL-6, RS-6, and RS-S models.
• Random Fully Automatic Carton Sealers Fully automatic operator-free box taping machines with random height/width adjustment for continuous, high-throughput production. Includes CSF, CSD, CSS, CSEGA, CSEG, and CT4E Series models — the CSEG and CSEGA being industry-specific high-speed egg carton sealers.
• Compact ELVS Carton Erector Compact automatic carton erector with side belt drive, vacuum pump suction cup system, and Allen Bradley PLC controls. Handles up to 15 cartons/minute with carton range (7.5"-27.0") x (5.0"-20.0") x (6.0"-33.0"). Features space-savvy footprint and tool-free changeover; available with food-grade 304 stainless steel for 21 CFR 110 compliance. Used by UPS, See's Candies, and Office Depot.
• ESHB Heavy-Duty Carton Erector Heavy-duty automatic carton erector with 2 top/2 bottom belt drive for square cartons. Handles up to 10 cartons per minute with quick changeover via screw drive adjustments; deployed by Costco Wholesale for heavy-duty box forming.
• ESHT High-Performance Carton Erector High-performance carton erector using top carton pull system for large cartons, with Venturi suction cup system, Allen-Bradley PLC controls, and exclusive 2" or 3" pop-out tape heads with patented tab adjustment. Reaches up to 15 cartons per minute and available with food-grade 304 stainless steel for 21 CFR 110 compliance; deployed by The Murane Companies.
• AC Tape Head BestPack's standard workhorse pressure-sensitive tape head handling speeds from 78 fpm up to 180 fpm, with brass knurled roller, tool steel knife blades, and pop-out design for quick tape changes. Available in 2", 3", 4", and 6" sizes and forms the basis of the AC, Adjustable, and Fully Automatic sealers.
• NC Universal Tape Head Universal pressure-sensitive tape head designed to retrofit into competitor carton sealers (Wexxar Belcore, IPG, 3M, Lantech) via pre-built adapter plates. Features aluminum knurled roller, no-tension-adjustment design, spring-loaded clip, and compatibility with 1,000 and 1,500 yard machine grade tape rolls.
• PT Pneumatic Tape Head Pneumatic-activated tape head usable as an edge sealing or center sealing tape head. Features SMC oil-less air cylinder, kiss-touch tape application for light chipboard cartons, brass knurled rollers, and optional food-grade 304 stainless steel for 21 CFR 110 compliance.
• All-In-One Semi-Automatic L-Bar Sealer User-friendly L-bar sealer with integrated shrink chamber, designed for low- to mid-volume shrink wrapping operations. Sits within BestPack's semi-automatic L-bar sealer family along with Heavy Duty (rapid cycle) and Economy (entry-level) models.
• Automatic L-Bar Sealers High-speed, high-volume fully automatic L-bar sealers with minimal operator input. Includes PP-5545TBH/TBJ, PP-5545TBA/TBB, and PP-5600-CS/CC models capable of up to 40 packages per minute.
• Pallet Wrappers Semi-automatic to fully automatic pallet wrappers including turntable and robotic models; PP-983 features semi-auto powered pre-stretch at 250% for pallet-load containment in shipping operations.
• BP Acrylic Carton Sealing Tape Water-based Rohm & Haas adhesive acrylic tape with excellent clarity, UV radiation protection against yellowing, and extreme temperature performance — ideal for freezer grade and food packaging. Manufactured in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facilities. Available in BP16, BP18, BP20, BP26, and BP31 variants.
• BG High Tack Carton Sealing Tape High-tack carton sealing tape with specially formulated adhesive engineered for recycled corrugated, overstuffed boxes, and cartons stored in hot or cold environments. Available in BG16, BG18, and BG20 variants.
• HT Hot Melt Carton Sealing Tape Pressure-sensitive hot melt tape with aggressive synthetic rubber adhesive providing increased tack and sheer for consistent, secure seals in heavy-duty applications. Available in HT16, HT18, and HT30 variants.
• Custom Printed Packing Tape Custom printed carton sealing tape carrying logos, branding, or handling instructions, with surface and lock print options, generic prints, and custom logos. Minimum order quantity of half a pallet and cost per box estimated at less than $0.05. Available in multiple colors including red, blue, green, yellow, orange, tan, white, and clear.
• EZ-Peel Carton Sealing Tape 28-micron cast BOPP film tape with deadened adhesive on the edge for easy removal without blades, preventing accidental cuts and product damage. Service temperature range -30°F to 200°F. Available in BP18, BP20, BP26, and BP31 thicknesses for hand and machine rolls, sold by the case (e.g., 36 rolls/case for 48mm x 100m).
• Paper Carton Sealing Tape Recyclable and biodegradable paper tape with resin treatment for moisture-proof performance and extreme temperature durability. Available in 50mm, 60mm, and 75mm widths in 500m rolls.
• QS201 Shrink Film Clear, biaxially oriented, multilayer polyolefin shrink film with -40°F minimum temperature rating, FDA and USDA approved — a cost-effective crosslinked-film alternative with excellent gloss, balanced shrink, and high puncture resistance.
• QS300 Crosslinked Shrink Film Advanced crosslinked shrink film consisting of 30% post-industrial recycled material, with corrosion-free sealing, no fumes or wire build-up, good resistance to burn-through from tunnel temperature variations, and 70% unrestrained shrink at 260°F. FDA/USDA approved for tough shrink-wrapping applications.
• QSIR High-Clarity Crosslinked Shrink Film High-performance, biaxially oriented, high-clarity crosslinked LLDPE shrink film formulated for the toughest shrink wrapping applications with excellent clarity.
• BOPP Heat-Sealable Film Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene film engineered for high-speed packaging with FDA and EU food-contact compliance. Features 105°C seal initiation temperature, strong seal integrity, and excellent machinability for flow wrappers.
• BPA (BestPack Assurance) Membership Program Free membership program available to customers purchasing a minimum of 1 case of BestPack tape or 1 roll of shrink film within a year. Members receive free spare parts and tape heads, free extended equipment coverage up to 2 years, up to $1,000 off new tape heads ($625 for 2", $750 for 3"), priority support, member specials, and base access to the Data Advantage System (DAS) subscription. Designed to lock in recurring consumable revenue and create switching costs.
• BP360 Support Program Comprehensive 24/7 support program providing personalized guidance, expert troubleshooting, and remote diagnostics to maximize the performance of BestPack automated packaging equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Compact ELVS reaches up to 15 cartons per minute
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kelly SpicersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBestPack partners with Kelly Spicers, a center of expertise in equipment tax solutions, to provide customers with guidance on Section 179 and bonus depreciation equipment tax deductions for 2026. Kelly Spicers contributes expert knowledge on tax strategies to help BestPack customers save on equipment purchases.
• Allen Bradley (Rockwell Automation)coreTechnology or IntegrationBestPack integrates Allen Bradley PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) controls with Ethernet capabilities across its carton erector lineup (ELVS, ESHB, ESHT). Allen Bradley PLCs provide the control intelligence for automated packaging operations, enabling remote monitoring and Ethernet connectivity for Industry 4.0 integration.
• SMC CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationBestPack equips all its carton erectors and PT tape heads with SMC maintenance-free, oil-less air cylinders featuring air cushion technology. SMC cylinders eliminate the need for lubrication, reduce maintenance requirements, and provide long cylinder life for heavy-duty packaging operations.
• Rohm & Haas (Dow Chemical)coreTechnology or IntegrationBestPack's flagship BP acrylic tape uses Rohm & Haas water-based acrylic adhesive. Rohm & Haas is a leading manufacturer of acrylic adhesives providing the foundation for BestPack's tape performance — excellent clarity, UV protection, extreme temperature performance, and long shelf life.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wexxar Belcore (ProMach): Wexxar Belcore, a ProMach brand, manufactures automatic and semi-automatic case erectors and sealers — directly overlapping BestPack's core ELVS/ESHB/ESHT and carton sealer lines and competing for the same packaging line integration deals.
• Lantech: Lantech makes case handling, case sealing, and stretch wrapping equipment used across the same end-of-line packaging customers as BestPack, and is named as one of the brands the NC universal tape head is designed to retrofit.
• Intertape Polymer Group (IPG): IPG produces both pressure-sensitive carton sealing tape and case sealing machinery, competing head-to-head with BestPack's consumable tape lines and carton sealer portfolio. IPG is also listed as an NC tape head retrofit partner.
• Eagle Packaging: Eagle Packaging builds automatic and semi-automatic case erectors, sealers, and integrated packaging systems, directly competing with BestPack's carton erector and sealer lines for similar mid-market and enterprise customers.
• Combi Packaging Systems: Combi manufactures case erectors, case sealers, and integrated end-of-line packaging systems, addressing the same applications as BestPack in e-commerce fulfillment, food, and industrial packaging.
• Eastey: Eastey manufactures shrink wrap equipment including L-bar sealers and shrink tunnels, directly competing with BestPack's shrink wrap machine lineup for similar mid-market and high-volume customers.

Broad incumbents

• 3M (Packaging Solutions): 3M is a global incumbent in packaging tapes, dispensers, and sealing equipment, competing with BestPack's tape and tape head products as part of a vastly larger industrial portfolio. 3M is also a named NC tape head retrofit partner.
• ProMach: ProMach is a packaging machinery conglomerate whose brands (Wexxar Belcore, Texwrap, Brenton, etc.) cover case packing, shrink wrap, palletizing, and more — competing with BestPack's full equipment portfolio across multiple product categories.
• Sealed Air: Sealed Air is a global protective and food packaging incumbent whose shrink film and packaging systems overlap with BestPack's shrink wrap machines, flow wrappers, and QS series films in food, e-commerce, and industrial segments.
• Signode (Crown Holdings): Signode provides end-of-line packaging equipment, strapping, and protective packaging systems to industrial customers — overlapping BestPack's pallet wrappers, shrink bundling, and case sealing categories as part of a much broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bestpack
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/BestPackPackagingSystems
• Facebookfacebook.com/BestPack
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bestpack-packaging-systems
• Instagraminstagram.com/best.pack

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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