Rollstock

What Rollstock does

Rollstock Inc. is a privately held, Kansas City, Missouri-based machinery manufacturer founded in 1985 that designs, manufactures, and assembles horizontal thermoform fill-seal packaging equipment entirely in the United States. The company produces a portfolio of five core vacuum packaging machines — the compact RM-100 (7.5 feet), mid-range RA-200 (11.5 feet), flagship RI-200, RC-300 rotary chamber, and RS-400 semi-rigid thermoforming system — plus a custom die tooling line manufactured in-house from 6061-T6 stress-relieved aluminum. Its patented water-cooled seal bar technology and modular forming systems (air forming, air over vacuum, perimeter forming, plug assist) form the technical core of the product line, with the RC-300 advertised at 25 packages per minute and a 6-8 month sealing element replacement cycle.

Rollstock sells exclusively through direct enterprise sales with quote-based pricing, reaching meat and poultry processors, supermarket deli/produce departments, warehouse/club stores, medical/pharmaceutical manufacturers, and federal/state/local government buyers (including GSA). The company operates dedicated sales (800-295-2949) and parts/service (800-954-6020) phone lines, supports export sales, and uses trade publications, trade shows, and website inquiry forms as marketing channels. It is positioned within a multi-company family that includes Hollymatic, Nutec Manufacturing, Former Associates, and Patty Paper Inc., enabling cross-sell of complementary protein processing and converting equipment. With 11-50 employees and no disclosed funding rounds or institutional ownership, Rollstock operates as an independently held, niche industrial OEM with a 40-year operating history.

Name

Rollstock

Legal name

Rollstock Inc.

Website

https://rollstock.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Machinery Sales: Rollstock generates revenue through the sale of horizontal thermoform fill-seal packaging machinery including the RM-100, RA-200, RI-200, RC-300, and RS-400 models. Machines are completely designed, manufactured, and assembled in Kansas City, Missouri.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rollstock designs, manufactures, and assembles horizontal thermoform fill-seal packaging machinery in Kansas City, Missouri. The company sells five main vacuum packaging/thermoforming machines (RM-100, RA-200, RI-200, RC-300, RS-400) plus custom die tooling for food processing, supermarket, medical, and pharmaceutical packaging operations.

Product overview

Rollstock is a manufacturer of horizontal thermoform fill-seal packaging machinery, offering a portfolio of six distinct products. The core lineup includes four vacuum packaging machines: the compact RM-100 (entry-level, 7.5 feet), the mid-range RA-200 (versatile, 11.5 feet), the flagship RI-200 (fully customizable, expandable), and the RC-300 rotary chamber machine. The RS-400 is a semi-rigid thermoforming and shaping system (17+ feet) for replicating foodservice trays or medical packages. Custom Die Tooling is available as an add-on to support specialized packaging configurations. All machines are designed, manufactured, and assembled in Kansas City, Missouri.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RM-100 Vacuum Packaging A compact thermoforming vacuum packaging machine at 7.5 feet long, designed for small spaces in plants where quality packaging is required. Features 420mm web width, cutoffs from 200mm to 300mm, one flying knife crosscut system, and optional code dating and labeling systems. Ideal for any plant where space is limited and quality packages are a must.
• RA-200 Vacuum Packaging A versatile thermoforming packaging machine with a small footprint at 11.5 feet long. Available in five different web widths, cutoffs up to 320mm, suitable for food, non-food, and medical products. Provides great versatility for various applications.
• RI-200 Vacuum Packaging The flagship thermoforming packaging machine featuring a large loading area, full customization, and expandable dimensions. Supports multiple forming systems (standard air, air over vacuum, perimeter forming, plug assist, preheating), Mitsubishi or Allen Bradley controls, and Busch vacuum pumps. Suitable for food, non-food, and medical products. Ideal for food products, non-food items, and medical products with increased productivity over the competition.
• RC-300 Rotary Chamber A rotary chamber vacuum machine designed and built in Kansas City, Missouri. Features 300 series stainless steel construction, patented water-cooled seal bar, PLC-controlled 10-inch touch-screen display, averaging 25 packages per minute, and off-the-shelf available parts. All stainless open construction with industry leading speeds and a patented always on water cooled seal bar set the new standard in rotary chamber vacuum machines.
• RS-400 Thermoforming System A thermoforming and shaping system starting at 17 feet long for semi-rigid applications. Features web widths of 285mm, 320mm, 355mm, 420mm, and 459mm; cutoffs up to 400mm with optional extensions; up to four crosscutting systems including corner-rounding units; and gas flushing and code dating capabilities. Replicates foodservice trays or medical device packages in one fluid process, eliminating the need to purchase pre-formed trays.
• Custom Die Tooling Custom die tooling manufactured in-house from solid 6061-T6 stress relieved aluminum plate with thicker die walls for strength and reduced flexing. Features gun drilled heads for water porting, air bladder sealing, one-piece snap-in sealing gaskets, and bent rod heaters for faster uniform heat. Provides multiple cutoff lengths, multiple web widths, totally customizable die configurations, and various sealing options including full seal, E-Z peel corners, and perimeter seal.

Quantifiable outcome

• RC-300 averages 25 packages per minute
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• HollymaticminorOthersPart of the same family of companies. Hollymatic has provided processing equipment for over 84 years, offering solutions for processing various proteins and alternative products including cutting, grinding, forming, tenderizing, stuffing, marinating systems, and vacuum packaging.
• Nutec ManufacturingminorOthersPart of the same family of companies. Nutec provides portioning technology ensuring minimal product damage and accurate, consistent portions for beef, chicken, pork, seafood, alternate meats, and vegetables.
• Former AssociatesminorOthersPart of the same family of companies. Former Associates manufactures 100% USA-made machines in Kenosha, WI facility, providing low cost of ownership for food processing plants.
• Patty Paper Inc.minorOthersPart of the same family of companies. Patty Paper has over 55 years of experience converting waxed, coated, and printed papers for separating meat, poultry, cheese, bakery, and deli foods.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Multivac: Multivac is the global leader in horizontal thermoform packaging machines for food, medical, and consumer goods, directly competing with Rollstock's HFFS product line across meat, medical, and industrial segments.
• ProMach: ProMach is a major US-based packaging machinery OEM offering thermoform, vacuum, and fill-seal systems across food and medical markets, competing head-to-head with Rollstock in HFFS and downstream integration.
• ULMA Packaging: ULMA Packaging manufactures horizontal flow-pack, thermoform, and tray-seal packaging machines for food and medical customers, directly overlapping Rollstock's mid-range and flagship offerings.
• Sealpac: Sealpac specializes in tray-sealing and thermoform packaging machinery for fresh meat, ready meals, and medical applications, offering comparable HFFS-style equipment to Rollstock.
• Hollymatic: Hollymatic is Rollstock's affiliate within the same family of companies and provides complementary processing equipment (grinding, forming, vacuum packaging) for protein processors, sharing customer overlap and family ownership.
• Reiser: Reiser is a US-based supplier of processing and packaging equipment for meat, poultry, seafood, and prepared foods, offering vacuum packaging and thermoforming systems that compete with Rollstock's product line.
• Heat and Control: Heat and Control manufactures food processing and packaging equipment including thermoform and form-fill-seal systems, serving protein and snack food processors with overlapping applications to Rollstock.

Broad incumbents

• GEA: GEA is a global industrial machinery incumbent serving food processing, packaging, and dairy customers with a broad portfolio that overlaps Rollstock's meat, poultry, and dairy packaging machinery offerings.
• Marel: Marel is a global food processing equipment incumbent offering primary processing, portioning, and packaging systems, competing with Rollstock at the packaging stage for meat and poultry processors.

Others

• Nutec Manufacturing: Nutec Manufacturing is Rollstock's affiliate in the same family of companies, providing portioning technology for beef, poultry, and seafood; it is comparable as a sister business sharing customer and ownership relationships rather than a direct HFFS competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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