Technipaq

What Technipaq does

Technipaq, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer founded in 1984 in Crystal Lake, Illinois, specializing in flexible sterilizable packaging for the medical device, in vitro diagnostics, pharmaceutical, and healthcare end markets. The company operates two Illinois facilities totaling more than 100,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space and employs 180+ people. Its product portfolio spans header bags, barrier pouches, peelable pouches, zipper gusset bags, die-cut lids, rollstock, lidstock, and sterilization preparation pouches, all engineered for compatibility with multiple sterilization modalities including EtO, radiation, autoclave, dry heat, and retort. Technipaq is one of a select few authorized converters of DuPont Tyvek for medical packaging in North America and holds ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications.

The company's core technology stack combines coating, laminating, flexographic printing (up to eight colors), slitting, sheeting, die-cutting, and fabricating operations. Its flagship proprietary offering is Techni-Coat, a water-based EVA coating (TC-101) developed with Dow and DuPont and applied in-house via a sophisticated air-knife coating machine installed in 2020; this capability is rare among medical packaging converters and supports tighter quality control, cleaner peel performance, and greater product uniformity. Production equipment includes a Platen Sealing Pouch System with intelligent sealing technology and toolless die changes, plus a Vision Detection System enabling continuous high-resolution inspection beyond human-eye capability. Sub-brand Techni-Vent provides medical-grade header pouches with Tyvek vent strips for bacterial barrier and sterilization porosity.

Technipaq monetizes primarily through one-time, quote-based B2B sales of custom and stock flexible packaging, supporting both short-run R&D prototypes and long-run production orders. The company sells directly to medical OEMs and serves over 90% of medical OEMs in North America per company claims, with go-to-market concentrated on direct sales relationships, trade show participation (MD&M, PACK[out]), and custom packaging design consultations. Distribution is currently domestic (United States), with a 2021 sustainability partnership with Freepoint Eco-Systems adding circular-economy waste recycling into the operating model. Leadership is held by President and CEO Brian Rosenburg, with founder Phil Rosenburg remaining tied to the family-controlled ownership structure.

Name

Technipaq

Legal name

Technipaq, Inc.

Website

https://technipaq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Technipaq is a family-owned, Crystal Lake, Illinois-based manufacturer of flexible sterilizable packaging — including header bags, barrier pouches, peelable pouches, rollstock, and the proprietary Techni-Coat coated Tyvek line — serving medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, and healthcare OEMs across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Sterile & Aseptic Medical Packaging (Pouches, Wraps, Sterile Barriers) (IMALAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sterilization Consumables & Packaging (Wraps, Pouches, Indicators, Trays/Containers) (HLAHANAC), Flexibles for Hygiene & Medical (Sterile Barrier, Wound Care, Diaper Backsheets) (IMALABAK), Diagnostic & Laboratory Packaging (Specimen Containers, Transport Tubes) (IMALAIAF)

Keywords

• Sterilizable medical packaging
• Flexible barrier pouches
• Pharmaceutical packaging solutions
• Medical device packaging
• Tyvek converting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Crystal Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flexible Sterilizable Packaging Products: Manufactures and sells custom and stock flexible sterilizable packaging including header bags, barrier pouches, peelable pouches, zipper gusset bags, die-cut lids, rollstock, and lidstock. Products support various sterilization methods (ETO, radiation, autoclave, dry heat, retort). Revenue from one-time product sales with both short-run and long-run production capabilities.
2. Custom Manufacturing Services: Provides custom size and configuration packaging in large or small runs, with up to 8-color flexographic printing. Serves R&D prototypes, validation samples, and production runs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Technipaq manufactures and converts flexible sterilizable packaging for the medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries. The product portfolio includes header bags, barrier pouches, peelable pouches, zipper gusset bags, die-cut lids, rollstock, lidstock, and autoclavable sterilization preparation pouches, plus the proprietary Techni-Coat water-based EVA-coated Tyvek offering. The company serves R&D prototypes, validation samples, short runs, and long production runs, with all products compatible with multiple sterilization methods including EtO, radiation, autoclave, dry heat, and retort.

Product overview

Technipaq offers a comprehensive portfolio of flexible sterilizable packaging solutions for the medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries. The product line centers around various pouch formats (Header Bags, Barrier Pouches, Peelable Pouches, Zipper Gusset Bags) and supporting materials (Rollstock, Lidstock, Die-Cut Lids, Sterilization Preparation Pouches), all available in Tyvek, foil, film, and paper laminates. The flagship offering is Techni-Coat, a proprietary coated Tyvek product with a water-based EVA coating applied via air-knife technology. All products support multiple sterilization methods including EtO, radiation, autoclave, dry heat, and retort, and can be customized with up to eight-color printing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Techni-Coat: Proprietary coated Tyvek product featuring water-based EVA coating designed for DuPont Tyvek, providing tighter quality controls, product uniformity, and increased customization and flexibility for roll stock, lidstock, and header bag packaging solutions.
• Techni-Vent

Products and services

• Header Bags Medical-grade header bags designed for larger items requiring sterilization, available with DuPont Tyvek vent strips or foil laminations, providing bacterial barrier, porosity for sterilization, and a peelable opening experience for medical device OEMs and healthcare facilities.
• Barrier Pouches 3-side seal or standard pouches made from foil laminated with Nylon, PET, or OPP, or clear high-barrier materials such as PVDC, AIOx, or SiOx, providing barrier protection against moisture, light, UV, and oxygen for medical device, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical applications.
• Peelable Pouches
• Zipper Gusset Bags
• Die-Cut Lids
• Rollstock
• Lidstock
• Sterilization Preparation / Autoclavable Pouches
• Techni-Coat Proprietary Coated Tyvek Proprietary coated Tyvek product featuring a water-based EVA coating (TC-101) applied via air-knife coating technology, available in 1073B, 1059B, and 2FS Tyvek grades. Provides enhanced durability, clean peel, tighter quality control, and product uniformity for rollstock, lidstock, and header bag packaging solutions.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Freepoint Eco-SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2021Sustainability partnership commencing on World Cleanup Day 2021. Technipaq diverts mixed material plastic waste stream containing Tyvek and other plastic waste from its Crystal Lake manufacturing facility to Freepoint for recycling into virgin-quality plastics and fuels, supporting circular economy initiatives.
• DuPont TyvekcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2021Strategic partnership as an authorized converter of DuPont Tyvek for medical packaging. Technipaq has maintained this partnership for over 35 years, gaining exclusive access to Tyvek conversion capabilities and in 2021 partnered with packaging industry chemist and Dow to create proprietary water-based EVA coating (Techni-Coat) designed for DuPont Tyvek.
• DowminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership with Dow and packaging industry chemist to develop Techni-Coat proprietary water-based EVA coating designed specifically for DuPont Tyvek applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Glenroy Inc. Converter of flexible packaging including pouches and rollstock for medical, personal care, and food applications. Comparable in custom film converting capabilities and short-run / long-run production model targeting regulated end markets.
• Oliver Healthcare Packaging: Specialty converter of sterile barrier packaging (pouches, lids, rollstock) for medical device and pharmaceutical OEMs. Directly comparable in product mix, sterilization method compatibility, and customer base; one of the most cited direct competitors to Technipaq in North America.
• Tolas Health Care Packaging: Manufacturer of medical-grade die-cut lids, coated Tyvek rollstock, and flexible sterile barrier packaging serving pharma, medical device, and diagnostic OEMs. Closely comparable product portfolio (especially lidstock and Tyvek converting) and similar regulated end-markets.
• Ampac Flexibles (ProAmpac): Flexible packaging converter with a medical and pharmaceutical product line including peelable pouches, header bags, and Tyvek-based structures. Comparable in substrate conversion capabilities and customer verticals, though operates across broader non-medical segments.
• Steri-Peel / Packaging Compliance Corp: Niche converter of sterile medical packaging including peelable pouches, header bags, and die-cut lids for medical device and pharmaceutical customers. Comparable in product set and customer profile to Technipaq, often cited as a specialized competitor.

Others

• DuPont (Tyvek Healthcare Packaging): Supplier of Tyvek medical packaging substrates and an indirect enabler of Technipaq's product line. Not a direct competitor in converting, but DuPont's converter authorization program and downstream packaging initiatives shape the competitive landscape Technipaq operates in.

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global Healthcare: Large diversified packaging manufacturer with a healthcare division producing medical films, pouches, and flexible sterile barrier solutions. Competes for the same medical OEM business but from a much larger, multi-segment platform with broader substrate capabilities.
• Amcor Healthcare: Global packaging giant with a healthcare segment producing sterile barrier packaging, films, and pouch systems for medical and pharmaceutical OEMs. Overlapping product portfolio but as part of a much broader packaging portfolio and global footprint.
• Constantia Flexibles (Healthcare): European-based flexible packaging group with a healthcare product line (Constantia Pharma) producing blister foils, pouch laminates, and sterile barrier structures for global pharma and medical customers. Comparable substrates and end-markets, though broader scope and global scale.

Regional players

• SÜDPACK Medica: European specialist in sterile barrier packaging (films, pouches, lidstock) for medical device and pharmaceutical OEMs. Highly comparable product technology and certifications, but concentrated in EMEA rather than North America and not directly competing in Technipaq's home region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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