Stretch Film Depot

What Stretch Film Depot does

Stretch Film Depot is a privately held U.S. online seller and distributor specializing in stretch films, stretch wrap equipment, and stretch wrap machines. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, the company operates with a workforce in the 101–250 employee range. Its go-to-market is sales-led and digitally enabled, anchored by an online storefront and customer portal for account-based ordering, serving business buyers across CPG, Food and Beverage, Healthcare, 3PL/Fulfillment, Manufacturing, and Automotive verticals nationwide.

The company's core offering is the supply of industrial stretch film consumables and the associated application equipment, complemented by a broader portfolio of packaging materials, packaging automation equipment (including robotic palletizing and conveyor integration via partners such as FANUC and ProMach), custom engineering and kitting services, and a newer sustainable packaging line covering recyclable kraft paper, protective materials, and void fill alternatives. The technology footprint is industrial and mechanical rather than digital-native — combining materials distribution, equipment resale/integration, and engineering services into a unified supply relationship, with manufacturing partners (Signode, 3M, IPG, Berry Global, Sigma Stretch Film, SEE/Sealed Air, tesa, Pregis, ShockWatch) providing depth across materials and consumables.

Stretch Film Depot monetizes through one-time distribution of packaging materials and equipment sales (stretch film, wrap machines, automation hardware) plus professional services for custom engineering, installation, and integration. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, consistent with an enterprise and mid-market sales motion. Quality assurance is anchored by an ISO 9001:2015 certification tied to the operating entity.

Name

Stretch Film Depot

Legal name

IPS Packaging & Automation

Website

https://stretchfilmdepot.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Stretch Film Depot is a U.S. online distributor of stretch films, stretch wrap equipment, and stretch wrap machines, founded in 1976 and serving CPG, food and beverage, healthcare, 3PL, manufacturing, and automotive buyers nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Supplies

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Wrapping & Bundling Equipment (Shrink/Stretch) (IMAHAOAD), Plastic Wrap & Cling Film (CRAJAGAC)

Keywords

• Stretch film products
• Stretch wrap equipment
• Pallet wrapping machines
• Load containment film
• Industrial stretch wrap

Headquarters

HQ city

Fountain Inn

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Packaging Supplies: Sale of packaging materials including boxes, bubble wrap, packing peanuts, tape, mailers, and stretch film for protecting, storing, and transporting products.
2. Packaging Automation Equipment: Sale and installation of packaging machinery, automation equipment, custom systems, conveyor integration, and robotic palletizing solutions.
3. Engineering & Technical Services: Custom engineering design, consultation, equipment installation, integration services, and nationwide technical support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Stretch Film Depot is an online seller and distributor of stretch films, stretch wrap equipment, and stretch wrapping machines. The company focuses on a narrow range of pallet-load containment and wrapping products targeted at business customers who need protective film and the machinery to apply it. Operations are run from Fountain Inn, South Carolina, with a digital storefront at stretchfilmdepot.com.

Product overview

IPS Packaging & Automation is a single, unified industrial packaging solutions provider offering a portfolio of products and services that work together to serve the packaging needs of various industries. The core offerings include Packaging Supplies (materials such as boxes, tape, bubble wrap for protection and shipping), Automation & Equipment (machinery and custom automation systems for line packaging), and Engineering & Kitting (custom design and assembly services). Additionally, Sustainable Packaging solutions provide recyclable and responsibly sourced alternatives. The company operates as a distributor and integrator, combining materials supply with automation equipment, custom engineering, and nationwide service support. The company also partners with equipment manufacturers like Signode, Fanuc, and Promach to deliver robotic palletizing, conveyor integration, and end-of-line automation systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stretch Films Stretch film products used to wrap and secure palletized loads for storage and shipment, sold online to U.S. business customers.
• Stretch Wrap Equipment Stretch wrap equipment sold online to business customers for applying stretch film to palletized loads.
• Stretch Wrapping Machines Stretch wrapping machines distributed online to U.S. businesses for pallet-wrapping operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce packaging costs for tortilla chip manufacturer (case study reference)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SignodecoreTechnology or IntegrationSignode is a partner brand providing industrial packaging equipment and materials. IPS offers Signode products as part of their comprehensive packaging solutions portfolio.
• 3McoreTechnology or Integration3M is a partner brand providing industrial packaging materials and solutions. IPS integrates 3M products into their packaging supplies offerings.
• IPG (Intertape Polymer Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationIPG is a partner brand providing packaging materials. IPS offers IPG products as part of their industrial packaging supplies portfolio.
• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationFANUC is a partner providing robotic automation solutions. IPS integrates FANUC robotics into their packaging automation and palletizing systems.
• ProMachcoreTechnology or IntegrationProMach is a partner brand in IPS's packaging automation ecosystem, providing packaging machinery and equipment solutions.
• PregiscoreTechnology or IntegrationPregis is a partner brand providing protective packaging materials. IPS includes Pregis in their sustainable packaging solutions portfolio.
• Berry GlobalcoreTechnology or IntegrationBerry Global is a partner brand providing packaging materials and films. IPS integrates Berry Global products into their offerings.
• Sigma Stretch FilmcoreTechnology or IntegrationSigma Stretch Film is the industry leader in stretch film products. IPS partners with Sigma for stretch film solutions.
• SEE (Sealed Air)coreTechnology or IntegrationSEE (Sealed Air) is a partner brand providing packaging solutions. IPS includes SEE products in their portfolio.
• tesacoreTechnology or Integrationtesa is a partner brand providing tape and adhesive solutions for industrial packaging applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ULINE: Major North American distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging supplies including stretch film and stretch wrap equipment. Comparable as a scaled, direct-to-customer packaging supplies distributor with overlapping stretch film and equipment categories.
• Sigma Plastics Group: North American manufacturer of stretch film and polyethylene films, parent of Sigma Stretch Film. Comparable as a stretch film manufacturing incumbent and a core brand partner whose product line anchors the company's film offering.
• Berry Global Group: Global manufacturer of plastic packaging products including stretch films, shrink films, and protective packaging. Comparable as a supplier partner (already in IPS's brand portfolio) operating in the same core stretch film category at much greater scale.
• Sealed Air Corporation: Global packaging company known for protective packaging solutions including Bubble Wrap and shrink films. Comparable as an established protective and stretch film brand partner already integrated into the company's portfolio.
• Global Industrial Company: Large multi-category industrial supply distributor offering stretch wrap, packaging materials, and material handling equipment online. Comparable as a broad-line packaging and industrial supplies distributor serving business customers nationwide.
• Pregis LLC: Manufacturer of protective packaging materials and automated packaging systems for e-commerce, fulfillment, and industrial customers. Comparable as a partner brand whose sustainable and protective packaging products are sold through the company's portfolio.
• ProMach: Global manufacturer of packaging machinery and processing equipment including stretch wrapping and palletizing systems. Comparable as a partner brand supplying the automation equipment the company integrates and services.
• Packaging Corporation of America: Large integrated manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products serving industrial and e-commerce end markets. Comparable as a packaging materials supplier operating in adjacent categories with overlapping industrial customer base.

Emerging players

• Arlington Packaging: Specialized online distributor of stretch film, stretch wrap equipment, and pallet wrap serving small and mid-sized shippers. Comparable as a direct competitor in the stretch film e-commerce/direct distribution niche with overlapping product focus.

Direct peers

• U.S. Packaging & Wrapping: An online-direct distributor of stretch film, shrink film, and packaging supplies. Highly comparable to Stretch Film Depot's online seller/distributor model with overlapping SKUs in stretch wrap and stretch wrap equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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