Genfac Plastics

What Genfac Plastics does

Genfac Plastics Pty Ltd is a family-owned Australian manufacturer of food-grade plastic packaging, founded in 1984 and headquartered at 951 Taylors Road, Dandenong South, Victoria. The company produces injection-moulded polypropylene containers, cups, picnicware, and partyware for the food and beverage industry, organised into two product streams: unlabelled standard packaging targeted at emerging brands seeking fast-to-market affordability, and premium In-Mould Labelling (IML) packaging targeted at major brands seeking permanent, high-end shelf branding. The IML process integrates the label during moulding, producing a seamless, durable finish that cannot peel or fade.

The manufacturing operation is built around heavily automated equipment with real-time quality verification and in-house tooling design, engineering, and 3D prototyping — capabilities the company describes as unique within the Australian industry. All products are manufactured from virgin-grade BPA-free, food-contact-grade, microwave-safe, and 100% recyclable polypropylene, and Genfac holds first-mover approval from the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) to emboss the Australasian Recycling Logo on its takeaway packaging range. The company also operates a 1.2 MW rooftop solar installation, one of the largest privately owned in Australia, underpinning its sustainability positioning.

Genfac sells directly to business customers through an enquiry-based sales motion, with no disclosed distributors, resellers, or intermediaries, and pricing is not publicly listed. The company employs between 11 and 50 people, remains privately held under family ownership with no external institutional investment, and serves customers exclusively within Australia. Revenue, headcount growth, and customer-level financials are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Genfac Plastics

Legal name

Genfac Plastics Pty Ltd

Website

https://genfac.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Genfac Plastics is an Australian family-owned manufacturer of food-grade polypropylene packaging, producing containers, cups, and partyware for the food and beverage industry via unlabelled and In-Mould Labelling product lines from its Dandenong South facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food-Grade Plastic Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging Injection Molding (Caps, Closures, Thin-Wall, IML) (IMANAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mono-Material & Recyclability-Designed Packaging (Design-for-Recycling, Barrier Alternatives) (IMALAMAD)

Keywords

• Plastic food packaging
• In-mould labelling
• Food grade containers
• Polypropylene packaging
• Custom plastic moulding

Headquarters

HQ city

Dandenong

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Packaging Manufacturing: Manufactures and sells plastic food-grade packaging including containers, lids, and catering products. Offers both standard unlabelled products and premium in-mould labelled solutions.
2. Custom Moulding Services: Tailored custom moulding to exact specifications and requirements, providing bespoke solutions for unique packaging needs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Genfac Plastics manufactures food-grade plastic packaging for the Australian food and beverage industry, producing containers, lids, cups, plates, bowls, and catering supplies from BPA-free, virgin-grade polypropylene. The company offers two distinct product streams: premium In-Mould Labelling (IML) packaging for major brands seeking high-end branding, and unlabelled, fast-to-market packaging for emerging brands. In addition to standard catalog products, Genfac provides custom moulding services tailored to customer specifications, supported by in-house tooling, engineering, and 3D prototyping capabilities.

Product overview

Genfac Plastics offers two distinct product streams: In Mould Labelling (IML) Packaging for premium branded containers with integrated labels, and Unlabelled Plastic Packaging for standard food-grade containers. The product portfolio includes tamper evident containers in multiple sizes, G Rectangular Range containers (500ml-1000ml), round containers (220ml-850ml), noodle containers (750ml-1050ml), tofu containers (TF series 300ml-1000ml), and food storage containers (2.5L-4.5L). Supplementary products include drinking cups, coffee cups, plates and dessert bowls, portion cups, sampling cups, food grade paper, grease proof paper, and vinyl gloves. All products are manufactured from BPA-free polypropylene, are food safe, microwave safe, and 100% recyclable. The company operates from a Melbourne facility with in-house tooling and engineering capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Mould Labelling (IML) Packaging Premium food-grade plastic packaging where the label is integrated into the product during the moulding process, creating a seamless, durable finish with permanently fixed branding that cannot peel or fade. Designed for major brands seeking high-end shelf appeal.
• Unlabelled Plastic Packaging Fast-to-market, affordable food-grade packaging solutions including tamper-evident containers, food containers, and takeaway packaging for emerging brands seeking quick and budget-friendly options.
• Tamper Evident Containers Food-grade containers with tamper-evident features available in sizes 69mm, 95mm, 118mm, 128mm, and 140mm, with capacities from 60ml to 1200ml in round and square configurations. For food service businesses requiring tamper-evident packaging.
• G Rectangular Range Series of rectangular food containers in capacities from 500ml to 1000ml with standard, freezer-grade, and black or natural color options, including standard and dome lids. For food service and storage applications.
• Round Containers Round food containers from 220ml to 850ml capacity in natural and black colors, including small round sauce containers (50ml–150ml) and hinged containers. For food service applications.
• Noodle Containers Round takeaway containers designed for noodle and Asian food service, available in 750ml, 900ml, and 1050ml capacities with matching lids.
• Tofu Containers Rectangular food containers (TF series) in 300ml, 500ml, 750ml, 800ml, and 1000ml capacities designed for tofu and food service applications.
• Food Storage Containers Larger capacity storage containers with lids in 2.5L, 3.15L, and 4.5L sizes for food storage applications.
• Ribbed Freezer Grade Range Freezer-grade ribbed rectangular containers designed to withstand freezing conditions while maintaining structural integrity.
• Drinking Cups Disposable drinking cups in various sizes from 200ml to 425ml (8oz to 15oz), available with matching lids.
• Coffee Cups Disposable coffee cups for hot beverage service.
• Plates and Dessert Bowls Plastic plates in various sizes (180mm–260mm) and oval plates (160x230mm to 245x330mm), dessert bowls, and luncheon plates in white and black.
• Portion Cups Small portion cups ranging from 15ml to 40ml for condiments and sampling, with matching lids available.
• Sampling Cups Sampling cups in 50ml and 104ml sizes for product sampling applications.
• Food Grade Paper 30gsm food grade paper in various sizes (200x330mm to 400x660mm) for food wrapping and lining applications.
• Premium Grease Proof Paper 35gsm premium grease proof paper in multiple sizes with quarter, half, third, and full cut options.
• Vinyl Gloves Disposable vinyl gloves for food handling and preparation.
• Custom Moulding Services Bespoke plastic moulding services tailored to exact customer specifications and requirements, with in-house tooling design, engineering, and 3D prototyping to support visual and physical product development before production.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products designed for circular economy - polypropylene can be fully recycled and reprocessed without losing integrity
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenfac Plastics was the first manufacturer in Australia to be approved by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation to emboss the Australasian Recycling Logo on its takeaway food packaging range. This partnership supports circular economy initiatives and ensures products are properly recycled.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sabert Corporation: Specialty manufacturer of food packaging including rigid containers, tamper-evident solutions, and IML capabilities. Directly comparable on IML and tamper-evident food container product overlap.
• Detmold Group: Australian family-owned packaging manufacturer producing paper and plastic-based food service packaging including cups, containers, and wrappers. Comparable as a domestic specialist food-packaging manufacturer with a similar product mix.
• Pact Group Holdings: ASX-listed Australian rigid plastics and packaging manufacturer serving food, beverage, and consumer goods. Closest direct comparable on geography, material (PP/PE rigid packaging), and food-industry customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Huhtamaki: Global food packaging manufacturer with flexible and rigid plastic products for foodservice and consumer goods. Comparable on core food-service rigid packaging category but operates globally at much greater scale.
• Amcor: Global packaging giant (Swiss-listed, Australian roots) with rigid and flexible food packaging offerings. Comparable on category and on Australian heritage, but serves a much broader portfolio and geographies.
• Berry Global Group: One of the world's largest plastic packaging producers with extensive rigid and flexible food packaging portfolios. Comparable on product category and injection-moulded food containers, but at vastly greater scale and global reach.
• Coveris Holdings: European-headquartered packaging manufacturer with rigid and flexible food packaging operations. Comparable on rigid plastic food packaging category and food-industry customers.
• Sealed Air: Global packaging company serving food protection and foodservice markets with rigid and flexible solutions. Comparable on foodservice packaging end market but with a much wider product portfolio.
• Pactiv Evergreen: North American food and beverage packaging manufacturer producing disposable cups, containers, and tableware. Comparable on disposable food-grade PP rigid packaging products.

Emerging players

• Plastixx: Australian plastic packaging manufacturer serving food and industrial customers with injection-moulded and other rigid products. Comparable as a domestic emerging/specialist peer in the Australian injection-moulded food packaging niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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