CATA

What CATA does

CATA (legal name: Cata Tecidos e Embalagens industriais S.A., CNPJ 15.689.185/0001-60) is a Brazilian industrial packaging manufacturer specializing in polypropylene (PP) raffia packaging — sacarias (bags) and big bags (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers / FIBC) — for bulk storage and transport. Founded in 1962 in Belém/PA and relocated to Bahia in 1984, CATA now operates a four-unit industrial complex in the state of Bahia: the matrix/headquarters in Camaçari (Polo Industrial de Camaçari, inaugurated 1984), a finishing unit in Mata de São João, and two newer finishing branches in Maiquinique and Planalto (both opened in 2024). Annual production capacity is stated at 100 million sacarias and 8 million big bags, supported by 1,700 collaborators.

The product portfolio is organized in two families. The standard line includes Big Bags (Tubular, Travado, Plano, and Gota variants) and Sacarias (Costurada/sewn and Soldada/welded — the latter produced on Convertex-type machines). The sustainable line (launched 2023) covers PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) and PCI (Post-Consumer Industrial) variants of both big bags and sacarias, addressing circular-economy procurement requirements. Customization includes printing up to 10 colors, UV protection treatment, and load ranges from 25 kg to 2,000 kg. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, plus ABNT NBR 16029:2012 compliance.

CATA generates revenue primarily through one-time B2B sales of customized industrial packaging to enterprise customers in agribusiness, fertilizers, mining, chemicals, food, and petrochemicals — with named anchors including Vale S.A. and Rio Tinto Group. Pricing is quote-based, contract-driven (multi-year), and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with technical specification support. The company is privately held by holding/investment company SPIN, which acquired controlling stake in 2010 and initiated strategic restructuring and professionalization of operations.

Name

CATA

Legal name

Cata Tecidos e Embalagens industriais S.A.

Website

https://grupocata.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

CATA is a Brazilian manufacturer of polypropylene raffia industrial packaging (sacarias and big bags/FIBC), producing 100M sacks and 8M big bags annually for enterprise customers in agribusiness, mining, fertilizers, chemicals, food, and petrochemicals across Brazil and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Liners & Sacks (FFS, Heavy-Duty, Drum Liners) Manufacturing (IMANAEAH)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging manufacturing
• Polypropylene raffia bags
• FIBC big bags
• Bulk packaging solutions
• Welded and sewn sacks

Headquarters

HQ city

Camaçari

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Raffia Packaging Sales: B2B direct sales of polypropylene raffia sacarias (bags) and big bags (FIBC) to industrial customers in agriculture, mining, chemicals, food, and petrochemical sectors. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with customization options including printing, colors, and specifications.
2. Sustainable Packaging (PCR/PCI): Premium sustainable packaging products made from recycled materials, positioning as a value-add offering for ESG-conscious customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CATA manufactures polypropylene (PP) raffia industrial packaging, producing sacarias (sewn and welded bags) and big bags (FIBC) for storage and transport of bulk materials. The portfolio covers capacities from 25 kg to 2,000 kg and serves enterprises in agribusiness, fertilizers, mining, food, chemicals, and petrochemicals. CATA also operates a sustainable product line using post-consumer resin (PCR) and post-consumer industrial (PCI) recycled materials.

Product overview

CATA is a Brazilian company specializing in polypropylene raffia packaging solutions for the agricultural and industrial sectors. The company operates a modern industrial park with an annual production capacity of 100 million sacks and 8 million big bags. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: (1) Standard product lines including Big Bags (Tubular, Travado/Locked, Plano/Flat, and Gota/Drop) and Sacarias (Costurada/Sewn and Soldada/Welded); and (2) Sustainable PCR/PCI lines (Big Bags and Sacarias) manufactured from post-consumer and post-industrial recycled materials. The company also offers customization options including printing in up to 10 colors, UV protection treatment, and capacity ranges from 25 kg to 2,000 kg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Big Bag Tubular Industrial bulk container produced in polypropylene raffia (PP) for packaging large volumes up to 2,000 kg, with customizable printing and UV protection treatment. Designed for bulk transport of minerals, fertilizers, chemicals, and agricultural products.
• Big Bag Travado Industrial bulk container with an internal locking mechanism that maintains a square or rectangular shape, optimizing storage and transport. Produced in polypropylene raffia (PP) for durability.
• Big Bag Plano Flat big bag in polypropylene raffia (PP) for large-volume packaging up to 2,000 kg. Suitable for fertilizers, minerals, seeds, flour, sugar, salt, and polymers.
• Big Bag Gota Differentiated construction big bag with a single lifting point for enhanced safety and agility in handling. Particularly suited for the fertilizer industry.
• Sacaria Costurada Sewn sack made from polypropylene raffia (PP) with high resistance to tears and punctures. Available in laminated and conventional fabrics, open-mouth and valved types, in various weights and up to 10 colors. Designed for bulk agricultural and food products.
• Sacaria Soldada Modern seamless packaging produced on Convertex-type machines, offering superior product protection through thermal welding. Facilitates stacking and can replace paper and PE bags in automated packaging operations.
• Big Bag PCR Sustainable big bag manufactured from Post-Consumer Resin (PCR) derived from consumer-discarded plastics. Contributes to environmental preservation while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
• Sacaria PCR Sustainable sack made from Post-Consumer Resin (PCR) derived from consumer-discarded plastics. Supports circular economy and environmental preservation.
• Big Bag PCI Sustainable big bag manufactured from Post-Consumer Industrial resin (PCI), derived from industrial waste and manufacturing byproducts. Supports industrial circular economy.
• Sacaria PCI Sustainable sack made from Post-Consumer Industrial resin (PCI), derived from industrial waste materials. Maintains quality and safety standards while reducing environmental impact.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% reduction in loading and unloading time
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Recicle MáximocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecicle Máximo is a recycling organization founded with the mission to transform waste into resources, operating for over a decade in waste management and recycling. Cata supports this project as a strategic ESG partner, donating industrial waste that Recicle Máximo processes into new materials and uses for environmental education programs in Bahian communities (Quilombo de Palmares and Quilombos Dandá). The partnership includes programs on sustainable agriculture, adult education, tutoring for children, and crafts workshops using reusable materials.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global: Large global plastics manufacturer with industrial woven bag, FIBC, and flexible packaging product lines serving many of the same end markets (mining, agriculture, chemicals).
• Greif: Global industrial packaging incumbent producing IBCs, drums, and bulk containers for chemicals and agribusiness, with overlapping big bag / FIBC capability as part of a broader rigid and flexible packaging portfolio.
• Intertape Polymer Group: North American manufacturer of industrial packaging including woven polypropylene fabrics and bags, with overlap in agricultural and industrial end markets.

Direct peers

• Conitex Sonoco: US-based direct manufacturer of FIBC bulk bags and woven polypropylene packaging, serving the same industrial customer base (chemicals, minerals, food) with similar product formats.
• LC Packaging: Dutch-headquartered global FIBC (big bag) and industrial packaging manufacturer with comparable polypropylene woven bag offerings serving agribusiness, chemical, and food customers across multiple continents.
• Rishi FIBC Solutions: Indian-headquartered FIBC / big bag and woven polypropylene sack manufacturer serving mining, chemicals, and agriculture globally, comparable in product mix and customization capabilities.
• Sinopack Industries: China-based leading FIBC bulk bag producer with global distribution, competing in the same woven polypropylene big bag category for mining, chemicals, and food customers.
• Texo Packaging: UK-based FIBC and woven polypropylene packaging manufacturer serving chemical, food, and construction industries with comparable product range to CATA's big bags.

Others

• Starlinger & Co. Austrian manufacturer of machinery and complete production lines for woven polypropylene packaging and FIBCs; serves as both a technology supplier and ecosystem participant to raffia converters like CATA.

Regional players

• Plastixx (Brasil): Brazilian plastics packaging converter producing woven polypropylene bags and FIBCs primarily for the domestic market, the closest direct regional competitor to CATA in Brazil.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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