What MedLock does

MedLock is a Canadian compliant packaging manufacturer founded in 2012, specializing in child-resistant (CR) and tamper-evident (TE) packaging for the cannabis, pharmaceutical, and wellness industries. The company is headquartered at 3760 14th Avenue, Suite 203, Markham, Ontario, with strategically located warehouses across Canada providing next-day fulfillment on stock SKUs. MedLock serves licensed cannabis producers in both Canada and the United States, as well as medical device manufacturers and health/wellness brands, operating across nine format categories — flower, pre-rolls, extracts and oils, vaporizers, concentrates, edibles, capsules, topicals, and dosing accessories — through a catalog of over 65 stocked SKUs.

The core product portfolio includes pop-top tubes (the flagship CR Pop Top 40x95mm), PET jars in 20–80 dr sizes with 52mm TE/CR caps, PET and HDPE bottles in 30–150 ml formats, glass containers for concentrates, and the ClickDose oral syringe system with click-stop graduations at 0.1 mL intervals certified under ISO 8317 and US CPSC protocols. Differentiated technology features include EcoPure biodegradable additive technology (ASTM D5511-18 certified for anaerobic biodegradation), single-source polypropylene sourcing that eliminates batch variance, and tamper-evident inner seals. The company holds a dense regulatory certification stack — Health Canada Compliant, FDA Registered, Canadian Medical Device Establishment License (CMDEL), ISO 8 Cleanroom, ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems, ASTM D3475 child-resistance, US CPSC 16 CFR 1700.20, ISO 8317, and ACMPR — positioning compliance risk reduction as the central value proposition for licensed producers who face strict audit exposure.

MedLock operates a sales-led, privately held, bootstrapped business model with no disclosed external funding rounds. Revenue is generated through packaging product sales at quote-based pricing (not publicly disclosed), with stock SKUs available for next-day fulfillment and custom Pantone-matched runs quoted on a 4–6 week lead time. Go-to-market relies on a website-centric direct sales motion (sample-pack and quote-request CTAs) supported by a specialist team responding within one business day, plus content marketing through the Studio blog, the "Wouldn't You Know" podcast on Spotify, and Vimeo video content. The value proposition targets licensed producers who cannot afford compliance risk or supply chain breaks, with sustainability options (EcoPure) layered on for ESG-committed customers.

Name

MedLock

Legal name

MedLock

Website

https://med-lock.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MedLock is a Canadian compliant packaging manufacturer, founded in 2012, that produces child-resistant and tamper-evident packaging — including pop-top tubes, jars, bottles, and dosing syringes — for licensed cannabis producers, pharmaceutical companies, and wellness brands across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Markham

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Product Sales: MedLock generates revenue through the sale of compliant packaging products including pop-top tubes, jars, bottles, caps, and accessories. Products are sold in case quantities with stock SKUs available for next-day fulfillment from Markham, ON warehouse. Custom Pantone-matched runs are quoted for custom color requirements. Over 65 stocked SKUs across pre-rolls, vape carts, edibles, and capsules product categories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MedLock manufactures and sells child-resistant and tamper-evident packaging products such as pop-top tubes, PET jars, bottles, glass containers, and TE/CR closures for licensed cannabis producers in Canada and the United States. The portfolio also includes the ClickDose oral syringe micro-dosing system, dosing accessories, the LiquiMedLock methadone distribution system, and EcoPure ASTM D5511-18 certified biodegradable polypropylene variants. Stock SKUs ship next-day from Markham, Ontario, while custom Pantone-matched runs are quoted on request.

Product overview

MedLock is a compliant packaging solutions provider for licensed producers in the cannabis and medical/health industries. Founded in 2012, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of over 75 stocked SKUs centered on child-resistant (CR) and tamper-evident (TE) packaging. The core product lines include Pop Top Tubes (various sizes for pre-rolls, vape cartridges, edibles, and capsules), PET Jars with TE/CR caps (20DR-80DR sizes), Bottles (30ml-150ml PET/HDPE), and the ClickDose™ Oral Syringe System for precise micro-dosing. Supporting products include Glass Containers, TE/CR Closures, Dosing Accessories (droppers, paper inserts), and the ClickDose™ Integrated Dosing Cap. Add-on sustainability features include EcoPure® biodegradable polypropylene variants certified to ASTM D5511-18. The LiquiMedLock™ system provides compliant distribution solutions for methadone programs. Products are designed for automated and manual production lines with next-day fulfillment from Markham, ON warehouse.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pop Top Tubes Child-resistant pop-top tubes made from single-source polypropylene, designed for pre-rolls, vape cartridges, edibles, and capsules. Available in standard and ASTM D5511 biodegradable EcoPure variants.
• PET Jars Plastic jars with 52mm TE/CR caps available in multiple sizes (20DR, 40DR, 60DR) and colors (black, white). Includes false-bottom variants and biodegradable options.
• Bottles PET and HDPE bottles in various sizes (30ml to 150ml) with child-resistant closures, including oval bottles, amber bottles, and extract bottles for oils and concentrates.
• ClickDose Oral Syringe System Certified micro-dosing device with click-stop graduations at 0.1mL intervals for precise dosing of cannabis oils, tinctures, and concentrates. Includes frangible tamper-evident band and integrates with MedLock's 18-415 CR/TE bottle system.
• TE/CR Closures Tamper-evident and child-resistant closure systems including 18-415 TE/CR caps, Click-Lock caps, and specialized caps for horizontal droppers.
• Glass Containers Glass jars and bottles including 5ml glass dabs containers, 30ml amber bottles, and 30ml clear glass bottles with child-resistant caps for concentrates and extracts.
• Dosing Accessories Droppers, paper inserts, and various child-resistant components forming a complete dosing system.
• LiquiMedLock Compliant distribution system for methadone and other controlled substances, featuring tamper-evident closures, visual verification, and single-step sealing for TAM (Treatment Authorization Medication) programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• ASTM D5511 biodegradable packaging shown to biodegrade 6.32% in 45 days under test conditions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Jac's TorontominorOthersMedLock supports Jac's Toronto, an organization providing mental health and addiction services to individuals and families in Toronto. This is a community support initiative rather than a commercial partnership. Public health and safety guidance influence MedLock's mission.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Greenlane Holdings: Greenlane is a US-based distributor and brand owner of cannabis and CBD packaging, child-resistant containers, and consumption accessories, serving licensed producers and processors. Directly comparable to MedLock in cannabis packaging wholesale with a complementary product breadth including jars, tubes, and child-resistant bags.
• Dymapak: Dymapak produces child-resistant and tamper-evident pouches, bags, and rigid containers for cannabis, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceutical markets. Closely comparable to MedLock's CR/TE closure and pouch offerings with overlapping certified-product portfolio.
• Origin Packaging: Origin manufactures custom child-resistant cannabis packaging including tubes, jars, blister packs, and mylar bags for licensed producers. Direct competitor to MedLock's stocked-SKU model with comparable compliance certifications and Canadian/US market coverage.
• SANA Packaging: SANA manufactures sustainable, child-resistant cannabis packaging including glass jars, tubes, and bags with a focus on environmentally responsible materials. Directly competes with MedLock's EcoPure-enabled pop-top and jar lines and targets the same licensed-producer segment.
• Calyx Containers: Calyx is a US cannabis packaging manufacturer specializing in child-resistant pop-top tubes, glass jars, and certified compliance formats. Direct competitor to MedLock in core pop-top and jar categories serving licensed producers across North America.

Broad incumbents

• AptarGroup: Aptar is a global packaging and dispensing solutions leader serving pharmaceutical, beauty, and food markets with child-resistant closures and dispensing systems. Comparable to MedLock in CR closure technology and pharmaceutical packaging scope at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Gerresheimer AG: Gerresheimer is a global manufacturer of pharmaceutical primary packaging including plastic bottles, containers, and closures for regulated industries. Overlaps with MedLock's plastic bottle and CR closure business but at significantly larger scale and broader pharma customer base.
• Bormioli Pharma: Bormioli Pharma manufactures primary packaging for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical markets including plastic bottles, vials, and child-resistant closures with global manufacturing footprint. Comparable to MedLock in certified pharmaceutical plastic packaging at significantly larger scale.
• West Pharmaceutical Services: West is a global leader in primary packaging and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products, with ISO-certified cleanroom manufacturing. Comparable to MedLock in regulated pharmaceutical packaging and cleanroom capabilities, focused on injectables and stoppers.
• Jones Healthcare Group: Jones is a Canadian pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare packaging manufacturer with broad blister, bottle, and compliance-pack capabilities. Comparable to MedLock in pharmaceutical plastic packaging manufacturing with established regulatory infrastructure though serving a wider customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liquimedlock-inc.

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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