DACSA

What DACSA does

DACSA is a privately held Guatemalan corporation founded in 1962, headquartered in Guatemala City at a 10,800+ m2 facility, with a sales office in El Salvador and export operations conducted through its sister company ETIFLEX into the rest of Central America and the Caribbean. The company operates a comprehensive packaging-decoration and labeling platform organized around five core product lines — self-adhesive Labels, Shrink Sleeves, Wrap Around (Roll Fed), Flexible Packaging, and Adhesive Tape — supported by an Innovations line (In-Mold labels, security labels, Braille, thermochromic, glow-in-the-dark, lenticular effects) and a complementary equipment business covering barcode printers/scanners, RFID-EPC hardware, commercial and industrial scales, bag sealers, shrink tunnels, vacuum packaging machines, and label applicators. Underlying technology includes RFID-EPC radio-frequency identification (96-bit chips with unique unrepeatable codes and multi-tag reading), in-mold heat-activated adhesive labeling, 360-degree shrink-sleeve decoration with up to 70% contraction, and a broad substrate library spanning BOPP, thermal, metallic, polyester, and specialty stock.

DACSA serves eleven vertical end-markets through a vertical segmentation approach: Food, Agroindustry, Beverages, Liquors, Personal Care, Home Care, Pharmaceutical, Lubricants, Clothing/Textiles, Security, and Chemicals. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales of labels, packaging materials, and equipment (hardware), supplemented by professional services including label assembly / maquila, product labeling, flow pack packaging, bundling, card/badge printing, and COGUANOR-certified equipment maintenance and calibration. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, executed through the company's own commercial offices in Guatemala and El Salvador, supplemented by sister-company ETIFLEX for cross-border exports, and supported by trade-show participation (Agritrade, Cosmetics Expo & Trends) and recurring Open House customer events. DACSA claims pioneer status in Barcode Systems and RFID-EPC adoption in Central America, citing the first successful global election application using RFID-EPC in 2007 for Guatemala's Tribunal Supremo Electoral as a flagship capability.

Name

DACSA

Legal name

DACSA

Website

https://dacsa.com.gt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DACSA is a Guatemalan packaging-decoration and labeling company founded in 1962, operating a 10,800+ m2 manufacturing facility plus direct sales offices in Guatemala and El Salvador. It produces self-adhesive labels, shrink sleeves, wrap-around labels, flexible packaging, and tape, and resells barcode, RFID-EPC, scale, and packaging equipment under the Dacsanet brand. It serves eleven vertical end-markets including food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and chemicals across Central America and the Caribbean via its sister company ETIFLEX.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Label and Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Shrink Bands, Sleeves & Overwraps (Neck Bands, Full-Body Sleeves) (IMALANAE), Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD)

Keywords

• Self-adhesive labels
• Shrink sleeve labels
• Flexible packaging materials
• RFID EPC solutions
• Packaging equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Guatemala City

HQ country

Guatemala

HQ region

Latin 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. Label Products: Sale of adhesive labels, shrink sleeves, wrap-around labels for various industries including food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and consumer goods.
2. Packaging Materials: Sale of tape, flexible packaging, stretch films, and other packaging supplies.
3. Equipment Sales and Service: Sale and maintenance of labeling machines, applicators, barcode printers, scanners, scales, and packaging equipment along with calibration services.
4. Printing Services: Label assembly/maquila services, card printing, product labeling, flow pack packaging, and product bundling services.
5. Export Services: Export operations handled by sister company ETIFLEX to Central America and Caribbean markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DACSA manufactures and sells self-adhesive labels, shrink sleeves, wrap around (roll-fed) labels, flexible packaging, adhesive tape, and specialty label innovations (in-mold, security, Braille, holographic). The company also distributes and services packaging equipment — barcode printers/scanners, RFID-EPC hardware, commercial/industrial scales, bag sealers, shrink tunnels, vacuum packers, and label applicators — and provides contract services including technical support, label assembly (maquila), product labeling, flow pack packaging, card/badge printing, and product bundling.

Product overview

DACSA is a packaging decoration and printing specialist founded in 1962, operating as a versatile company that covers market needs in graphic arts, packaging systems, weighing systems, and barcode/RFID-EPC implementation across Central America. The product portfolio centers on five core product lines: Labels (self-adhesive labels for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, personal care, chemicals, and industrial applications with diverse materials and finishes), Shrink Sleeves (360-degree heat-shrinkable labels for containers), Wrap Around (Roll Fed labels for cans and bottles), Flexible Packaging (for cosmetics and food markets), and Adhesive Tape (PVC and polypropylene tapes for box sealing). These core offerings are supported by an Innovations line featuring specialty solutions including In-Mold labels, security labels (holographic, VOID, tamper-resistant), and advanced finishes (Braille, glow-in-the-dark, lenticular). The company also provides comprehensive equipment including barcode scanners and printers, RFID EPC hardware, commercial and industrial scales, bag sealers, shrink tunnels, vacuum packaging machines, label applicators, and labellers. Service offerings include technical support with COGUANOR calibration certification, card/badge printing, label assembly/contract manufacturing, product labeling, flow pack packaging (using KHW-250B equipment), and product bundling. ETIFLEX serves as a sister company handling exports to Central America and the Caribbean.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Self-Adhesive Labels Self-adhesive labels offered for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, personal care, chemicals, agroindustry, liquors, home care, lubricants, clothing/textiles, security, and industrial applications, with multiple paper and film substrates, adhesives, liners, and finishing options.
• Shrink Sleeves Heat-shrinkable labels providing 360-degree decoration for containers, including security seals, full body shrink sleeves, and bundle/multi-pack solutions.
• Wrap Around (Roll Fed) Labels Roll-fed labels that fully wrap around containers with overlapping adhesive edges, made from BOPP material in white or pearl finish, used primarily for cans and bottles.
• Flexible Packaging Flexible packaging solutions for cosmetic and food markets providing functional packaging options.
• Adhesive Tape PVC and polypropylene adhesive tapes for box sealing, available in various widths (1" to 4"), colors, and printed options up to 5 colors.
• Innovations (Specialty Labels) Advanced specialty label solutions including in-mold labels, security labels (holographic, VOID, tamper-resistant), collapsible tubes, booklets, static labels, heat seal, lenticular images, and finishes such as Braille, glow-in-the-dark, embossing, thermochromic, and scratch-and-sniff.
• Barcode Equipment Barcode printers (CT400, M84 PRO, GT4008E, LM408E, SATO CL4NX), scanners (QS2500, MS335, Voyager, Magellan, QS6500), and data collectors (RH767, PT630) for barcode operations.
• RFID EPC Equipment RFID hardware including antennas, readers, and CL408e RFID printer for Electronic Product Code applications.
• RFID EPC Applications RFID technology application services for libraries, warehouses, distribution, pharmaceutical, POS, supermarkets, retail stores, and transportation sectors.
• Commercial and Industrial Scales DIGI commercial scales (SM720 EP, SM110, DS520), DIBAL commercial scales, and DIBAL industrial scales including platforms and displays.
• Bag Sealers Foot sealers, continuous band sealers (CBS 1100), bag sealers, and manual impulse sealers for packaging operations.
• Stretch Films Manual palletizers (20") and stretch films (18" and 20") for pallet wrapping and shipment protection.
• Shrink Tunnels PVC and polyolefin shrink films, SM 6040 tunnel, CN400A and CN350 shrink tunnels, and BSD600 kiln tunnel for heat-shrink applications.
• Vacuum Packing Machines KVP300, KVP400A, and KVP600/2SD double bell vacuum packaging machines for food preservation.
• Label Applicators Manual, semi-automatic, and automatic label applicators for various production requirements.
• Labellers Hand labellers including Meto 822, Meto 20-26, Meto 13-22, Sato 2-16, Meto PA1, and Proline XL, plus inking rollers.
• Card and Badge Printing Service ELTRON P310 card printing service for loyalty cards, membership cards, employee/visitor ID cards, and student ID cards with color and monochrome printing.
• Technical Support and Calibration Service Maintenance, repairs, and calibration services for scales, scanners, vacuum packaging, bag sealers, tunnels, labellers, applicators, and barcode printers, with authorized calibration certificates under COGUANOR standards.
• Flow Pack Packaging Service Contract flow pack packaging using the KHW-250B automatic machine with pillow sealing and zigzag cutting at 80-190 pcs/min speed, using BOPP, PP, and laminated films for food and promotional products.
• Label Assembling (Maquila) Service Contract manufacturing services for labels, barcodes, ribbons, credentials, thermal printers, and readers.
• Product Labeling Service Product labeling services applying self-adhesive labels and shrink sleeves to various container types.
• Bundles and Promotions Service Product bundling services for promotional offers and multi-pack packaging solutions.
• Shrink Sleeve Applicators and Tunnels Applicator and heat tunnel systems for shrink sleeve application, including AT 1600 tunnel for PVC shrink labels.

Named customers1 record

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles5 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.

• ETIFLEXcoreOthersETIFLEX operates as a sister company to DACSA, responsible for all export operations to Central America, Caribbean, and other international markets. The company has achieved acceptance and leadership of products and services in international markets, with full positioning in the Central American market. Specializes in screen printing effects, embossing, textures, metallized finishes, and other special effects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Diversified manufacturer with a strong labeling and packaging materials business (tapes, adhesives, RFID). Overlaps with DACSA's adhesive tape and RFID/barcode equipment offerings within a much broader portfolio.
• Cenveo: North American label and packaging printing company with capabilities in pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, and commercial printing. Comparable to DACSA's label printing and finishing capabilities.
• Constantia Flexibles: Large global flexible packaging manufacturer serving food, pharma, and consumer goods. Overlaps with DACSA's flexible packaging and shrink-sleeve offerings, though focused on broader packaging formats beyond labels.
• Berry Global: Global packaging manufacturer with extensive label, films, and rigid packaging capabilities. Comparable in scale and broad product mix, particularly around plastic films, tapes, and packaging equipment.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global paper-based packaging leader with operations across the Americas. Tangentially comparable to DACSA's packaging materials and printed packaging offerings, though focused on corrugated and paper-based formats.

Direct peers

• Avery Dennison: Global leader in pressure-sensitive labels and packaging materials, with a broad label portfolio spanning food, beverage, pharma, and industrial segments. Highly comparable to DACSA's core self-adhesive label business, though at much larger scale and global reach.
• Skanem: Label manufacturer with operations across Europe, Africa, and Asia producing self-adhesive labels and shrink sleeves. Comparable product range to DACSA, particularly in shrink sleeves and pressure-sensitive labels.
• CCL Industries: World's largest label converter, with operations across healthcare, consumer, and specialty labels plus RFID/secure solutions. Directly comparable to DACSA's specialty, security, and shrink-sleeve label offerings.
• Multi-Color Corporation: Premium label solutions provider for wine, spirits, beverage, and consumer products with strong specialty and shrink-sleeve capabilities. Comparable to DACSA's liquor, beverage, and shrink-sleeve product lines.

Emerging players

• Inland Label and Marketing Services: US-based pressure-sensitive label converter serving beverage, food, and consumer products. Comparable mid-scale label operations to DACSA with similar specialty capabilities but US geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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