JF & I Packaging

What JF & I Packaging does

JF&I Packaging is a privately held, Sri Lanka-headquartered printing and packaging manufacturer founded in 1978 by the late Dr. Neville Fernando. The company operates four core product categories — paper/board packaging, corrugated packaging (E, B & C flute, launched 2006), PET & PP packaging, and flexible packaging (introduced 1996) — and serves tier-1 global brands across apparel, FMCG, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and ceramics. Notable production capabilities include an in-house Design Hub with 3D modeling, calibrated digital printing and plotter-based rapid prototyping, plus a complete in-house testing facility for quality assurance and a ZERO-LANDFILL material circularity process (FSC C131710 certified).

The company operates 5 production facilities and 3 warehouses in Sri Lanka, plus three wholly-owned overseas subsidiaries: JF&I Packaging FZ-LLC in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE (27,000 sq ft plant, launched 2012); JF&I Packaging (Kenya) (EPZ) Limited in Kitengela (24,000 sq ft, expanded 2021); and JF&I Packaging (BD) Limited in Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2022). Total headcount exceeds 1,100 across 4 continents, with dedicated sales presence in the USA and Europe.

JF&I generates revenue through B2B, quote-based pricing on customized packaging solutions under multi-year enterprise contracts. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales aimed at tier-1 global brands — disclosed logos include Nike, Puma, Levi's, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, Van Heusen, Marks & Spencer, Lidl, Nestle, Unilever, McDonald's, KFC, Burger King, Domino's, Pizza Hut, Lipton, Ahmad Tea, GSK, and Ansell. In 2021, JF&I was strategically acquired by Technomedics Group; the company also holds a research collaboration with the University of Moratuwa for innovation in design and sustainable materials.

Name

JF & I Packaging

Legal name

JF&I Packaging (Pvt) Ltd

Website

https://jfi.lk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

JF&I Packaging is a Sri Lanka-based, 1,100-employee printing and packaging manufacturer founded in 1978, producing paper/board, corrugated, PET/PP, and flexible packaging for tier-1 global brands across apparel, FMCG, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and ceramics from facilities in Sri Lanka, UAE, Kenya, and Bangladesh.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Printing (32311)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Papers & Allied Products (2600), Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrugated Packaging (Boxes, Sheets, Pads) (IMALACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rigid Food Containers (Cups, Trays, Clamshells) (IMALAAAD), Paper-Based Packaging & Single-Use Paper Products (Paper Bags, Wraps, Cartons) (CRADALAL), Ready Meals & Prepared Foods Packaging (IMALAHAL)

Keywords

• Paper board packaging
• Corrugated packaging solutions
• Flexible packaging manufacturing
• PET and PP packaging
• Printed packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Talangama North

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Manufacturing & Sales: JF&I generates revenue through manufacturing and selling printed packaging solutions including paper/board packaging, corrugated packaging, PET & PP packaging, and flexible packaging. The company provides both straightforward packaging products and long-term comprehensive packaging solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

JF&I Packaging manufactures and sells printed packaging solutions spanning four core categories: Paper/Board Packaging, Corrugated Packaging (E, B & C flute), PET & PP Packaging, and Flexible Packaging. The company offers both individual packaging products and long-term comprehensive packaging solutions, supported by an in-house Design Hub for rapid prototyping, an in-house testing facility, and a ZERO-LANDFILL sustainable production process. It primarily serves tier-1 global brands in apparel, FMCG, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and ceramics.

Product overview

JF&I Packaging operates as a diversified fully-fledged printing and packaging solutions provider with four core product categories: Paper/Board Packaging, Corrugated Packaging, PET & PP Packaging, and Flexible Packaging. The company offers these as both individual products and integrated comprehensive packaging solutions. Additionally, the company provides specialized innovation products including RAW & ECO sustainable packaging, Yes For Texture premium finishing, Radiant & Bright metallic solutions, Lantern illuminated packaging, View Through The Silhouette window designs, Bye Bye Adhesives interlocking systems, Game-Changers food-grade paper alternatives, eCommerce Concepts for online retail, and Show Me Off display packaging. Supporting services include a Design Hub for rapid prototyping and in-house testing facilities. The company serves multiple sectors including Apparel, FMCG, Food & Beverage, Protective Equipment, Pharmaceuticals, and Ceramics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paper/Board Packaging Paper and board-based packaging solutions for multiple industries, providing sustainable packaging options with customizable printing and finishing, sold to enterprise brand owners across apparel, FMCG, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and ceramics.
• Corrugated Packaging Corrugated packaging solutions featuring E, B & C flute configurations for protective packaging needs across multiple sectors, designed for enterprise customers requiring durable transit and shelf-ready packaging.
• PET & PP Packaging
• Flexible Packaging Flexible film-based packaging solutions for food, beverage, and FMCG applications, offering versatile packaging formats supplied to enterprise brand owners.
• Comprehensive Packaging Solutions Long-term, all-inclusive packaging solutions bundling design, prototyping, supply chain customization, and multi-format manufacturing for tier-1 global brand customers across apparel, FMCG, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and ceramics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced go-to-market times through rapid prototyping capabilities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers35 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• University of Moratuwa, Sri LankacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Strategic collaboration with University of Moratuwa enables observation of market trends, development of smarter design and material selection, and sharing ideas with young talent. This partnership supports JF&I's innovation drive and focus on sustainable packaging solutions.
• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)coreOthersJF&I is an FSC certified company (FSC C131710) and actively promotes FSC certified materials to customers. This certification demonstrates commitment to responsible forestry and sustainable sourcing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TCPL Packaging Limited: India-based printing and packaging company producing folding cartons, rigid boxes, litho-laminated and corrugated packaging for FMCG, pharma and consumer durables. Comparable mid-sized South Asian converter with shared paper/board and corrugated capabilities.
• Huhtamaki India: Part of the global Huhtamaki group, manufacturing flexible packaging, paperboard and rigid plastic packaging for food, beverage and FMCG across India and emerging markets. Comparable on substrate mix (paper, board, flexible, rigid) and global-brand customer base.
• Uflex Limited: India's largest flexible packaging company producing flexible packaging films, laminates, pouches and aseptic packaging. Directly comparable to JF&I as a South Asia-based diversified converter serving FMCG and apparel with flexible, paper-based and rigid substrates.
• EPL Limited (formerly Essel Propack): Global specialty packaging company focused on plastic tubes, laminates and oral-care packaging with manufacturing across India, China, Europe and the Americas. Directly comparable as an emerging-markets-rooted converter serving global FMCG and personal-care brands.
• Packages Limited: Pakistan-based paper, packaging and tissue manufacturer producing cartons, flexible packaging, corrugated and consumer tissue. Closely comparable to JF&I on substrate mix, South Asian geographic base and serving FMCG plus textile/apparel customers.

Broad incumbents

• Graphic Packaging Holding Company: US-listed paperboard packaging manufacturer producing folding cartons, paperboard and food-service packaging for CPG and food brands. Comparable on paperboard converting and global FMCG customer orientation.
• Mondi Group: Global paper and packaging manufacturer producing corrugated packaging, paper bags, flexible packaging and kraft paper across Europe, Asia and Africa. Comparable on integrated paper-to-packaging model and corrugated/flexible substrate mix.
• Sealed Air Corporation: Global packaging company known for protective and food packaging solutions (e.g., Bubble Wrap, Cryovac). Overlaps with JF&I on food-service customer base (McDonald's, KFC) and protective/eco packaging positioning.
• Smurfit Kappa Group: Global leader in corrugated packaging, paper-based packaging and containerboard with operations across Europe, the Americas and emerging markets. Overlaps with JF&I's corrugated, paper/board and packaging-services offering but at vastly larger scale and a more diversified geography.

Regional players

• Paharpur 3P: India-based packaging and printing manufacturer producing cartons, labels, flexible packaging and corrugated boxes for FMCG, pharma and consumer brands. Comparable emerging-market converter with paper-based and flexible-packaging focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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