RDA Bulk Packaging

What RDA Bulk Packaging does

RDA Bulk Packaging Ltd is a UK-headquartered private company founded in 1999 that manufactures and supplies Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs), also known as bulk bags or tonne bags. Its core product line consists of woven polypropylene sacks manufactured in nine variants — Builders, Industrial, Food Grade, Anti-Static, Baffle/Q-Bags, ADR UN Certified, rPET, Vented/Log Nets, and Tax-Compliant bags — with Safe Working Load ratings from 250 kg to 1,000 kg and dimensions from 80x80x80 cm to 100x100x200 cm. The company serves eight primary verticals: Building & Construction (lead segment), Agriculture, Chemicals, Recycling, Forestry, Waste Management, Industrial, and Food Processing, with products certified to BRCGS, IFS, ADR UN, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and Sedex standards. Notable technical differentiators include two-needle/four-thread safety stitching for tear/puncture resistance, UV protection on select models, and a 40% recycled-plastic-content product line designed for UK Plastic Packaging Tax compliance.

The company operates a multi-geography corporate structure comprising a UK headquarters in Berkeley (Severn Business Park, Sharpness), a wholly-owned Irish subsidiary in Dublin, a wholly-owned Indian subsidiary in Indore, a manufacturing partnership with N2N FIBC Solutions Pvt Ltd in Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), and a European distribution partnership with Conbag International Packaging in Ehringshausen, Germany. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time direct sales of FIBCs via a transparent e-commerce platform (rdapackaging.com), telephone orders, and email enquiries, with tiered volume pricing from approximately £2.49 to £8.19 per bag depending on specifications and quantity (packs of 100–750 units, £460–£2,862 per pack). The go-to-market model combines self-serve SMB/individual e-commerce with direct enterprise sales, supplemented by industry-specific SEO content and downloadable brochures. No external funding rounds, M&A activity, management disclosures, or financial figures have been publicly disclosed.

Name

RDA Bulk Packaging

Legal name

RDA Bulk Packaging Ltd

Website

https://rdapackaging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RDA Bulk Packaging Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer and distributor of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) and woven polypropylene bulk bags, serving construction, agriculture, chemicals, food processing, and recycling customers across the UK, Ireland, Germany, and India with nine specialized product lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Bulk Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Materials & UN-Certified Bulk Packaging (IMALAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bulk Packaging Filling/Discharge Systems & Handling Aids (Spouts, Lifting, Dischargers) (IMALAGAI)

Keywords

• Woven polypropylene bags
• Flexible intermediate bulk containers
• Industrial bulk packaging
• Construction bulk bags
• Recycled FIBC bags

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkeley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bulk Bag/FIBC Product Sales: RDA Bulk Packaging generates revenue through the direct sale of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) and bulk bags. The company sells a wide range of standard and customisable bulk bags with various specifications (size, SWL, fabric type, top/base configurations) at tiered pricing based on order quantity. Products are sold directly through their e-commerce platform with pricing displayed in GBP (£) and includes VAT.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RDA Bulk Packaging manufactures and supplies Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) and bulk bags made from woven polypropylene, including specialised variants for construction, food-grade, anti-static, hazardous materials (ADR UN), recycled (rPET), and ventilated applications. The company sells directly to business customers in construction, agriculture, chemicals, recycling, food processing, forestry, waste management, industrial, and horticulture sectors across the UK and internationally. Products are offered in volume-tiered packs with customisable options for liners, coatings, lifting mechanisms, and branding.

Product overview

RDA Bulk Packaging is a supplier of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs), also known as bulk bags or tonne bags. The product portfolio consists of nine core bulk bag product lines: Builders Bulk Bags for construction materials; Industrial Bulk Bags for material processing; Food Grade FIBCs for food and pharma compliance; Anti-Static Bulk Bags for hazardous environments; Baffle Bags/Q-Bags for shape-retaining storage; ADR UN Certified Bulk Bags for hazardous materials transport; rPET Bulk Bags made from recycled plastic; Log Nets & Vented Bulk Bags for breathable storage; and Tax Compliant Bulk Bags with 40% recycled content for UK Plastic Packaging Tax compliance. Products are primarily manufactured from woven polypropylene with various configurations including different SWL ratings (250kg to 1000kg), fabric types (woven and ventilated polypropylene), base styles (flat and discharge spout), and top styles (open, skirt top, flap top).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Builders Bulk Bags Durable bulk bags designed for construction materials such as aggregates, rubble, and sand. Feature heavy-duty polypropylene construction with lifting loops or tunnels for forklift loading. For construction firms and contractors.
• Industrial Bulk Bags FIBCs (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers) designed for industrial material processing and heavy-duty applications. Feature tear and puncture-resistant polypropylene construction with two-needle, four-thread safety stitching. For industrial processors.
• Food Grade FIBCs Compliant bulk bags meeting food and pharmaceutical industry standards for storing and transporting food-grade products such as grains, animal feed, and fertilizers. For food processors and agricultural feed producers.
• Anti-Static Bulk Bags Specialized anti-static bulk bags designed for hazardous areas where static electricity poses a risk, suitable for containing flammable materials or working in explosive atmospheres. For chemicals and hazardous materials sectors.
• Baffle Bags / Q-Bags Shape-retaining bulk bags with internal baffles that maintain a square shape for efficient storage and optimized cube utilization during transport. For logistics and warehousing operations.
• ADR UN Certified Bulk Bags Certified bulk bags meeting ADR UN standards for the safe handling and transport of hazardous materials by road, compliant with international dangerous goods regulations. For chemical manufacturers and hazardous materials transport.
• rPET Bulk Bags Eco-friendly FIBCs manufactured from recycled plastic bottles (rPET), providing a sustainable packaging solution while maintaining durability and strength standards. For sustainability-focused buyers across industries.
• Log Nets & Vented Bulk Bags Breathable bulk bags designed for storing and transporting firewood, logs, and other products requiring airflow to prevent moisture buildup and ensure proper ventilation. For forestry and horticulture sectors.
• Tax Compliant Bulk Bags Bulk bags containing at least 40% recycled plastic content to meet UK Plastic Packaging Tax regulations, helping businesses remain compliant while reducing environmental impact. For UK businesses subject to Plastic Packaging Tax.

Segments9 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

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LC Packaging: LC Packaging is a Dutch FIBC and bulk packaging specialist with deep European distribution. It competes head-to-head with RDA on FIBCs, agricultural big bags, and custom bulk packaging solutions in the UK and EU.
• Emmbi Industries: Emmbi Industries is an Indian FIBC and bulk packaging manufacturer producing woven polypropylene sacks and bulk bags for global markets. It is comparable to RDA on both product (FIBCs) and geography (Indian manufacturing serving European customers).
• BAG Corp: BAG Corp is a US manufacturer of FIBC bulk bags, polypropylene sacks, and specialty bulk packaging. It is a direct peer on the woven polypropylene FIBC product category with comparable construction, agriculture, and chemical end-market exposure.
• Greif: Greif is a US-headquartered global industrial packaging leader with a sizable FIBC/bulk bag business under its Rigid Industrial Packaging & Services segment. It directly competes with RDA in woven polypropylene FIBCs across construction, chemical, and agricultural end-markets worldwide.
• Conitex Sonoco: Conitex Sonoco is a US-based manufacturer of FIBC bulk bags and flexible intermediate bulk containers serving industrial and consumer-goods customers. It is directly comparable on woven polypropylene FIBC production and customization.
• Umasree Texplast: Umasree Texplast is an Indian manufacturer of FIBCs, PP woven sacks, and flexible packaging. It is a direct competitor on woven polypropylene bulk bags with comparable agricultural, chemical, and construction end-market focus.

Broad incumbents

• Intertape Polymer Group: Intertape Polymer Group (now part of IPG) is a diversified North American packaging manufacturer with woven polypropylene and FIBC product lines. It competes in adjacent bulk-packaging categories with much larger scale than RDA.
• Sealed Air: Sealed Air is a global protective and food packaging conglomerate. While not a direct FIBC manufacturer, it operates in adjacent industrial packaging segments and competes for the same large-customer bulk packaging budgets.
• Berry Global: Berry Global is a large US packaging conglomerate with a flexible and rigid packaging portfolio that overlaps with FIBCs. It is a broad incumbent with substantially greater scale, capital, and global reach than RDA.

Regional players

• Al-Tarek Plastic Industries: Al-Tarek is an Egypt-based FIBC and woven polypropylene sack producer serving Middle East, African, and European export markets. It is a regional peer with comparable product offering but limited UK overlap with RDA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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