What Flexaco does

Flexaco is a woman-owned, family-owned flexible packaging manufacturer founded in 1981 and headquartered at 936 W. Lake Street, Roselle, Illinois. The company designs and produces flexible packaging products including printed roll stock, box pouches and stand-up pouches, pet food bags, tamper-evident bands, full-body shrink sleeves, stretch sleeve labels, pressure-sensitive labels, lidding roll stock, and high-barrier films for food, beverage, pet food, household, and industrial customers. Its technical foundation spans multi-layer lamination (adhesive and extrusion), solventless adhesive lamination, flexographic and expanded-gamut printing (6-color process approaching ~90% Pantone coverage, 175–200 line screen, 10-color gearless), and high-barrier film engineering using Nylon, EVOH, EVA, PE, Surlyn, Metallocene, PET, and OPP. Flexaco also operates two branded platforms: the Flexa-Green™ sustainable packaging platform (mono-material recyclables, PCR content, bio-based and compostable structures, high-barrier recyclables) and the Flex-Access 24/7 electronic packaging management portal for specs, order/inventory status, and graphic proofing.

Name

Flexaco

Legal name

Flexaco

Website

https://flexaco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Flexaco is a woman-owned flexible packaging manufacturer founded in 1981 in Roselle, Illinois, producing custom roll stock, pouches, shrink sleeves, and sustainable packaging solutions for food, beverage, pet food, and household product manufacturers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lidding, Sealant & Packaging Webs (Heat-Seal, Peelable, Retort Lids) (IMALABAG), Shrink, Stretch & Wrap Films (Pallet Wrap, Shrink Sleeves/Overwrap) (IMALABAF), Shrink Sleeves & Stretch Sleeves (IMALAKAD)

Keywords

• Flexible packaging manufacturing
• Custom packaging solutions
• Sustainable packaging materials
• Shrink sleeve labels
• Roll stock packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Roselle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flexible Packaging Manufacturing & Sales: Flexaco manufactures and sells flexible packaging products including roll stock, pouches, shrink sleeves, and specialty films to B2B customers in food, beverage, pet food, industrial, and consumer product markets. Revenue is generated through product sales with pricing based on materials, customization, volume, and specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Flexaco manufactures and sells flexible packaging products including bags and pouches (box pouches, stand-up pouches, pet food bags), roll stock (printed and plain rollstock, lidding rollstock, laminations, forming/non-forming films, high barrier films), and sleeves and labels (full-body shrink sleeves, stretch sleeves, tamper evident bands, CFit no-heat shrink sleeves, pressure sensitive labels). The company also operates the Flex-Access electronic packaging management platform and the Flexa-Green sustainable packaging initiative, managing the full packaging development process from design through delivery for B2B customers.

Product overview

Flexaco is a total flexible packaging resource company offering a comprehensive portfolio of packaging solutions for food, beverage, pet food, household products, and industrial markets. The product portfolio centers on flexible packaging categories including: Bags & Pouches (Box Pouch/True Flat Bottom, Stand-Up Pouches, Pet Food Bags and Pouches), Roll Stock (Printed & Plain Roll Stock, Inno-Lok & Pour & Lok Zipper Roll Stock, Lidding Roll Stock, Adhesive & Extrusion Laminations, Forming & Non-Forming Films, High Barrier Films), and Sleeves & Labels (Full-Body Shrink Sleeves & Multi-Packs, Stretch Sleeve Labels, Tamper Evident Bands, Flex-FiT/CFit No-Heat Shrink Sleeves, Pressure Sensitive Labels). Supporting these core products is Flex-Access, a proprietary web-based electronic packaging management platform for customers, and Flexa-Green, an advanced sustainable packaging platform. The company positions itself as a complete packaging resource that manages the entire development process from design through delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flexa-Green™: Advanced sustainable flexible packaging platform incorporating next-generation technologies designed to support circular economy principles, including recyclable film structures, PCR content, and compostable materials.

Products and services

• Stand-Up Pouches Zippered and non-zippered stand-up pouches with customizable seals, reclosable zippers (traditional, slider, adhesive, Velcro), and bottom or side gussets for food, beverage, pet food, and consumer product customers.
• Box Pouch (True Flat Bottom Pouches) Flat bottom pouches with promotional graphics on front, back, and bottom surfaces. Reduces film consumption by up to 15%, with reclosable slider and press-to-close zippers or pour spouts for food and consumer product manufacturers.
• Pet Food Bags and Pouches Premade bags and pouches for pet food, treats, and pet products including smaller treat pouches with press-to-close or slider stand-up pouches, and larger quad-seal side gusseted bags, used by pet food brands.
• Printed Roll Stock Packaging High-quality process and line printed rollstock with Hi-Def Printing (175-200 line screen), Expanded Gamut Printing (6-color process), and 10-color gearless printing for converters and packaging manufacturers.
• Inno-Lok & Pour & Lok Zipper Roll Stock Reclosable zipper packaging for VFFS equipment without capital expenditure, including a reclosable pour spout (Pour & Lok) for side gusseted packaging, eliminating bag-in-box applications and reducing waste.
• Lidding Roll Stock Versatile lidding rollstock sold on rolls for sealing containers of butter, cheese, dry goods, and beverage or liquid containers in standard and custom material structures.
• Adhesive & Extrusion Laminations Solventless adhesive and multi-layer extrusion laminations with varying barrier properties for food packaging, pet foods, candy, consumer products, healthcare, and industrial markets.
• Forming & Non-Forming Films Films including Nylon, EVOH, EVA, PE, Surlyn, Metallocene, PET, and OPP for forming applications, plus Mylar for non-forming. Used for cheese, meats, bakery, pasta, pizza, and sandwiches.
• High Barrier Films Multi-layer films providing advanced properties for extended shelf life and gas/moisture barrier protection, engineered for optimal performance at lowest possible cost for food and industrial customers.
• Full-Body Shrink Sleeves & Multi-Packs High-quality shrink sleeves and multi-pack shrink bands for food, liquids, health products, and pet food items with 360-degree decoration, tamper evidence, high shelf impact, and sustainable reduced packaging.
• Stretch Sleeve Labels Stretch sleeve labels with proprietary elasticity blend eliminating the need for adhesives. Offers up to 10 colors, backside printing for coupons, and 360-degree billboard effect for beverage and consumer product brands.
• Tamper Evident Bands Security bands with perforated tear strips that cannot be re-applied once removed. Available in diverse colors, materials, and sizes for foods, beverages, and personal care products.
• Flex-FiT (No-Heat Shrink) / CFit Sleeves No-heat shrink sleeve labels offering up to 40-50% savings over traditional shrink sleeves. Made of 100% LDPE, fully recyclable, with lower gram weight and no glue requirement, compatible with PET recycling infrastructure.
• Pressure Sensitive Labels Labels engineered for chemical resistance, extreme temperatures, and moisture challenges. Features HD Flexo, Tactile UV, soft touch coatings, embossing, cold/hot foil, and specialty finishes.
• Flex-Access Electronic Packaging Management Web-based management tool allowing customers to view product specifications, order status, inventory reports, shipping status, and proof/approve graphics orders 24/7 from any internet-connected computer.
• Flexa-Green Sustainable Packaging Advanced sustainable packaging platform incorporating mono-material recyclable structures, PCR content, mechanically/chemically recycled resins, bio-based technologies, compostable structures, and high-barrier recyclable options for customers seeking sustainable packaging.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40-50% cost savings with Flex-FiT no-heat shrink sleeves compared to traditional shrink sleeves
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Resource Recycling SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2015Resource Recycling Systems was engaged to carry out the first phase of research for flexible packaging recovery solutions. They created the testing method to introduce a mix of flexible packaging to single stream recyclables and test recovery rates through sorters.
• Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFlexaco is an active member of the Private Label Manufacturer's Association, helping advance the private label manufacturing industry through industry collaboration and advocacy.
• National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFlexaco is a member of NFIB, a community of businesses devoted to the growth and promotion of small and independent businesses.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ProAmpac: Large US flexible packaging converter offering pouches, roll stock, and sustainable packaging across food, pet food, and consumer goods. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer base, though at substantially larger scale than Flexaco.
• Printpack: US-based flexible and specialty packaging converter serving food, beverage, and consumer products with roll-fed film, pouches, and shrink sleeve capabilities. Closely comparable offering to Flexaco across pouches, roll stock, and labels.
• Glenroy: Flexible packaging converter specializing in pouches, roll stock, and sustainable structures for food, beverage, personal care, and household products. Mid-sized US converter with comparable product mix and customer verticals.
• Bryce Corporation: US flexible packaging converter producing printed films, laminations, and pouches for food, beverage, and household products. Similar B2B project-management sales model and customer verticals as Flexaco.
• Coveris: Global flexible packaging converter producing pouches, films, and sleeves for food and consumer goods. Comparable product mix with sustainability-focused portfolio similar to Flexaco's Flexa-Green positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global (Amcor merger): Large diversified packaging manufacturer with significant flexible packaging operations serving food and consumer goods. A broad incumbent that competes with smaller converters like Flexaco on enterprise accounts.
• Amcor: Global packaging giant with substantial flexible packaging division including pouches, films, and sleeves. Overlaps with Flexaco's product portfolio but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Sealed Air: Major global packaging company with flexible packaging products including films, pouches, and protective packaging. Overlaps with Flexaco in food and protective packaging segments but operates at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• C-P Flexible Packaging: Mid-market US flexible packaging converter producing pouches, roll stock, and shrink sleeves for food and consumer goods. Comparable size and product mix to Flexaco.
• LPS Industries: Smaller US flexible packaging converter offering pouches, films, and specialty packaging. Comparable mid-market positioning but smaller scale, serving similar food/industrial customer segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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