What Johnson Bryce does

Johnson Bryce, INC is a Certified Minority Owned flexographic printer headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, manufacturing flexible packaging for enterprise customers across the food, beverage, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1991 as a Minority Business Enterprise joint venture between Robert L. Johnson, Rhonda Johnson, and Bryce Corporation—with formation supported by a Frito-Lay supplier diversity initiative—the company has been majority-owned by the Purifoy family since January 2007, with Ron Purifoy serving as CEO.

The company's manufacturing capabilities center on state-of-the-art 10-color conventional and expanded gamut flexographic printing with HD/flat dot and registered matte/gloss finishes, multi-layer extrusion lamination (including tandem extrusion and solventless/water-based adhesive lamination), and in-house pouch making that supports bottom gusset stand-up pouches, quad seal flat bottom box pouches, quad seal flued bottom pouches, and wicketed formats. These capabilities are deployed across at least nine end-markets—confectionery, snacks, bakery, frozen foods, coffee, seasoning, beverages, deli paper, and industrial packaging. The portfolio also includes a sustainability suite covering recyclable all-PE structures, industrial compostable films, post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, bio-based materials, and FSC certified paper.

Johnson Bryce operates a quote-based B2B manufacturing model with direct enterprise sales engagement. Revenue is generated through one-time manufacturing contracts for custom flexible packaging solutions, with no public pricing. The company supports enterprise customers through SAP-integrated EDI capabilities, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), and demand planning services, shipping globally from its Memphis facility, which the company positions as a transportation hub for North American and international distribution. PepsiCo is identified as a flagship customer and strategic partner, recognized through a Sustainable Packaging Coalition Innovation Partnership, and the company holds NMSDC MBE certification, SQF Level 3 food safety certification, and FSC paper certification.

Name

Johnson Bryce

Legal name

Johnson Bryce, INC

Website

https://johnsonbryce.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Johnson Bryce, INC is a Certified Minority Owned flexographic printer in Memphis, Tennessee, manufacturing flexible packaging—printed films, laminated structures, and pouches—for enterprise customers across food, beverage, and industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Packaging Printing & Decoration (Flexo, Gravure, Digital, Cold Foil) (IMALABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flexible Packaging Printing (Film/Poly/Paper Print) (IMALAKAG), Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC), Flexible Paper Packaging & Wraps (kraft wrap, pouches, laminations) (IMAMAHAF)

Keywords

• Flexible packaging manufacturing
• Flexographic printing services
• Laminated film packaging
• Stand-up pouch converting
• Sustainable food packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Flexible Packaging Manufacturing: Johnson Bryce generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of flexible packaging materials including printed films, laminated structures, wax coated paper, and pouches. The company produces custom packaging solutions for various markets including snacks, confectionery, bakery, frozen foods, and industrial applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Johnson Bryce is a Certified Minority Owned flexographic printer that manufactures custom flexible packaging, including 10-color printed films, multi-layer extrusion and adhesive laminated structures, wax coated paper, and finished pouches (stand-up, quad-seal, wicketed). Products are sold to enterprise customers in food, beverage, and industrial markets with sustainable options including recyclable, compostable, PCR, bio-based, and FSC certified structures.

Product overview

Johnson Bryce (JB) is a Certified Minority Owned flexographic printer offering a comprehensive portfolio of flexible packaging solutions. The core product offerings include high-quality process printing (10 color conventional and expanded gamut), lamination (multi-layer extrusion and adhesive), slitting, pouch making, and wax coating services. These manufacturing capabilities are organized around market segments including confectionery, snacks, bakery, frozen foods, beverages, deli paper, coffee, seasoning, and industrial packaging. The company also provides sustainable packaging options (recyclable, compostable, PCR content, bio-based, FSC certified) and technical/value-added services (sustainable product development, graphic design, material testing, demand planning, VMI, EDI with SAP). The portfolio is delivered as a unified set of manufacturing services rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High Quality Process Printing

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Bryce CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBryce Corporation was the original joint venture partner in forming Johnson Bryce in 1991. The shareholders of Bryce Corporation partnered with Robert L. Johnson and Rhonda Johnson to create the MBE supplier. Bryce Corporation is a flexible packaging manufacturer based in Memphis, Tennessee.
• PepsiCoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohnson Bryce was recognized by PepsiCo for Innovation Partnership in sustainable packaging through the Sustainable Packaging Coalition. PepsiCo is a major customer and strategic partner driving sustainable packaging initiatives.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Amcor: Amcor is a global packaging giant with a massive flexible packaging portfolio spanning films, laminates, and pouches across food, beverage, healthcare, and personal care. It competes with Johnson Bryce for large CPG accounts but at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Berry Global (Amcor): Berry Global (now part of Amcor following the 2024 merger) is a major producer of flexible packaging films and laminates serving food, beverage, and consumer markets. It represents scaled competition that Johnson Bryce encounters when bidding on Tier 1 CPG volume.
• Sonoco Products: Sonoco is a diversified global packaging company with flexible packaging, paperboard, and rigid container operations. Its flexible and paper-based packaging divisions overlap with Johnson Bryce's confectionery, snack, and industrial packaging segments.
• Sealed Air: Sealed Air is a global packaging company with significant flexible packaging and protective films capabilities, including food-grade laminated structures. Its Cryovac and SEE brands compete with Johnson Bryce in food and beverage packaging applications.
• Novolex: Novolex is a large US-based manufacturer of specialty paper and flexible plastic packaging including bags, wraps, and laminated structures. It competes with Johnson Bryce in food-service, deli paper, and converted paper packaging segments.

Direct peers

• Glenroy Inc. Glenroy is a flexographic flexible packaging converter specializing in pouches and laminated structures for food, beverage, personal care, and household products. Its in-house pouch-making and lamination capabilities closely mirror Johnson Bryce's service offering.
• Bryce Corporation: Bryce Corporation is a Memphis-based flexible packaging manufacturer that was Johnson Bryce's original joint-venture partner when the company was formed in 1991. It competes head-to-head in flexographic printing, lamination, and pouch converting for food and consumer markets in the same geography.
• Printpack: Printpack is a major US-based flexographic and gravure flexible packaging converter serving food, beverage, and personal care CPG markets. It competes directly with Johnson Bryce in printed film, laminated structures, and stand-up pouches for similar Tier 1 CPG customers.
• ProAmpac: ProAmpac is a privately held flexible packaging converter offering flexographic and gravure printing, lamination, and pouch making for food, beverage, and consumer products. It directly competes with Johnson Bryce in snack, confectionery, and bakery segments with overlapping product capabilities.

Emerging players

• Charter Next Film: Charter Next Film is a specialty film producer focused on sustainable and recyclable polyethylene films for flexible packaging converters. While it primarily supplies substrates rather than finished packages, it intersects with Johnson Bryce's value chain through sustainable film materials for snack and confectionery packaging.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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