WJ Packaging Solutions

What WJ Packaging Solutions does

WJ Packaging Solutions is a privately held Canadian flexible packaging converter headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia (Greater Vancouver area), with over 25 years of operating history since founding in 1998. The company designs, manufactures, and supplies custom flexible packaging pouches, with rotogravure printing as its core production technology. Its product portfolio spans nine pouch formats — 3-side seal, stand-up, rollstock, flat bottom, quad-seal, spout, retort, lidding film, and wine pouches — supported by a modular set of closures (press-to-close, Velcro, pocket zipper), bag finishes (matte, soft-touch, anti-slip), tear mechanisms (linear tear, laser score, tear notch), and airflow features (micro-perforation, fiber vent strip, one-way valve). In 2024, the company expanded its lineup with a dedicated sustainable packaging family covering recyclable PE, recyclable PP, PE PCR+, PP Retort, biomass, and biodegradable constructions, and adopted How2Recycle labeling.

The company operates a B2B direct-sales model, accepting custom specifications through its website inquiry form and pricing on a quote basis rather than a published schedule. It serves at least five end-verticals: food and beverage (primary), pet food, frozen and dairy, personal care and household, and wine and beverage. End-customers are reached globally from a single Canadian site, with claimed reach spanning North America, Asia, and beyond, although no distribution partners or regional offices are disclosed. Marketing is lean — primarily the corporate website, a LinkedIn presence, and four sustainability-aligned industry memberships (CEFLEX, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, Pet Sustainability Coalition, How2Recycle).

No public financials, funding history, M&A activity, named management, or parent company are disclosed. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range, consistent with a small specialist converter. The business model is fundamentally a custom-manufacturing services business, with revenue driven by order volume, material mix (especially the higher-margin sustainable SKUs), and the breadth of value-added add-ons layered onto base pouch formats. The strategic posture in 2024 emphasizes sustainable materials, multi-vertical coverage, and global reach, positioning the company to capture brand-owner demand for recyclable and reduced-environmental-impact flexible packaging.

Name

WJ Packaging Solutions

Legal name

WJ Packaging Solutions

Website

https://wjpkg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WJ Packaging Solutions is a privately held Canadian rotogravure flexible packaging converter in Richmond, BC, designing and manufacturing custom pouches (stand-up, retort, spout, lidding, wine, and sustainable variants) for food, beverage, pet food, personal care, and household brands worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Secondary & Multipack Packaging (IMALAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ready Meals & Prepared Foods Packaging (IMALAHAL)

Keywords

• Flexible packaging manufacturing
• Rotogravure printing services
• Custom stand-up pouches
• Sustainable flexible packaging
• Food packaging supplier

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North 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. Flexible Packaging Products: Manufacture and sale of flexible packaging pouches including stand-up pouches, 3-side seal bags, flat bottom pouches, quad-seal pouches, spout pouches, retort pouches, lidding films, rollstock, and wine pouches. Products are sold as custom manufactured items with pricing based on specifications, quantities, and materials used.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

WJ Packaging Solutions is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of custom flexible packaging products (pouches, rollstock, and lidding films) produced primarily via rotogravure printing. The company supplies nine distinct pouch formats including stand-up, 3-side seal, quad-seal, flat bottom, spout, retort, lidding film, rollstock, and wine pouches, serving food, beverage, pet food, personal care, and household product brands globally.

Product overview

WJ Packaging Solutions is a flexible packaging manufacturer based in Vancouver, Canada, with over 25 years of experience specializing in rotogravure printing. Its core product portfolio spans nine distinct flexible pouch types: 3 Side Seal Pouch (pillow-type with easy-open tear notch), Stand Up Pouch (gusseted bottom for shelf stability), Rollstock (for Form Fill Seal applications), Flat Bottom Pouch (five-panel design for shelf efficiency), Quad Seal Pouch (four-corner sealed for heavy-weight applications), Spout Pouch (for liquid products in hot fill and retort), Retort Pouch (for high-temperature pre-cooked applications), Lidding Film (peelable seal solutions), and Wine Pouch (innovative liquid pouch for beverages). The company also offers six sustainable packaging variants — Recyclable PE, Recyclable PP, PE PCR+, PP Retort, Biomass (Plant-Based), and Biodegradable — all commercially available. Technology add-ons include multiple closure systems (Press to Close Zipper, Velcro/Aplix Zipper, Pocket Zipper), bag finishes (Matte Coating, Soft Touch Coating, Anti-Slip Coating), tear mechanisms (Linear Tear, Laser Score, Tear Notch), and airflow solutions (Micro Perforation, Fiber Vent Strip, One-Way Valve). WJ Packaging Solutions positions itself as a global supplier serving customers in North America, Asia, and beyond across food, beverage, personal care, pet food, and industrial markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3 Side Seal Pouch Pillow-type pouch sealed on three sides with an opening on one side, often incorporating a tear notch for easy opening. Suited for small-format food, snack, and single-serve applications.
• Stand Up Pouch Generic flexible pouch with a gusseted bottom that allows the bag to stand on its own on store shelves. One of the most widely used formats in the flexible packaging industry.
• Rollstock Printed film rolls supplied for Form Fill Seal (FFS) equipment, used as a packaging solution for snacks, confectionery, and nutritional bars.
• Flat Bottom Pouch Five-panel pouch that stands on its own, offering efficient shelf-space utilization and five panels of printable surface area for branding.
• Quad Seal Pouch Bag securely sealed on all four corners/quad sides, providing high strength for heavy-weight content. Popular in pet food and coffee applications.
• Spout Pouch Flexible packaging option for liquid and fluid products, available in both hot fill and retort variants. Serves food, condiments, dry mixes, personal care, pet foods, cleaning supplies, and lawn and garden markets.
• Retort Pouch Pouch engineered for pre-cooked applications requiring high temperature and pressure during the retort process, available in aluminum and clear formats.
• Lidding Film High-performance peelable lidding film solutions for horizontal form-fill-seal applications and die-cut formats, featuring weld and peelable seals. Serves frozen foods, dairy, yogurt, and pet food markets.
• Wine Pouch Innovative liquid pouch using proprietary film structures that keep wine fresher longer after opening versus traditional packaging. Targeted at wine and beverage brands.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• CEFLEXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEFLEX is a collaborative initiative of companies representing the entire value chain for flexible packaging to make it more sustainable, more circular, and more competitive. WJ Packaging Solutions is a member demonstrating commitment to sustainable flexible packaging.
• Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sustainable Packaging Coalition is a membership-based organization working to make packaging more sustainable. WJ Packaging Solutions is a member showing dedication to sustainable packaging practices.
• Pet Sustainability CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Pet Sustainability Coalition advances sustainability in the pet food industry. WJ Packaging Solutions is a member indicating focus on sustainable solutions for pet food packaging.
• How2RecycleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHow2Recycle is a standardized labeling system that provides clear disposal instructions to consumers. WJ Packaging Solutions uses How2Recycle labeling on their sustainable pouches, enabling proper recycling instructions for end consumers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wjpackagingsolutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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