Materiales Productivos e Industriales

What Materiales Productivos e Industriales does

Materiales Productivos e Industriales S.A. de C.V. (MAPISA) is a privately held Mexican manufacturer and distributor founded in 1998 and headquartered in Hermosillo, Sonora. The company produces and commercializes packaging materials, industrial safety equipment, and barcode supplies for industrial, agricultural, manufacturing, and logistics customers in northwestern Mexico. It operates 10 physical branches across Baja California, Sonora, and Sinaloa, supplemented by an e-commerce storefront (mapisa-mx.web.app/home) and inside-sales channels via phone and WhatsApp Business.

MAPISA's portfolio spans three interconnected product categories. First, packaging and packing materials — including bags, bubble pack (natural and anti-static), custom corrugated cardboard boxes (26-81 ECT), adhesive tapes, strapping, twine, stretch film (gauges 45-115, lengths up to 9,000 feet), cardboard and plastic corner protectors (5-100 inch lengths), foam, packing ties for produce, and ISO 17712-2013 trailer security seals. Second, industrial safety equipment — gloves, safety clothing, respiratory, eye, hearing, and fall protection. Third, barcode supplies and equipment — labels, Zebra-branded printers and scanners, and ribbons. Manufacturing is conducted in-house for corner protectors, bubble pack, cardboard boxes, plastic corners, trellis rings, and stretch film; remaining SKUs are sourced from third-party factories under quality alliances. ISO 9001:2015 certification (Q-SGC9001-252, ATC) and the Empresa Socialmente Responsable designation underpin the quality positioning.

The business model is B2B sales-led with quote-based pricing across all SKUs, no disclosed subscription or recurring component, and a horizontal segmentation across industrial, agricultural, industrial-safety, and logistics use cases. The company holds authorized Zebra PartnerConnect status (since 2013) for Western Mexico and a DELTATRACK partnership for cold-chain thermographs. Revenue mechanics rely on one-time product sales through direct branch consultation, inside sales, and the e-commerce web store, targeting customers who require export-compliant packaging, safety gear, and identification equipment.

Name

Materiales Productivos e Industriales

Legal name

Materiales Productivos e Industriales

Website

https://mapisa.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MAPISA is a Hermosillo-based Mexican manufacturer and regional distributor of packaging materials, industrial safety equipment, and barcode supplies, operating 10 branches across Baja California, Sonora, and Sinaloa for industrial, agricultural, and logistics customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Materials

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (31491)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective Paper Packaging (Honeycomb, Paper Cushioning, Paper Wrap) (IMALACAH), Packaging Papers & Converted Paper Distribution (Corrugated sheets/boxes, Paper bags, Labels, Stationery) (IMAMAIAI), Export & Compliance Packaging (ISPM-15, Heat-Treated Wood Packaging) (IMALAFAL), Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging materials
• Safety equipment distribution
• Barcode supplies
• Custom cardboard manufacturing
• Agricultural packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Hermosillo

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Materials Sales: Sale of packaging and packaging materials including bags, bubble pack, cardboard boxes, adhesive tapes, strapping, stretch film, and agricultural supplies. Products sold both manufactured in-house and sourced from third-party factories.
2. Safety Equipment Sales: Sale of safety equipment including gloves, safety clothing, respiratory protection, height protection, eye protection, hearing protection, and related accessories added to product line in 2003.
3. Barcode Supplies and Equipment Sales: Sale of barcode printing supplies and equipment including labels, printers, scanners, and ribbons. Added in 2011 with regional distribution rights for Western Mexico and Zebra partnership status achieved in 2013.
4. Custom Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing services for cardboard corner protectors, bubble pack, cardboard boxes, bags, labels, and stretch film. Manufacturing capabilities added progressively since 2009.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MAPISA manufactures and distributes industrial packaging materials (cardboard corner protectors, bubble pack, custom cardboard boxes, stretch film, bags, labels, foam, adhesive tapes, strapping, twine, and trailer security seals), industrial safety equipment (gloves, safety clothing, respiratory/eye/hearing/height protection), and barcode supplies and equipment (labels, printers, scanners, ribbons). Products are sold both manufactured in-house and sourced from third-party brands such as Zebra, serving industrial, agricultural, manufacturing, and logistics customers through 10 branches across three Mexican states.

Product overview

MAPISA is a manufacturing and distribution company based in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, founded in 1998. The company operates as a single unified offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, providing three interconnected product categories: (1) Packaging and Packing Materials including bags, bubble wrap, cardboard boxes, adhesive tapes, strapping, twine, stretch film, foam, packing ties, and security seals; (2) Safety Equipment encompassing gloves, safety clothing, respiratory protection, eye protection, height safety, and hearing protection; and (3) Barcode Supplies and Equipment including labels, printers, scanners, and ribbons. The company manufactures many of its own products (cardboard corner protectors, bubble pack, cardboard boxes, bags, labels, stretch film) while also distributing third-party brands like Zebra printers. Currently operates 10 branches across Baja California, Sonora, and Sinaloa states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bolsas (Bags) Commercial bags including commercial sizes, trash bags (can liners), packing list envelopes, special seal bags, ziplock bags, and manufacturer bubble bags, sourced from selected third-party factories for industrial packaging needs.
• Bubble Pack and Bags In-house manufactured flexible transparent polyethylene bubble wrap with hermetic barrier for long-lasting cushioning. Available in 1/2 and 3/16 inch bubble sizes, in natural and anti-static types, in roll and bag formats.
• Cardboard Boxes (Cajas de Cartón) Custom-manufactured cardboard boxes in single or double corrugation. Single corrugation ranges from 26 to 44 ECT; double corrugation from 42 to 81 ECT. Minimum order 50 pieces, 5–7 business day delivery.
• Adhesive Tapes (Cintas Adhesivas) Packaging tapes including transparent or cinnamon-colored Hotmelt and Acrylic tapes, Maskin Tape, and filament tapes with and without water-activated printing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimum order quantity of 50 pieces for custom cardboard box manufacturing with 5-7 business day delivery.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zebra TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Zebra PartnerConnect status achieved in 2013, granting MAPISA regional distribution rights for Zebra barcode printers, scanners, and supplies in the Western Mexico region. MAPISA serves as authorized Socio-Partner for the prestigious Zebra brand, providing customers with quality barcode equipment and technical consultation.
• Foam Manufacturing AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance with specialized factories with excellent quality and service track records for foam products. Foam available in various sizes: 1/32, 1/25, 1/16, 3/32, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4 inches. Partnership ensures consistent quality foam supplies for customer protection needs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Coveris: Coveris is a European-headquartered flexible and rigid plastic packaging manufacturer serving food, beverage, and industrial markets. Comparable to MAPISA's plastics bag and protective packaging distribution with similar industrial and agricultural end-markets.
• ProAmpac: ProAmpac is a North American flexible packaging and protective solutions manufacturer serving food, beverage, e-commerce, and industrial markets. Comparable to MAPISA's portfolio of bags, stretch film, and protective packaging products serving similar industrial end-markets.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Pactiv Evergreen is a major manufacturer of paperboard, food-service, and beverage packaging, including Hefty paperboard-based products. Comparable to MAPISA's paperboard container manufacturing and distribution focus, though serving primarily food service and consumer channels at greater scale.
• Bunzl: Bunzl is a global distribution and outsourcing company specializing in packaging, cleaning, hygiene, and safety products. Closely comparable business model to MAPISA's regional B2B distribution of packaging and safety equipment, with the addition of barcode supplies serving similar industrial customers.
• Sonoco Products: Sonoco is a global diversified packaging manufacturer with strong positions in paperboard, protective, and rigid plastic packaging. Comparable to MAPISA's breadth across paperboard containers, protective packaging (bubble pack, foam, stretch film), and industrial distribution — though operating at vastly greater scale.
• Sealed Air: Sealed Air is a global leader in protective packaging (Bubble Wrap brand, Instapak, etc.), directly comparable to MAPISA's bubble pack manufacturing and broader protective packaging portfolio (foam, stretch film, corner protectors). Serves similar industrial and e-commerce fulfillment customers globally.
• ALPLA: ALPLA is one of the world's largest plastic packaging manufacturers with a strong presence in Latin America including Mexico. Directly comparable to MAPISA's plastic bag and packaging distribution business serving industrial customers across multiple countries.
• Pregis: Pregis is a North American protective packaging manufacturer specializing in foam, bubble, paper, and stretch film systems. Directly comparable to MAPISA's portfolio of bubble pack, foam, stretch film, and corner protector products for industrial customers.

Regional players

• Vitro: Vitro is Mexico's largest glass manufacturer and a major packaging producer serving food, beverage, and industrial customers across Mexico. Comparable as a regional Mexican packaging manufacturer operating at much greater scale and serving overlapping industrial customer segments in Mexico.

Direct peers

• Smurfit Kappa: Smurfit Kappa is a global leader in paper-based packaging, with extensive corrugated box and paperboard container manufacturing. Directly comparable to MAPISA's in-house manufacturing of custom corrugated boxes (26-81 ECT) and its wholesale distribution of paper-based packaging materials to industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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