MACPAC FILMS LTD

What MACPAC FILMS LTD does

MACPAC Films Ltd is a Pakistan-based, publicly listed manufacturer of flexible packaging films, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Karachi. The company operates a single production site at the Port Qasim Industrial Zone in Karachi and runs a North Sales Office in Lahore, distributing products domestically through direct enterprise sales. It is publicly listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange under the ticker MACFL and holds a PACRA BBB+ credit rating.

The company's core technology is the manufacturing of BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) and CPP (Cast Polypropylene) films, with a product portfolio spanning Plain, Heat-Sealable, Metalized, Pearlized, Matte, and White films under the BOPP range; Transparent, White/Opaque, and Metalized variants under the CPP range; plus Thermal Lamination Films and a Biodegradable Films line. Manufacturing is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 22000:2018 (Food Safety Management Systems), which are the standards required by large FMCG and food customers. The company is the self-described pioneer of BOPP films in Pakistan and has been recognized with the Brand of the Year Award 2020, the Fire Safety Awards 2021, and the 19th Annual Environmental Excellence Award 2022.

The business model is B2B industrial manufacturing with quote-based pricing: films are sold directly to enterprise customers in food packaging (chips, biscuits, ice cream, tea), pharmaceutical, textile, cigarette, and retail end-markets. Named customers include Pepsi, Engro Foods, Otsuka, Kolson, Continental, Metro, Mon Salwa, Danpak, Hilal, and Mediflow. Revenue is generated through one-time purchase orders rather than recurring contracts, and the company also generates investor-related revenue visibility through its PSX listing and Shariah Compliance Certificate. Go-to-market relies on enterprise field sales supplemented by participation in packaging industry exhibitions such as Plasti & Pack Pakistan and 3P Plas Print Pack. Leadership comprises CEO Najm ul Hassan and CFO M. Faisal Panawala.

Name

MACPAC FILMS LTD

Legal name

Macpac Films Ltd

Website

https://macpacfilms.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MACPAC Films Ltd is a Pakistan-based pioneer manufacturer of BOPP and CPP flexible packaging films, supplying food, pharmaceutical, textile, and consumer goods enterprises across Pakistan through its Karachi factory and Lahore sales office. The company is publicly listed on PSX (MACFL).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Packaging Films

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Polyolefin Films (PE/PP: Cast, Blown, BOPP) (IMALABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Barrier & Specialty Films (EVOH, PVDC, Metallized, AlOx/SiOx Coated) (IMALABAC), Plastic Films & Laminated Packaging Structures Manufacturing (IMANAEAD)

Keywords

• Flexible packaging films
• BOPP film manufacturing
• CPP film production
• Thermal lamination films
• Biodegradable packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Karachi

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flexible Packaging Film Sales: Manufacturing and direct sale of BOPP and CPP flexible packaging films to industrial customers in food, pharmaceutical, textile, and other packaging industries. Products include plain films, heat-sealable films, metalized films, pearlized films, matte films, white films, and biodegradable films.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Macpac Films Ltd manufactures and sells flexible packaging films, primarily BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) and CPP (Cast Polypropylene) films, for industrial customers across Pakistan. The product portfolio includes Plain, Heat-Sealable, Metalized, Pearlized, Matte, and White BOPP films; Lamination/Transparent, White/Opaque, and Metalized CPP films; Thermal Lamination Films; and Biodegradable Films used in food, pharmaceutical, textile, and consumer goods packaging applications.

Product overview

MACPAC FILMS LTD is a manufacturer of flexible packaging films based in Pakistan, known as the pioneer of BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) films in the country. The company's product portfolio comprises two primary film categories: BOPP films (Plain, Heat-Sealable, Metalized, Pearlized, Matte, and White films) and CPP films (Lamination/Transparent, White/Opaque, and Metalized films), along with Thermal Lamination Films and Biodegradable Films. These films serve diverse packaging applications across industries including food (chips, biscuits, ice cream, tea), pharmaceuticals, textiles, and consumer goods. The product line ranges from commodity plain films to specialized variants with enhanced barrier properties, visual effects (pearlized, matte), and sustainable alternatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plain BOPP Films Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene plain films used for lamination with reverse printing, providing better barrier than BoPET films, for industrial packaging converters and brand owners.
• Heat-Sealable BOPP Films Heat-sealable BOPP films designed for sealing layer applications in packaging, used by industrial packaging converters.
• Metalized BOPP Films Metalized BOPP films providing light barrier and superior barrier properties for packaging applications, used by food and consumer goods packaging converters.
• Pearlized BOPP Films Pearlized BOPP films offering unique visual effects for premium packaging applications in consumer goods sectors.
• Matte BOPP Films Matte-finish BOPP films for lamination with reverse printing applications, used in premium packaging converters.
• White BOPP Films White opaque BOPP films that save the cost of white ink or provide a white ground for packaging, used in food and consumer goods packaging.
• Lamination/Transparent CPP Films Cast Polypropylene transparent films for lamination applications in flexible packaging, used by industrial packaging converters.
• White/Opaque CPP Films White opaque CPP films for applications requiring opacity in flexible packaging, used by industrial packaging converters.
• Metalized CPP Films Metalized CPP films for enhanced barrier properties in flexible packaging, used by food and consumer goods packaging converters.
• Thermal Lamination Films Films for thermal lamination processes in packaging and printing applications, used by printing and packaging converters.
• Biodegradable Films Eco-friendly biodegradable film solutions for sustainable packaging applications, used by packaging converters and brand owners seeking environmentally responsible alternatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Certified to ISO 9001:2015 for quality management systems
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Flexipack Association and World Packaging Organization (WPO)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Macpac Films Ltd sponsored and participated in training on Packaging Tools, Sustainability and Six Sigma organized by Flexipack Association and WPO, the first of its kind event in Pakistan.
• ICMA InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2022MACPAC Films Ltd and ICMA International joined hands to cooperate in a training facility for ICMA students and members, creating opportunities for new aspirants while providing potential human resources for accounting, finance, and management positions.
• The Citizens Foundation (TCF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 December 2021Macpac Films Ltd signed MOU with The Citizens Foundation to collaborate and support underprivileged children's education. Together, they aim to ensure every child in Pakistan has access to quality education.
• GIK Institute (Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2021Macpac Films Ltd signed MOU with GIK Institute, Pakistan's only university among top 50 worldwide in Time Higher Education Impact Ranking 2022.
• Shahid Afridi FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021MACPAC Films Ltd joined hands with Shahid Afridi Foundation which pledged support for SAF initiatives to uplift underserved communities across Pakistan.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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