Mann-Pak

What Mann-Pak does

Mann-Pak Inc. is a second-generation, family-owned flexible packaging converter and flexographic printer headquartered in a single facility at 9601 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 401, Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1987 by A. Joseph Manning, a Marine Corps veteran with more than 30 years of packaging experience, the company is now led by Owner/President Scott Manning. The business operates two state-of-the-art central impression 8-color flexographic printing presses (the second added in December 2018) capable of printing substrates up to 48 inches wide and 3 mil thickness, complemented by wide and narrow web slitting (down to 1.5 inches), centerfolding, and toll-converting capabilities.

The company's product portfolio spans polyolefin shrink films, lidding films, overwrap films, layer board, glassine/cupstock overwrap, bundling films, specialty high-barrier films (including PETG, OPS, PLA, and ROSO shrink sleeve materials), and Go-Green eco-friendly packaging. A specialized "Shrink-Link" service covers polyolefin shrink film printing from 30 gauge to 3 mil. Mann-Pak holds Clysar Preferred Printers status and is SQF-certified, positioning it to serve food-industry verticals including candy, bakery, produce, dairy, snacks, and poultry/meats, with secondary reach into light industrial applications.

Mann-Pak runs a direct B2B sales model with quote-based project pricing, accommodating both small runs and large-scale production. Revenue is generated from three streams: custom flexographic printing services, flexible packaging materials sales (shrink, overwrap, lidding, bundling, layer board, specialty high-barrier products), and toll-converting services where clients supply raw materials. Customer acquisition occurs primarily through a website-driven Request-a-Quote system, complemented by print design consulting as a mid-funnel engagement layer. The company does not use distributors or resellers and operates exclusively in a direct-to-business capacity across a single-country (domestic US) footprint.

Name

Mann-Pak

Legal name

Mann-Pak Inc.

Website

https://mannpak.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mann-Pak is a second-generation, family-owned flexible packaging converter and flexographic printer in Baltimore, MD, serving food and light-industrial customers with custom-printed shrink films, lidding, overwrap, and specialty barrier packaging, plus slitting, centerfolding, and toll-converting services via direct B2B quotes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Packaging Printing (Film/Poly/Paper Print) (IMALAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flexible Cosmetic Packaging (Pouches, Sachets, Stick Packs) (IMALAJAE), Bulk Liners & Container Liners (Dry Bulk Liners) (IMALAGAE)

Keywords

• Flexible packaging
• Flexographic printing
• Shrink films
• Packaging converting
• Custom packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Flexographic Printing Services: Custom printing on flexible packaging materials including plastic films, paper, and foil. Revenue generated through per-project pricing based on specifications, quantities, and complexity of print jobs. Accommodates high-volume projects with 8-color printing capabilities up to 48 inches wide.
2. Toll Converting Services: Processing services where clients supply raw materials and Mann-Pak handles conversion processes (printing, slitting, winding, center folding). Revenue covers labor, overhead, and equipment costs. Enables cost-effective solutions for companies without in-house capabilities.
3. Flexible Packaging Materials Sales: Sale of flexible packaging products including shrink films, overwrap films, lidding films, layer board, glassine papers, bundling films, and specialty high-barrier products. Revenue from material sales with quantities appropriate to customer operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mann-Pak is a custom flexible packaging manufacturer and printer that produces polyolefin shrink films, lidding films, overwrap films, layer board, glassine papers, bundling films, and specialty high-barrier packaging materials. The company provides flexographic printing (8-color presses up to 48 inches wide), slitting, toll converting, centerfolding, and print design consulting services for food and consumer goods industries. Products are SQF-certified for food safety compliance and tailored to customer specifications.

Product overview

Mann-Pak is a second-generation family-owned flexible packaging company founded in 1987, offering a comprehensive portfolio of packaging products and services. Their core products include polyolefin shrink films, lidding films, overwrap films, layer board, glassine/cupstock overwrap, bundling films, specialty products, and go-green eco-friendly packaging. These products are complemented by manufacturing services including flexographic printing (8-color presses up to 48 inches wide), slitting, toll converting, centerfolding, and print design consulting. The company specializes in serving food industry sectors including candy, bakery, produce, dairy, snacks, poultry/meats, and light industry, with SQF-certified food safety processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Polyolefin Shrink Films High-clarity shrink films with consistent shrinkage and superior tear resistance, available in general-purpose, crosslinked, anti-fog, and biodegradable grades that meet FDA/USDA compliance standards. Used for food packaging applications.
• Lidding Films Barrier protection films for refrigerated, frozen, and fresh food applications with easy-peel or lock-seal functionality, available with anti-fog coatings and steam cooking capabilities. Designed for dairy, produce, and prepared food packaging.
• Overwrap Films Multipack and confectionery wrapping films available in transparent, opaque, and metalized finishes with strong barrier properties to extend shelf life. Used for candy, snack, and confectionery wrapping.
• Layer Board Cost-effective paperboard rollstock for candies, baked goods, and snack packs, available in plain, clay-coated, polycoated, and perforated options with oxygen-blocking properties. Used by candy and snack manufacturers.
• Glassine/Cupstock Overwrap Super-calendered smooth paper ideal for wrapping chocolates, cookies, and pastries with moderate grease resistance and excellent barrier protection. Used by confectionery and bakery industries.
• Bundling Films Shrink bundling films for automated heat tunnel packaging of bulk items like canned goods and bottles, available in 100-400 gauge thicknesses with high puncture resistance. Used for multipack and retail bundling applications.
• Mann-Pak Specialty Products Specialty films including printed paper-faced barrier rollstock laminations for dry soups, drink mixes, and moisture-sensitive products, plus PETG, OPS, PLA, and Roll-On-Shrink-On (ROSO) films for bottle, can, and canister shrink sleeve labeling, and industrial and retail side weld plastic bags and shrink bags.
• Go-Green Packaging Eco-friendly packaging including rigid polypropylene trays and biodegradable films that reduce environmental impact while maintaining durability and sturdiness. Designed for businesses seeking sustainable packaging solutions.
• Flexographic Printing Custom flexographic printing service using central impression 8-color printing presses up to 48 inches wide, printing on light gauge films and paper up to 3mil thickness using water-based inks. Serves businesses seeking custom printed flexible packaging materials.
• Slitting Wide web and narrow web slitting services with slit widths down to 1.5 inches on 3 and 6 inch cores, handling paper and all flexible packaging films including PE, PP, BOPP, CPP, and polyolefin. Provides precision slitting for converting operations.
• Toll Converting Outsourced converting services where clients supply raw materials and Mann-Pak handles printing, slitting, winding, or center folding for finished goods. Enables cost-effective solutions for companies without in-house converting capabilities.
• Centerfolding Film folding service reducing wide rolls from 48 inches down to minimum 10 inches flat width for compatible machine feeding, handling flexible films from 30 gauge and up. Used to prepare films for automated packaging equipment.
• Print Design Consulting Packaging design consultation combining graphic design with packaging materials and printing technology expertise to create visually appealing, cost-effective, production-ready packaging. Helps businesses prepare designs that are compatible with flexographic printing and converting processes.
• Shrink-Link Specialized shrink film printing and converting service with capabilities for printing and winding film gauges from 30 ga to 3 mil, and center folding from 24 inches CF down to 5 inches CF. Recognized as a Clysar Preferred Printer for proven shrink film experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• SQF-certified food safety standards maintained annually
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ClysarcoreTechnology or IntegrationMann-Pak was added to Clysar's Preferred Printers list, recognizing printers with proven shrink film experience. Clysar is a major polyolefin shrink film manufacturer. This preferred printer status indicates specialized expertise in printing Clysar's shrink film products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Glenroy, Inc. Custom converter of flexible packaging films (laminated and printed rollstock) serving food, beverage, personal care, and household products. Closely comparable to Mann-Pak as a privately held, mid-market custom flexographic printer with similar product/market overlap and toll converting services.
• American Packaging Corporation: Privately held flexible packaging converter providing flexographic and rotogravure printing, film laminations, and specialty pouches for food and consumer products. Comparable to Mann-Pak in custom flexographic printing and food-vertical focus.
• Bryce Corporation: Privately held flexographic printer of flexible packaging and specialty substrates for food, beverage, and consumer goods. Closely comparable to Mann-Pak in printing technology, substrate selection, and food-industry customer base.
• ProAmpac: Flexible packaging manufacturer offering printed rollstock, films, and specialty substrates for food and consumer goods. Directly comparable to Mann-Pak in core product category (flexible packaging printing and converting), with broader substrate and geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• Amcor Flexibles: Global leader in flexible and rigid packaging with a broad portfolio of printed films, laminations, and specialty substrates for food and healthcare. Comparable product category to Mann-Pak but vastly larger scale and global footprint.
• Sonoco Flexible Packaging: Diversified packaging manufacturer with a flexible packaging segment producing printed rollstock, films, and laminations for food and consumer goods. Comparable product category to Mann-Pak, with broader geographic reach and corporate scale.
• Sealed Air: Major packaging manufacturer with a strong food packaging portfolio including shrink films, lidding films, and protective packaging. Overlaps with Mann-Pak's polyolefin shrink and lidding film categories, though at global scale.
• Berry Global (Flexible Packaging): Global packaging conglomerate with a large flexible packaging division producing printed films, laminations, and shrink films. Overlaps directly with Mann-Pak's product mix but operates at much larger scale and with multi-site manufacturing.

Emerging players

• Multi-Color Corporation: Specialty label and shrink sleeve printing company (now part of Platinum Equity) producing pressure-sensitive labels and shrink sleeves for consumer goods. Comparable to Mann-Pak's shrink sleeve labeling films (PETG, OPS, PLA, ROSO) segment, though focused on labels rather than converter-scale flexible packaging.
• Sigma Plastics Group: Privately held North American film manufacturer producing polyethylene and specialty films used by converters like Mann-Pak. An adjacent peer — partially upstream (film production) and partially downstream (printed converter films) — that competes with substrate-sourced converters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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