Dano Group

What Dano Group does

Dano Group (Dano, Inc.) is a privately held US manufacturer founded in 1973 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. The company produces biodegradable and recyclable kraft paper refuse sacks under the Ecolo-Bag brand, pre-cuffed paper and plastic-lined trash compactor bags under the Kitchen Master brand (where Dano is the sole US manufacturer), and a portfolio of specialty bags including Psych Select Bags for behavioral health facilities, Evidence Ecolo-Bags for forensic applications, Bio Hazard Bags, and Wet Waste Bags. The core technology is a proprietary wet-strength kraft paper manufacturing process using 2-ply natural kraft paper, with reinforced bottoms and pre-cuffed designs engineered to fit specific compactor models from GE, Sears, Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, and Frigidaire.

The company sells directly to end users via its e-commerce website (danoinc.com) and a toll-free phone line, with nationwide UPS distribution. Customers span individual homeowners (lawn, leaf, and household waste), municipalities and government agencies (yard-waste recycling programs with municipal pricing tiers), hospitals and behavioral health facilities (specialty compliance bags), hardware retailers (resale and custom-printed branded bags with a 72,000-bag minimum), and law enforcement/forensic labs (breathable evidence bags). Pricing is per-pack across SKU families ranging from $39.95 for a 12-pack of compactor bags to $189.80 for an Ecolo-Stand unit, with free shipping on select products and multi-year contract structures for custom logo printing.

The business model is straightforward unit-based product sales with no subscription, licensing, or service-based recurring revenue disclosed. Distribution is entirely domestic (USA), manufacturing is concentrated in the Northeast, and there are no disclosed subsidiaries, parent companies, funding rounds, or M&A activity. Marketing is limited to the company website, an Ecolo-News blog, and an Instagram presence (@dano.group). The company reports 11-50 employees and a 50+ year operating history, with three registered trademarks (Ecolo-Bag, Psych Select Bag, Kitchen Master) anchoring its brand equity.

Name

Dano Group

Legal name

Dano, Inc.

Website

https://danoinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dano Group is a privately held, 50-year-old US manufacturer of biodegradable kraft paper refuse sacks (Ecolo-Bag) and trash compactor bags (Kitchen Master), serving homeowners, municipalities, healthcare facilities, hardware retailers, and forensic labs nationwide via direct-to-consumer e-commerce and toll-free phone sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Paper Refuse Sacks and Trash Compactor Bags

NAICS

Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220), Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (32222), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers (424130)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Paper Bags & Sacks (retail, industrial, multiwall) (IMAMAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recycled Paper Bags & Sacks (IMAMAKAI), Industrial Sacks & Bags (Paper/Plastic/Woven) (IMALAGAD), Trash Bags & Bin Liners (CRAJAGAA), Biodegradable Packaging Materials (films, trays, foams) (IMAEAOAB)

Keywords

• Kraft paper refuse sacks
• Biodegradable lawn and leaf bags
• Trash compactor bags
• Medical waste bag manufacturing
• Forensic evidence paper bags

Headquarters

HQ city

Stamford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Paper Bags: Direct sales of biodegradable kraft paper refuse sacks (Ecolo-Bag) in various sizes ranging from 7-gallon to 45-gallon capacities. Sold in bundles of 50, 100, 150, or 200 bags per package. Target customers include municipalities, government agencies, independent contractors, and homeowners.
2. Product Sales - Compactor Bags: Sales of Kitchen Master and other branded trash compactor bags in 12-pack and 48-pack configurations. Includes plastic and paper/plastic lined options for various compactor brands including GE, Sears, Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, and Frigidaire.
3. Product Sales - Specialty Bags: Specialty bag sales including Psych Select Bags for hospitals and behavioral health facilities, Bio Hazard Bags, Wet Waste Bags, and Evidence Ecolo-Bags for forensic applications. These niche products command premium pricing and serve regulated industries.
4. Custom Logo Printing: Custom logo printing service on Ecolo-Bags with minimum order of 72,000 bags. Provides additional revenue stream by turning bags into marketing tools for hardware stores and municipalities. Front, back, or side printing available in multiple colors.
5. Product Sales - Accessories: Sales of bag holders and stands including Ecolo-Stand steel receptacles, wall-mounted holders (WM-10), and steel stands (ST-70) for commercial and residential use with the company's Ecolo-Bag products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dano Group manufactures and distributes biodegradable kraft paper refuse sacks (Ecolo-Bag) in 7–45 gallon sizes, pre-cuffed and poly-lined trash compactor bags under the Kitchen Master brand, and specialty paper bags for healthcare, law-enforcement evidence, and wet-waste applications. Products are sold primarily through the company's own e-commerce website and toll-free phone line, shipped nationwide via UPS, with custom logo printing offered on volume orders.

Product overview

Dano Group is a manufacturer and supplier of biodegradable and recyclable kraft paper refuse sacks and compactor bags, operating for over 50 years. The core product line centers on the Ecolo-Bag family of self-standing kraft paper bags for lawn, garden, and household use. Specialty products include Evidence Ecolo-Bags for forensic evidence collection, Psych Select Bags for behavioral health facility safety, Wet Waste Bags, and Bio Hazard Bags for medical waste. The company also supplies a full line of plastic and paper/plastic compactor bags under the Kitchen Master brand and various styles (B, C, E, F) for different compactor models. Accessories include the Ecolo-Chute funnel and Ecolo-Stand steel receptacles. Products are manufactured in the USA with custom logo printing available on most products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ecolo-Bag: The company's flagship brand of biodegradable and recyclable kraft paper lawn and leaf bags, available in sizes from 7 to 45 gallons. Made from 2-ply recycled wet-strength kraft paper.
• Kitchen Master
• Psych Select Bag™
• Ecolo-Stand
• Ecolo-Chute

Products and services

• Ecolo-Bag Kraft Paper Refuse Sacks Self-standing biodegradable and recyclable kraft paper lawn and leaf bags made from 1- to 2-ply recycled Natural Wet Strength Kraft paper in six sizes (7 to 45 gallons). Sold in bundles of 50, 100, 150 or 200 bags and used for yard-waste collection, composting, storage, and general household cleanup by homeowners, municipalities, and contractors.
• Evidence Ecolo-Bag
• Psych Select Bag Hospital Waste Liner Ligature-free trash can liner made from 2-ply Natural Wet Strength Kraft Coated Paper with a barrier coating for moisture resistance and a heat-sealed pinch-bottom, available in 10-gallon and 30-gallon sizes. Seamless construction without handles or drawstrings minimizes self-harm risks in behavioral-health settings and meets or exceeds most states' recommended facility-safety policies.
• Wet Waste Bags Heavy-duty 2-ply 50 lb Natural Wet Strength Kraft paper bags with a polyethylene inner liner, offered in 30–33 gallon (LS 1501) and 10–13 gallon (Micro) sizes for commercial and industrial wet-waste collection.
• Bio Hazard Bags 30-gallon bio-hazard waste bag made from 2-ply 50 lb Natural Wet Strength Kraft paper with a 1-mil polyethylene inner lining and sewn bottom, used for medical-waste disposal in hospitals, nursing homes, and healthcare facilities.
• Kitchen Master Super Strong Trash Compactor Bags (12 Pack) Pre-cuffed paper/plastic lined compactor bag made from 70 lb Natural Wet Strength Kraft paper with a reinforced bottom, supplied in 12-bag packs for 15-inch kitchen household compactors and compatible with GE, Sears, Whirlpool, and Kitchen Aid machines.
• Kitchen Master Super Strong Trash Compactor Bags (48 Pack) Economy 48-bag pack of pre-cuffed Kitchen Master paper/plastic compactor bags, Made-in-USA, with free shipping for high-volume household users.
• Round Compactor Bag Style B Extra-strong 4-mil polyethylene round compactor bag measuring 11.5 x 11 x 32 inches, supplied with twist ties, designed for GE, JC Penney, and Hotpoint round-container trash compactors.
• Compactor Bag Style C Heavy-duty 4-mil poly plastic compactor bag sized 15.25 x 13.25 x 34 inches with twist ties, fitted to Kitchen Aid tilt-away trash baskets with metal drawers.
• Rectangular Compactor Bag Style F Pre-cuffed heavy-duty 4-mil white poly bag with green print measuring 18.5 x 7.5 x 32 inches, fitted for post-1985 GE GCG-950 and GCG-1000 rectangular-container compactor models.
• Pre-Cuffed Compactor Bag Style E Pre-cuffed paper/plastic compactor bag measuring 16 x 9 x 21.5 inches, fitted for GE rectangular-container compactors and compatible with Sears, Whirlpool, and JC Penney machines.
• Ecolo-Chute Accessory Lawn and garden funnel chute that fits Ecolo-Bags so users can fill them while standing upright or rake leaves directly into the chute when it is laid flat on the ground.
• Ecolo-Stand Steel Receptacle System Steel bag receptacle, holder, and stand system sold as a full unit, wall-mounted holder (WM-10), or stand-alone (ST-70), with rust-resistant zinc-plated or stainless-steel options, designed for commercial Ecolo-Bag use.
• Custom Logo Printing Service Custom front, back, or side logo printing on Ecolo-Bags in multiple colors, available at a minimum order of 72,000 bags, enabling hardware stores and municipalities to turn functional bags into branded marketing tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Holds up to 3 times as much refuse as same-size plastic bags
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• simplehuman: simplehuman sells premium trash cans, bins, and custom-fit liner bags. It overlaps with Dano's premium trash compactor bag strategy via branded fitted liners.
• Stericycle: Stericycle is a large regulated-waste services provider serving hospitals and biohazard waste generators. It competes with Dano's Bio Hazard Bags and Psych Select Bag lines in healthcare verticals.
• Medline: Medline manufactures and distributes medical supplies including biohazard and healthcare waste bags. It overlaps with Dano's Bio Hazard Bags and Psych Select Bag healthcare offerings.
• ULINE: ULINE distributes industrial packaging supplies including trash bags, can liners, and specialty bags. It is a broad distributor that competes with Dano in the B2B and wholesale channel for trash compactor bags.
• The Glad Products Company (Clorox): Glad is the dominant US brand in trash bags and bin liners, sold through mass retail. It is a broad incumbent competing with Dano's consumer trash bags across overlapping retail channels.
• Hefty (Reynolds Consumer Products): Hefty is a leading US trash bag brand offering both consumer and recycling bags. It competes with Dano's Ecolo-Bag line on retail shelves and via municipal recycling programs.

Direct peers

• Pitt Plastics: Pitt Plastics manufactures trash can liners and specialty bags for industrial and institutional customers. It directly overlaps with Dano's plastic compactor and wet waste bag lines.
• Heritage Bag Company: Heritage Bag is a US manufacturer of plastic can liners and trash bags sold through janitorial and foodservice distributors. It is a direct competitor to Dano's wet waste and compactor bag SKUs in B2B channels.
• Inteplast Group: Inteplast manufactures a wide range of plastic bags and films including can liners and compactor bags. It competes with Dano's plastic trash compactor offerings through B2B distribution.

Emerging players

• Repurpose (by Plastic Pollution Coalition): Repurpose makes compostable bags and consumer eco-bags. It competes with Dano's Ecolo-Bag biodegradable positioning at the consumer retail tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/dano.group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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