CoBAP

What CoBAP does

CoBAP (COBAP COMERCIO E BENEFICIAMENTO DE ARTEFATOS DE PAPEL S/A) is a Brazilian industrial manufacturer of corrugated cardboard packaging, headquartered in the Maracanaú industrial district in the metropolitan region of Fortaleza, Ceará. Founded in 1983 (with some company sources citing 1981), the company produces boxes and sheets made from 100% recycled corrugated cardboard, offering more than 1,000 packaging models across 12 industrial sectors in Northern and Northeastern Brazil. Monthly production capacity is approximately 2,400 tons, supported by the wholly-owned PACEL subsidiary established in 1994, which collects roughly 29,000 tons of waste annually and operates the largest scrap press in Latin America (25 tons/hour), creating a closed-loop waste-to-packaging cycle.

The business is structured around two interlocking revenue streams: one-time sales of customized corrugated boxes and sheets to industrial customers, and managed reverse-logistics/waste-collection services through PACEL. Go-to-market is consultative and regional: a network of sales consultants across Northeast Brazil, Pará, and Tocantins conducts in-person visits to specify packaging solutions and propose continuous improvements. Quality control is embedded in operations, with physical and chemical testing on every batch, automated technical reports delivered to customers, and inspectors present on all production lines 24/7.

In 2024 the company was formally recognized by the United Nations at COP24 as a circular economy model for Northern and Northeastern Brazil. CoBAP is organized as a Sociedade Anônima (S/A), a Brazilian public limited company form, operates with 251-500 employees, and maintains a professional website, blog content on sustainability, and participation in industry events such as Embala Nordeste. Pricing, customer counts, and financial results are not publicly disclosed.

Name

CoBAP

Legal name

COBAP COMERCIO E BENEFICIAMENTO DE ARTEFATOS DE PAPEL S/A

Website

https://cobap.com.br

Company type

Public

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CoBAP is a Brazilian corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer producing 100% recycled boxes and sheets across 12 industrial sectors in Northern and Northeastern Brazil, using a circular-economy model integrated with its PACEL reverse-logistics subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Corrugated Cardboard Packaging

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Paper Mills (2621)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Recycled Corrugated Products (Boxes, Sheets) (IMAMAKAH), Recycled Containerboard (Testliner) Manufacturing (IMAMAFAB)

Keywords

• Corrugated cardboard packaging
• Recycled paper packaging
• Industrial packaging solutions
• Reverse logistics services
• Circular economy packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Maracanaú

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corrugated Cardboard Packaging Sales: Manufacturing and selling boxes and sheets of 100% recycled corrugated cardboard. The company offers over 1,000 packaging models customized for various industrial applications.
2. Waste Collection and Reverse Logistics: PACEL subsidiary collects approximately 29,000 tons of waste annually through the largest scrap press in Latin America (25 tons/hour capacity), supporting circular economy operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CoBAP manufactures and sells 100% recycled corrugated cardboard boxes and sheets, offering more than 1,000 customized packaging models for 12 industrial sectors across North and Northeast Brazil. Production is supported by a fully integrated circular-economy cycle, in which the wholly owned PACEL subsidiary collects approximately 29,000 tons of cardboard and plastic waste per year and feeds it back into manufacturing, operating the largest scrap press in Latin America at 25 tons per hour.

Product overview

CoBAP is a manufacturing company producing corrugated cardboard packaging from 100% recycled materials. Their core product portfolio consists of corrugated cardboard boxes and sheets, with over 1,000 packaging models serving 12 industrial segments across Northern and Northeastern Brazil. The company operates a fully integrated production cycle, supported by their PACEL reverse logistics subsidiary which collects approximately 29,000 tons of waste annually and manages the largest cardboard press in Latin America. Quality control is embedded throughout operations with 24/7 inspection coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corrugated Cardboard Boxes (Caixas de Papelão Ondulado)
• Corrugated Cardboard Sheets (Chapas de Papelão Ondulado) Corrugated cardboard sheets made from 100% recycled materials, supplied in various sizes and specifications as raw material for packaging production and industrial use.
• PACEL Reverse Logistics and Waste Collection (PACEL - Logística Reversa) Wholly owned subsidiary service that collects approximately 29,000 tons of cardboard and plastic waste annually, operating the largest scrap press in Latin America (25 tons/hour) to manage reverse logistics and feed recycled material back into CoBAP's production cycle.

Quantifiable outcome

• 29,000 tons of waste collected annually through PACEL reverse logistics

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Irani Papel e Embalagem: Brazilian vertically integrated producer of corrugated packaging and recycled containerboard, operating nationally. Closest direct competitor in product mix and recycled-fiber circular model, though significantly larger and more geographically diversified.
• Grupo Trombini: Brazilian industrial group with paper, packaging, and chemicals operations, including corrugated and paperboard products. Comparable vertically integrated Brazilian paper-to-packaging player, larger than CoBAP but in adjacent competitive space.
• Bignardi Indústrias de Papéis e Artefatos: Brazilian specialty paper and packaging converter producing kraft and recycled papers plus corrugated and converted products. Comparable mid-sized Brazilian manufacturer with overlapping product lines and regional customer base.
• Adolpho Lindenberg Embalagens: Brazilian converter of corrugated packaging serving industrial clients across multiple regions. Comparable scale and product offering, with greater geographic spread but similar end-market focus.
• Pratika Embalagens: Brazilian corrugated and converted packaging producer serving industrial customers. Similar size and product scope to CoBAP, providing a direct like-for-like comparable on capabilities, customization, and regional reach.

Broad incumbents

• Klabin: Brazil's largest producer of packaging纸张 and corrugated boxes, with national manufacturing footprint and integrated pulp operations. Directly comparable product (corrugated packaging) at substantially larger scale, including Rigensa-branded corrugated boxes.
• Suzano: Brazilian pulp and paper major that has expanded into packaging and consumer tissue. Adjacent participant in the Brazilian paper value chain with potential overlap in containerboard and downstream corrugated packaging segments.
• International Paper Brazil: One of the world's largest containerboard and corrugated packaging producers with established Brazil operations. Competes with CoBAP in industrial corrugated box supply and brings global scale and procurement advantages.
• Smurfit Westrock Brazil: Global paper-based packaging giant (post Smurfit Kappa / WestRock merger) with corrugated operations across Latin America including Brazil. Overlaps directly with CoBAP's corrugated box offering and competes for large enterprise accounts with global sustainability credentials.

Regional players

• CPA Packing Solutions: Italian-based manufacturer of corrugated packaging with international operations including presence in Latin America. Comparable in product (industrial corrugated boxes) but primarily serves European markets; useful as a regional/import comp for the Brazilian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/COBAPOFICIAL
• Facebookfacebook.com/CobapOficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cobap

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 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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