Six Star Bulk Bag

What Six Star Bulk Bag does

Six Star Bulk Bag is a Tehran-headquartered manufacturer of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs), commonly known as bulk bags or big bags, founded in 1986 and operating as a vertically integrated producer from yarn extrusion to finished product. The company operates an integrated manufacturing facility on premium equipment sourced from Starlinger (Austria), Oerlikon Barmag (Germany), Hao Yu (Taiwan), and Lohia, producing 100% first-grade polypropylene bags across standard constructions (U-Panel, 4-Panel, full-loop, baffled, circular), specialty variants (Type A/B/C/D antistatic, UN-certified hazardous-materials, food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade clean-room manufactured), and bitumen-specific products designed to withstand 160°C. Operations include an in-house testing laboratory and a BRC-standard clean-room facility, with additional offices in Esfahan (Iran) and Dubai (UAE).

The company serves industrial buyers across petrochemicals and fertilizers, food and agriculture, construction materials, mining and minerals, bitumen and asphalt, pharmaceuticals, explosives, and general industrial manufacturing. Vertical segmentation is primary, with petrochemicals/fertilizers, food/agriculture, and bitumen/asphalt flagged as the principal segments and explosives, pharma, mining, and construction as secondary segments. Sales operate on a custom-quote basis with a typical minimum order quantity of 5,000 bags, three-business-day quote turnaround, and less-than-24-hour inquiry response. The go-to-market model combines direct field and inside sales, website-based quote forms, technical content marketing (bulk density guide, capacity calculator, comprehensive guides), and social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook); post-sale support includes a Multi-Use Bulk Bag refurbishing and recycling program with digital documentation tracking.

Revenue mechanics are one-time sales of custom FIBCs with pricing determined per-order by dimensions, weight capacity, lifting design, environmental conditions, and compliance standards; no tiered pricing is published. The company describes itself as the pioneer and largest FIBC manufacturer in the Middle East with 38+ years of experience and 35+ business partners, claims 97% manufacturing and warehouse waste recycling with 100% recyclable products, and operates across Iran and the UAE.

Name

Six Star Bulk Bag

Legal name

Six Star Bulk Bag

Website

https://sixstarbulkbag.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Six Star Bulk Bag, founded in 1986 in Tehran, manufactures custom Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) — including standard, food-grade, UN-certified, bitumen, and antistatic bags — for industrial buyers in petrochemicals, agriculture, mining, construction, pharma, and explosives across the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Bulk Packaging (FIBC / Bulk Bags)

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs / Bulk Bags) (IMALAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazardous Materials & UN-Certified Bulk Packaging (IMALAGAH), Bulk Liners & Container Liners (Dry Bulk Liners) (IMALAGAE), Industrial Liners & Sacks (FFS, Heavy-Duty, Drum Liners) Manufacturing (IMANAEAH)

Keywords

• FIBC bulk bags
• Industrial packaging
• Flexible intermediate bulk containers
• Polypropylene woven sacks
• Custom bulk packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom FIBC/Bulk Bag Sales: One-time sale of custom-manufactured Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) including standard bags, baffled bags, circular bags, U-panel bags, 4-panel bags, bitumen bags, food-grade bags, and specialty FIBCs. Customers submit specifications and receive customized quotes based on quantity, design complexity, materials, and compliance requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Six Star Bulk Bag manufactures Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs), commonly known as bulk bags or big bags, from 100% virgin polypropylene in a fully integrated facility that handles everything from yarn extrusion to finished product. The company produces custom, food-grade, UN-certified, antistatic (Type A/B/C/D), bitumen-specialized, and specialty FIBCs for industrial customers. Operations leverage advanced machinery from Starlinger, Oerlikon Barmag, Hao Yu, and Lohia, supported by an in-house testing laboratory and BRC-certified clean-room facility.

Product overview

Six Star Bulk Bag is a leading manufacturer of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs), commonly known as bulk bags or big bags. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of FIBC products with various constructions (Standard Bags in U-Panel and 4-Panel, Full Loop Bags, Baffled Bulk Bags, Circular Bags), lifting options (Sleeve Lift, Hood Lift, Stevedore Loops, Side Seam Loops), and discharge configurations (various Discharge Spout options). Specialty products include Bitumen Bags for hot liquid transport, Type A/B/C/D FIBCs for antistatic applications, Food Grade Bulk Bags, and UN Certified bags for hazardous materials. The company also provides liner products (GAMBO Liners and Standard Liners), a Multi-Use Bulk Bag Program for refurbishing and recycling, and supporting tools including a Bulk Density Guide and Capacity Calculator. All products are manufactured using 100% virgin polypropylene in facilities equipped with advanced Starlinger, Oerlikon Barmag, Hao Yu, and Lohia machinery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Bag (U-Panel and 4-Panel Construction) Standard FIBC bulk bags available in U-panel construction (three body panels with one continuous piece forming bottom and two sides) and 4-panel construction (four individual pieces sewn together for square structure), featuring cross corner loops sewn into corners for stability and strength. Industry-standard construction for high safe working loads (SWLs) and solid durability, used across multiple industrial applications.
• Full Loop Bag FIBC featuring continuous lifting loops that extend from the bottom to the top of the bag, forming a full loop structure that enhances strength and stability for heavy-duty applications. Includes a cylindrical spout for filling and discharge, with loops securely stitched into the sides for even weight distribution and easy lifting from any angle.
• Baffled Bulk Bag FIBC with additional fabric panels or strings sewn into the four corners to maintain a square shape when filled, making bags easier to store side-by-side or stack. Available in Circular, U-panel, and 4-panel constructions.
• Circular Bag FIBC constructed from a tubular piece of fabric forming all sides, requiring stitching only at top and bottom. Despite tubular construction, maintains square or rectangular shape when filled due to advanced sewing technology.
• Sleeve Lift (Lift Tunnel) Bag Specialized loop made from the bulk bag's body fabric, ideal for forklift operations. Loops can be positioned at the bottom or top of the bag depending on specific needs, advantageous when height clearance is a concern.
• Hood Lift (Covered Lift) Bag Crafted from the same fabric as the bag, connecting two corners to the other two corners to form one large loop. Commonly used with forklifts for easy handling and transport.
• Stevedore Loops (Supporting, Double, Single) Specially designed straps for safe handling of bulk bags, enabling lifting equipment to lift from one or two points. Types include Supporting (additional loops attached to each corner loop), Double (two loops linking parallel corner loops), and Single (single loop threaded through four standard corner loops).
• Side Seam Loop Bag Also known as Corner Seam Loops and Loop-Over-Loop, the most commonly used lift loop construction where a lift loop is sewn into the seam of the bag, allowing lifting by forklift using all four loops simultaneously.
• Bitumen Bag (Pyramid and Cubic Cage) Specialized FIBC designed for transportation and storage of bitumen, a very hot liquid. Types include Pyramid Shape Bags for handling large quantities efficiently and Boxed Bulk Bags with Metallic Frames for added stability and safety. Features polypropylene liners that melt with bitumen at 160 degrees Celsius. Available in sizes carrying 500 to 2,000 kilograms and up to 3 cubic meters.
• 1 & 2 Loop Bulk Bag Also referred to as single and double loop designs, highly efficient containers widely used in agriculture and cement industries. Features one or two integral lifting loops for ease of handling and cost-effective packaging, with options for liners and various base configurations.
• Type A FIBC Constructed from plain-woven polypropylene and other non-conductive fabrics. Does not offer protection against static electricity. Safe for transporting non-flammable products in environments without flammable solvents or gases.
• Type B FIBC Made from plain-woven polypropylene with low breakdown voltage to prevent dangerous propagating brush discharges. Does not dissipate static electricity. Safe for transporting dry, flammable powders in environments with dust having ignition energies less than 3mJ.
• Type C FIBC Also known as conductive or groundable FIBC, made from non-conductive polypropylene fabrics interwoven with conductive threads in a grid pattern. Threads must be electrically interconnected and connected to ground during filling and discharging. Safe for transporting flammable powders and environments with flammable vapors, gases, or combustible dusts.
• Type D FIBC Made from antistatic and static dissipative fabrics designed to safely prevent incendiary sparks, brush discharges, and propagating brush discharges without needing a ground connection. Uses quasi-conductive yarns to dissipate static electricity through low-energy corona discharge.
• Food Grade Bulk Bags FIBC designed for food industry applications, manufactured in clean rooms within BRC-certified facilities meeting highest hygiene and safety standards. Made from 100% virgin polypropylene resin with thorough batch testing and full traceability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of manufacturing and warehouse waste is recycled, with only 3% going to landfill
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LC Packaging: Netherlands-based FIBC and big bag specialist serving agriculture, food, and chemical customers across EMEA, Africa, and Asia. Highly comparable to Six Star as a dedicated FIBC manufacturer with multi-region distribution and reusable/refurbished bag programs.
• BAG Corp: US-based FIBC manufacturer offering standard, custom, food-grade, and UN-certified bulk bags. Closely comparable to Six Star on product portfolio (Type A/B/C/D antistatic, food-grade, hazardous materials) and on serving industrial, food, and chemical customers.
• Bulk Lift International: US-headquartered FIBC producer specializing in custom bulk bags for food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and construction end markets. Comparable to Six Star as a custom-FIBC specialist with global distribution and food/pharma-grade production capability.
• Emmbi Industries: Indian manufacturer of FIBC / big bags and polymer woven products serving global industrial and agricultural customers. Comparable to Six Star as a vertically integrated PP-based FIBC producer competing in similar international tenders across chemicals, agriculture, and minerals.
• Conitex Sonoco: FIBC / bulk bag manufacturer (now part of Sonoco) producing polypropylene woven bags and FIBCs for industrial, food, and chemical customers. Directly comparable to Six Star on product format (woven PP FIBCs), customer verticals, and global distribution.
• Palmetto Industries International: US-based manufacturer of FIBC / bulk bags and industrial packaging serving chemical, food, and construction end markets. Comparable to Six Star on product format (custom FIBCs with antistatic, food-grade, and UN-certified options) and on customer verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Greif Inc: Global industrial packaging leader with a substantial FIBC / bulk bag product line alongside steel drums, IBCs, and containerboard. Comparable to Six Star as a competitor in industrial bulk packaging, though operating at much larger scale across multiple product categories.
• Berry Global: Large diversified packaging manufacturer with significant flexible packaging, FIBC, and bulk-container exposure. Comparable in end-market customers (food, chemicals, agriculture) and in producing plastic-based bulk packaging formats, though broader in product scope.
• Intertape Polymer Group: Diversified packaging manufacturer with woven polypropylene FIBC / bulk bag products alongside tapes, films, and protective packaging. Comparable to Six Star in FIBC manufacturing and in serving food, construction, and industrial customers, though broader in product scope.

Others

• Starlinger (FIBC machinery): Austrian OEM of FIBC / woven polypropylene manufacturing lines. Not a competitor but a key supplier to Six Star and a useful proxy for understanding FIBC production technology, capacity benchmarks, and capital intensity in the industry.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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