Microempaques S.A.

What Microempaques S.A. does

Microempaques S.A. is a privately held Ecuadorian corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer founded in 1998 and headquartered in Quito, with a stated headcount of 18 employees. The company produces a vertically integrated product range spanning raw inputs (white paper coils, kraft paper coils, single-face cardboard coils, corrugated sheets, and high-resistance boards) and finished packaging (custom and stock boxes, master containers, shoe boxes, brewery/liquor boxes, seasonal gift boxes, and specialized agricultural/export packaging). Value-added finishing services include flexographic and digital full-color printing, UV gloss, matte lamination, double-white premium boxes, food-grade internal paraffin barrier coating for cold-chain and moisture-sensitive applications, and custom die-cut engineering.

The company positions itself as a structural packaging engineering partner rather than a commodity box supplier, with technical advisors offering 24-hour quote turnaround and packaging designed to meet international export-grade standards for humidity, stacking, and long-distance shipping. Its customer base is segmented across Industrial/Export, Food/Agriculture, Commerce/Retail/E-commerce, Beverages/Liquor, Footwear, and Seasonal Gifting verticals, all served within the Ecuadorian domestic market.

The business model is sales-led and direct: pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with minimum order quantities of 1,000 units for custom boxes, 3,000 units for sheets, and 150kg for rolls, alongside a stock-product tier available from 25 units for immediate delivery. Distribution runs through WhatsApp Business, a website catalog, and direct wholesale. The company is family/owner-operated with no disclosed external investors, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no certifications or patents documented in source material.

Name

Microempaques S.A.

Legal name

Microempaques S.A.

Website

https://microempaques-ec.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Microempaques S.A. is a privately held Quito-based corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer serving Ecuadorian industrial, food, agricultural, retail, and seasonal gifting clients with custom structural packaging engineering and value-added finishing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corrugated Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMALACAA

Corrugated Packaging (Boxes, Sheets, Pads)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Paper & Paperboard Packaging (Cartons, Corrugated, Folding Boxboard)

SECONDARYIMALAHAB

Secondary & Multipack Packaging

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Food & Beverage Packaging

Keywords

• Corrugated cardboard packaging
• Industrial packaging manufacturing
• Custom packaging design
• Export packaging solutions
• Food-grade packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Quito

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cardboard Box and Packaging Sales: Direct sales of custom and standard corrugated cardboard boxes, sheets, and rolls to industrial, agricultural, food, retail, and e-commerce sectors. Primarily one-time product sales with bulk ordering options. Minimum quantities apply for custom orders (1000 units for boxes, 3000 units for sheets, 150kg for rolls).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Microempaques S.A. manufactures and sells corrugated cardboard packaging products, including white paper coils, kraft paper coils, cardboard coils, sheets, boards, master boxes, and custom-engineered packaging for industrial, export, food, agricultural, e-commerce, retail, brewery, footwear, and seasonal gift applications. The company also provides structural packaging engineering, custom die-cut design, and value-added finishing services such as full-color printing, UV gloss, matte lamination, double-white premium boxes, and internal food-grade paraffin coating.

Product overview

Microempaques S.A. is a cardboard and corrugated packaging manufacturing company operating as both a product catalog and a factory. The portfolio spans core raw materials (paper and cardboard coils, sheets, and boards in white, kraft, and standard grades), finished packaging products (master boxes, custom boxes across multiple industry verticals), and value-added finishing services (full-color printing, UV gloss, matte lamination, double-white premium boxes, internal paraffin coating, and custom die-cutting). Products are organized into product lines targeting Industrial/Export, Food/Agriculture, Commerce/Retail/E-commerce, Seasonal/Gift, Beverages/Liquor, and Footwear sectors. The company offers both stock items and fully customized engineering solutions for export and international trade requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• White Paper Coils (Bobinas de Papel Blanco) Industrial white paper coils manufactured under rigorous technical consistency and tensile strength standards, supplied to industrial and supply-chain buyers seeking consistent, defect-free raw materials.
• Kraft Paper Coils (Bobinas de Papel Kraft) High-density kraft paper coils with high tensile and tear resistance, designed for automatic packaging, wrapping, and industrial conversion processes.
• Single-Face Cardboard Coils (Bobinas de Cartón) Single-face corrugated cardboard coils engineered as structural cushions for inter-provincial transport, absorbing vibrations and protecting delicate surfaces.
• Corrugated Cardboard Sheets (Láminas de Cartón) Corrugated cardboard sheets designed to distribute weight homogeneously in vertical storage, supporting heavy stacking without losing rigidity across Ecuador's diverse climates.
• Industrial Cardboard Boards (Planchas de Cartón) High-resistance industrial cardboard boards with controlled density used to reinforce packaging and stabilize pallets.
• White Cardboard (Cartón Blanco) White cardboard with clean finish, high whiteness, and structural resistance designed to elevate the perceived value of finished products.
• Rolls and Sheets (Rollos y Láminas) Factory-direct cardboard rolls and sheets with high market resistance and quality raw materials for industrial or business use.
• Master Boxes (Cajas Master) Master cardboard boxes available in existing sizes or custom configurations with logo/brand printing in high-quality cardboard, designed for heavy stacking and humidity resistance.
• Industrial and Export Packaging Line (Línea Industrial y de Exportación) Industrial and export-grade packaging product line including master containers and high-resistance corrugated cardboard sheets designed with structural engineering under international standards for heavy stacking, humidity resistance, and long-distance international transport.
• Food and Agricultural Packaging Line (Sector Alimentario y Agrícola) Food and agricultural packaging product line with ventilation and certified structural resistance for agricultural export, including egg cartons, processed or fresh fruit packaging, and pizza boxes that retain heat and resist grease transfer.
• Commerce and Retail Packaging Line (Comercio y Retail) Custom cardboard packaging product line for commerce and retail that elevates brand presentation for e-commerce, textiles, shoes, and premium products.
• Seasonal Packaging Line (Temporadas Especiales) Limited-edition and seasonal packaging product line for Christmas and festive dates for corporate and promotional gifts that stand out in national or international markets.
• Brewery and Liquor Packaging Line (Cajas para Cerveceras y Licores) Packaging product line for breweries and the liquor industry, featuring internal separators for safe bottle transport and personalized packaging ready for retail display.
• Footwear Packaging Line (Cajas para Zapatos) Custom-sized shoe box product line designed to brand specifications, built to resist stacking without losing shape and to keep designs and inventory pristine.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• International Paper: World's largest pulp and paper company with packaging operations across Latin America; competes on corrugated containers and industrial packaging at global scale.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global paper-based packaging leader with significant Latin American operations including Ecuador; competes across corrugated boxes, industrial and consumer packaging with much larger scale.
• WestRock: Large global paper and packaging company (now part of Smurfit Westrock) offering corrugated containers, consumer packaging and paper solutions; comparable at the product-category level though operating at vastly larger scale.
• Mondi: Global packaging and paper group with corrugated and specialty kraft paper offerings; competes in industrial, food-grade and e-commerce corrugated packaging markets relevant to Microempaques' verticals.

Regional players

• Grupo Gondi: Latin American corrugated and paper packaging group with operations across Mexico and parts of South America; comparable product portfolio (corrugated boxes, sheets, retail-ready packaging) for similar end markets.
• Bio Pappel: Mexican paper and corrugated packaging producer with sustainability positioning; relevant comparable as a Latin American vertically integrated paper and box manufacturer serving industrial and consumer markets.
• VPK Packaging: European corrugated packaging group with growing international footprint; comparable core product (corrugated board, boxes, sheets) and industrial customer orientation.

Direct peers

• Cartopel: Ecuadorian corrugated cardboard and paper manufacturer offering boxes, sheets and industrial packaging for the same national industrial, agricultural and retail customer base — directly comparable product mix and geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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