Minigrip

What Minigrip does

Minigrip is a brand of reclosable plastic bag and specimen transport products, founded in 1950 and headquartered in Seguin, TX, with 227 employees. The company operates as a product line under Medegen Medical Products, which handles distribution, customer service, and product marketing. The portfolio spans nine branded product lines organized around closure technology: zip-closure specimen transport bags (Lab Guard®), adhesive-closure specimen transport bags (Speci-Gard®), color-coded zip closure bags (Red Line™), biodegradable zip closure bags (GreenLine™), relocatable zip closure bags (RELOC-ZIPPIT®), double-zip and slider-grip food service bags (ColorZip® Double Zip, Slider-Grip™), specialty medical pharmaceutical bags, X-ray cassette covers (ProTex Ray®), and biohazardous waste disposal bags for used IV blood bags.

The underlying technology centers on proprietary zip closure and adhesive closure mechanisms engineered for medical, pharmaceutical, and food service containment use cases, including chain-of-custody specimen handling, biohazard containment, and disposable barrier protection. Specialty formulations include biodegradable polymers (GreenLine™) and X-ray-compatible barrier materials (ProTex Ray®). The product set is largely specification-driven, serving regulated healthcare workflows where compliance, chain-of-custody documentation, and barrier performance are primary purchase criteria.

Revenue is generated through direct sales channels: dedicated toll-free phone lines (800-533-1931 for Minigrip, 800-511-6298 for Medegen), dedicated email addresses ([email protected], [email protected]), and an online product catalog via medegenmed.com. The primary customer segment is healthcare facilities (laboratories, hospitals, O.R./ASC settings, doctor offices), with secondary exposure to pharmaceutical companies and commercial food service operators. Custom bag requests are handled through a dedicated online form, supporting low-volume specialty orders. No public pricing, subscription model, or recurring revenue mechanics are disclosed; the revenue model is transactional one-time product sales.

Name

Minigrip

Legal name

Medegen Medical Products

Website

https://minigrip.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Minigrip, founded in 1950 and based in Seguin, TX, is a 227-employee brand of reclosable plastic bag and specimen transport products (Lab Guard, Speci-Gard, Red Line, GreenLine, ProTex Ray, etc.) serving healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical companies, and food service operators through Medegen Medical Products' direct sales channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Packaging & Reclosable Plastic Bags

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Pouches & Sachets (Stand-up, Flat, Spouted, Stick Packs) (IMALABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Primary Pharmaceutical Packaging (Blister Packs, Bottles, Vials, Ampoules) (IMALAIAA), Food Storage Bags (Zip/Resealable) (CRAJAGAB), Flexible Cosmetic Packaging (Pouches, Sachets, Stick Packs) (IMALAJAE)

Keywords

• Reclosable plastic bags
• Medical specimen transport bags
• Pharmaceutical packaging supplies
• Biohazardous waste bags
• Food service zipper bags

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical and Specimen Transport Bag Sales: Sale of medical specimen transport bags, lab specimen bags, and healthcare-related containment products to laboratories, hospitals, and medical facilities

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Minigrip manufactures and sells reclosable plastic bag products serving medical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and food service markets. The portfolio includes zip-closure specimen transport bags (Lab Guard®), adhesive closure specimen bags (Speci-Gard®), specialty zip-closure sub-brands (Red Line™, GreenLine™ Biodegradable, RELOC-ZIPPIT®), slider bags (ColorZip® Double Zip, Slider-Grip™), commercial food service bags, pharmaceutical bags, X-ray cassette covers (ProTex Ray®), and biohazardous waste disposal bags. Products are distributed through Medegen Medical Products via direct sales, online catalog, and custom requests.

Product overview

Minigrip is a portfolio of reclosable plastic bag products now distributed through Medegen Medical Products. The offering consists of multiple distinct product lines organized by closure type and application: Specimen Transport Bags including Lab Guard® (zip-closure) and Speci-Gard® (adhesive closure) for medical/lab use; Zip-closure bags under the Red Line™, GreenLine™ Biodegradable, and RELOC-ZIPPIT® sub-brands; Slider bags including ColorZip® Double Zip and Slider-Grip™ for food service; Specialty Medical Pharma Bags for pharmaceutical applications; and ancillary products including X-Ray Cassette Covers (Protex Ray) and Used IV Blood Bags disposal solutions. The portfolio serves healthcare (labs, hospitals, O.R./ASC settings), pharmaceutical, food service, and containment/biohazardous waste markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lab Guard®: Zip-closure specimen transport bags
• Speci-Gard®
• Red Line™
• GreenLine™
• RELOC-ZIPPIT®
• ColorZip®
• Slider-Grip™

Products and services

• Specimen Transport Bags Medical-grade specimen transport bags designed for safe handling and transport of medical specimens in lab and doctor office settings.
• Lab Guard® Zip-Closure Specimen Transport Bags Zip-closure specimen transport bags for laboratory specimen handling and chain of custody documentation.
• Speci-Gard® Adhesive Closure Specimen Transport Bags Adhesive closure specimen transport bags providing secure sealing for medical specimen transport.
• Minigrip® Red Line™ Zip Closure Bags Red Line zip-closure bags featuring a distinctive red stripe for easy identification in medical and laboratory applications.
• GreenLine™ Biodegradable Zip Closure Bags Environmentally-friendly biodegradable zip-closure bags offering economical disposal solution with reduced environmental impact.
• RELOC-ZIPPIT® Reclosable Zip Closure Bags Reclosable zip-closure bags designed for relocation and storage applications with multiple opening and closing cycles.
• ColorZip® Double Zip Slider Bags Double-zip slider bags with color-coding capability for food service and commercial applications.
• Slider-Grip™ Slider Zip Bags Slider-zip closure bags featuring an easy-grip slider mechanism for convenient opening and sealing.
• ProTex Ray® X-Ray Cassette Covers Protective covers for X-ray cassettes used in O.R., ASC, and central processing environments.
• Used IV Blood Bags Disposal Bags Specialty disposal bags designed for safe containment and disposal of used IV blood bags as biohazardous waste.
• Pharma Bags Specialty medical pharmaceutical bags for pharmaceutical industry applications including containment and storage.
• Commercial Food Service Bags Zip-closure bags designed for commercial food service applications including slider options for food handling and storage.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cardinal Health: Major medical products distributor with private-label specimen transport and biohazard bags that overlap with Minigrip's healthcare facility product lines.
• Berry Global (formerly AEP Industries): Large diversified plastic packaging manufacturer with a healthcare and specialty bag segment that overlaps directly with Minigrip's reclosable bag and medical containment products.
• Uline: Large distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging supplies including reclosable bags; competes with Minigrip for institutional and healthcare procurement.
• Medline Industries: One of the largest privately held medical supplies manufacturers and distributors; competes with Minigrip/Medegen in specimen transport, biohazard containment, and clinical packaging.
• S.C. Johnson (Ziploc): Owner of the Ziploc reclosable bag brand, the consumer-facing analogue to Minigrip's zip-closure technology and a benchmark for the underlying closure IP.

Direct peers

• Bel-Art (SP Scientific): Laboratory products brand offering specimen bags and lab safety disposables; competes with Minigrip in lab and doctor-office specimen transport applications.
• Elkay Plastics: US manufacturer and distributor of plastic bags including reclosable, food service, and specialty industrial bags — overlapping directly with Minigrip's flexible packaging portfolio.
• Inteplast Group (AmTopp): Major US manufacturer of polyethylene films, bags, and reclosable packaging serving consumer, foodservice, and industrial customers — directly comparable to Minigrip's flexible plastic bag portfolio.
• Saf-T-Pak: Specialty packaging provider for medical, diagnostic, and infectious substance transport, directly competing with Minigrip in specimen containment for labs and clinical settings.
• Therapak: Specialty manufacturer of medical and laboratory specimen transport packaging, including insulated and absorbable transport bags — a direct competitor in Minigrip's core Lab Guard®/Speci-Gard® category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 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

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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