What Packaging Experts (Pack X) does

Packaging Experts, doing business as Pack X, is a privately held B2B packaging sourcing and contract manufacturing company headquartered in Graham, Texas. Founded around 2014 (per company history; firmographic data indicates 2017) and led by President Kristin Almond, the company operates with a small team of approximately 5 employees and serves business customers across North America rather than technology developers or end consumers.

The company's core offering is a one-stop sourcing catalog for primary and secondary packaging materials. Primary packaging includes rigid and flexible containers (bottles in HDPE, PET, PETG, PP, PCR, aluminum, and glass; airless bottles; jars; tubes; pouches; and packets/sachets). Secondary packaging spans labels and shrink sleeves, boxes (chipboard, corrugate, rigid, magnetic closure, child-resistant), shipping supplies (mailers, air pillows, stock and custom shippers), and promotional items (bags, wearables, tumblers, beauty accessories). A separate formulation and manufacturing services line provides contract manufacturing, blending, filling, bottling, pouching, and labeling capabilities for water-soluble products, sanitation, laundry, and cleaning categories, addressing private label and national brand customers.

The business model is B2B direct sales, with quote-based pricing customized to each customer's requirements. No pricing tiers are publicly disclosed, and revenue is generated through the sale of packaging materials and through professional services for formulation and contract manufacturing. The company markets itself through a product catalog website and a dedicated contact form; it does not appear to invest in paid advertising, content marketing, or social media. Sustainability positioning, including PCR materials and recycling, is featured as a differentiator. No external funding has been disclosed, and the ownership structure appears to be independent and privately controlled.

Name

Packaging Experts (Pack X)

Legal name

Packaging Experts

Website

https://pack-x.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Packaging Experts (Pack X) is a privately held B2B packaging sourcing and contract manufacturing company based in Graham, Texas, supplying primary and secondary packaging materials, labeling, shipping supplies, and promotional items to businesses across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging sourcing and supply

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (561910)

SIC

Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (5190)

akta.pro primary industry

Packing Materials Supply & Delivery (Boxes, Tape, Bubble Wrap) (HSAKADAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Packaging, Repackaging & Co-Packing Services (TLAIAAAG)

Keywords

• Packaging sourcing services
• Primary packaging materials
• Secondary packaging solutions
• Contract manufacturing services
• Custom packaging design

Headquarters

HQ city

Graham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Materials Sales: Pack X generates revenue through the sale of primary and secondary packaging materials to businesses. This includes bottles, jars, tubes, pouches, packets, labels, shrink sleeves, boxes, and shipping supplies. Both custom and stock items are offered.
2. Formulation and Manufacturing Services: The company provides formulation and manufacturing services for water soluble products, sanitation, blending, laundry, cleaning products, bottling, and pouching processes. This includes blending, filling, labeling, packaging design, and procurement services for private labels and national brands.
3. Promotional Items: Sale of promotional merchandise including bags, wearables (t-shirts and caps), tumblers, cups, and beauty accessories to business customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Pack X is a B2B packaging sourcing company that sources and supplies primary packaging (bottles, airless bottles, jars, tubes, pouches, packets) and secondary packaging (labels, shrink sleeves, boxes, shipping supplies, promotional items) from domestic and overseas manufacturers. The company also provides formulation and contract manufacturing services, including blending, filling, bottling, pouching, and labeling, for private label, national brand, and big box store programs in water-soluble, sanitation, laundry, and cleaning product categories.

Product overview

Pack X is a packaging sourcing company that offers a comprehensive portfolio of primary and secondary packaging solutions along with formulation and manufacturing services. The primary packaging lineup includes rigid and flexible containers: Bottles (HDPE, PET, PETG, PP, PCR, Aluminum, glass), Airless Bottles, Jars, Tubes (monolayer to 5-layer, sugarcane, PCR options), Pouches (various barrier and closure options), and Packets/Sachets (stick packs, snap pouches). Secondary packaging includes Labels & Shrink Sleeves, Boxes (chipboard, corrugate, rigid, child-resistant), Shipping Supplies (mailers, air pillows, green wrap), and Promotional Items (bags, wearables, tumblers). The company also provides Formulation & Manufacturing Services with capabilities in blending, filling, bottling, and pouching for water soluble, sanitation, laundry, and cleaning products. Sustainability initiatives focus on recycling plastic and incorporating post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bottles Rigid containers made from HDPE, PET, PETG, PP, PCR, aluminum, and glass, available in stock or custom production with custom molds, colors, finishes, and decoration options, for business customers needing primary packaging.
• Airless Bottles Sealed containers that prevent air exposure to contents, featuring various closure options, used by businesses for sensitive formulations requiring protection from oxidation.
• Jars Wide-mouth containers in double wall, single wall, and straight or round sided configurations, with refillable options, custom colors, and decoration or labeling capabilities for business customers.
• Tubes Flexible or rigid tubes in monolayer, 5 layer, laminated, ABL, and aluminum constructions, available in stock or custom production with silk screen, hot stamping, spot varnish, and in-mold labeling, plus sustainable sugarcane and PCR material options.
• Pouches Flexible bags with matte, gloss, soft-touch, and spot varnish finishes, high vapor barriers, and closures including spouts, zippers, sliders, and heat seals; films include high-barrier, specialty, recyclable, and metalized PET.
• Packets Individual portion packaging including stick packs, packets, snap pouches, and pouches with custom windows, in custom shapes and sizes with soft-touch, foil, matte, and gloss finishes and EZ-Tear functionality.
• Labels and Shrink Sleeves Product labeling and shrink sleeve solutions in matte, gloss, and metallic finishes, including roll labels, stack, and multi-content formats, with shrink sleeves available as small as 1mm and decoration via hot stamping, direct print, and silk screen.
• Boxes Carton solutions including chipboard folding cartons, corrugate, rigid, and magnetic closure boxes, with child-resistant options and custom finishes such as matte, soft-touch, gloss, and embossed, plus custom print and dimensional finishes.
• Shipping Supplies E-commerce and shipping packaging materials including corrugated boxes, mailers, labels, air pillows, tissue paper, stock and custom shipper boxes, custom box inserts, and green wrap for business customers.
• Promotional Items Branded merchandise and promotional products including cosmetic, beach, and non-woven tote bags, men's toiletry kits, handled paper bags, wearables such as t-shirts and caps, tumblers and cups, and beauty accessories, sold to business customers.
• Formulation and Manufacturing Services Contract formulation and manufacturing services with over 30 years of experience formulating and manufacturing water soluble products, sanitation, blending, laundry, and cleaning products. Capabilities include bottling, pouching, blending, filling, labeling, packaging design, and procurement for private label, national brand, and big box store programs.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Noissue: Noissue is a sustainable custom packaging supplier offering branded boxes, mailers, tissue, and stickers made from recycled materials. Overlaps with Pack X in primary/secondary packaging supply and competing for direct-to-consumer and small CPG brands.
• EcoEnclose: EcoEnclose is a sustainable packaging supplier specializing in recycled and reusable shipping materials, mailers, and boxes. Overlaps with Pack X's shipping supplies line and sustainability positioning, though focused on e-commerce shippers.

Direct peers

• PakFactory: PakFactory is an online custom packaging supplier offering boxes, labels, pouches, and mailers to small and mid-sized businesses. Comparable as it competes for the same B2B custom packaging buyer with low minimum order quantities and online ordering.
• TricorBraun: TricorBraun is a major North American packaging distributor offering rigid, flexible, and corrugated packaging across multiple categories. Comparable as a broad-line B2B packaging sourcing company with global supplier relationships and design support services.
• Berlin Packaging: Berlin Packaging is the largest US supplier of rigid packaging containers and related components, offering bottles, jars, closures, and custom packaging solutions to CPG customers. Directly comparable as a multi-category packaging sourcing and distribution partner serving similar B2B buyers.
• ePac Flexible Packaging: ePac is a digitally-driven flexible packaging manufacturer specializing in pouches, roll stock, and sustainable films for CPG brands. Comparable as it serves the same SMB-to-mid-market CPG buyer with custom flexible packaging and short-run production.

Broad incumbents

• Amcor: Amcor is a global packaging manufacturer producing flexible, rigid, and specialty packaging for consumer products and healthcare. Comparable as the upstream supplier network behind packaging distributors like Pack X and a competitor for direct national brand sourcing contracts.
• Berry Global: Berry Global is a major global manufacturer of plastic packaging products including bottles, containers, films, and engineered materials. Overlaps with Pack X's plastic bottle and rigid container sourcing categories as both a supplier source and competitor for large accounts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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