UNIPAK S.A.L

What UNIPAK S.A.L does

UNIPAK S.A.L. is a Lebanon-based paper packaging manufacturer and converter, founded in 1965 and headquartered at the INDEVCO Industrial Complex in Halat. The company produces corrugated and solid board (FBB) packaging across multiple product lines including corrugated boxes, folding cartons, telescopic boxes for fresh produce, industrial trays, shelf-ready packaging, and point-of-sale/purchase (POS/POP) display stands, with food-safe production certified to BRCGS Grade A and sustainable materials certified by FSC. Manufacturing technology spans flexographic, lithographic, preprint, and digital printing, complemented by an Innovation Centre for new product development (responsible for award-winning designs such as the Double-Decker Pizza Box) and a Digital Centre enabling short-run UV and water-based digital printing and converting without traditional tooling.

The company sells through a hybrid go-to-market model: a B2B enterprise sales channel with quote-based custom packaging for agriculture, food and beverage, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, personal care, retail/FMCG, and industrial customers across the EMEA region; and a direct-to-SMB/consumer e-commerce platform called UNIPAK The Shop (launched 2020) with physical retail locations in Lebanon, a PULP sustainable furniture line, and an export arm (UNIPAKHELLAS) operating in Greece across Athens, Pelasgia, Thessaloniki, and Crete, with a 2025 expansion into Cyprus. UNIPAK is a wholly owned member of INDEVCO Group's INDEVCO Paper Containers (IPC) division, which provides group-level scale in raw material sourcing, renewable energy infrastructure (200,000+ PV panels, 160,000 MWh/year), and recycling capacity (50,000+ tons annually at UNIPAKHELLAS). Named customers include Malak Al Tawouk, Calvin Klein (via SARKK ABEE), Kudu, and other enterprise and SMB accounts; revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

UNIPAK S.A.L

Legal name

UNIPAK S.A.L.

Website

https://unipaklb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UNIPAK S.A.L. is a Lebanon-based manufacturer and converter of corrugated and solid board packaging, founded 1965, serving agriculture, food and beverage, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, and retail customers across EMEA via a member of INDEVCO Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Paper-Based Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)

SIC

Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Folding Carton Board (FBB) Manufacturing (IMAMAFAH)

Keywords

• Corrugated packaging manufacturing
• Folding carton production
• Paperboard packaging solutions
• Retail display stands
• Food-safe packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Jbeil, N/A

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corrugated Packaging Manufacturing & Converting: Manufacturing and converting corrugated board packaging for diverse industries including agriculture, food, beverages, electronics, e-commerce, and industrial goods. Revenue from direct B2B sales of customized and standard corrugated packaging.
2. Folding Carton (FBB) Production: Production of Folding Boxboard packaging serving food service, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care, and consumer goods sectors. BRCGS-certified food-safe production.
3. UNIPAK The Shop E-commerce Platform: Small quantity packaging sales through e-commerce platform for SMEs and e-commerce businesses. Sells standard and custom boxes, paper bags, stickers, and complementary products in small quantities.
4. Retail Display Solutions (POS/POP): Custom point-of-sale and point-of-purchase display stands made from corrugated materials. Fully customizable with printing and finishing for brand promotional campaigns.
5. Digital Centre Short-Run Production: Agile digital printing and converting services enabling short production runs without traditional tooling costs, serving campaign-specific and seasonal packaging needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UNIPAK S.A.L. manufactures and converts corrugated and solid board (FBB) packaging solutions, offering shipping boxes, fresh-produce telescopic boxes, the Double-Decker Pizza Box, large electronics boxes, punnets, industrial trays, shelf-ready packaging, folding cartons, and customizable POS/POP display stands. The company serves agriculture, food and beverages, e-commerce, personal goods, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, electronics, and chemical/petrochemical sectors across the EMEA region through direct B2B sales, the UNIPAK The Shop e-commerce platform for small quantities, and UNIPAKHELLAS operations in Europe.

Product overview

UNIPAK S.A.L is a paper-based packaging manufacturer and converter offering a comprehensive portfolio of solutions under its core offerings and sub-brands. The portfolio centers on three main product lines: Corrugated Packaging (boxes, carriers, agricultural trays, telescopic boxes, and industrial trays), Folding Cartons (FBB-based food-safe packaging for food service, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods), and Retail Display Solutions (customizable POS/POP displays). Supporting the core products are service capabilities including the Digital Centre (digital printing/converting for short runs without tooling), the Innovation Centre (R&D for award-winning sustainable designs), and UNIPAK The Shop (e-commerce platform for small quantities). Sub-brands include Rhinopak and PULP® Furniture Line (sustainable corrugated furniture). The company operates BRCGS-certified manufacturing for food safety, with an estimated 60 years of industry experience serving Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rhinopak: A brand under UNIPAK's portfolio, listed as one of the company's brands alongside its main offerings.
• UNIPAK The Shop

Quantifiable outcome

• Display stands increase impulse purchase by 63%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Vinifest 2023minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023UNIPAK The Shop sponsored Vinifest 2023 Lebanese wine festival by providing sustainable corrugated furniture for the event lounge, showcasing eco-friendly packaging applications beyond traditional packaging uses.
• Malak Al TawoukcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023UNIPAK collaborated with Malak Al Tawouk to develop the award-winning Crispy Hot Meal Box for hot meal delivery with indirect ventilations maintaining food freshness and crispiness.
• SARKK ABEE (Calvin Klein)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022UNIPAKHELLAS collaborated with SARKK ABEE to develop a resealable delivery and return box for Calvin Klein's online store. The innovative solution features double sealing tape and one-tear tape enabling package reuse for returns, reducing damage and losses.
• Mediterranean S.A. and PAKOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Mediterranean S.A. and PAKO adopted unified UNIPAKHELLAS identity, now operating as UNIPAKHELLAS North and UNIPAKHELLAS Central respectively, reflecting wider family values and enhanced service capabilities across Greece.
• KuducoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020EASTERNPAK (sister company under INDEVCO) partnered with Kudu to develop the Kudu Breakfast Box - sustainable corrugated packaging with integrated coffee cup holders for on-the-go breakfast concept, addressing practicality and sustainability needs.
• INDEVCO GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1965UNIPAK S.A.L. is a member company of INDEVCO Group, specifically under the INDEVCO Paper Containers (IPC) division. The partnership provides access to group resources, shared manufacturing capabilities, sustainability initiatives, and global operations spanning over 80 facilities across Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the US.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Cascades Inc. North American manufacturer of recycled-based packaging, tissue, and specialty products with European operations. Comparable to UNIPAK's recycled-fiber and FBB focus, though primarily serving North American customers.
• Klabin: Brazil's largest paper producer and exporter, with integrated pulp, kraft paper, and corrugated packaging operations. A useful emerging-market peer for UNIPAK given its INDEVCO footprint in MENA.

Direct peers

• Mayr-Melnhof Karton: European folding carton (FBB) and recycled folding boxboard manufacturer with converting operations. Closest direct FBB peer to UNIPAK, particularly relevant for UNIPAK's BRCGS-certified pharmaceutical and cosmetics folding carton business.
• Reno de Medici (RD Media Group): European recycled folding boxboard and solid board manufacturer with converting operations serving food, pharma, and cosmetics — directly comparable to UNIPAK's FBB portfolio and target verticals.
• Graphic Packaging: US-based global folding carton and paperboard manufacturer serving food, beverage, and consumer goods. Comparable to UNIPAK's FBB line, particularly in food-service packaging and shelf-ready formats.
• Saica Group: Spanish multinational in recycled paper, corrugated packaging, and flexible packaging with operations across EMEA. Closest European mid-cap peer to UNIPAK in terms of recycled-fiber positioning and corrugated product mix.

Broad incumbents

• Smurfit Kappa: World's largest containerboard and corrugated packaging producer with deep European and Latin American footprint. Closest direct peer to UNIPAK in terms of product portfolio (corrugated + FBB), though 100x the scale.
• International Paper: Global integrated paper and packaging giant with containerboard, corrugated, and consumer packaging lines. Comparable to UNIPAK in product categories but operates at a fundamentally different scale and integration level.
• DS Smith: UK-listed European leader in corrugated packaging and recycled paper, with strong positions in shelf-ready and e-commerce packaging — direct overlap with UNIPAK's SRP, e-commerce, and FBB lines.
• Mondi Group: Global paper and packaging group with leading positions in corrugated packaging and folding boxboard across Europe and emerging markets. Highly comparable to UNIPAK's product mix, but at vastly larger scale and with integrated pulp production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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