What ProvisionGard Technology LLC does

ProvisionGard Technology LLC is a privately held specialty chemicals company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. The company develops and licenses EPA-registered insect growth regulator (IGR) coatings and polymer additives that packaging manufacturers incorporate into food and feed packaging to prevent stored-product insect infestation. Its primary customers are paper, film, and corrugated converters serving dry-goods categories such as rice, flour, cereals, pasta, pet food, seeds, and feed; downstream end users include food brands and government food assistance programs. The company is founder-led by President Jim Bagwell with a Vice President of Sales & Marketing and a Managing Director of India Operations, supported by a small staff (1-10 employees) and global regional representatives across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

The company's core technology is the IGR 30000 active ingredient (EPA Registration Number 81390-2, approved since 1975), which is delivered to converters in three format families: aqueous coatings (PGT 24000 for paper multiwall bags, PGT 25000 for corrugated containers, and PGT 23207 for folding cartons), polymer masterbatch pellets (PGT 81086 for woven polypropylene bags and FIBC bulk bags), and a liquid adhesive additive (PGT 30000) compatible with solvent, solventless, and water-based adhesives for flexible film. All polymers and coatings are FDA-compliant under 21 CFR Parts 175-177, and the active is approved for use in the EU, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada, and Japan. Third-party validations include a USDA 12-month efficacy study, Kansas State University storage testing, an MIT CITE pilot with USAID and USDA, and a UNC Kenan-Flagler consumer-perception study. A positive How2Recycle evaluation confirms the polymer pellet additive does not impair packaging recyclability.

ProvisionGard sells its coatings and additives to packaging manufacturers on a quote-based, unit-pricing model (described internally as "pennies per bag") with multi-year contracts. Revenue is generated one-time per packaging unit, not via recurring licensing per se — the company supplies the active incorporated into converter output rather than producing packaging itself. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales (Jim Bagwell, Gary Vacek, Jim Hallenberg) with event-driven demand generation at IFT, Pack Expo, NAMA, and the National Pasta Association, alongside distributor partnerships in Africa (Adpack), Brazil (Nanotech, Howtopack), Mexico (Tecpron), Thailand (City World Group), and Taiwan (Union Chemical). Named end users include Pennington Seed Inc., Mahatma, Producers Rice Mill, USAID, and USDA; the company is bootstrapped with no disclosed institutional funding, no parent company, and no subsidiaries.

Name

ProvisionGard Technology LLC

Legal name

ProvisionGard Technology, LLC

Website

https://pvgard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ProvisionGard Technology LLC, founded 2009 in Greensboro NC, develops EPA-registered insect growth regulator coatings and polymer additives that packaging manufacturers incorporate into food and feed packaging to prevent stored-product insect infestation without fumigation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Packaging Coatings & Additives

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging & Can Coatings (IMAEAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB), Insect & Pest Control (Indoor/Outdoor Insecticides, Repellents, Traps) (CRADAKAJ)

Keywords

• Insect-resistant packaging coatings
• Polymer packaging additives
• Insect growth regulators
• Food packaging solutions
• Post-harvest pest control

Headquarters

HQ city

Greensboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coating and Additive Sales: ProvisionGard sells its IGR-based coatings, polymer pellets, and adhesive additives to packaging manufacturers who incorporate the technology into their packaging products. Revenue is generated from product sales to converters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ProvisionGard Technology, LLC develops and sells EPA-registered insect growth regulator (IGR) coatings and polymer additives that packaging manufacturers incorporate into food and feed packaging materials. The portfolio spans water-based aqueous coatings for paper substrates, polymer masterbatch pellets for woven polypropylene bags, and liquid additives for flexible film laminating adhesives, providing built-in insect resistance across corrugated boxes, multiwall bags, folding cartons, and flexible packaging formats.

Product overview

ProvisionGard Technology LLC offers a portfolio of insect growth regulator (IGR) packaging technologies that make packaging insect-resistant without producing the packaging itself. The core product line includes: PGT 23207 (food grade coating for folding cartons), PGT 81086 (polymer pellets for woven bags and FIBC bulk bags), PGT 24000 (water-based coating for paper multiwall bags), PGT 25000 (coating for corrugated containers), and PGT 30000 (liquid additive for flexible film adhesives). These products are applied by packaging manufacturers to paper-based substrates, film-based packaging, and laminated packaging materials to prevent insect infestation in food, feed, and seed products throughout the supply chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PGT 23207 Food Grade Coating Food-grade coating for folding cartons that replaces the standard outer layer of overprint varnish, protecting print and graphics while providing insect resistance to retail secondary packaging.
• PGT 81086 Food Grade Polymer Pellets Polymer pellet masterbatch additive for woven polypropylene bags and FIBC bulk bags, integrated during weave or extrusion lamination to deliver built-in insect resistance without compromising bag strength or durability.
• PGT 24000 Water-Based Coating Food-grade aqueous coating for paper multiwall bags, applicable to inner or outer layers, controlling growth of stored product insects such as red flour beetles and Indian meal moths.
• PGT 25000 Food Grade Insect-Resistant Coating Food-grade insect-resistant coating for corrugated shipping containers and point-of-purchase displays, applied to the outer or inner kraft layer before corrugation or after printing to prevent insect penetration.
• PGT 30000 (IGR 30000) Liquid Additive Liquid additive for flexible film packaging laminating adhesives, compatible with solvent, solventless, and water-based adhesive systems, conferring insect resistance without changes to the converter's manufacturing process.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ efficacy with Red Flour Beetles over 12 month period
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MIT CITE (Comprehensive Initiative on Technology Evaluation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIT CITE conducted a two-year pilot program valued at approximately $600,000 USD with USAID and USDA to evaluate new packaging types for food assistance. ProvisionGard was chosen to be used for food packaging shipments to prevent insect infestation and reduce fumigation costs.
• USAIDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSAID initiated study with MIT CITE to evaluate packaging that could reduce cost and maintain quality of food assistance while reducing fumigation needs. ProvisionGard was selected for use in food packaging shipments.
• USDAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSDA collaborated with MIT and USAID in two-year pilot program testing eight packaging types including ProvisionGard for food assistance supply chain.
• NAMA (North American Millers Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvisionGard sponsored the NAMA Annual Meeting as an Associate Member. The event gathered milling industry leaders for education and networking.
• How2Recycle / greenblueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHow2Recycle gave positive evaluation for ProvisionGard's polymer pellet additives for food packaging, confirming they do not impact recyclability assessment of packaging.
• SonocominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSonoco coordinated with ProvisionGard on How2Recycle evaluation for polymer pellet additives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FMC Corporation: Diversified agrochemical company with strong positions in insecticides and post-harvest pest control. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose scale and R&D resources could eventually encroach on ProvisionGard's packaging-integrated IGR niche.
• Sonoco Products Company: Global packaging manufacturer that has already coordinated with ProvisionGard on How2Recycle evaluations. Comparable as a large packaging converter customer and potential integrator of IGR technology into its packaging product lines.
• BASF Agricultural Solutions: Operates one of the world's largest crop protection and pest management portfolios, including stored-product and food-contact applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent with global regulatory reach and capital to compete or acquire.
• Ecolab: Provides food safety, sanitation, and pest elimination services to food processing, hospitality, and retail customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent in food-safety and pest-management solutions that could integrate or compete with ProvisionGard's preventive approach.
• Corteva Agriscience: Global pure-play agriculture company offering seeds and crop protection products, including insect control technologies. Comparable as a broad incumbent in agricultural pest management with substantial R&D and regulatory capabilities.
• Syngenta: Global agrochemical leader with extensive crop protection and seed treatment portfolios, including insect control solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent with regulatory depth and distribution reach that dwarfs ProvisionGard's niche offering.

Direct peers

• Suterra: Develops biopesticide and insect control technologies, including mating disruption and growth regulators, for agricultural and post-harvest applications. Highly comparable as a biopesticide-based insect control specialist serving food supply chain customers.
• Trece Inc. Designs and manufactures pheromone-based insect monitoring and control products for stored product pests. Directly relevant as a peer in non-toxic insect management technologies serving the same food/grain/seed customer base.
• Insect Limited: Specializes in stored-product insect pest control and monitoring solutions for the food, grain, and packaging industries. Directly comparable to ProvisionGard's mission of preventing insect infestation in packaged food and feed.
• BioSafe Systems: Manufactures biological and reduced-risk pest control products for agriculture, post-harvest, and food processing. Comparable as a provider of non-toxic, EPA-registered pest management solutions targeting stored-product and food-contact applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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