ABC Packaging Direct

What ABC Packaging Direct does

ABC Packaging Direct is a privately held US flexible packaging company operating under the StandUpPouches.net brand, specializing in custom and stock stand-up pouches, spouted pouches, flat pouches, roll stock, and sustainable packaging solutions. The company serves consumer brands across food and beverage, pet food, health and natural products, liquids, medical/pharmaceutical, and non-food consumer goods verticals, with named enterprise customers including Starbucks, La Croix, McCormick, Quaker Oats, Kroger, Green Giant, and Blue Diamond alongside a long tail of SMB and direct-to-consumer startup clients.

The company's production model combines domestic manufacturing with a direct-to-factory global sourcing operation that includes boots-on-the-ground presence at overseas factories, US warehouses in Cleveland, Ohio and Salt Lake City, Utah, and shipping through West Coast ports. Manufacturing capabilities span HP Digital printing for short runs of 500-1,000 pieces and traditional Rotogravure printing using etched cylinders (approximately $225 per cylinder, lasting 18-24 months) for high-volume production above 2,500 pieces, plus rare-in-the-US automatic spout and cap sealing equipment for spouted pouches.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-piece unit pricing on custom printed and stock pouches (ranging from $0.05 to $0.75+ per piece), printing cylinder sales, warehousing and logistics services, and Hot Rush expedited production. Go-to-market combines consultative direct sales with dedicated project managers, a transactional e-commerce storefront for stock pouches, content marketing (blog, YouTube, eBooks), and an online packaging calculator for mid-funnel lead qualification. The company claims 10-35% cost savings versus typical North American suppliers and up to 75% cost reduction versus rigid containers for bulk applications.

Name

ABC Packaging Direct

Legal name

ABC Packaging Direct

Website

https://standuppouches.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ABC Packaging Direct is a privately held US flexible packaging manufacturer and global sourcing company, operating StandUpPouches.net to supply custom and stock stand-up pouches, spouted pouches, flat pouches, and roll stock to consumer brands across food, beverage, pet, medical, and specialty verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMALAHAB

Secondary & Multipack Packaging

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

SECONDARYIMALAHAC

Tertiary/Transit Packaging for Food & Beverage

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

SECONDARYCRADALAL

Paper-Based Packaging & Single-Use Paper Products (Paper Bags, Wraps, Cartons)

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Paper Goods & Disposables (Tissue, Diapers, Feminine Care)

Keywords

• Flexible packaging
• Stand up pouches
• Custom printed pouches
• Roll stock film
• Spouted pouches

Headquarters

HQ city

Independence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Printed Flexible Packaging: Custom printed stand-up pouches, flat pouches, spouted pouches, and roll stock with customer artwork. Pricing varies by printing method (digital vs. rotogravure), materials, features, and order quantity. Minimum orders range from 500-5000 pieces depending on print method.
2. Stock Pouch Products: Ready-to-ship standard size pouches in various sizes, colors, and finishes. Sold through e-commerce storefront for immediate purchase.
3. Printing Cylinders: Sale of etched metal cylinders required for rotogravure printing. Each cylinder costs approximately $225 and is needed per color in artwork.
4. Warehousing and Logistics Services: Warehousing capabilities in Cleveland, Ohio and Salt Lake City, Utah. Run-and-hold services following customer release schedules, with rare charging for warehouse use.
5. Hot Rush Production: Priority production adjustments and air freight shipping options for urgent orders. Leverages existing container shipments and relationships with factories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ABC Packaging Direct (operating as StandUpPouches.net) manufactures and supplies custom and stock flexible packaging, including stand-up pouches, spouted pouches, flat pouches, and roll stock, for CPG brands across food, beverage, pet food, and consumer goods industries. The company combines domestic US production with overseas manufacturing partnerships and offers global sourcing, quality inspection, warehousing, and expedited production services as part of its end-to-end packaging supply chain solution.

Product overview

ABC Packaging Direct operates StandUpPouches.net as a flexible packaging solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of stand-up pouches and related products. The core offering includes Custom Stand-Up Pouches, Stock Stand-Up Pouches, Spouted Stand-Up Pouches, Flat Pouches, and Roll Stock for high-volume production. These are complemented by specialized product categories covering food packaging (snacks, coffee, pet food), beverage solutions, medical/pharmaceutical packaging, hand sanitizer packaging, sustainable/eco-friendly options, and non-food packaging (chemicals, cannabis, automotive). The company also provides supply chain services including global sourcing with factory audits, warehousing in Cleveland and Salt Lake City, and Hot Rush production options. All products are available in multiple materials including clear films, Mylar/metalized films, foil, kraft paper, and compostable/biodegradable options. The company offers both digital printing (HP Digital press, suitable for dry products, 500-piece minimums) and traditional Rotogravure printing (2,500-5,000 piece minimums, 4-6 week production).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Stand-Up Pouches Tailor-made stand-up pouches for CPG brands where customers choose materials, finishes, colors, and closures. Produced via digital printing (HP Digital press, 500-1000 piece minimums) or rotogravure printing (2,500+ piece minimums) for high-volume production.
• Stock Stand-Up Pouches Ready-to-ship stand-up pouches in various sizes, colors, and finishes sold through an e-commerce storefront for immediate purchase without custom tooling. Ships from Cleveland, Ohio warehouse with ground delivery in 1-3 days.
• Spouted Stand-Up Pouches Stand-up pouches with attached spouts and caps for liquids, beverages, sauces, honey, and other flowable products. Manufactured using rare automatic spout and cap sealing equipment. Priced at $.15-$.75 per piece.
• Flat Pouches Compact, durable flat pouches for single-use, sample products, snacks, powders, and liquids with barrier protection against moisture, oxygen, and odor.
• Roll Stock Continuous printed film rolls compatible with form, fill, and seal machines for high-volume production line packaging operations.
• Sustainable Packaging Options Eco-conscious flexible packaging made from 100% recyclable materials, biodegradable fiber, biodegradable film, and compostable materials for environmentally responsible brands.
• Global Sourcing & Inspection End-to-end international packaging sourcing services including factory audits, quality inspection at factory level, plant visits, shipping logistics, and value-add services for overseas production.
• Warehousing Services Storage and run-and-hold inventory management at warehouses in Cleveland, Ohio and Salt Lake City, Utah, with release schedule management aligned to customer demand.
• Hot Rush Production Expedited production scheduling and air freight shipping options for urgent packaging orders, leveraging existing container shipment relationships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-35% cost savings on packaging vs. typical North American suppliers
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Avery WePrintminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLabel partnership offering a simplified way for CPG brands to order custom packaging labels through the Avery WePrint service integration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Glenroy Inc. Glenroy is a long-standing flexible packaging converter specializing in stand-up pouches, spouted pouches, and roll stock for food, beverage, personal care, and household products. The company offers comparable custom-printed packaging capabilities and serves a similar customer base to ABC Packaging Direct.
• PPC Flexible Packaging:
• ProAmpac: ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging manufacturer offering stand-up pouches, spouted pouches, and roll stock directly comparable to ABC Packaging Direct's portfolio. PE-owned and substantially larger, it competes for the same CPG customer base across food, beverage, and pet food segments with similar digital and rotogravure printing capabilities.
• ePac Holdings: ePac is a digital-first flexible packaging company that pioneered short-run digital printing for stand-up pouches, mirroring ABC Packaging's HP Digital press approach. It targets the same SMB and startup CPG customers with a franchise-based manufacturing model that competes for early-stage brand relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/standuppouches

Compliance2 records

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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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