COLORBOX

What COLORBOX does

COLORBOX is an Ahmedabad-based manufacturer of sustainable paper packaging — paper bags, paper cups, and paper boxes — positioned as a plastic-free alternative for consumer-facing brands. Founded in 2014 (with one firmographic source citing 2016), the company has operated for more than a decade as a private, bootstrapped business and reports a customer base of over 500 brand partners across four segments: Retail & Fashion, Food & Bakery, Beverage & Food Service, and E-commerce & Luxury. Production is described as automated and runs at a stated scale of 50 million-plus units per year.

The company's products are FSC-certified and printed with water-based inks, and the firm has publicly committed to becoming a net-positive manufacturer by 2030. Beyond its domestic Indian base, COLORBOX states capability to fulfil export orders, indicating an intention to serve FSC-procured buyers in regulated international markets. No external funding, M&A activity, or senior leadership disclosures are present in the available material, and headcount is reported in the 1-10 range — consistent with a tightly-run founder-led operation rather than a scaled enterprise.

COLORBOX's commercial model is direct and quote-based, with the corporate website serving as the principal lead-generation channel. No named anchor customers, pricing tiers, or contract structures are disclosed, which together with the broad, multi-segment customer list suggests a long-tail of SMB and mid-market accounts rather than a concentrated enterprise book. The business does not disclose revenue, and there is no indication of AI, software, or recurring-service revenue lines — the company is a pure-play physical-goods manufacturer monetizing through unit sales of certified paper packaging.

Name

COLORBOX

Legal name

Colorbox

Website

https://colorbox.net.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

COLORBOX is an Ahmedabad-based, bootstrapped manufacturer of FSC-certified paper bags, cups, and boxes, producing 50M+ units annually for 500+ brand partners across retail, food-service, and e-commerce segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Paper Packaging

NAICS

Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212), Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220), Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221), Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Recycled Paper Bags & Sacks (IMAMAKAI), Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH), Protective Paper Packaging (Honeycomb, Paper Cushioning, Paper Wrap) (IMALACAH), Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB)

Keywords

• Sustainable paper packaging
• Custom paper bags
• Paper cups manufacturing
• Eco-friendly packaging boxes
• Flexographic printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Paper Packaging Products: Manufacture and sale of custom paper bags, paper cups, and paper boxes. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with no recurring component. The company offers custom printing services as part of the product order.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

COLORBOX manufactures custom sustainable paper packaging — including printed paper bags, paper cups, and paper boxes — along with printed cartons and marketing materials for brand clients. The company uses FSC-certified paper and operates a zero-plastic manufacturing policy, producing over 50 million units annually for 500+ brand partners.

Product overview

COLORBOX is a sustainable paper packaging manufacturer offering three core product lines: Paper Bags (kraft bags, flat handle bags, SOS bags, V-bottom bags with twisted rope or flat handles), Paper Cups (hot/cold beverage cups, ripple wall cups, ice cream cups, portion cups), and Paper Boxes (gift boxes, folding cartons, food packaging boxes, apparel boxes, mailer boxes). All products are 100% recyclable, plastic-free, custom print ready, and manufactured using FSC-certified paper with water-based inks. The company operates as a single unified manufacturing operation rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paper Bags
• Paper Cups
• Paper Boxes

Quantifiable outcome

• 50M+ units produced annually
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sabert Corporation: Sabert is a global manufacturer of food packaging including paperboard containers, folding cartons, and food-service boxes. It is comparable in the food/box categories but offers a broader portfolio including plastics and operates at significantly larger scale.
• Eco-Products (Novolex): Eco-Products is a U.S.-based manufacturer of plant-based, compostable foodservice packaging owned by Novolex. It is comparable to Colorbox's food-service cup and container lines but operates as a much larger incumbent with broader product depth and B2B reach.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Pactiv Evergreen is a large North American manufacturer of food and beverage packaging including paper cups, cartons, and foodservice containers. It is comparable to Colorbox's cup and food-box product lines but at far greater scale and broader product portfolio.
• Graphic Packaging: Graphic Packaging is a major global paperboard packaging manufacturer producing folding cartons, gift boxes, and mailer-style boxes for consumer brands. It is comparable in the folding-carton and box categories but operates at enterprise scale with a much broader product line.
• Smurfit Westrock: Smurfit Westrock is one of the largest global paper-based packaging companies, producing corrugated, folding cartons, and sustainable packaging solutions. It is a broad incumbent competing across multiple categories where Colorbox operates, particularly folding cartons and boxes.

Direct peers

• BioPak: BioPak is an Australia/New Zealand-based manufacturer of compostable and recycled paper food-service packaging including cups, bags, and boxes. It is a strong comparable given its focus on sustainability-led branding, custom printing capabilities, and broad product portfolio.
• Vegware: Vegware is a UK-based specialist in plant-based, compostable food packaging including paper cups, containers, and bags. It is comparable to Colorbox in its sustainability positioning and food-service product mix, though it primarily serves the UK and international markets.
• Huhtamaki India: Huhtamaki is a global food and consumer packaging manufacturer with significant operations in India producing paper bags, cups, and folding cartons for FMCG and food-service customers. It is the most directly comparable peer given its overlapping product categories, B2B customer base, and presence in the Indian market.
• EcoPack India: EcoPack is an Indian manufacturer of sustainable, FSC-certified paper packaging including bags, cups, and boxes for retail and food-service brands. It is a closely comparable peer competing in the same eco-friendly paper-packaging niche Colorbox serves within India.
• Detpak: Detpak is an Australian paper-packaging manufacturer producing paper bags, food boxes, and food-service packaging for retail and QSR customers. Its product mix, custom-print capabilities, and sustainability certifications make it a directly comparable peer to Colorbox.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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