Top Rigid Plastic Packaging Companies

The increasing demand for durable, lightweight, and cost-effective packaging options in many industries, including food & beverages, pharmaceutical, personal care, and home products is responsible for driving the rigid plastic packaging industry. Urbanization and growing number of retail stores and eCommerce sites are driving demand for these kinds of packaging; consumers are shopping less frequently, requiring longer product protection and shelf-life, which is increasing their willingness to purchase more products online.

Industry Overview

According to SkyQuest Technology “Rigid Plastic Packaging Market By Type (Bottles, Jars), By Raw Material (Bioplastics, Polyethylene (PE), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)), By Production Process (Extrusion, Injection Molding), By End Use (Food, Beverages, Healthcare), By Region- Industry Forecast 2025-2032,” Global Rigid Plastic Packaging Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 5.5% by 2032, on account of urgent need for automating quantified data. Technological advancements in plastic moulding technology (injection and blow moulding) have allowed more options for creative design and improved production productivity; as such, rigid plastics have become the preferred option for companies producing high-volume products. The market continues to grow as sustainability efforts increase the use of recycled plastic, use of bio-based polymers, and the development of recyclable packaging formats in response to consumers' preference for environmentally sustainable products. Shift to a globally focused convenience-first and tamper-evident packaging solution model will further support growth in the rigid plastic packaging sector by meeting consumer demand for safe, portable, and easy to use products.

Top 10 Global Rigid Plastic Packaging Companies

1. Amcor plc

Amcor plc is an international supplier of both rigid and flexible packaging. Amcor's rigid plastic business segment is the largest global supplier of PET packaging.

2. Berry Global Group Inc.,

Berry Global Group Inc., is a worldwide leader in the broadest selection of rigid plastic products. In addition to utilizing many different types of injection molding processes, Berry produces various products, including rigid open top containers, bottles, closures, cups/tubs/lids.

3. Silgan Holdings Inc.'s

Silgan Holdings Inc.'s packaging company develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of products through three distinct divisions: Metal Containers, Closures, and Custom Containers (Rigid Plastics). Silgan's Custom Container division focuses on the design and production of rigid plastic containers, primarily HDPE and PET, for use in North America's Personal Care, Food and Household Chemicals markets.

4. Huhtamäki Oyj

Huhtamäki Oyj is a global food packaging specialist with the primary focus on food packaging solutions for food on-the-go and food on-shelf. Huhtamäki is focused on providing flexible, fiber, and rigid plastic packaging for food service, dairy and consumer goods sectors; however, the majority of Huhtamäki's rigid product line is made using thermoforming technology.

5. Sonoco Products Company

With more than 100 years of experience and a broad base for its diverse consumer and industrial product lines, Sonoco is one of the leading manufacturers of thermoformed plastic packaging (including trays and containers), high performance plastics and blow moulded containers (for industrial applications) in rigid plastics.

6. Plastipak Holdings, Inc.

Plastipak Holdings, Inc. is a global leader and vertically integrated business focusing on the design and manufacture of PET and HDPE bottles, preforms and custom rigid plastic containers. Plastipak's unique advantage comes from its substantial investment in recycling infrastructure through its Clean Tech Division, enabling it to recycle used bottles into food grade resin for new packaging.

7. ALPLA Group

ALPLA Group is an Austrian family-owned business and a large, international group, with operations in over 100 countries, specialising in plastic bottles, preforms and caps. ALPLA's core strategy is that it operates all its production sites and provides its customers with integrated solutions by minimising transportation and emissions associated with the handling and delivery of products.

8. AptarGroup, Inc.

AptarGroup's area of expertise is not the primary container body but rather the development of innovative dispensing systems and closures that are placed on top of rigid packaging. Aptar manufactures dispensing pumps, spray valves, dispensing closures and active packaging components for the beauty, pharmaceutical, food and beverage industries.

9. Greif, Inc.

Greif, Inc.  specializes in providing industrial packaging solutions and is mainly known for their Steel Dry Well and Fiber Dry Well Grains. However, the company has also developed a strong presence in the Rigid Plastic Industrial Packaging space by offering large-format Industrial and Bulk Containers such as Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), Plastic Drums and large High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Bottles & Jerrycans. These container solutions are important for the safe transport of chemicals, lubricants and agriculture-related products while also addressing product protection through regulatory compliance.

10. Pactiv Evergreen Inc.

Pactiv Evergreen Inc. designs and manufactures packaging products and foodservice-related products for customers based in North America. The company's Rigid Plastic products include thermoformed food merchandising containers (trays, clamshells), rigid display containers (clear) and cups made from PET and PP. Pactiv Evergreen leverages its expertise to provide Supermarkets, Food Processors and all players in the foodservice sector with high volume, stock and custom packaging options.

Other Leading Global Rigid Plastic Packaging Companies

• Graham Packaging Company
• Mondi Group
• Sealed Air Corporation
• Gerresheimer AG
• Klöckner Pentaplast (kp)
• Crown Holdings Inc.
• SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation)
• Winpak Ltd.
• Time Technoplast Ltd.
• DS Smith Plc
• Manjushree Technopack Ltd. (MTL)
• Bemis Manufacturing Company

 Conclusion

The rigid plastic packaging market is likely to see continued growth over time as manufacturers continue to rely on strong, safe and economical packaging for mass produced goods. Environmental issues along with the introduction of, and implementation of stricter regulations on plastic waste are hurdles that present themselves to this market. Yet, continuing innovation will allow manufacturers to adopt newer technology and compete within the ever-changing market with respect to recyclable materials, bio-degradable plastics and lightweighting technology.