Your Packaging,
Our Passion!
Delivering complete packaging solutions for New Zealand industries – with global reach and local support.
Long History. Strong Partnership.
Proudly part of the Pope Packaging Group
Building on a heritage that began in 1907, we deliver custom packaging solutions backed by decades of experience. Proudly New Zealand, personally delivered, part of the Pope Packaging Group for over 40 years. To learn more, visit our global website.
This partnership combines our long-standing local expertise with the Group’s global resources and innovation, allowing us to deliver reliable, high-quality packaging, fast lead times, and personalised service that set us apart in a competitive market.
Packaging That Covers It All
Sacks, bags, hoods – consider it packed.
Popes offer one of the broadest packaging portfolios, spanning paper sacks, flexible plastics, and woven products. Every solution is developed in close partnership with customers, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers.
From performance film and FIBCs to industrial sacks and silage wraps, we help customers package smarter — improving cost-efficiency, protection, and product presentation from fill to end use.
Smart Solutions. Strong Support.
Experts you can trust.
With manufacturing sites in Australia and Sri Lanka, plus a worldwide network of warehouses and in-house experts, Popes deliver fast, reliable supply with personalised service. Our technical teams work closely with customers to optimise filling, storage, transport, and performance.
From custom product development to on-site troubleshooting, we combine innovation with hands-on support to keep your operations running smoothly.
Pope's History
1956
Des Pope begins trading textile bags in Adelaide.
1960's
Melbourne branch opens.
1970's
1970 - Perth and Sydney textiles branches open.
1975 - Sydney branch opens.
1980's
1980 - Paper sacks production commences in Adelaide.
1982 - Brisbane textiles branch opens.
1984 - Flexible plastics production commences in Adelaide.
1985 - Pope Textile Bag & Packaging opens.
1986-89 - USA operations established in Colorado & California.
1990's
Sri Lankan operations established.
2000's
2005 - Newlong paper sack conversion equipment commissioned.
2010's
2012 - Automated W&H paper sack line commissioned.
2014-2016 - Advanced plastic extrusion & CI flexo printing technologies installed.
2018 - Company-wide ERP rollout & tubular FFS plastic conversion equipment commissioned.
2019 - Sri Lankan production upgrades & automation program commence.
2020's
2020 - W&H 5 layer plastic extruder & CI printer commissioned.
2022 - Paper sack supply commences in New Zealand.
2023 - Additional W&H paper sack line & printing equipment commissioned.
2024 - New Perth warehouse opened to support Western Australian growth.
2025 - Vacaville, Californian warehouse & office upgrade to support USA growth.
1956
Des Pope begins trading textile bags in Adelaide.
1960's
Melbourne branch opens.
1970's
1970 - Perth and Sydney textiles branches open.
1975 - Sydney branch opens.
1980's
1980 - Paper sacks production commences in Adelaide.
1982 - Brisbane textiles branch opens.
1984 - Flexible plastics production commences in Adelaide.
1985 - New Zealand operations established.
1986-89 - USA operations established in Colorado & California.
1990's
Sri Lankan operations established.
2000's
2005 - Newlong paper sack conversion equipment commissioned.
2010's
2012 - Automated W&H paper sack line commissioned.
2014-2016 - Advanced plastic extrusion & CI flexo printing technologies installed.
2018 - Company-wide ERP rollout & tubular FFS plastic conversion equipment commissioned.
2019 - Sri Lankan production upgrades & automation program commence.
2020's
2020 - W&H 5 layer plastic extruder & CI printer commissioned.
2022 - Paper sack supply commences in New Zealand.
2023 - Additional W&H paper sack line & printing equipment commissioned.
2024 - New Perth warehouse opened to support Western Australian growth.
2025 - Vacaville, Californian warehouse & office upgrade to support USA growth.
A Lasting Legacy
When Des Pope founded the business in South Australia in 1956, he built it on a simple belief. Customers and suppliers should be treated as long-term partners.
Built on trust, respect and lasting relationships, Des's values continue to guide our decisions, strengthen our partnerships and shape our future.
Today, the principles he established remain at the heart of everything we do, ensuring his legacy lives on for generations to come.
— Des Pope, Founder (1935–2026)
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