Your Packaging,
Our Expertise
Our company story began in 1993 with a simple goal: to create reliable woven polypropylene solutions for customers across the world. Today, we’re proud to be a trusted partner to global industries while staying true to our local roots.
Our 30 Years of Local Legacy
Local expertise. Globally trusted. Built on quality.
Our company story began as a BOI-approved manufacturing business, we’ve grown into one of Sri Lanka’s most established WPP producers. Our two modern plants sit side-by-side on six acres and are home to more than 500 dedicated team members.
What’s important to us is building strong relationships. Many of our customers have been with us for decades because we focus on consistency, genuine support and doing things the right way.
Woven Polypropylene Specialists
High-quality bags, bulk solutions and fabrics.
We manufacture a full range of WPP products - from printed mesh bags and onion bags, to Bulk Bags (FIBCs), and laminated and un-laminated WPP fabrics.
Every product is made with care, backed by technical know-how, and tested to perform in real-world conditions. Our solutions reach Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Europe, while also supporting key industries right here at home.
Quality You Can Trust
Certified. Ethical. Long-term partnerships.
Quality is at the heart of everything we do. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification through the Sri Lanka Standards Institution reflects the standards we hold ourselves to - from manufacturing processes to customer support.
We believe in responsible operations, safe workplaces and reducing our impact on the environment. Our purpose is simple: understand our customers deeply, support their growth and deliver packaging that strengthens their operations.
For us, every partnership is long-term. We combine experience, innovation and genuine care to create solutions that work today and continue delivering value well into the future.
Pope's Origins
1956
Des Pope begins trading textile bags in Adelaide.
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 - Production upgrades and automation program commenced at Plastipak Lanka.
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, California warehouse and office upgrade to support Popes 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.
Our Story: Founder's Legacy
Since founding Pope Packaging in 1956, my promise has always been to treat our customers and suppliers as long-term partners.
That same commitment led us to establish Plastipak Lanka, our in-house Sri Lankan manufacturing facility, in 1993 to support Popes’ growing global businesses.
Strong relationships built on trust and understanding remain at the heart of our group. This promise continues to guide Plastipak - and the entire Pope Packaging Group - today and into the future.
Des Pope
Founder
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