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Revolutionize Your Retail Experience with Gratpak’s Paper Bags

At Gratpak, we provide high-quality paper bags that are renewable and recyclable for food service, restaurant carryout, grocery, retail, and shopping bags. Our experienced management team, will guarantee quick processing with services tailored to your requirements.

We envision keeping New Zealand 100% pure by providing faster production while creating more jobs; our factory is based in the heart of North Island. We make sure all our sourcing is ethical, which allows us to offer unique, customisable options within an efficient one-stop solution for all packaging needs.

“We needed a unique size and design for our paper bags, and GratPak delivered beyond our expectations. The quality of the bags is exceptional, and the custom branding looks fantastic. Our customers have noticed the difference and often compliment us on the professional packaging.”

We believe in making sure you get the best product out there on time with exceptional service every step of the way – it’s our vision statement!

Whakawhetai

“Te mihi, te mihi, te maioha ki to maatau ao me te atawhai”.

GRATPAK – Gratitude

“Being Grateful, Thankful, We appreciate our Planet & strive to be Kind”

Selected Client Partners

Brands We Work With

Testimonals

Thank you so much for responding so quickly and so generously.

The donation of the paper bags to the Turangi Foodbank will make a huge difference to the Turangi Community and the operation of the Foodbank. Distribution of the Foodbank parcels will now be very much enhanced. With kind wishes and appreciation | Turangi Food Bank

GratPak Mission

Gratpak’s workplace vision is built around the belief that people, the planet, and profit are interconnected. By prioritizing community, sustainability, wellness and shared success, Gratpak strives to create a positive impact in New Zealand and beyond. Here’s how this vision is reflected in their workplace approach:

PEOPLE: Building Strong Communities

PLANET: Sustainability at the Core

PROFIT: Achieving Together

GratPak Vision

People: Building Strong Communities

Gratpak recognizes that a thriving workplace begins with its people.

The company focuses on:

Creating Opportunities: Investing in Kiwi communities by supporting local families and businesses.
Education and Training: Developing a skilled workforce through high-quality training and recognition programs.
Collaboration and Loyalty: Partnering with suppliers and customers to build long-term trust and mutual respect.
Nation-Building: Empowering employees to work together toward a better New Zealand.

Planet: Sustainability at the Core

Gratpak integrates environmental responsibility into its workplace culture by:

Leadership in Sustainability: Actively reducing carbon emissions and waste in every aspect of operations.
Protecting Natural Beauty: Committing to the vision of keeping New Zealand “100% PURE” through sustainable practices.
Ethical Sourcing and Supply Chains: Ensuring materials and processes align with the highest ethical standards.
Future-Focused Goals: Encouraging employees and stakeholders to work collectively for a greener and more sustainable future.

Profit: Achieving Together

Gratpak believes that profitability should align with social and environmental responsibility. Their workplace vision emphasizes:

Happier Communities and Workforces: Investing in employee wellness, families, and children as the leaders of tomorrow.
Shared Prosperity: Balancing profit with sustainability to ensure long-term success for all stakeholders.
Collective Action: Encouraging collaboration to meet New Zealand’s sustainability and carbon reduction goals.

In Summary:

Gratpak’s workplace vision is about creating a sustainable future where people thrive, the planet is preserved, and profitability supports shared success. Through collaboration, ethical practices, and a commitment to continuous improvement, Gratpak’s workplace serves as a model for how businesses can contribute to a better New Zealand.

Gratpak’s Commitment

Gratpak Quality Commitment

Our Commitment to Quality

At Gratpak, quality is at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to manufacturing paper packaging that consistently meets the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability. Our products are designed to support our customers’ operations while protecting their goods and maintaining the integrity of their brands.

We achieve this by:

Maintaining strict quality control throughout our manufacturing process
Using responsibly sourced, high-quality materials
Continuously improving our systems and processes
Listening to customer feedback and responding quickly to their needs
Ensuring every product leaving our facility meets our quality expectations

Our goal is simple:

Deliver packaging our customers can trust every time.

Sustainability at Gratpak

Gratpak is committed to creating packaging solutions that support a more sustainable future.

We believe responsible business practices must protect both the environment and the communities we serve. Our paper bags are designed to reduce environmental impact while supporting businesses that want practical and sustainable packaging solutions.

Our commitment includes:

Manufacturing recyclable and renewable paper packaging
Reducing carbon emissions through local New Zealand production
Minimising waste in our manufacturing processes
Supporting customers transitioning from plastic to paper packaging
Promoting responsible sourcing of raw materials

We believe sustainability is not a trend – it is our responsibility.

People. Planet. Future.

Gratpak Environmental Responsibility Policy

Environmental Responsibility

Gratpak recognises our responsibility to operate in a way that protects the environment for future generations.

We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint and promoting sustainable manufacturing practices.

Our environmental focus includes:

Producing recyclable paper packaging solutions
Reducing waste across our production processes
Improving energy efficiency in our manufacturing operations
Supporting responsible forestry and paper sourcing
Encouraging sustainable practices across our supply chain

We are committed to continuous environmental improvement.

Responsible packaging for a cleaner future.

Gratpak Community Engagement Statement

Supporting Our Communities

Gratpak believes strong businesses help build strong communities.

Since establishing our manufacturing facility in New Zealand, we have committed to supporting local organisations, charities, and community initiatives that make a positive difference.

Our community engagement includes:

Donating paper bags to food banks and community organisations
Supporting social supermarkets and charitable initiatives
Working with schools and local groups
Partnering with organisations that help families in need

We are proud to contribute to the communities that support our business.

Together we can create lasting impact.

Gratpak Customer Partnership Commitment

Our Commitment to Customers

At Gratpak, our customers are our partners.

We work closely with retailers, distributors, and businesses to provide packaging solutions that support their operational and sustainability goals.

Our commitment includes:

Delivering reliable, high-quality packaging
Providing responsive and professional customer service
Offering locally manufactured solutions that support supply chain resilience
Collaborating with customers to develop practical packaging solutions
Building long-term partnerships based on trust and performance

Your success is our success.

Together we can achieve more FOR OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS

Gratpak’s bag manufacturing process is a testament to sustainability. We refrain from cutting or destroying any trees. Instead, our products are meticulously crafted from waste materials sourced from a variety of eco-friendly sources, including cardboard used in supermarkets and waste material from the building industry, such as sawdust, slashing, and pulp. By opting for Gratpak, you’re not just acquiring a bag, but actively contributing to a greener future.

Our products are made with waste products from a variety of sources from cardboard used in supermarkets to the waste material from the building industry, such as sawdust, slashing, pulp, etc.

Make your mark with custom paper bags

How We Started

2020

GratPak | New Zealanders supporting New Zealand

GratPak announced the opening of its manufacturing facility in New Zealand, in June 2020. The company employs local Kiwis and is committed to reducing its carbon footprint while creating a sustainable supply chain. Gratpak produces block-bottom paper bags from paper sourced in New Zealand. It is the first company in over 15 years to manufacture block bottom paper bags in New Zealand and began producing an SOS Block Bottom bag in December of the same year.

GratPak’s Large SOS Block Bottom Bag, which aims to replace plastic bags, hit the market in December 2020. The bag is available at major supermarkets such as Foodstuffs and Woolworths NZ, which started supporting Gratpak when their large international suppliers could not supply them.

2021

GratPak is growing

In June 2021, GratPak launched its Flat Brown and SOS Block Bottom Range into the Food Service Wholesale market. In response to this demand, the company employed more local staff.

GratPak further expanded its offerings in August 2021 with the launch of its SOS Block Bottom Printed offer to QSR (quick service and fast casual restaurant) and Ho.Re.Ca (hotels, restaurants and cafes) .

2022

We become the leading company

GratPak was appointed the preferred supplier of the New World Family 2 Family bags in February 2022. Thanks to Foodstuffs Marketing for supporting Local and NZ Made.

GratPak launches their rope handle range of Block Bottom bags.