From a single line to a full-stack flexible packaging platform
Pelican Holdco LLC has grown with one focus: deliver high-performance coated and laminated films that meet the toughest standards of food, medical, and industrial customers.
Built on disciplined growth
- Steady reinvestment into lamination, coating, printing, and slitting assets.
- Quality and regulatory systems scaled with each new market served.
- Customer partnerships that shape our technology roadmap.
Proven capability expansion backed by customer demand
Each investment strengthened barrier performance, graphics quality, speed to market, and sustainability outcomes.
2005 · Founded in Chicago
Launched with solventless lamination to serve regional food brands needing dependable barrier structures.
2010 · Precision coating added
Introduced extrusion and aqueous coatings for anti-fog, seal-through-contaminant, and clarity requirements.
2014 · 10-color HD flexo
Expanded print capability to full HD graphics with extended gamut and GMI-compliant color management.
2017 · Cleanroom-ready slitting
Added cleanroom slitting and rewinding controls to serve medical and pharma sterile barrier formats.
2020 · Sustainability track
Scaled monomaterial PE/PP programs, PCR integration, and waste diversion initiatives across operations.
2023 · Innovation center refresh
Upgraded lab and pilot assets for faster prototype pouches, barrier testing, and e-commerce simulation.
Strategic roadmap built around customer missions
We continue to invest in sustainable materials, digital workflow, and real-time quality visibility to keep your launches on schedule and on spec.
