Your Packaging,
Our Passion!
Our company story begins as Australia’s only maker of paper sacks, plastics and textiles—built on strong origins, global supply and lasting legacy.
70 Years of Local Legacy
Family origins. Australian-made. Trusted worldwide.
Our company story spans seven decades in packaging - evolving from a local family business into a global supplier — built on strong values, technical know-how, and lasting customer relationships.
Our legacy is founded on reliable, high-quality packaging and responsive support, with fast lead times and personalised service that set us apart in a competitive market.
Packaging That Covers It All
From our origins to sacks, bags, and hoods.
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 efficiency, protection, and presentation with a legacy of trusted solutions. Learn more about our product range.
Smart Solutions. Strong Support.
A legacy built by experts you can trust.
With manufacturing in Australia and Sri Lanka, plus a global network of warehouses and 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 — built on strong origins and a commitment to keeping your operations running.
Pope's Origins
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 - 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 the business in Adelaide in 1956, my promise has always been to treat our customers and suppliers as long-term partners.
This commitment has defined our way of doing business and will remain the foundation of our company ethos for generations to come.
I believe that strong, lasting relationships are built on trust and shared understanding.
This promise remains my commitment to you and the industry we serve — the enduring Pope Promise guiding our future success together.
Des Pope
Founder
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