Your Packaging,
Our Passion!
Australia’s only local manufacturer of paper sacks, flexible plastics, and textiles — delivering complete packaging solutions with global reach.
70 Years of Local Experience
Family-owned. Australian-made. Trusted worldwide.
With seven decades in packaging, Popes has grown from a local family business into a global supplier — built on strong values, technical know-how, and lasting customer relationships.
Our reputation 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
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.
Technical expertise you can rely on.
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 - 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.
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.
Founder's Commitment
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 it will continue to be the foundation of our company ethos for generations to come.
I believe that your success is our success, and that strong, lasting relationships are built on trust and shared understanding.
This promise remains my commitment to you, your company, and the industry we serve. It will continue to be the enduring Pope Promise, guiding our future success together.
Des Pope
Founder
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