• Celebrating 50 years of DaklaPack

    What began with one product has grown into a trusted global partner in packaging. With decades of knowledge and a driven mindset, DaklaPack continues to deliver smart solutions across various industries.

Half a century of innovation and experience

In fifty years, DaklaPack has grown into what we are today. An international business built on a foundation of packaging. It all started with a single product: the MiniGrip bag. Since 1975, the company has evolved by offering innovative, sustainable, and custom packaging solutions, supported by a range of expert services. We’re proud to take you on a remarkable journey through five decades of entrepreneurship and ambition. Discover our full story in the video below:

This is how it all started

DaklaPack began in 1975 as MiniGrip Netherlands, a small division of a larger company. When the original patent for its core product expired, competition increased - driving the company to expand its range with promotional bags, courier envelopes, and medical packaging. The Polymed pouch, developed for the safe transport of diagnostic samples, contributed to the first population screening program in the Netherlands and is still widely used.

As demand for packaging grew, so did the team. We relocated our headquarters to Lelystad in 2006 and began expanding with offices in other countries and by offering additional services. This period marked a shift from product to solution. The growing focus on healthcare, compliance, innovation, and sustainability shaped the full-service model that, supported by expert knowledge and experience, defines the way we support our clients every single day.

Creating solutions

DaklaPack grew by making bold decisions. During the financial crisis in 2008, we chose to scale up instead of slowing down. By investing in our own production facilities, we remained agile and continued to offer scalable solutions to our clients. Just a few years later, assembling medical kits became a key part of our business. In 2016, MiniGrip officially changed its name to DaklaPack in the Netherlands - marking the transition to a strong, unified brand.

A full-service packaging partner

We take pride in serving a broad range of clients. From medical institutions and diagnostic laboratories to universities, cosmetic or home brands, food producers, webshops and government institutions. Organisations that need to package or ship products can rely on our expertise. We provide smart tailor-made solutions, combined with additional services that match specific requirements.

With great care, we assemble medical kits used in screenings and preventive healthcare. DaklaPack has extensive experience in filling packaging, co-packing and order fulfilment. All of our facilities, including cleanrooms and a diagnostics laboratory, are equipped with the necessary certifications to meet strict industry standards. This ensures quality and safety, while also offering flexibility. It’s the combination of reliability and scalability that our clients value most.

The future of DaklaPack

As the world of packaging continues to evolve, so do we. At DaklaPack, we turn opportunities into possibilities. We remain committed to developing smart, and high-quality packaging solutions, tailored to our clients’ products and processes. Continued investment in innovation, new materials and technologies ensures that our solutions meet evolving demands in compliance and sustainability.

By staying curious and forward-thinking, we will continue to shape what’s next in packing and shipping, while moving forward with our clients, not just ahead of the market. What we are creating today could become the foundation for something entirely new tomorrow. With an innovative, solution-oriented and driven mindset, we’re ready for the next chapter. Together with the people and trusted partners who made the past fifty years possible.

Dave Klaassen, CEO:

”Packaging has always been the foundation of DaklaPack. But over time, we’ve learned that real value lies in how we can support our clients - from product to fulfilment, from logistics to diagnostics. What we build now might look completely different in fifty years, and that’s exactly the point. Innovation, entrepreneurship and adaptability must always move with the times."

Frequently asked questions

Let our experts help you

Are you looking for smart and reliable packaging solutions? DaklaPack combines decades of experience with a collaborative and problem-solving approach. Whether you need tailor-made packaging or want to explore the additional services we offer, our team is here to help you move forward. Call us at (201) 630-6480, send an e-mail to info@daklapack.us or use the contact form