Bedford Industries

Bedford Industries

U.S. manufacturer of sustainable packaging closures

Overview

Bedford Industries designs and makes packaging closures in the United States since 1966, with products including twist ties, ElastiTags, and Bio Clip that use over 97% biobased content. Twist ties seal bags, ElastiTags provide stretchable, reusable closures, and Bio Clip secures packaging materials with high biobased content; products are sold and shipped directly from their own facilities. The company runs a closed-loop manufacturing process powered by 100% net-zero carbon energy and promotes upcycling to create new items, aiming to minimize waste. It differentiates itself through sustainability, fast lead times and delivery, and a long-standing family-owned culture, with the goal of providing dependable, high-quality closures that combine environmental performance with quick service.

About Bedford Industries

Simplify's Rating
Why Bedford Industries is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Consumer Goods

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Worthington, Minnesota

Founded

1966

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Bedford acquired Tach-It in 2026, broadening entry-level automation and cross-selling opportunities.
  • EcoTwist and TagBack won 2025 recognition, strengthening sustainability-led demand and retailer appeal.
  • Bedford's 100% net-zero carbon energy supply supports premium positioning with ESG-focused customers.

What critics are saying

  • Tach-It integration after the 2026 acquisition can distract teams and slow execution.
  • The 2026 China twist-tie antidumping review signals relentless price pressure from imports.
  • Bedford remains tied to packaging demand; bakery and produce spending cuts hit volumes fast.

What makes Bedford Industries unique

  • Since 1966, Bedford pairs twist ties with automation and closures under one roof.
  • TagBack and EcoTwist turn used closures into recycled lumber and lower-plastic products.
  • Tag Tyer automates produce tagging, saving 2–5 seconds per item for growers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Remote Work Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Company News

Commercial Baking
Jul 16th, 2026
Bedford's recent acquisition expands choice, automated solutions - Commercial Baking

In the few months since Bedford Industries, a leading twist tie and automation manufacturer, acquired Tach-It, customers are already reaping the benefits.

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