What The Packaging Company does

The Packaging Company (TPC), founded in 1994 and headquartered in Long Beach, California, is a privately held custom packaging manufacturer serving regulated and premium brands across cannabis, skincare, cosmetics, medical, pharmaceutical-adjacent, nutraceutical, and wellness industries. The company operates with wholly-owned production facilities in the United States and China, providing direct manufacturing oversight from sampling through delivery, and serves 400+ brands globally across North America, Europe, and international markets. Founder and CEO Michael Salemi leads the company, which maintains a headcount in the 11-50 range. The company generates revenue through B2B wholesale orders of custom and stock packaging with minimum order quantities starting at 5,000 units per SKU and approximately 90-day production lead times following pre-production sample approval.

The company's product portfolio is anchored in three core technology areas: child-resistant packaging certified to 16 CFR §1700.20 (tins, tubes, jars, bags, bottles, and topical formats), airless dispensing technology (bottles, jars, and tubes that protect sensitive formulations from oxidation), and airtight/watertight sealing systems. The company holds U.S. Patent 11370583 covering multiple child-resistant tin case designs and recently launched the V5E Snap Tin, developed entirely in-house after years of engineering. Additional capabilities include FDA food-grade and GMP-aligned packaging options for medical and nutraceutical brands, eco-friendly formats (aluminum, tin, refillable, mono-material, PCR plastics), and custom decoration services spanning color matching, screen printing, hot stamping, UV coating, soft-touch finishes, and custom mold development. The company is certified to ASTM standards for child-resistant squeeze tubes, glass jars, tins, and mylar bags.

TPC's go-to-market is enterprise field sales, with a quote-driven model via a Request a Quote form and 15-minute call booking. Sales engagement is supplemented by trade show presence (Flower Expo Massachusetts, Cannabis Means Business New York), content marketing through a regularly updated blog and downloadable compliance guides, email newsletters, and active social media across Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Pinterest. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined per project based on format, customization, and volume. Notable customers include Skinfix, Obagi, Curaleaf, Theory Wellness, Trulieve, and Elevate Oral Care, spanning regulated cannabis, skincare, pharmaceutical/cosmetics, and oral care segments.

Name

The Packaging Company

Legal name

The Packaging Company

Website

https://thepkgco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Packaging Company is a custom packaging manufacturer founded in 1994, serving cannabis, skincare, cosmetics, medical, and nutraceutical brands with child-resistant, airless, and decorative packaging solutions. Operating wholly-owned U.S. and China production facilities, it serves 400+ brands with MOQs from 5,000 units.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Bottle Manufacturing (326160), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Packaging (Bottles, Jars, Tubes, Jugs) (IMALAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cosmetics & Personal Care Plastic Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAL), Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging (Refillable, PCR, Mono-material, Reusable) (IMALAJAM), Regulatory & Safety Features (Tamper-evident, Child-resistant, Compliance) (IMALAJAO), Skincare Packaging (Cream Jars, Serum Bottles, Ampoules) (IMALAJAI)

Keywords

• Custom packaging manufacturing
• Child-resistant packaging
• Airless packaging solutions
• Cosmetic packaging wholesale
• Cannabis packaging manufacturer

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Packaging Wholesale: The company generates revenue through B2B wholesale orders of custom and standard packaging formats sold in production quantities (MOQ starting at 5,000 units per SKU). Revenue is one-time per order with reorder cycles driven by customer production consumption rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Packaging Company designs and manufactures custom packaging for cosmetic, skincare, medical, and cannabis industries, with wholly-owned production operations in the U.S. and China. Core formats include child-resistant tins/tubes/jars/bags, airless bottles and pump systems, cosmetic jars and bottles, squeeze tubes, dropper bottles, and lip/eye packaging, all configurable through in-house decoration, color matching, and custom mold development.

Product overview

The Packaging Company (TPC) is a custom packaging manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of packaging solutions across multiple categories. The core offering includes child-resistant packaging (certified to 16 CFR §1700.20), airless packaging, cosmetic bottles, cosmetic jars, squeeze tubes, dropper bottles, and lip/eye packaging. TPC serves regulated industries including cannabis, pharmaceutical-adjacent wellness, medical, and premium beauty/skincare brands. Products are available in eco-friendly materials (aluminum, PCR, refillable, mono-material) with custom decoration options. The company operates with owned U.S. and China production oversight and serves brands across North America, Europe, and international markets with MOQ starting at 5,000 units for most formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Child-Resistant Packaging (CR Tins, Tubes, Jars, Bags, Topicals) Certified child-resistant packaging formats (tins, tubes, jars, bags, topical containers) designed to meet 16 CFR §1700.20 for regulated cannabis, pre-roll, and wellness product programs. Sold wholesale to brand customers with custom inserts and decoration options.
• Airless Packaging (Bottles, Jars, Pump Systems) Airless bottles, jars, and pump systems that protect sensitive skincare and cosmetic formulations from air exposure, preserving efficacy and extending shelf life. Includes mono-material, refillable, and aluminum options.
• Cosmetic Bottles (Lotion Pump, Roller Ball, Sprayer) Bottle formats including lotion pump, roller ball, and sprayer/toner bottles for skincare, cosmetic, and personal care products, with custom decoration available.
• Cosmetic Jars (Refillable, Aluminum, PET/PP, Acrylic) Cosmetic jars in refillable, aluminum, PET/PP, and acrylic formats for creams, masks, balms, scrubs, and thicker skincare formulas.
• Squeeze Tubes (Eco-Friendly, Applicator, Plastic) Squeeze tubes including eco-friendly, needle nose/applicator, large plastic (above 15ml), and small plastic (below 15ml) formats for cleansers, lotions, gels, and travel-size products.
• Dropper Bottles Dropper bottles designed for facial oils, serums, tinctures, and treatment formulas requiring controlled drop-by-drop dispensing.
• Lip and Eye Packaging Lip and eye packaging including lipstick cases, mascara tubes, eyeliner packaging, lip gloss tubes, and click/twist pen applicators.
• Eco-Friendly Packaging (Aluminum, Tin, Refillable, Paper, Glass, PCR) Sustainable packaging options including aluminum, tin, refillable, paper, glass, and PCR (post-consumer recycled) materials for brands with environmental commitments.
• Food-Grade Tins Food-grade tin packaging for edible products, supplements, and consumables.
• Deodorant Cases Deodorant stick containers and cases available in various sizes and materials including PLA, mono-PP, and standard plastic.
• Cigar Tubes Aluminum cigar tubes with various diameters and heights for premium cigar storage and presentation.
• Custom Decoration and Mold Development Services Custom decoration including color matching, screen printing, hot stamping, labeling, UV coating, soft-touch finishes, metallic effects, and custom mold development for qualified projects.
• V5E Snap Tin Child-resistant tin with an in-house developed deliberate snap mechanism that is user-friendly for adults while remaining child-resistant, forming an airtight and watertight seal. Launched in 2026 to address difficult-to-open mechanisms and air leakage in regulated markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years manufacturing experience since 1994
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global: A major global plastic packaging manufacturer producing bottles, jars, tubes, and containers across beauty, personal care, healthcare, and cannabis end markets. Berry's scale and breadth compete with TPC across rigid and flexible plastic packaging formats.
• CCL Industries: A global specialty packaging giant focused on labels, tubes, containers, and healthcare packaging. CCL's tube and container divisions compete with TPC's squeeze tubes and cosmetic packaging formats across beauty and personal care brands.
• AptarGroup: A global leader in dispensing systems, closures, and active material packaging serving beauty, personal care, food, and pharma. Aptar offers child-resistant and airless solutions across a much broader portfolio than TPC, competing directly in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical-adjacent packaging categories where TPC operates.
• Gerresheimer: A leading European specialist in glass and plastic primary packaging for pharma, cosmetics, and personal care. Gerresheimer's cosmetic glass bottles, jars, and dropper formats overlap with TPC's glass dropper bottles and cosmetic jar offerings for premium skincare brands.
• Silgan Holdings: A leading provider of rigid packaging containers, closures, and dispensing systems for personal care, beauty, food, and healthcare. Silgan competes in cosmetic bottles, jars, and dispensing closures overlapping with TPC's core offerings.
• ALPLA Group: One of the world's largest plastic packaging producers with extensive rigid bottle, jar, and tube manufacturing across cosmetics, personal care, and household products. ALPLA competes directly with TPC in primary cosmetic packaging and increasingly in sustainable/mono-material formats.

Direct peers

• Kaufman Container: A US-based specialty packaging supplier offering bottles, jars, tubes, and containers primarily for the beauty, personal care, and pharmaceutical markets. Like TPC, Kaufman provides custom packaging solutions with decoration services to mid-market and enterprise CPG brands in similar end markets.
• O.Berk Company: A specialty packaging distributor and supplier serving cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical-adjacent brands with bottles, jars, tubes, and custom decoration. O.Berk overlaps with TPC's customer segments and product categories, particularly in beauty and skincare.
• Dymapak: A child-resistant packaging specialist producing CR pouches, bags, jars, and vials for cannabis, CBD, and nutraceutical brands. Dymapak overlaps with TPC's CR packaging line, particularly in flexible CR formats for regulated product categories.
• N2 Packaging Systems: A specialty child-resistant packaging manufacturer focused on the cannabis industry. N2 produces CR containers and child-resistant solutions for regulated cannabis products, directly competing with TPC's CR tins, tubes, jars, and bags within the same cannabis end market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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