PDM Distribution Services

What PDM Distribution Services does

PDM Distribution Services is a Des Moines, Iowa-based full-service contract packaging, warehousing, and transportation company that has evolved from a 1996 trucking startup into a vertically integrated Midwest logistics platform. The company operates approximately one million square feet of warehouse and production space across Iowa (Des Moines, Boone, Ellsworth, and a biological cleaners facility), employs 101-250 people, and serves five primary verticals: food and beverage manufacturers, meat packing operations in the US and Canada, industrial manufacturers, animal feed companies, and 3PL/logistics customers. Its core proprietary products include the ReadySet Tote intermediate bulk container system, Freeze-and-Release coated corrugated boxes and combo bins for the meat packing industry, the Homestead Farms private-label vegetable oil brand, and private-label manufacturing services for grocery and drug store chains.

The company's technology and operations stack combines automated packaging lines for liquid and dry products in BRC "AA" rated food-grade facilities, an Advanced Inventory Management System with barcoding and lot/expiration tracking, food-grade infrastructure (on-site QA director, lab services, hot and refrigerated rooms), automated strapping technology, and cross-docking operations with rail access. Distribution is supported by an owned dedicated driver fleet plus transportation brokerage spanning truck, rail, air, and ocean freight. PDM was acquired in 2025 by The Integration Group (TIG), a Marshalltown, Iowa-based 3PL company, and now operates as a TIG company.

PDM's business model blends professional services revenue (contract packaging), managed services revenue (warehousing, transportation), and product sales (ReadySet Totes, corrugated boxes, Homestead Farms oils). Pricing is primarily quote-based B2B, with public warehousing priced per pallet or per square foot with low monthly minimums. Go-to-market is enterprise and mid-market direct sales led by VP of Sales Jason McGuire, complemented by an e-commerce channel (PDM Packaging Store) and content marketing via the company website. The customer base includes meat packing operations handling 500+ million pounds annually, Midwest grocery chains, national drug store chains, and industrial customers requiring dry and liquid packaging solutions.

Name

PDM Distribution Services

Legal name

PDM Company

Website

https://pdmcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PDM Distribution Services is an Iowa-based full-service contract packaging, warehousing, and transportation company serving food and beverage, meat packing, industrial, animal feed, and 3PL customers across North America with BRC-certified facilities and proprietary products including ReadySet Totes and Homestead Farms oils.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Packaging and Logistics Services

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (561910), General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

SIC

Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670)

akta.pro primary industry

Door-to-Door Integrated Multimodal (DDP/DDU) Forwarding (TLACAEAI)

Keywords

• Contract packaging services
• Food grade packaging
• Industrial warehousing
• Corrugated box manufacturing
• Bulk container solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Moines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Services: Contract packaging for liquid and dry products including food grade, industrial, animal feed, and biological/cleaning products. Services include full-service packaging, blending, private labeling, and transloading.
2. Warehousing & Storage: Public warehousing, food grade storage, railcar and cross-docking, pick and pack services, and fulfillment operations. Operates approximately 1 million square feet of warehouse space in the Midwest.
3. Transportation Services: PDM Fleet with dedicated driver fleet, transportation brokerage, expedited and dedicated services, and real-time tracking and control systems for logistics management.
4. Product Sales: Sale of proprietary products including ReadySet Totes, corrugated boxes, Homestead Farms vegetable oils, and private labeling services.
5. Private Label Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing and private labeling products for grocery store chains, national drug store chains, and various consumer product companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PDM is a full-service packaging, warehousing, and transportation solutions provider. The company delivers turnkey distribution from material sourcing through packaging, food grade and industrial storage, and final delivery, alongside proprietary products including ReadySet Tote IBCs, corrugated boxes, and Homestead Farms vegetable oils.

Product overview

PDM Distribution Services is a TIG company providing integrated packaging, warehousing, and transportation solutions for North American businesses. The company's product portfolio centers on four main offerings: ReadySet Tote (IBC bulk containers for liquid and powder transport), Corrugated Boxes (wax-alternative coated packaging for meat/poultry), Homestead Farms (private-label vegetable oil brand), and Private Labeling services. These are complemented by service divisions covering food grade packaging, industrial packaging, animal feed packaging, biological cleaners, transloading, warehousing (public, food grade, railcar/cross-docking, pick & pack), and transportation (dedicated fleet, brokerage, expedited services). The integrated model enables turnkey distribution from material sourcing through final delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReadySet Tote: Intermediate bulk container (IBC) designed for safe transport of powders, liquids, chemicals, dyes, paints, foods, and concentrates. Provides bulk packaging solution in terms of weight, capacity, assembly speed, protection, economy, and recycling ability.
• Homestead Farms
• PDM Coated Trim Boxes and Combo Bins
• Deep Clean Multi
• Drain Ease Open

Products and services

• Food Grade Packaging

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9 percent order accuracy
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Integration Group (TIG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025In 2025, PDM was acquired by The Integration Group (TIG), a third-party logistics company that has been creating and investing in new service capabilities since 1991. This acquisition ensures customers have greater access to flexible, third-party logistics solutions. TIG operates from Marshalltown, Iowa headquarters.
• Global Leader in Biological ProductsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPDM partnered with one of the global leaders in biological products to create ecological and technically advanced biologic cleaning products using the latest enzyme technology. This partnership enables earth-friendly cleaning products without harmful bleaches and hazardous chemicals.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Berlin Packaging: Largest US hybrid packaging supplier combining rigid and flexible containers, closures, and value-added services including contract packaging and warehousing. Directly comparable to PDM as a full-service packaging distribution and services provider serving food, industrial, and personal-care customers.
• Mauser Packaging Solutions: Global manufacturer and supplier of industrial packaging including steel, plastic, and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) plus container management services. Directly comparable to PDM's ReadSet Tote IBC business and contract packaging into chemical and food customers.
• Menasha Packaging: Privately held manufacturer of corrugated packaging, display, and fulfillment services with significant co-packing and 3PL activity. Comparable to PDM as a vertically integrated packaging-and-logistics provider serving CPG and food customers.
• GXO Logistics: Largest pure-play contract logistics provider globally, operating warehousing, distribution, and reverse logistics. Comparable to PDM's public warehousing, fulfillment, and 3PL service lines, though at vastly greater scale.
• Landstar System: Asset-light truckload and logistics services company operating through a network of independent agents. Comparable to PDM's PDM Fleet and brokerage transportation services, with similar emphasis on flexible, on-demand freight solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Greif, Inc. Global industrial packaging leader producing steel drums, plastic containers, IBCs, and containerboard plus offering container lifecycle services. Overlaps with PDM on IBCs/corrugated but at vastly larger scale and with global reach.
• Sonoco Products Company: Public, multi-billion-dollar global packaging company across consumer, industrial, and healthcare packaging. Comparable to PDM on corrugated/converted paperboard and contract packaging but at vastly greater scale and scope.
• XPO Logistics: Major North American less-than-truckload, last-mile, and truck brokerage provider with logistics capabilities. Comparable to PDM's dedicated fleet, brokerage, and expedited transportation offerings at much larger scale.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Large publicly traded food and beverage packaging manufacturer producing cartons, containers, and foodservice packaging. Comparable to PDM on food-grade packaging into grocery and foodservice customers but at much larger scale.
• DHL Supply Chain (Deutsche Post DHL Group): World's largest contract logistics provider with extensive warehousing, distribution, and integrated supply chain solutions. Comparable to PDM on warehousing and multi-modal logistics but at vastly greater global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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