TransPak

What TransPak does

TransPak, Inc. is a privately held, women- and family-owned packaging and logistics company founded in 1952 in Silicon Valley, California, and now headquartered in San Jose. The company designs, engineers, manufactures, and ships custom protective packaging, crating, and integrated logistics solutions for high-value, fragile, oversized, and hard-to-ship goods. Its core capabilities span four service lines: Crating (custom industrial and wood crating plus Refurb Centers), Packaging (ISTA-certified, export, and hybrid multi-material designs combining corrugated, foam, thermoform, and other substrates), Logistics (warehousing, rigging, trucking, break bulk, project cargo, customs brokerage, international air/ocean freight, and Next Flight Out expedited shipping), and Design (packaging engineering, ISTA-certified in-house testing, sustainability engineering, and field-data-driven packaging analytics). Specialized capabilities include ISO Class 5 and Class 6 cleanroom packaging, ATA case manufacturing, and custom foam fabrication; the TransPak Specialized Packaging (TSP) division operates a 36,523 sq ft facility in Johor, Malaysia.

TransPak makes money through quote-based, project-priced contracts with enterprise customers in semiconductor and electronics, data centers and server infrastructure, aerospace and defense, healthcare and medical devices, with secondary exposure to solar and energy, automotive, and security verticals. There are no standard price tiers: every project is bid individually and multi-year engagements are common. Revenue streams are predominantly one-time per project for crating plus professional services fees for design, engineering, logistics, and testing, supported by recurring refurbishment and ATA case build/refurbish work. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales backed by a 'Request a Quote' funnel on transpak.com and active industry trade show participation (Battery Show, Poly Pack Symposium, ISTA Forum USA). Distribution is exclusively direct and self-delivered through a global owned-and-operated network of more than 80 facilities across the United States, Mexico, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, India, and the Czech Republic, supplemented by channel partners in Japan and China for sub-national coverage.

The technology stack is engineering-first rather than software-first. The proprietary Edge is a data-driven engineering approach combining ISTA/ASTM-certified in-house testing, instrumented field data collection that validates packaging performance against real-world transit shock and vibration hazards, and a multi-material design methodology that competes on protection, weight, and material efficiency. Certifications stack into a regulatory moat: ISO 9001:2015 (multi-country), ISTA, TSA Certified Cargo Screening Facility, U.S. Customs broker, IATA, ISPM 15, FSC/SFI, WBENC women-owned, and RBA membership. The customer base spans hyperscalers and semiconductor manufacturers, defense and aerospace contractors, medical device makers, and government entities including a disclosed engagement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Next Flight Out replacement parts. TransPak's social and environmental positioning is anchored by a One Tree Planted partnership that has funded planting of more than 400,000 trees across 2,866 acres of Northern California forest land. The company employs nearly 2,000 people globally, has been led by the Inch family since Arlene Inch acquired it in 1969, and is led today by Bert Inch as CEO and Arlene Inch as Chairwoman.

Name

TransPak

Legal name

TransPak, Inc.

Website

https://transpak.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

TransPak is a family-owned global provider of custom crating, ISTA-certified protective packaging, and integrated logistics for high-value and fragile goods, serving semiconductor, data center, aerospace & defense, and healthcare customers across more than 80 facilities in the Americas, Asia, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging & Logistics Services

NAICS

Packing and Crating (488991), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Engineered Transit Packaging & Packaging Design Services (IMALAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Returnable/Reusable Transport Packaging (RTP) & Totes (Reusable Containers, Trays, Bins) (IMALAFAH)

Keywords

• Custom crating services
• Protective packaging solutions
• Industrial logistics services
• Cleanroom packaging
• Freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices33 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Crating Services: Custom-engineered crating for high-value, fragile, oversized equipment. Includes custom industrial crating, wood crating, and refurbishment centers.
2. Professional Packaging Services: Complete packaging solutions covering design, engineering, testing, manufacturing, and fulfillment. Includes ISTA-certified packaging and export packaging.
3. Logistics Services: Integrated logistics including 'next flight out' expedited shipping, rigging, warehousing, customs brokerage, trucking, break bulk services, and project cargo handling.
4. Design Services: Custom packaging design, packaging test lab services, engineering for sustainability, and field data analytics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TransPak designs, engineers, manufactures, and ships custom crating, protective packaging, and integrated logistics solutions for high-value, fragile, heavy, or hard-to-ship goods. Its services span custom wood and industrial crating, ISTA-certified packaging, ISO Class 5 cleanroom packaging, ATA case manufacturing, custom foam fabrication, plus warehousing, rigging, trucking, customs brokerage, and expedited Next Flight Out shipping across 80+ global facilities.

Product overview

TransPak offers a unified suite of packaging, crating, and logistics services for high-value, fragile, heavy, and hard-to-ship goods. The core offering consists of Crating Services (custom wood and industrial crates), Packaging Services (ISTA-certified and export packaging), Logistics Services (warehousing, rigging, international freight, Next Flight Out), and Design Services (packaging testing lab, sustainability engineering, field data analytics). The portfolio also includes specialized capabilities such as Cleanroom Packaging (ISO Class 5/6 rated), Custom Foam Fabrication, ATA Case Manufacturing, and Custom Corrugated Packaging. TransPak Specialized Packaging (TSP), a sub-brand based in Malaysia, extends cleanroom packaging and custom case manufacturing globally. All services integrate through TransPak's worldwide network spanning over 80 locations across North America, Asia, and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crating Services Custom-engineered crating solutions for high-value, fragile, oversized, and complex equipment, including custom industrial crating, custom wood crating, and Refurb Centers for refurbishment of existing crates. Designed for enterprise customers shipping capital equipment domestically and internationally.
• Packaging Services ISTA-certified packaging, export packaging, and custom packaging solutions covering design, engineering, testing, manufacturing, and fulfillment of shipments, with both custom and stock options available. Designed for enterprise customers shipping delicate and high-value products globally.
• Logistics Services Comprehensive logistics offering covering rigging, millwright services, warehousing including climate-controlled warehousing, international air freight, international ocean freight, break bulk services, project cargo, trucking, and Next Flight Out expedited shipping. Serves enterprise customers needing integrated transport and storage of high-value, oversized, and time-critical shipments worldwide.
• Design Services Packaging design, industrial engineering, ISTA-certified packaging testing in on-site labs, engineering for sustainability, and field data packaging analytics to validate packaging performance in real-world conditions. Aimed at enterprise customers needing engineered, tested, and validated protective packaging designs.
• TransPak Specialized Packaging (TSP) Division Specialized packaging division based in Johor, Malaysia, offering Class 100 (ISO 5) and Class 1000 (ISO 6) cleanroom packaging, custom transit cases, flight cases, foam and boxes, and cleanroom storage with a total floor area of 3,393m² (36,523ft²). Designed for semiconductor, electronics, and healthcare customers needing contamination-controlled packaging globally.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hybrid packaging solutions tested better across key performance metrics while reducing material usage, overall weight, and cost compared to traditional foam-lined wood crates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• One Tree PlantedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to global reforestation. TransPak's partnership ensures that for every tree consumed in their crating business, new trees are planted worldwide. Has funded planting of over 400,000 trees across Northern California forests, directly supporting TransPak's ESG and decarbonization goals.
• International Trade CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious international trade organization. TransPak joined as a member, gaining access to trade resources, networking, and recognition for excellence in international trade.
• Open Compute Project (OCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization developing open standards for data center hardware design. TransPak is a member, enabling collaboration on packaging solutions for OCP-compliant equipment.
• Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry coalition of companies committed to responsible business conduct in global supply chains. Membership demonstrates TransPak's commitment to ESG and social responsibility standards.
• China Regional Partner NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransPak partners with 10+ companies across China (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, etc.) to facilitate seamless service into most provinces beyond their three proprietary facilities in Shanghai, Shenyang, and Nantong.
• Japan Regional Partner NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransPak partners with companies across Japan (Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, etc.) to facilitate seamless service into East and West Japan from their Chiba facility.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nefab: Nefab is a global engineered packaging company that designs and manufactures custom crates, foam inserts, and returnable packaging solutions for industries like semiconductors, aerospace, and industrial equipment. It is the closest global comparable to TransPak in terms of engineered packaging, multi-material design, and integrated logistics for high-value goods.
• Tri-Wall: Tri-Wall is a global manufacturer of heavy-duty corrugated and engineered protective packaging for industrial and export markets. It competes directly with TransPak in custom-engineered transit packaging and serves many of the same high-value industrial verticals.
• Atlas Box & Crating: Atlas Box & Crating is a U.S. provider of custom wood crating, packaging, and logistics services for industrial, defense, and government customers. It overlaps with TransPak on custom industrial crating and government/defense packaging capabilities.
• Air Sea Containers: Air Sea Containers is a U.S.-based custom crating, ATA case, and export packaging provider serving industrial, military, and aerospace customers. It is comparable to TransPak on custom crating, ATA cases, and defense/MIL-STD-compliant packaging.
• GWP Group: GWP Group is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of custom protective packaging, including foam inserts, corrugated cases, and engineered transit packaging. It competes with TransPak on custom protective packaging for industrial and electronics customers, primarily in EMEA.
• Heritage Packaging: Heritage Packaging is a U.S. provider of custom industrial packaging, crating, and foam fabrication services for heavy equipment, aerospace, and electronics customers. It competes directly with TransPak in custom packaging design and engineered transit packaging.

Emerging players

• Mil-Spec Industries: Mil-Spec Industries specializes in MIL-STD compliant military packaging, crating, and preservation services for defense contractors. It is comparable to TransPak on defense/aerospace packaging but with a narrower defense-focused footprint.
• Pelican Products: Pelican Products manufactures high-performance protective cases, including ATA cases, for industrial, military, and electronics customers. It overlaps with TransPak on ATA case manufacturing and rugged transit cases but is more of a product manufacturer than an integrated services provider.

Broad incumbents

• UFP Industries: UFP Industries is a large, publicly-traded wood products and packaging company with a substantial packaging segment serving industrial customers. It is comparable to TransPak as a broad incumbent offering crates, pallets, and protective packaging at significantly larger scale.
• Packaging Corporation of America: Packaging Corporation of America is a major publicly-traded producer of corrugated and protective packaging products for industrial and consumer markets. It is comparable to TransPak as a broad incumbent in the protective packaging space but is much larger and more commoditized.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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