What Packaging and Crating Technologies does

Packaging and Crating Technologies, LLC (PACT) is a privately held Connecticut-based manufacturer of sustainable corrugated packaging and crating products that compete with traditional wood crating on strength while reducing weight, waste, and labor. The company was founded by three green packaging manufacturers and operates from a headquarters and manufacturing facility at 1100 Buckingham Street in Watertown, CT, with an additional site in Waterbury, CT associated with its Thermo Shield operations. PACT's core technology is a patented cross-core lamination process combining triple-wall, double-wall, and fiber board to produce crates that are roughly one-third the weight of wood, ship flat at a 6-to-1 warehouse ratio, set up in under 10 minutes, and are reusable and recyclable. Its proprietary portfolio includes the J-Crate, KickPlate, CrossCore, SpiralFoot, and PleatWrap patents, plus a U.S. patent on Thermo Shield, a paper-based fire-resistant wrap that suppresses lithium-ion battery thermal runaway up to 800°C.

PACT serves four primary verticals: Equipment & Industrial, Logistics & Moving, Military, and Battery Safety. It is DOD certified to ship military equipment and holds a special DOT permit for lithium-ion battery transport, with COSTHA membership reinforcing hazardous-materials compliance. The business runs a quote-based, direct-sales GTM with custom design consultations, on-site training, and rapid order turnaround (days rather than weeks); standard off-the-shelf products are sold on a pay-as-you-go basis, while custom designs operate on multi-year contracts. Revenue streams combine one-time product sales across corrugated crates, heavy-duty pallets (up to 4000 lb capacity), PleatWrap, and Liftvans with professional services revenue from custom design, manufacturing, and customer training. Named customer references include the U.S. Department of Defense, Commercial Relocation Network member companies, military moving firms, and e-bike manufacturers and retailers using Thermo Shield. Distribution is domestic, serving the continental United States with expedited Northeast corridor service from Connecticut, and the company markets through trade publications, industry events, podcasts, and community/military charity partnerships.

Name

Packaging and Crating Technologies

Legal name

Packaging and Crating Technologies, LLC

Website

https://pactww.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PACT is a Connecticut-based, privately held manufacturer of patented sustainable corrugated crating and packaging products that replace wood with lighter, recyclable alternatives. It serves industrial, logistics, military (DOD-certified), and lithium-ion battery safety customers across the continental United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging and Crating Manufacturing

NAICS

Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222), Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670), Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycled Corrugated Products (Boxes, Sheets) (IMAMAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective Paper Packaging (Honeycomb, Paper Cushioning, Paper Wrap) (IMALACAH), Custom Crating & Export-Grade Packaging (HSAKADAC), Mono-Material & Recyclability-Designed Packaging (Design-for-Recycling, Barrier Alternatives) (IMALAMAD)

Keywords

• Sustainable corrugated packaging
• Industrial crating solutions
• Wood-free pallets
• Lithium battery fire suppression
• Custom packaging design

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sustainable Packaging Products: PACT generates revenue through the sale of sustainable packaging and crating products including corrugated crates, protective wraps, and specialty packaging solutions. Products are sold as both off-the-shelf items and custom-designed solutions for specific customer requirements.
2. Custom Design Services: Revenue from custom design and manufacturing of packaging solutions tailored to specific customer needs. Includes comprehensive training services where PACT sends team members to customer sites to teach proper product usage.
3. Wood Crating: Traditional wood crating solutions for heavy-duty shipments, complementing the wood-free sustainable alternatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Packaging and Crating Technologies (PACT) manufactures sustainable corrugated packaging and crating products that replace traditional wood crating for industrial, logistics, military, and battery safety applications. Its offerings include corrugated crates (J-Crate, Custom Design), WoodFree pallets (Light-Duty, Heavy Duty, Reinforced Multi-Use), PleatWrap protective paper wrap, Liftvans for overseas shipping, and the Thermo Shield sub-brand paper-based fire-resistant wrap for lithium-ion battery fire suppression. Products are sold as both off-the-shelf units and custom-designed solutions, supported by rapid quoting, on-site training, and expedited delivery across the continental United States.

Product overview

PACT offers a comprehensive portfolio of sustainable packaging and crating products primarily based on proprietary corrugated technology. The core offering consists of corrugated crating solutions (Crating, J-Crate, Custom Design) that replace traditional wood with lighter, stronger, and recyclable alternatives using patented CrossCore lamination technology. Supporting products include Protective Wrap (PleatWrap paper bubble), Heavy Duty & Wood pallets (LDP, HDP, RMP systems), and Liftvans for overseas shipping. The company has expanded into battery safety with the Thermo Shield sub-brand offering fire suppressant wraps specifically designed for lithium-ion batteries. Products are available as off-the-shelf solutions or custom-designed to specification, serving logistics, industrial, military, and battery safety industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Thermo Shield: Paper-based, fire-resistant packaging material designed to suppress and control lithium battery thermal runaway. Available at pactthermoshield.com.

Products and services

• Packaging General packaging solutions for shipping needs from industrial equipment to general moving applications, featuring corrugated materials that offer wood-like strength with lighter weight. Targets industrial, logistics, and moving customers.
• Crating Proprietary corrugated crating that saves money while maintaining wood crate strength. Corrugated crates are one-third the weight of wood, stackable and reusable, designed for industrial, military, and moving applications.
• Lithium Battery Wrap (Thermo Shield) Thermo Shield fire suppressant wrap products offering superior protection from thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries. Paper-based, fire-resistant, suppresses thermal runaway up to 800°C and restricts external temperature to 80°C. Targets e-bike manufacturers, battery retailers, and lithium-ion battery shippers.
• PleatWrap Protective Wrap Soft pliable tissue wrap with inner cushioning pleated paper layer for general and industrial use. Available in Tissue/Kraft and Kraft/Kraft variants. Made with virgin paper, 100% recyclable, providing superior corner protection as a sustainable alternative to plastic bubble wrap.
• Sustainable Products (WoodFree Crating, WoodFree Pallets, Paper Wraps) Environmentally friendly product line including WoodFree Crating, WoodFree Pallets, and Paper Wraps designed for the Sustainable Packaging Revolution. Targets customers seeking recyclable, splinter-free alternatives to wood packaging.
• Heavy Duty & Wood Crating Solutions Heavy-duty shipping solutions including custom crates, pallets, and containers. Wood-free options handle up to 2000 lbs and can be stacked 3 high fully loaded. Includes Light-Duty Dura Pallet (2000 lb), Heavy Duty Dura Pallet for LTL shipments, and Reinforced Multi-Use Pallet (4000 lb capacity).
• Custom Crate Design Custom crating solutions where the design team works with specifications to create tailored packaging for unique needs. Includes on-site training services for customers. Targets enterprise and industrial customers with specialized packaging requirements.
• J-Crate Patented corrugated crating design for fast packing and unpacking. Lightweight, sustainable corrugated crating that competes with full wooden crates in strength and corrugated sleeves in cost. One-third the weight of wood.
• Dura Pallet Series (Light-Duty, Heavy Duty, Reinforced Multi-Use) Wood-free pallet product line: Light-Duty Dura Pallet (LDP) handles 2000 lb single destination loads; Heavy Duty Dura Pallet (HDP) for LTL shipments; Reinforced Multi-Use Pallet (RMP) with 4000 lb capacity. Features patented cross-core corrugated deck construction with spiral shock-absorbing cushioned feet.
• Liftvan Reusable, water-resistant crating designed to meet overseas shipping requirements. Used in commercial relocation and military moving applications; PACT donates $10 per Liftvan purchase to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
• Thermo Shield Fire-Suppressant Packaging Paper-based fire-resistant packaging material that suppresses and controls lithium battery thermal runaway. Suppresses thermal runaway up to 800°C and restricts external temperature to 80°C. 100% recyclable with non-toxic moisture vapor application. Operated as a sub-brand via pactthermoshield.com.

Quantifiable outcome

• Crates one-third the weight of wood
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Alliance for Lithium-Ion Battery Fire SuppressioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024PACT formed an international alliance specifically focused on extinguishing lithium-ion battery fires. This partnership aims to address the growing safety concerns around lithium-ion battery transportation and storage through collaborative development and promotion of fire suppression solutions.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2023PACT made a $32,000 donation to a local VFW post that goes directly to veterans in need, demonstrating the company's commitment to military community support.
• Tunnel to Towers FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2023PACT developed a national fundraising opportunity for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in honor of National Military Appreciation Month. Company donates $10 per Liftvan purchase to the foundation. Raised over $2,500 for first responders and military heroes. Featured in multiple media outlets including NBC Connecticut and Firehouse Magazine.
• Commercial Relocation NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPACT is a proud sponsor of the Commercial Relocation Network, an industry association for moving and relocation companies. This partnership positions PACT as a preferred vendor for network members needing sustainable packaging and crating solutions.
• Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles (COSTHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPACT joined COSTHA, a not-for-profit industry association devoted to promoting dangerous goods transportation compliance. Membership followed the successful launch of Thermo Shield fire-resistant shipping wrap. Aligns with COSTHA's mission of providing guidance for shipping potentially dangerous items like lithium-ion batteries.
• International Association of Movers (IAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPACT holds membership in the International Association of Movers, the leading moving and relocation trade association globally.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Storopack: Storopack produces protective packaging including paper-based cushioning and air pillows. Comparable to PACT in sustainable protective packaging for shipping, with overlap in logistics and e-commerce fulfillment customers seeking recyclable alternatives to plastic.
• Pratt Industries: Pratt Industries is one of the largest U.S. corrugated packaging manufacturers and a direct peer in custom corrugated boxes, crates, and display packaging. Pratt competes with PACT in sustainable corrugated solutions for industrial, retail, and logistics customers, though at significantly larger scale.
• Ranpak Holdings Corp. Ranpak is a direct competitor in paper-based protective and cushioning packaging (PaperPlus, WrapPak, FillPak). Both companies sell sustainable, recyclable paper packaging alternatives to plastic bubble wrap and foam, serving e-commerce, logistics, and industrial fulfillment customers with comparable product categories.
• Nefab Group: Nefab designs and manufactures engineered packaging including custom crating, wooden crates, and export packaging for heavy industrial equipment. It is directly comparable to PACT in custom crating for OEMs, military, and logistics customers, with overlapping product types and engineering-led sales.

Broad incumbents

• Smurfit Kappa: Smurfit Kappa is a global paper-based packaging giant with extensive corrugated and protective packaging portfolios. A broad incumbent competing with PACT across corrugated boxes, custom packaging, and increasingly sustainable product lines for industrial and logistics customers.
• Sonoco Products Company: Sonoco is a diversified global packaging manufacturer with industrial and consumer packaging divisions. Comparable as a broad incumbent in protective, industrial, and paper-based packaging, though operating at much larger scale across many categories PACT does not address.
• Greif Inc. Greif is a global industrial packaging manufacturer producing steel, plastic, paper, and corrugated containers including heavy-duty containers and protective packaging. Comparable to PACT in industrial crating and shipping containers, particularly for hazardous and heavy goods.
• Sealed Air Corporation: Sealed Air is a major protective packaging company (Bubble Wrap, Instapak, Cryovac) actively expanding into paper-based sustainable cushioning. Overlaps with PACT in protective packaging for shipping and logistics, but operates across a much broader product portfolio.

Emerging players

• EcoEnclose: EcoEnclose is a sustainable packaging e-commerce company offering recycled and recyclable shipping supplies. Comparable to PACT in sustainable packaging positioning and PleatWrap-adjacent wrap products, though focused on smaller e-commerce shippers rather than industrial and military buyers.
• Pelican Products: Pelican BioThermal and Pelican cases produce protective cases for sensitive equipment and temperature-controlled shipping. Comparable to PACT in protecting high-value equipment during transit, with overlap in military and industrial customer segments but using rigid case technology rather than corrugated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PACTPackaging

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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