BGR

Name

BGR

Legal name

B.G.R., Inc.

Website

https://packbgr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Distribution

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging Papers & Converted Paper Distribution (Corrugated sheets/boxes, Paper bags, Labels, Stationery) (IMAMAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Custom Engineered Transit Packaging & Packaging Design Services (IMALAFAM)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging supplies
• Packaging equipment distribution
• Custom printing services
• Packaging automation solutions
• Protective packaging materials

Headquarters

HQ city

West Chester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Supplies Sales: BGR generates revenue through the sale of packaging supplies including boxes, envelopes, bags, tape, strapping, stretch film, labels, and other packaging materials. Products are sold at competitive prices with thousands of in-stock items available.
2. Packaging Equipment Sales: Sale of packaging machinery and equipment including stretch wrappers, case sealers, strapping equipment, shrink equipment, and robotics that provide throughput control for customers.
3. Custom Printing Services: Custom printing for boxes, tapes, labels, bags, pouches, and RFID tags, adding value through personalization and branding capabilities.
4. Service and Maintenance: Service experts provide maintenance for end-of-line packaging equipment, whether sold by BGR or not.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BGR distributes industrial packaging supplies and equipment sourced from more than 1,800 manufacturers through 15 U.S. warehouse locations, serving businesses with $50,000 or more in annual packaging spend. Its offering combines packaging materials (boxes, tape, film, labels, cushioning, etc.), packaging machinery, custom printing, equipment service and maintenance, and value-added programs (Save Smart, RFID, automation, sustainability audits, and National Purchasing).

Product overview

BGR is a national distributor and manufacturer of industrial packaging supplies and equipment, founded in 1972 as a family-owned company. The company operates under a platform-plus-modules architecture, with a core portfolio of packaging consumables and equipment complemented by value-added services and programs. Core product categories include: Packaging Machinery and Equipment (stretch wrappers, case sealers, bagging equipment, shrink equipment, strapping equipment), Boxes and Corrugated, Envelopes and Mailers, Bags and Sheeting, Tape, Stretch Film, Labels, Strapping and Banding, Shrink Film, Paper, Air Bubble, Foam Cushioning, VCI Products (rust prevention), Safety Products, Facility Supplies, and Pallets. Value-added modules include Custom Printing Solutions (labels, boxes, tape), RFID Program, Automation Program, Save Smart Program, National Purchasing Program, Impact Program, Sustainability Audits, and Sustainable Supplies. The company serves customers across three segments: small-site owners/buyers ($50K-$125K spend), large-site operations leaders ($125K+ spend), and multi-site procurement leaders (2+ locations).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Packaging Machinery and Equipment Industrial packaging machinery and equipment sourced from BGR's supplier network, sold to businesses for use in packaging operations.
• Boxes and Corrugated Corrugated boxes and shipping containers for industrial packaging applications.
• Envelopes and Mailers Envelopes and mailers for shipping, mailing, and e-commerce fulfillment.
• Bags and Sheeting Industrial bags and sheeting materials for packaging and protective applications.
• Tape Industrial packaging tape for carton sealing, bundling, and shipping applications.
• Stretch Film Stretch film for pallet wrapping and load stabilization in warehouse and shipping operations.
• Labels Industrial labels for shipping, identification, and product marking.
• Strapping and Banding Strapping and banding materials for securing pallets, cartons, and heavy loads.
• Shrink Film Shrink film for product bundling and protective packaging applications.
• Paper Packaging paper for wrapping, void fill, and protective applications.
• Air Bubble Bubble wrap and air-cushioning products for protective packaging.
• Foam Cushioning Foam cushioning materials for protective packaging of fragile or sensitive items.
• VCI Products Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor packaging products for metal-part protection against rust and corrosion.
• Safety Products Workplace safety products distributed alongside packaging supplies.
• Facility Supplies Facility maintenance and operations supplies bundled with packaging product offerings.
• Pallets Wooden, plastic, and other industrial pallets for material handling and shipping.
• Custom Printing Solutions Custom printing of packaging materials such as boxes, tape, and labels, tailored to customer branding and specifications.
• Equipment Service and Maintenance Service and maintenance support for packaging machinery and equipment purchased through BGR.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• 3MminorOthers3M is a brand partner whose products are sold through BGR's distribution network. Products include adhesive tapes and safety equipment.
• SignodeminorOthersSignode is a brand partner providing strapping and banding products sold through BGR.
• Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)minorOthersIPG is a brand partner providing tape and film products sold through BGR.
• PregisminorOthersPregis is a brand partner providing packaging film and cushioning products sold through BGR.
• Sigma Stretch FilmsminorOthersSigma Stretch Films is a brand partner providing stretch film products sold through BGR.
• WulftecminorOthersWulftec is a brand partner providing stretch wrapping equipment sold through BGR.
• Paragon FilmsminorOthersParagon Films is a brand partner providing stretch film products sold through BGR.
• RobopacminorOthersRobopac is a brand partner providing packaging automation equipment sold through BGR.
• NOBULLminorOthersNOBULL is a brand partner providing tape products sold through BGR.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Uline: Privately-held Uline is the largest direct distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials in North America with an extensive catalog (boxes, tape, mailers, stretch film, janitorial) and a national warehouse footprint — directly comparable to BGR's core catalog and customer base, but at substantially greater scale.
• Veritiv Corporation: Veritiv is a North American business-to-business distributor of packaging, print, and facility solutions serving enterprise and mid-market customers — directly overlapping BGR's industrial packaging supplies and equipment distribution across corrugated, films, labels, and equipment.
• Imperial Dade: Imperial Dade is one of the largest privately-held distributors of foodservice packaging, janitorial, and industrial packaging supplies in North America. It is comparable to BGR in packaging and facility supplies distribution and operates a similar multi-warehouse distribution model serving both SMB and enterprise accounts.
• McMaster-Carr: McMaster-Carr is a privately-held catalog-driven industrial supplies distributor with legendary e-commerce UX and same-day shipping. It is comparable to BGR in catalog-based industrial distribution and in serving operations/procurement buyers, though its catalog breadth is far greater.
• Quill: Quill is a Staples-owned multi-category office and shipping supplies distributor serving small and mid-sized US businesses. Comparable to BGR in shipping supplies, mailers, and packaging for SMB customers with similar phone/e-commerce ordering.

Broad incumbents

• Bunzl plc: Bunzl is a UK-listed global distribution and outsourcing group supplying packaging, foodservice, cleaning, and safety products across 30+ countries. It is comparable to BGR in the packaging distribution category but operates at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• W.W. Grainger: Grainger is a large public industrial supplies distributor (MRO, safety, packaging, janitorial) serving businesses across the US with a deep catalog and e-commerce platform — overlapping BGR in safety, facility, and packaging supplies for business buyers, though Grainger is much broader and larger.
• Fastenal Company: Fastenal is a large public industrial and construction supplies distributor with a national branch network and vending/on-site solutions. Comparable to BGR in serving operations buyers at industrial sites, though Fastenal's product focus is fasteners/MRO rather than packaging.
• Smurfit Kappa: Smurfit Kappa is one of the world's largest containerboard and corrugated packaging manufacturers, serving consumer goods, e-commerce, and industrial markets globally. Comparable to BGR in the corrugated boxes and paper-based packaging segments, but at vastly greater manufacturing scale and global footprint.

Others

• Pregis LLC: Pregis is a manufacturer of protective and food packaging (films, foam, paper) and packaging automation equipment. It is a key BGR supplier brand partner and is thematically comparable as a packaging equipment + protective packaging provider, though it is a manufacturer rather than distributor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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