Allen Field Company

What Allen Field Company does

Allen Field Company Inc. is a privately held, U.S.-based manufacturer of plastic and metal packaging components founded in 1945 and headquartered in Brightwaters, New York. The company designs, produces, and globally distributes a catalog of stock and engineered parts — including plastic carry handles, box connecting clips, hand hole protectors, POP display aids, plastic hangers, display wheels, and complementary case, woodworking, and specialty hardware — used by packaging teams, OEMs, and brand manufacturers across at least four vertical segments. Production spans six ISO9000-certified manufacturing locations, with fulfillment from eight distribution centers into 58 countries and a cumulative installed base of more than 7 billion components delivered to over 20,000 customers. The technical foundation combines injection molding, extrusion, and proprietary Eco-One® biodegradable additive compounding; the product portfolio is reinforced by seven granted U.S. utility and design patents covering display hooks, casters, merchandise strips, box clips, and elliptical handles.

The company's commercial model is quote-based and transactional: three product tiers — stock components (500+ SKUs maintained at a 95% in-stock rate for fast delivery), modified stock (design adjustments without full tooling), and custom-engineered components (purpose-built parts with prototyping and direct engineering collaboration) — are sold through direct phone sales and an online Request a Quote workflow, with minimum order quantities ranging from 500 to 5,000 units per carton depending on product. The recent Esko ArtiosCAD integration (announced November 13, 2025) places Allen Field's component library natively inside the industry-standard structural packaging design software, shifting competitive positioning from a parts vendor to an embedded workflow resource. Pricing is opaque and project-dependent, with no public list, no software/SaaS layer, and a reported 9.7 quarterly NPS indicating strong customer satisfaction. Revenue, ownership structure, and investor backing are not publicly disclosed; the company appears to be independently operated with no parent entity or subsidiaries.

Name

Allen Field Company

Legal name

Allen Field Company Inc.

Website

https://allenfield.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Allen Field Company is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of plastic and metal packaging components — handles, clips, display hardware, and wheels — serving OEMs and packaging teams across 58 countries. Founded in 1945 and based in Brightwaters, New York, the firm operates six ISO9000-certified plants and eight distribution centers, delivering stock, modified, and custom-engineered parts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Components

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE)

Keywords

• Plastic packaging components
• Injection molded handles
• Point of purchase displays
• Custom plastic manufacturing
• Packaging hardware supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Brightwaters

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Stock Components Sales: Sale of pre-manufactured packaging components including plastic handles, box connecting clips, hand hole protectors, plastic hangers, POP display aids, and wheels. Components are maintained in inventory with 95% in-stock rate for fast delivery. Revenue generated through one-time transactional purchases with minimum order quantities ranging from 500-5000 units per carton depending on product type.
2. Custom Component Manufacturing: Purpose-built parts engineered around customer exact constraints, tolerances, and performance needs. Includes custom design services, manufacturing services, and sourcing services. Higher-margin revenue stream with longer sales cycles involving engineering collaboration and prototyping.
3. Modified Stock Components: Simple design adjustments for better fit, load, or performance without full tooling costs. Provides middle ground between stock and fully custom solutions with faster turnaround than custom manufacturing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Allen Field Company manufactures and supplies plastic and metal packaging components — including handles, box connecting clips, hand hole protectors, plastic hangers, POP display aids, wheels, washer and support plates, and case/trunk hardware — sold as stock, modified stock, or fully custom-engineered solutions. The company also provides design, manufacturing, and global sourcing services with engineering collaboration, CAD support, and prototyping for packaging teams and OEMs. Operations span 6 ISO9000-certified manufacturing facilities and 8 distribution centers serving 58 countries, with 7+ billion parts delivered over 50+ years.

Product overview

Allen Field Company is a packaging components manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of plastic and metal hardware for packaging, woodworking, and case applications. The core product lines include Plastic Handles (in Elliptical, Standard, Heavy-Duty, and specialty series), Kraft Components for sustainable packaging, Box Connecting Clips, POP Display Aids, and Wheels. Supporting product categories include Washer & Support Plates for handle reinforcement, and various case hardware including Flat Handles, Post Handles, Locks & Catches, Drawer Hardware, Corner Blocks, Shelf Supports, and Specialty Hardware. The company also provides Custom Components and Design/Manufacturing/Sourcing Services for custom solutions. Products feature sustainable options with Eco-One biodegradable additives, recycled content, and repulpable kraft paper alternatives. Allen Field is ISO9000 certified and serves customers globally with 6 manufacturing locations and 8 distribution centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EnviroHandles: Kraft-based packaging handles designed for sustainable, recyclable packaging solutions.

Products and services

• Plastic Handles High-quality plastic carry handles for boxes and packaging, spanning Elliptical, Standard, Heavy-Duty, and Specialty series. Carrying capacities range from 15 lbs up to 125 lbs, with top mount and side mount variants from 6" to 26". Targeted at packaging teams and OEMs needing ergonomic, drop-in handles for transit and carrying.
• Kraft Components (EnviroHandles) Sustainable paper-based packaging handles and hangers designed to be repulpable and recyclable in standard corrugated recycling streams. Provides OEMs and brands a single-stream-recyclable alternative to plastic handles for environmentally targeted packaging programs.
• Hand Hole Protectors Plastic protective components for hand holes in packaging that reinforce cut-outs and provide ergonomic carrying surfaces, reducing damage and improving handling for end users.
• Box Connecting Clips Clips that connect and secure boxes together, including Fixed Paddle Clips and other styles for double-wall packaging applications. Designed to stop strapping damage, crushed panels, and transit rework on packaged goods.
• Plastic Hangers and Merchandise Strips Plastic hangers and merchandise strips for retail product merchandising and packaging, used to hang or strip-display packaged goods on retail fixtures.
• POP Display Aids Point-of-purchase display components including slide-on and rotary display hooks, display stands, and merchandising hardware for retail presentation. Patented designs support display stability, load-bearing, and ease of installation.
• Box and Display Wheels Wheels and casters that mount onto boxes, cases, and retail displays to enable mobility. Display casters support up to 60 lbs and address mobility constraints on heavy packaging and merchandise displays.
• Washer and Support Plates Reinforcement plates and washers (models 35750, 35755, 35760, 35770, 35776, 35780, 35790 and more) that work with plastic handles to distribute load and secure weight on packaging.
• Woodworking Components Shelf supports, corner blocks and protectors, and drawer hardware (brackets, guides, cam guards, file bar clips) for furniture, cabinet, and case goods manufacturers.
• Case and Trunk Hardware Flat handles and post handles with metal hardware, locks and catches, specialty corner braces, hinges, lid stays, and clamps for trunks, cases, luggage, and portable industrial products.
• Custom Components Purpose-built custom packaging components engineered to a customer's exact specifications, tolerances, and performance requirements, including full engineering collaboration and prototyping.
• Design Services Engineering and design support including CAD file delivery, prototyping, and direct collaboration with customer design teams for packaging and component development.
• Manufacturing Services Injection molding and contract manufacturing services for custom plastic components, supported by 6 ISO9000-certified manufacturing locations.
• Sourcing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Damage rates reduced and costly rework eliminated for computer manufacturer using redesigned transport clip
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EskocoreTechnology or Integration · 13 November 2025Allen Field Co., Inc. components have been selected for inclusion in the Esko ArtiosCAD 3D component library. Esko ArtiosCAD is the industry-standard packaging design software used by packaging designers worldwide. This integration provides Allen Field components directly within the CAD environment, enabling designers to easily incorporate Allen Field hardware into their packaging designs without external file conversions or manual component placement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MJS Packaging: Distributor of plastic packaging components and containers with a catalog-plus-custom approach serving mid-market and enterprise CPG and industrial customers. Similar customer segmentation and quote-based direct sales motion to Allen Field.
• Kaufman Container: Direct peer in plastic and rigid packaging components and containers, supplying OEMs across personal care, food, household, and industrial markets with both stock and custom solutions. Closely comparable business model and customer overlap to Allen Field.
• Menasha Packaging: Manufacturer of POP displays, retail merchandising components, and packaging solutions. Comparable in serving the retail display and packaging hardware segments — directly overlapping with Allen Field's POP display aids and merchandising strip products.
• All American Containers: Distributor and manufacturer of plastic packaging components, jars, bottles, and closures serving personal care, food, and industrial customers. Comparable product breadth, stock-plus-custom model, and direct OEM sales motion.

Emerging players

• Inteplast Group: Manufacturer of plastic products including packaging films, rigid containers, and engineered plastic components. Comparable as an injection-molded plastics manufacturer with a focus on industrial and consumer packaging applications.

Broad incumbents

• Berlin Packaging: Global hybrid packaging supplier combining rigid containers, closures, and plastic components for CPG, food, beverage, and industrial customers. Comparable to Allen Field in its stock-plus-custom model and OEM-centric customer base.
• Sonoco Products Company: Global diversified packaging manufacturer with rigid paper, plastic, and protective packaging lines serving industrial and consumer end markets. Comparable in serving OEMs requiring engineered packaging components and custom solutions.
• Sealed Air Corporation: Major protective and food packaging manufacturer with global distribution and engineering services. Comparable as a packaging components and systems provider serving large OEMs with both stock and engineered solutions.
• AptarGroup, Inc. Global supplier of dispensing systems, closures, and engineered plastic components for packaging. Comparable in injection-molded plastic components, custom engineering services, and OEM customer base across consumer and industrial markets.
• TricorBraun: One of the largest distributors and manufacturers of rigid plastic packaging components and containers in North America. Comparable to Allen Field as a multi-category plastic packaging component supplier serving OEMs across consumer, industrial, and CPG end markets.

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

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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