Richards Packaging

What Richards Packaging does

Richards Packaging is a privately held North American B2B distributor and contract manufacturer of packaging containers, founded in 1912 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario. The company sells plastic and glass bottles and jars, caps, closures, fitments, and plastic pails, tubs, and drums to businesses across five primary verticals — Food & Beverage, Nutraceutical & Supplement, Health & Beauty, Industrial & Chemical, and Pet Care & Veterinary. It maintains 10,000+ stock SKUs and operates 13 branches with 6 warehouses and 2 manufacturing plants (Vancouver, BC and Tacoma, WA) across Canada and the United States, employing approximately 600 people. Distribution combines a Shopify-based B2B e-commerce storefront with member-exclusive pricing and a direct branch sales force handling larger pallet and LTL orders.

The business model is transactional: products are sold on a one-time basis with a $50 minimum online order and per-unit prices ranging from approximately $0.35 to $14.00, with member pricing for registered B2B accounts. Manufacturing plants produce over 75 custom line items each, enabling the company to fulfill custom bottle and jar orders alongside stock catalog sales. Two proprietary manufacturing facilities provide vertical integration that captures margin otherwise lost to upstream container makers. Go-to-market relies on SEO-optimized product pages, an educational Packaging Academy blog, email marketing, and a regional branch network that supports both online and in-person ordering with free pickup at selected locations.

Richards Packaging sits within a broader family of companies under common ownership that includes Richards Pharma Solutions, Clarion Medical Technologies, DermapenWorld, DISPILL, HEALTHMARK, McKernan Packaging Clearing House, and Vision Plastic Manufacturing — extending the parent group's reach into pharmaceutical automation, medical aesthetics, and surplus packaging. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, but operational scale (600 employees, 13 branches, 10,000+ SKUs, dual manufacturing capacity) places the business in mid-market distribution territory across North America.

Name

Richards Packaging

Legal name

Richards Packaging

Website

http://www.richardspackaging.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Richards Packaging is a privately held North American B2B distributor and contract manufacturer of plastic and glass packaging containers, serving food and beverage, nutraceutical, health and beauty, industrial, and pet care businesses across 13 branches in Canada and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Packaging Distribution

NAICS

Plastics Bottle Manufacturing (326160), Plastics Bottle Manufacturing (32616), Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers (424610), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Glass Containers (3221)

akta.pro primary industry

Beverage Rigid Plastic Packaging (Water, CSD, Juice Bottles) (IMALAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rigid Cosmetic & Personal Care Plastic Packaging (Jars, Bottles, Compacts) (IMALAAAF), Industrial & Chemical Rigid Plastic Packaging (Drums, Pails, Jerrycans) (IMALAAAG), Household & Institutional Rigid Plastic Packaging (Detergent, Cleaners) (IMALAAAH), Rigid Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Plastic Packaging (Pill Bottles, Vials, Med-Grade Jars) (IMALAAAE), Beverage Packaging (Bottles, Cans, Cartons, Kegs) (IMALAHAD)

Keywords

• Wholesale packaging distribution
• Plastic container manufacturing
• Glass bottle supply
• Closures and fitments
• B2B packaging sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Packaging Materials Sales: Sale of plastic bottles & jars, glass bottles & jars, caps, closures & fitments, plastic pails, tubs & drums to businesses across multiple industries. Products are sold as one-time transactions with no recurring subscription component.
2. Custom Manufacturing Services: Custom bottle and jar manufacturing from their two plants in Vancouver, BC and Tacoma, Washington for businesses requiring specific packaging solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Richards Packaging is a North American wholesale distributor and manufacturer of packaging containers, selling plastic bottles and jars, glass bottles and jars, caps, closures and fitments, and plastic pails, tubs and drums to businesses across the food and beverage, nutraceutical, health and beauty, industrial/chemical, and pet care industries. The company maintains an inventory of over 10,000 stock items available via its e-commerce storefront and 13 branch locations, and operates two manufacturing plants in Vancouver, BC and Tacoma, WA that produce custom bottles and jars in over 75 line items per plant.

Product overview

Richards Packaging is a B2B e-commerce packaging distributor operating as a single unified platform offering wholesale plastic and glass packaging containers. The product portfolio centers on four core product categories: Plastic Bottles & Jars (PET and HDPE containers for beverages, personal care, and industrial applications), Glass Bottles & Jars (amber and clear glass for food, beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals), Caps, Closures & Fitments (screw caps, dispensing closures, pumps, sprayers, and droppers), and Plastic Pails, Tubs & Drums (industrial and bulk containers). Industry-specific sub-categories include Juice & Beverage Bottles, Salsa & Sauce Packaging, BBQ Sauce Bottles, Hot Sauce Bottles & Caps, and Dips & Spreads Packaging. The company serves five main industries: Food & Beverage, Nutraceutical & Supplement, Health & Beauty, Industrial & Chemical, and Pet Care & Veterinary. With over 10,000 stock items and 13 branches across North America, the company offers manufacturing capabilities from plants in Vancouver, BC and Tacoma, WA, enabling custom bottle and jar production alongside their extensive stock catalog.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Richards Pharma Solutions: Pharmaceutical automation, medication management, devices and equipment for hospitals, community pharmacies, and medical aesthetics clinics
• Clarion Medical Technologies
• DISPILL
• HEALTHMARK
• McKernan Packaging Clearing House
• DermapenWorld
• Vision Plastic Manufacturing

Products and services

• Plastic Bottles & Jars High-quality plastic bottles and jars including PET bottles for beverages, personal care and automotive applications, and HDPE bottles and jars suitable for beauty products, creams, powders, and supplements. Available in various shapes, sizes, and neck finishes.
• Glass Bottles & Jars Wide selection of glass bottles and jars for food and beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and more. Includes amber glass bottles for light-sensitive formulas and clear glass jars or ring neck bottles for showcasing sauces, foods and spreads.
• Caps, Closures & Fitments Extensive selection of caps, closures, fitments, sprayers, pumps, and droppers designed to fit bottles, jars and jugs. Includes screw caps, dispensing closures, lotion pumps, fine mist sprayers, trigger sprayers, droppers, and flip-tops in plastic or metal.
• Plastic Pails, Tubs & Drums Durable plastic pails, tubs, and drums for industrial, food, chemical, and agricultural applications. Available in various sizes with tight-seal lids, handles, spouts, and tamper-evident features. Made from HDPE and other sturdy plastics.
• Food & Beverage Packaging Industry-specific wholesale packaging collection combining plastic and glass bottles and jars with matching closures for beverages, sauces, spreads, jams, honey, and specialty foods. Provides retail-ready packaging solutions for food and beverage producers.
• Nutraceutical & Supplement Packaging Industry-specific packaging collection for vitamins, supplements, pills, nutraceuticals, and sports nutrition products. Includes bottles, jars, droppers, and child-resistant caps for pharmacy, medical, dietary, and natural health products.
• Health & Beauty Packaging Industry-specific packaging collection of bottles, jars, droppers, and closures for cosmetics, skincare, hair care, and body care products. Includes packaging solutions for creams, serums, and lotions.
• Industrial & Chemical Packaging Industry-specific heavy-duty bottles, jugs, and pails for cleaners, degreasers, disinfectants, herbicides, sanitizers, solvents, and concentrated formulas. Designed for janitorial, automotive, lawn and garden, petroleum, and oil products.
• Pet Care & Veterinary Packaging Industry-specific containers with matching closures for pet shampoos, coat conditioners, liquid medications, supplements, dental sprays, eye and ear drops, and water treatments for grooming products and veterinary formulas.
• Juice & Beverage Bottles Specialty sub-collection of glass and plastic beverage bottles for artisanal cold brews, cold-pressed juices, kombucha, and other beverages. Features glass bottles that are non-porous and impermeable to preserve flavor profiles and carbonation.
• Salsa & Sauce Packaging Specialty sub-collection featuring wide-mouth short cylinder jars for chunky salsas and dips, and narrow ring neck bottles for pourable sauces. Glass containers are designed to withstand hot-fill temperatures for shelf-stable products.
• BBQ Sauce Bottles Specialty sub-collection of professional-grade wholesale BBQ sauce bottles and closures. Includes 12 oz ring-neck bottles, short cylinder jars, and comprehensive closure options including tamper-evident caps and metal twist/lug caps.
• Hot Sauce Bottles & Caps Specialty sub-collection of professional-grade hot sauce bottles including the industry-standard 5oz Woozy Bottle. Features high-clarity glass and durable plastics designed to withstand vinegar-based sauce acidity, with precision dispensing caps.
• Dips & Spreads Packaging Specialty sub-collection of wide-mouth short cylinder jars for dips and spreads such as hummus, queso, guacamole, and tzatziki. Available in 250ml, 375ml, 500ml and 750ml sizes designed for easy scooping and hot-fill durability.
• Custom Bottle & Jar Manufacturing Custom bottle and jar manufacturing service from two plants in Vancouver, BC and Tacoma, WA. Each plant produces over 75 different line items and can produce containers of all sizes, shapes and materials specifically tailored to business needs.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature2 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Container & Packaging Supply: Online distributor of bottles, jars, tins, and closures targeting small businesses and emerging brands in food, beauty, and wellness — comparable e-commerce SMB customer model.
• The Cary Company: U.S. distributor of containers (jugs, pails, drums, bottles), closures, and packaging supplies with strong industrial & chemical exposure — directly comparable across Richards' pails/tubs/drums and industrial-chemical categories.
• Wholesale Bottle & Container Supplies: Direct-from-warehouse distributor of wholesale plastic and glass bottles, jars, and containers for personal care, food, and beverage SMBs — directly comparable small-business packaging distribution motion.
• O.Berk Company: Long-standing U.S. packaging distributor of plastic and glass bottles, jars, and closures serving cosmetics, personal care, food, beverage, and industrial customers — comparable mid-market distribution focus and product portfolio.
• SKS Bottle & Packaging: Online-first packaging distributor of bottles, jars, closures, and containers serving small and mid-sized brands in food, beverage, health, and beauty — directly comparable e-commerce-forward SMB distribution model.
• Berlin Packaging: Largest North American hybrid packaging distributor and manufacturer supplying rigid containers, closures, and custom packaging across food, beverage, beauty, and industrial end-markets — directly comparable hybrid distribution-plus-manufacturing model serving similar verticals.
• TricorBraun: Major North American packaging distributor offering rigid plastic and glass containers, closures, and components to CPG and industrial customers with extensive branch coverage — closely mirrors Richards' product breadth and B2B distribution motion.

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global: Large global plastic packaging manufacturer producing bottles, containers, pails, and drums for consumer and industrial markets — overlaps Richards' product set but competes from the manufacturer side of the value chain.
• Amcor: Global packaging manufacturer producing rigid and flexible plastic packaging, glass, and closures at industrial scale across multiple end-markets — broad incumbent that overlaps Richards' categories but operates primarily as a converter rather than distributor.
• AptarGroup: Global leader in dispensing closures, pumps, sprayers, and droppers used across beauty, food, beverage, and pharmaceutical packaging — overlaps Richards' caps/closures/fitments category as a large incumbent supplier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A3 records

Investments

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

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