What Albany Packaging does

Albany Packaging is a North American designer, manufacturer, and printer of custom and stock folding paperboard cartons, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario. Since November 2023, the company has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Inno-Pak (Inno-Pak, LLC), continuing to manufacture under the Albany Packaging brand. The company runs an integrated converting operation covering sheeting, printing, die cutting, gluing, forming, windowing, structural engineering, and creative design, producing stock bakery boxes (lock corner, windowed, pie, donut, cookie, cupcake, slab cake), foodservice containers (soup cups, buckets, lids), convenience-channel rotisserie and fried chicken bags, and proprietary patented lines including INNOBOX EDGE™ (three US patents: D777,029, D876,951, 10,829,262). It also operates a Custom Print Program with 50,000-piece minimums and 12-week lead times targeting brand-conscious mid-market customers.

The company sells primarily through a direct-to-business model: enterprise and mid-market foodservice operators, distributors, grocery retailers, convenience stores, restaurants, and bakeries submit inquiries through a website contact form that captures store count and current supplier, enabling a consultative sales motion. GTM is executed via direct sales engagement and a distributor/wholesale channel reaching North American customers (United States and Canada). Pricing is opaque — the website lists case pack quantities and weights but not retail prices, and quotes are handled directly. The value proposition centers on "one-stop shopping" substrate range, eco-friendly options (recyclable, compostable, reusable, PFAS-free), a dedicated structural engineering and design department, and patented INNOBOX EDGE™ technology that eliminates tape/rubber bands and provides leak protection. Revenue model is one-time product sale (unit pricing for stock, project pricing for custom print); no subscription, licensing, or recurring component is evident. No public revenue, funding, or headcount trend is disclosed.

Name

Albany Packaging

Legal name

Inno-Pak, LLC

Website

https://albanypackaging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Albany Packaging is a 1947-founded North American folding paperboard carton manufacturer (now an Inno-Pak subsidiary) producing custom and stock bakery boxes, foodservice containers, and the patented INNOBOX EDGE™ line for distributors, bakeries, grocery, c-store, and restaurant customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Folding Carton Packaging

NAICS

Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212), Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Folding Cartons (Folding Boxboard, SBS/SUS) (IMALACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Folding Cartons & Paperboard Packaging Converting (IMAMAHAB), Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH), Secondary & Multipack Packaging (IMALAHAB)

Keywords

• Folding cartons
• Bakery packaging
• Foodservice packaging
• Custom paperboard boxes
• Printed folding cartons

Headquarters

HQ city

Markham

HQ country

Canada

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. Folding Carton Products: Sale of custom and stock folding carton packaging solutions including bakery boxes, cake cartons, specialty boxes, windowed boxes, and lock corner cartons. Products are sold directly to customers across North America.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Albany Packaging is the designer, manufacturer, and printer of quality folding paperboard boxes, producing both stock and custom folding cartons for bakery, foodservice, and retail customers. Its offerings span lock-corner and windowed bakery boxes, specialty bakery boxes, the patented INNOBOX EDGE™ line, To Go Fresh matched packaging concepts, cups, buckets and lids, rotisserie and fried chicken bags, and bespoke custom-printed folding cartons.

Product overview

Albany Packaging is a custom folding carton solutions provider founded in 1947, acquired by Inno-Pak in November 2023. The company operates from Markham, Ontario with large-format converting equipment and a dedicated design department. Their product portfolio centers on custom and stock folding carton packaging for the foodservice, bakery, and retail industries. The core offerings include: Lock Corner Bakery Boxes and Premium Windowed Bakery Boxes for pastry and cake transport; Specialty Bakery Boxes including pie boxes, donut boxes, and cookie containers; INNOBOX EDGE™ as a patented innovative carton with unique closure technology; To Go Fresh for deli and prepared foods; Cups, Buckets, & Lids for soups and beverages; and Rotisserie & Fried Chicken Bags with specialized vented film technology. The company also provides Custom/Printed Folding Cartons with extensive printing capabilities and a Custom Print Program for branded packaging. Most products are recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Their capabilities include sheeting, printing, die cutting, gluing, forming, windowing, structural engineering, and creative design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INNOBOX EDGE™: A patented line of food packaging cartons available in brown kraft, white SBS, and black SBS with inner poly lining, patented reverse lock closure, and tear-away flaps. U.S. Patent Nos. D777,029, D876,951, and 10,829,262.
• To Go Fresh
• Rotisserie & Fried Chicken Bags

Products and services

• Lock Corner Bakery Boxes Sturdy, foldable boxes with lock corner design for safely transporting and storing cakes, pastries, and desserts. Available in diverse sizes from single slices to multi-tiered cakes, suitable for bakeries, celebrations, and professional pastry deliveries.
• Premium Windowed Bakery Boxes Auto-lock and lock-corner bakery boxes with clear cello windows for product visibility. Available in various sizes and materials including white and kraft options.
• Specialty Bakery Boxes Specialized packaging including cello window pie boxes, donut boxes, cookie boxes, slab cake cartons, and cake cartons. Features various styles including glued and unglued options.
• Cupcake Boxes and Inserts Packaging solutions designed for transporting and displaying cupcakes, with inserts to securely hold individual units.
• To Go Fresh Matched packaging concept for deli, bakery, fresh and prepared foods that seamlessly blends form and function. Designed to streamline operations, elevate products, and build brand presence.
• INNOBOX EDGE™ Patented folding carton with reverse lock closure (US Patent No. D777,029) and tear-away flaps (US Patent Nos. D876,951 and 10,829,262). Features inner poly lining with inside corner folds for stronger corners and leak protection. Eliminates need for tape or rubber bands. Available in brown kraft, white SBS, and black SBS.
• Cups, Buckets, & Lids Complete line of soup cups in kraft and white SBS, available in sizes from 6 oz to 32 oz. Includes buckets from 54 oz to 170 oz for hot or cold applications. Compatible with various lid options including PP, paper, and PET dome lids.
• Rotisserie & Fried Chicken Bags Bags with easy loading header system and zipper closure, handle bags for grab-and-go convenience. Made with vented, anti-fog film to keep food fresh and hot. Warming unit and microwave safe up to 200°F. Free of intentionally-added PFAS.
• Foodservice Packaging General category of packaging solutions for foodservice operations including restaurants, delis, and food retail establishments.
• Custom/Printed Folding Cartons Custom folding carton solutions designed to meet unique packaging needs with extensive printing capabilities. Offers versatility in shapes, sizes, and finishes to enhance product presentation while ensuring durability and protection.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Inno-PakcoreOthers · 1 November 2023In November 2023, Albany Packaging was purchased by Inno-Pak. This acquisition has allowed both companies to better serve the needs of both customer bases by leveraging each other's unique packaging expertise. Albany Packaging operates as part of the Inno-Pak family while maintaining its brand identity and North American manufacturing and distribution operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Graphic Packaging: Major folding carton and paperboard packaging manufacturer serving food, beverage, and foodservice customers. Closely comparable core activity to Albany's folding-carton business at much larger scale, competing for the same branded food and bakery packaging programs.
• Inno-Pak: Parent company and direct strategic peer that acquired Albany Packaging in 2023. Provides adjacent foodservice packaging products like rotisserie bags and to-go containers, sharing customers and go-to-market overlap with Albany's folding carton business.
• Novolex: North American specialist in paper and flexible foodservice packaging including bags, wraps, and cartons. Directly comparable to Albany for QSR, c-store, and grocery deli/bakery packaging customers with overlapping to-go and rotisserie product formats.
• Cascades: Canadian-headquartered producer of recycled-based packaging products including folding cartons, foodservice containers, and paperboard packaging. A geographically and product-line analog to Albany, with overlap in eco-friendly foodservice and bakery/fresh-food cartons.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Large North American foodservice and food merchandising packaging producer offering cartons, cups, lids, and to-go packaging. Directly comparable to Albany in serving QSR, grocery deli, and bakery with mixed paperboard and plastic foodservice packaging.
• Hood Packaging: Manufacturer of paper, polymer, and packaging products including paper bags and folding cartons for industrial and consumer uses. Comparable in paper-based packaging manufacturing and converting capabilities to Albany's folding carton operation.

Broad incumbents

• Mondi Group: International paper and packaging group with folding carton, containerboard, and corrugated operations. Comparable in core substrates and food-contact folding cartons, serving global brand owners in food and foodservice end markets.
• Smurfit Westrock: Combined global paper-based packaging leader across containerboard, corrugated, folding cartons, and consumer packaging. Competes with Albany on folding carton volumes serving consumer goods and foodservice accounts globally and in North America.
• Berlin Packaging: Large hybrid packaging supplier combining rigid and paper-based packaging distribution with manufacturing. Comparable customer set to Albany in food, beverage, and personal care, with folding carton and foodservice packaging overlap.
• Sonoco: Diversified global packaging company with substantial paperboard, folding carton, and foodservice packaging operations. Overlaps with Albany across consumer/food packaging and brings much broader scale and substrate breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/custommadeboxes
• Facebookfacebook.com/albanypackaging
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/albany-packaging-inc-

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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