Imperial Packaging

What Imperial Packaging does

Imperial Packaging is a private, full-service rigid packaging distributor founded in 1975 and headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, with 11-50 employees. The company supplies glass and plastic bottles, jars, industrial containers, and closures to buyers across ten verticals: distilled spirits and liquor (its primary segment with 500+ dedicated clients), beer, wine, food, beverage, cannabis and CBD, household, personal care, pet care, and automotive. The portfolio combines standardized stock SKUs in materials such as HDPE, PET, and PP at sizes from 2oz to 128oz with full custom bottle design services delivered through 3D CAD drawings and into production.

The business supplements product distribution with end-to-end supply chain services including transport, warehousing, quality assurance, and project management. The company positions itself as a true supply chain partner rather than a transactional distributor, anchoring its value on consultative selling, deep category expertise (notably in spirits compliance and bottling), and a logistics footprint that supports both domestic and international delivery. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracting indicated; customers engage the sales team via phone (888.473.6959) or web contact rather than through self-serve e-commerce.

Revenue is generated across three streams: packaging product sales (one-time purchases of stock and custom containers), custom design services (project-based), and distribution and supply chain services (managed logistics and warehousing). The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or funding history, and currently offers no mobile app, API, or disclosed digital integrations.

Name

Imperial Packaging

Legal name

Imperial Packaging

Website

https://imperial-packaging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Imperial Packaging is a private Northbrook, Illinois-based distributor of rigid packaging (glass and plastic bottles, jars, closures) to spirits, beverage, food, cannabis, household, personal care, pet care, and automotive buyers, supplemented by custom 3D CAD bottle design and end-to-end warehousing and logistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rigid Packaging Solutions

NAICS

Plastics Bottle Manufacturing (326160)

SIC

Glass Containers (3221), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Engineered Transit Packaging & Packaging Design Services (IMALAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mono-Material & Recyclability-Designed Packaging (Design-for-Recycling, Barrier Alternatives) (IMALAMAD)

Keywords

• Rigid packaging solutions
• Custom bottle design
• Glass bottle distribution
• Plastic containers supply
• Packaging supply chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Northbrook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Product Sales: Sale of glass bottles, plastic bottles, jars, industrial pails, drums, and closures (caps and corks) to various industries
2. Custom Design Services: Custom bottle design and prototyping services from concept to production
3. Distribution and Supply Chain Services: Logistics, warehousing, and supply chain management services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Imperial Packaging is a full-service packaging company that supplies glass and plastic bottles, jars, industrial pails, drums, and closures (caps and corks) across multiple industry verticals, and offers custom bottle design with 3D CAD drawings through to final production. The company also provides end-to-end supply chain services including transport, warehousing, quality assurance, and project management as a true supply chain partner to businesses.

Product overview

Imperial Packaging is a full-service packaging company offering a comprehensive portfolio of rigid packaging solutions across multiple industries. The core offering consists of glass and plastic bottles, jars, and containers in various materials (glass, HDPE, PET, PP) and sizes (from 2oz to 128oz), complemented by caps and corks. The company serves diverse vertical markets including spirits/liquor, wine, beer, food, beverage, personal care, pet care, household, automotive, and cannabis/CBD. The product line includes standardized stock packaging (bullet bottles, round jars, industrial containers) available in multiple sizes and colors, as well as custom bottle design and distribution services. The portfolio also encompasses eco-friendly sustainable packaging options. Imperial Packaging acts as both a distributor of stock packaging and a custom design partner, providing end-to-end services from design consultation through warehousing and logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spirit Bottles Glass and plastic spirit bottles in round, square, and rectangular shapes, sizes from 50ml to 1.75L, with bar top, ROPP, and Guala closure options, for distilled spirits and liquor producers.
• Wine Bottles and Packaging Wine bottle packaging solutions for wineries and wine producers, designed to create a polished, professional look across different production needs.
• Beer Bottles and Packaging Beer packaging options for craft breweries and established beer brands, designed for freshness, shelf appeal, and brand recognition.
• Food-Grade Glass Bottles and Packaging Reliable food packaging options including jars and containers for different food applications, protecting product quality while meeting operational needs.
• Beverage Packaging
• Personal Care Packaging Sleek personal care packaging solutions for lotions, perfume, and other personal care products, helping attract customers and meet safety standards.
• Pet Care Packaging Reliable, safety-first pet care packaging for pet food, treats, shampoos, vitamins, and other pet care products, with custom design options.
• Automotive Packaging Heavy-duty automotive packaging solutions for sensitive automotive products such as motor oil, oil additives, sealants, and automotive chemicals.
• Household Packaging Durable, functional household packaging for everyday cleaning supplies including hand soaps, floor care, disinfectants, and industrial cleaners.
• Cannabis and CBD Packaging Tested cannabis and CBD packaging solutions for brands entering cannabis markets and reaching new customers.
• Caps and Corks Closure options including bar top corks, wood corks, plastic corks, metal corks, tamper-evident caps, and custom corks that protect products and support brand presentation.
• HDPE Jars High-density polyethylene jars in sizes from 4oz to 128oz with multiple neck finishes (89-400, 120-400), used for food, cosmetics, personal care, and industrial applications.
• PET Bullet Bottles PET bullet bottles in sizes from 2oz to 32oz and colors including clear, amber, green, cobalt, and white, with 20-400 and 28-400 neck finishes, for personal care, beverages, and specialty liquids.
• PET Round Jars PET round jars with 89-400 neck finish in sizes from 8oz to 76oz, offering clarity for showcasing contents, for food, supplements, and personal care products.
• PP Jars Polypropylene jars with 89-400 neck finish in white and various sizes, offering resistance and compatibility for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
• Industrial Containers Heavy-duty industrial containers including 64oz and 128oz HDPE industrial rounds with 38-400 neck finish, for storing liquids, solvents, cleaners, and industrial fluids.
• Custom Bottle Design and Distribution End-to-end custom packaging solutions from 3D CAD drawings through to final production, creating packaging that reflects brand identity and stands out on the shelf.
• Eco-Friendly Packaging Solutions Sustainable packaging solutions using recycled materials and responsible sourcing to reduce environmental footprint while maintaining premium quality.
• End-to-End Packaging Supply Chain Services End-to-end packaging supply chain services including transport, warehousing, quality assurance, and project management for businesses of all sizes.

Named customers1 record

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Gerresheimer: Gerresheimer is a European-headquartered manufacturer of glass and plastic packaging primarily for pharma, cosmetics, and food/beverage. Comparable glass and plastic rigid packaging portfolio.
• Berry Global: Berry Global is a major plastic packaging manufacturer producing bottles, containers, and specialty films across consumer and industrial markets. Provides the upstream plastic bottles and HDPE containers that Imperial distributes.
• Silgan Holdings: Silgan produces rigid containers, closures, and dispensing systems for food, beverage, personal care, and household products. Directly comparable in closures (caps, corks) and rigid containers that Imperial sells.
• Amcor: Amcor is a global packaging conglomerate producing rigid and flexible plastic packaging for beverage, food, personal care, and healthcare. Adjacent incumbent with overlapping customer base and broader scale.
• Vitro: Vitro is one of the largest glass container manufacturers in the Americas, supplying wine, spirits, beer, food, and cosmetics markets. Comparable product overlap in glass bottles that form Imperial's core spirits offering.
• Veritiv: Veritiv is a North American business products and packaging distributor offering custom and stock packaging solutions across multiple verticals. Comparable B2B distribution plus design services model.
• Owens-Illinois (O-I Glass): O-I Glass is the world's largest manufacturer of glass containers for beverages (including spirits and beer) and food. It competes upstream of Imperial as a container producer whose products Imperial distributes.

Regional players

• Orora Limited: Orora is an Australia-based packaging manufacturer and distributor producing glass bottles, cans, and rigid packaging primarily for the Australasian market. Comparable glass bottle offering for beverages, including spirits, but in a different geography.

Direct peers

• Berlin Packaging: Berlin Packaging is the largest rigid packaging distributor in North America, offering hybrid (stock + custom) bottles, jars, and closures across food, beverage, spirits, personal care, and industrial verticals. Direct competitor to Imperial's B2B packaging distribution model.
• TricorBraun: TricorBraun is a major global rigid packaging distributor with deep coverage in glass and plastic bottles and jars across food, beverage, spirits, personal care, and healthcare. Closely comparable B2B model with stock + custom design capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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