Lakeland Supply, Inc. / An ISO 9001 Certified Company

What Lakeland Supply, Inc. / An ISO 9001 Certified Company does

Lakeland Supply, Inc. is a family-owned B2B industrial packaging distributor and value-added service provider, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. The company operates from five US locations (Pewaukee WI, Elgin IL, Dallas TX, Hazelton PA, Forest Park GA) and supplies packaging materials, janitorial products, paper, safety equipment, fasteners, and food service supplies to manufacturing, warehousing, and industrial customers nationwide, with over 95% of products sourced from US manufacturers. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and markets itself as a "one-stop source" for facility and packaging needs.

The company's core capabilities extend beyond distribution into branded service lines: LSI Design provides custom packaging design; LSI One Source delivers product kitting and light assembly; LSI Tool Repair offers nationwide repair services authorized for Signode, Orgapack, Fromm, and Greenbridge strapping tools; LSI VCI/Steel Saver supplies volatile corrosion inhibitor products; and AEROWRAP is offered as a packaging solution. Value-added programs include consignment inventory, custom stock programs, inventory control, equipment sales and service, and customer training. Underlying operational technology includes an RF wireless warehouse system and a state-of-the-art Pewaukee facility featuring 493 solar panels, LED lighting, and multi-zone HVAC.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: one-time product sales via the company's e-commerce storefront (order.lakelandsupply.com) and direct sales team; professional services including tool repair and contract packaging/assembly; and recurring-revenue programs such as consignment and custom stock arrangements. Pricing is quote-based with volume discounts and consolidated billing. The go-to-market is sales-led, combining phone/email direct outreach with e-commerce, supported by a monthly newsletter and organic search; no external institutional funding, acquisitions, or public-company positioning have been disclosed.

Name

Lakeland Supply, Inc. / An ISO 9001 Certified Company

Legal name

Lakeland Supply, Inc.

Website

https://lakelandsupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned B2B industrial packaging distributor founded in 1984, operating five US locations and supplying packaging, janitorial, safety, and facility products alongside value-added kitting, design, and tool repair services to manufacturing and industrial customers nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial packaging supplies
• Janitorial products distribution
• Power tool repair services
• Custom packaging design
• Contract packaging kitting

Headquarters

HQ city

Pewaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of packaging supplies, tools, equipment, janitorial products, paper products, and industrial supplies through e-commerce platform and direct sales team.
2. Tool Repair Services: Fee-for-service tool repair for Signode, Orgapack, Fromm, and other packaging tool brands. Includes diagnostic analysis and repair with customer approval on estimate.
3. Contract Packaging and Light Assembly: Kitting and light assembly services creating end products from raw materials, reducing customer labor, inventory and space requirements.
4. Value-Added Programs: Consignment programs, inventory control, custom stock programs, and volume discount programs generating recurring revenue through ongoing partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lakeland Supply, Inc. distributes industrial packaging supplies and related facility products (bubble wrap, stretch film, tape, steel strapping, banding equipment, boxes, janitorial, paper, safety, fasteners, food service items) to industrial and manufacturing customers. The company also delivers value-added services including custom packaging design (LSI Design), kitting and light assembly (LSI One Source), brand-authorized power tool repair (LSI Tool Repair), VCI protective packaging (LSI Steel Saver), equipment sales and service, and education/training.

Product overview

Lakeland Supply, Inc. operates as a 'One Stop Source' distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of packaging, paper, janitorial, safety, fasteners, and food service supplies, alongside specialized service offerings. The core product portfolio includes packaging supplies (bubble wrap, steel strapping, tape, boxes, stretch film, banding equipment), janitorial products, paper products, safety supplies, fasteners, and food service supplies. The company differentiates through service modules including LSI Design (custom packaging design), LSI One Source (product kitting and light assembly), LSI Tool Repair (repair services for Signode, Orgapack, Fromm brands), LSI VCI/Steel Saver (corrosion protection), inventory control programs, custom stock programs, consignment programs, equipment sales and service, and education/training programs. Over 95% of products are manufactured in the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LSI Tool Repair: Packaging tool repair services for Signode, Orgapack, Fromm, and other brands. Services include diagnostic analysis and swift repair nationwide.
• LSI VCI
• LSI Design
• LSI One Source
• AEROWRAP

Products and services

• Industrial Packaging Supplies Core industrial packaging product line including bubble wrap, stretch film, tape, steel strapping, banding equipment, boxes, and related materials for manufacturers, distributors, and industrial customers.
• Janitorial Products Janitorial and facility cleaning products supplied to industrial and manufacturing customers as part of the company's broad facility-supply offering.
• Paper Products Paper product supplies for industrial and facility customers, distributed alongside packaging and other facility categories.
• Safety Supplies Personal protective equipment and safety supplies for industrial workplaces, distributed as part of the company's facility-supply offering.
• Fasteners Industrial fastener products supplied to manufacturers and industrial customers as part of the company's diversified industrial product offering.
• Food Service Supplies Food service products supplied to industrial, manufacturing, and facility customers for in-plant cafeterias and breakrooms.
• LSI Tool Repair Nationwide brand-authorized repair service for professional power tools across major manufacturers such as Milwaukee, Stanley Bostitch, DeWalt, and Senco, designed to keep industrial customers' tools in service.
• LSI Design Custom packaging design service where Lakeland engineers work directly with customers to develop tailored packaging solutions.
• LSI One Source Kitting and light assembly service for customer packaging specifications, enabling customers to outsource packaging kitting operations.
• LSI Steel Saver (VCI Packaging) Volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) protective packaging product line for preventing rust and corrosion on metal parts during storage and shipping.
• Equipment Sales and Service Sales and ongoing service support for packaging and related industrial equipment, complementing consumable product sales.
• Education and Training Customer education and training programs related to packaging equipment and product usage, offered to industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon emissions reduced by 1,178 tons annually (equivalent to preserving over 1,200 acres of trees per year)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SignodecoreTechnology or IntegrationSignode is a major brand of packaging strapping tools that Lakeland Supply services and repairs. Lakeland offers tool repair for Signode tools as part of their nationwide tool repair service.
• OrgapackcoreTechnology or IntegrationOrgapack is a prominent packaging strapping tool brand serviced by Lakeland Supply. Orgapack tools are repaired through Lakeland's LSI Tool Repair service.
• FrommcoreTechnology or IntegrationFromm Group is a strapping tool manufacturer whose products are serviced by Lakeland Supply through their LSI Tool Repair nationwide service.
• Marleh Lehmann Scholarship FoundationminorOthersLakeland Supply supports the Marleh Lehmann Scholarship Foundation, a charitable organization honoring Marleh Lehmann through scholarships for in-need youth. The company hosts annual golf outings and supports the No Worries None clothing line.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ULINE: ULINE is one of the largest direct-to-business distributors of packaging, shipping, and industrial supplies in North America. It directly competes with Lakeland Supply in corrugated boxes, stretch film, strapping, tape, and janitorial supplies sold through e-commerce with rapid ground shipping from regional warehouses.
• Veritiv Corporation: Veritiv distributes packaging, print, and facility solutions across North America, with services spanning custom packaging design, kitting, and supply-chain programs. It is directly comparable to Lakeland in its mix of packaging products and value-added services to industrial and manufacturing customers.
• Imperial Dade: Imperial Dade is one of the largest independently owned distributors of food service packaging, janitorial, and industrial supplies in the US. It mirrors Lakeland's product breadth (packaging + janitorial + food service) and its model of regional distribution centers serving B2B customers.
• Richards Packaging Income Fund: Richards Packaging is a Canadian-based distributor of packaging products serving North American healthcare, food, beverage, and industrial end markets. Comparable to Lakeland in its packaging-supply distribution model and customer mix.

Broad incumbents

• W.W. Grainger: Grainger is a Fortune 500 broad-line industrial distributor with an extensive MRO and packaging catalog and a national keepStock/logistics network. It competes with Lakeland across packaging supplies, tools, and facility products, but operates at much larger scale and breadth.
• MSC Industrial Direct: MSC Industrial is a large US metalworking and industrial supply distributor serving manufacturers with cutting tools, MRO supplies, and packaging. It overlaps with Lakeland in industrial packaging supplies sold to manufacturers, but specializes in metalworking and operates at national scale.
• Fastenal Company: Fastenal operates the largest US industrial vending and fastener distribution network and is expanding into adjacent categories including packaging. Its scale, on-site vending, and direct-sales motion compete with Lakeland for industrial customer spend, though fasteners remain its core.
• Bunzl plc: Bunzl is a UK-listed multinational distribution and outsourcing group operating across North America in packaging, food service, and cleaning/hygiene supplies. It overlaps with Lakeland in packaging, janitorial, and food service supplies for B2B customers but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Packaging Corporation of America: PCA is one of the largest US producers of corrugated packaging and also offers custom protective packaging solutions. While vertically integrated upstream, its design and custom packaging capabilities overlap with Lakeland's LSI Design service for industrial customers.
• Sealed Air Corporation: Sealed Air is a global packaging manufacturer best known for protective solutions like bubble wrap, Instapak, and Cryovac. It is comparable to Lakeland because it sells protective and flexible packaging into industrial and food customers, though it is a manufacturer rather than a distributor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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