UWAY

What UWAY does

UWAY, operating as Uway Packaging Supplies, is a US-based manufacturer and master distributor of packaging and shipping supplies headquartered at 5207 S. Downey Rd, Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1998 (per company source materials) and operating with 11-50 employees, the company produces and distributes a commodity packaging portfolio that includes custom and stock corrugated boxes, multiple SKUs of sealing tape (carton sealing tape, security seal tape, Gold Label sub-brand tape, and clear sealing tape), pallet stretch film and wrap, labels, and general packing and shipping supplies. Beyond resale, the company operates as a custom box manufacturer with next day delivery on made-to-order boxes, distinguishing itself from pure-play packaging resellers.

The business model is B2B wholesale with a direct inside-sales motion: customers place orders via phone (1-877-410-1443) or email ([email protected]), account managers with industry experience are assigned to clients, and the company offers free shipping on orders over $500, free delivery up to 50 miles in Los Angeles County on qualifying orders, next day delivery on custom boxes, and a price-beat guarantee. Pricing is quote-based for custom orders and unit-based for stock items, with no disclosed subscription, recurring, or software component. The company has not raised any disclosed funding rounds, has no parent company, and is privately held with no named management team or investors in the source material.

Distribution is operated directly through company-owned fleet and regional distribution centers in California, Texas, Nevada, and Washington, serving industrial organizations of all sizes across multiple verticals. Marketing relies on a low-tech mix of company website catalog, phone sales, email, and listings in packaging and local business directories. The company is currently operating, has no public listing, and has no disclosed subsidiaries, M&A activity, patents, certifications, or awards in the available source material.

Name

UWAY

Legal name

Uway Packaging Supplies

Website

https://uwaypkg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UWAY (Uway Packaging Supplies) is a privately held US manufacturer and distributor of packaging and shipping supplies — corrugated boxes, sealing tape, stretch film, and labels — serving large and small industrial organizations across California, Texas, Nevada, and Washington via custom manufacturing, wholesale, and direct phone/email ordering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Supplies

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211)

SIC

Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Secondary Packaging & Repackaging (Cartoning, Shrink/Stretch Wrap, Reboxing) (TLAIAGAB)

Keywords

• Packaging supplies
• Corrugated boxes
• Shipping supplies
• Sealing tape
• Industrial packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Supplies Sales: Sale of packaging and shipping supplies including corrugated boxes, sealing tapes, pallet wraps, stretch film, and security seal tape to industrial organizations.
2. Custom Manufacturing: Custom corrugated box manufacturing and delivery services with next day delivery capability.
3. Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale distribution of packaging supplies to businesses with free delivery on qualifying orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

UWAY is a manufacturer and master distributor of packaging and shipping supplies, producing custom and stock corrugated boxes, carton sealing tape, security seal tape, Gold Label sealing tape, stretch film/wrap, and labels. The company serves industrial organizations and B2B customers across California, Texas, Nevada, and Washington with next-day delivery on custom boxes, free shipping on orders over $500, and account-manager-supported sales via phone and email.

Product overview

UWAY is a manufacturer and distributor of packaging and shipping supplies operating in the US since 1998. The company offers a unified portfolio of core packaging products including corrugated boxes (custom and stock), various types of sealing tape (carton sealing tape, security seal tape, Gold Label sealing tape, clear sealing tape), stretch film/wrap, and labels. These products are offered as part of a complete packaging solutions service, with account managers helping customers develop effective packaging and delivery processes. The company provides wholesale pricing, next day delivery on custom boxes, and free shipping on orders over $500. UWAY operates as both a manufacturer and master distributor supplying to all industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gold Label sealing tape: Product line of carton sealing tape mentioned alongside UWAY Packaging Supplies products.

Products and services

• Corrugated Boxes
• Carton Sealing Tape
• Security Seal Tape
• Gold Label Sealing Tape
• Clear Sealing Tape
• Stretch Film/Wrap
• Labels
• Packing Supplies
• Shipping Supplies

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce overall cost of packaging and shipping supplies

Segments2 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

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Uline: North America's largest distributor of shipping, packaging, and industrial supplies with a 40,000+ SKU catalog and next-day delivery from regional distribution centers. Directly comparable to UWAY on product range (boxes, tape, stretch film) and B2B distribution model, but operating at vastly greater national scale.
• Bunzl: UK-based international distribution and outsourcing group that distributes packaging, foodservice, and other consumables to businesses across the US, Europe, and Latin America. Highly comparable as a multi-product packaging distributor serving industrial and B2B customers, though at materially larger scale than UWAY.
• Veritiv: US-based distributor of packaging, facility solutions, and print products with a national footprint. Directly comparable to UWAY in distributing packaging supplies (corrugated, stretch film, tape) to industrial customers, with broader geographic reach and a more diversified product mix.

Broad incumbents

• Packaging Corporation of America: Major US manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products with nationwide production facilities. Comparable to UWAY's manufacturing side, but operates at industrial scale as a public company supplying converters and end users across multiple markets.
• Sealed Air: Global manufacturer of protective and food packaging including shrink film, bubble wrap, and automated packaging systems. Comparable to UWAY in stretch film and protective packaging categories, though Sealed Air is a publicly traded multinational with proprietary branded technologies.
• W.W. Grainger: Fortune 500 industrial supply distributor offering maintenance, repair, and operational products including packaging supplies, tape, and shipping materials. Comparable in serving industrial B2B customers with broad product catalogs, but Grainger operates at vastly larger scale with a national branch and digital network.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global integrated corrugated packaging manufacturer and supplier operating across Europe and the Americas. Comparable on the corrugated box manufacturing side, though Smurfit Kappa is a multinational listed company serving large national accounts with a vastly larger product portfolio.
• International Paper: One of the world's largest producers of renewable fiber-based packaging including corrugated containers and containerboard. Comparable to UWAY's corrugated manufacturing capabilities but operates globally with vertically integrated pulp and paper operations at industrial scale.
• Quill (Staples Brands): US-based office and shipping supplies retailer and distributor serving small and mid-sized businesses. Comparable in selling boxes, tape, and shipping supplies through a B2B catalog model, though Quill focuses more on office/print supplies and operates as part of the broader Staples business.

Emerging players

• Anchor Packaging: US manufacturer of rigid and flexible food packaging including containers, films, and cling wrap products. Partially comparable to UWAY's stretch film and protective packaging offerings, with overlap in industrial and foodservice packaging markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uway-packaging-supplies

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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