What Supply Source does

Supply Source is a privately held, Oregon-headquartered industrial packaging solutions distributor founded in December 1999 by four former Western Paper executives. The company sells a comprehensive bundle of packaging products (corrugated boxes, void fill, surface protection, strapping, stretch film), packaging equipment and integrated systems (pallet wrappers, case packers, shrink wrappers, baggers, flow wrappers, strapping machines), contract packaging services (kitting, assembly, fulfillment, VMI, labeling), and repair/maintenance programs. Distribution is delivered through a US field-sales force serving nearly 500 national-account locations across ~500 SKUs, complemented by wholly-owned Supply Source International (SSI) operations in China (Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chongqing) and a partnership with Scotland's Pitreavie Group for European coverage. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company monetizes through one-time product and equipment sales, multi-year equipment service contracts, managed national-account distribution, and managed global-sourcing engagements.

The underlying technology is a packaging supply-chain and distribution-logistics platform backed by a curated partner ecosystem of 100+ manufacturers (including Pregis, Arpac, PAC Machinery, Berry Global, Sealed Air, International Paper, Georgia-Pacific, and ExpandOS), enabling the company to design and source custom equipment (notably 40 custom shrink-wrap machines built for HP), act as a Vendor-Managed Inventory provider, and run 3PL warehousing across multiple continents. Go-to-market is hybrid: enterprise field-sales with paid on-site consulting for large multi-site customers, supplemented by a direct e-commerce storefront (shop.supplysource.us) for SMB and existing-account ordering. Customer segments are multi-location enterprise manufacturers, national accounts, international/export manufacturers, e-commerce shippers, and the industrial/manufacturing vertical.

Supply Source monetizes through six interlocking revenue streams: one-time packaging product sales, one-time packaging equipment sales, professional services (equipment maintenance/repair and contract packaging), and managed services (national-accounts distribution and global sourcing). The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no public revenue. Key named customers include Hewlett-Packard (custom equipment, distribution, light assembly), Ferguson (national-account packaging), Hartung Glass Industries (VMI, cost-down sourcing), Country Malt Group (packaging supplies), and DFI (custom label product development). The company was recognized among Oregon's Top 50 fastest-growing firms in 2003–2005 following the HP-led international expansion into Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Korea, the UK, and Mexico.

Name

Supply Source

Legal name

Supply Source

Website

https://supplysource.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Supply Source is a privately held Oregon-based industrial packaging distributor founded in 1999, selling products, equipment, contract packaging, and national/global distribution services to multi-location enterprise manufacturers, with operations in the US, China, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Distribution

NAICS

Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385), Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4234), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Corrugated Packaging (Boxes, Sheets, Pads) (IMALACAA), End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN), Custom Engineered Transit Packaging & Packaging Design Services (IMALAFAM)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging products
• Packaging equipment systems
• Contract packaging services
• National distribution solutions
• Global packaging sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Clackamas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Products Sales: Sale of packaging products including corrugated boxes, void fill materials, surface protection films, closures, strapping, stretch film, and specialty packaging materials to manufacturing and distribution companies.
2. Packaging Equipment Sales: Sale and distribution of packaging equipment including pallet wrappers, case packers, shrink bundlers, baggers, strapping machines, and flow wrappers from partner manufacturers.
3. Service & Repair: Maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance services for packaging equipment with free initial assessments and scheduled multi-annual maintenance programs.
4. National Distribution Solutions: National accounts distribution service providing consolidated purchasing, streamlined vendor management, and improved inventory control across multiple locations for customers with operations throughout North America.
5. Global Sourcing: International sourcing and manufacturing coordination services working with manufacturers and converters across Asia, North America, and Europe, including creative design, engineering prototypes, and quality-controlled manufacturing.
6. Contract Packaging & Custom Services: Kitting, assembly, fulfillment, labeling, vendor managed inventory, and dedicated warehouse services for customer-specific inventory and packaging operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Supply Source distributes industrial packaging products (corrugated boxes, void fill, stretch film, strapping, tape) along with packaging equipment (pallet wrappers, case packers, shrink wrappers, baggers, strappers). They provide contract packaging services such as kitting, assembly, fulfillment, and vendor managed inventory, plus equipment service and repair. The company serves multi-location national accounts with consolidated purchasing and supports global customers through international sourcing, design, and distribution across North America, Asia, and Europe.

Product overview

Supply Source is a comprehensive packaging solutions provider offering an integrated portfolio of products and services. The core offerings include Packaging Products (corrugated, void fill, surface protection, closures), Packaging Services (contract packaging, kitting, fulfillment), Packaging Design & Production, and Equipment & Packaging Systems. These are supported by National Solutions, Global Solutions, and Global Sourcing for distribution across North America, Asia, and Europe. Add-on modules include Industrial Products, Cold Thermal Packaging, and Service & Repair. The company also maintains a network of Supplier Partners including major manufacturers like ARPAC, Pregis, Pac Machinery, and Sealed Air. The company operates from headquarters in Clackamas, Oregon with offices in Shanghai, China and Glasgow, Scotland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Packaging Products Stock and custom packaging materials including corrugated boxes, void fill and cushioning products (bubble wrap, air pillows, packing peanuts), surface protection films, and palletizing and closure products (strapping, stretch film, tape) for manufacturing and distribution customers.
• Packaging Services Contract packaging services including kitting and assembly, POP/pallet displays, fulfillment, labeling and coding, logistics and supply chain management, customer dedicated inventory, sorting and redistribution, 3PL warehousing and distribution, vendor managed inventory, consolidated billing, and equipment technical service.
• Packaging Design & Production Custom packaging design and production services covering corrugated, retail custom packaging, glass, metal, and plastics from concept to design, production to distribution, and display to consumption.
• Equipment & Packaging Systems Integrated packaging equipment systems including pallet wrappers, palletizing and unitizing, case packing and erecting, shrink bundling, shrink wrapping, roll bag machines, bag sealers, industrial vacuum sealers, horizontal flow wrappers, medical sealers, strapping machines, and banding machines from partner manufacturers.
• Service & Repair Maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance services for packaging equipment including visual, electronic, and mechanical inspections with a free first assessment visit and scheduled multi-annual maintenance programs.
• National Solutions National accounts and distribution services for customers with multiple locations throughout North America, providing reduced product costs, streamlined vendor management, improved inventory control, and flexible 24-7 solution support, serving nearly 500 locations with nearly 500 SKUs.
• Global Solutions Global packaging distribution services working with manufacturers in Asia, North America, and Europe, offering creative design options, engineering design, quality-controlled manufacturing, and optimized international inventory management.
• Global Sourcing International sourcing services with 10+ years of experience in China and Europe, sourcing towels, tissue, metal foundries, expansion joints, glass, packaging tapes, robotics, printing papers, films, athletic turf, and providing logistics and distribution.
• Cold Thermal Packaging Cold thermal packaging solutions for shipping perishable products using insulated shipping kits combined with gel pack liquid ice or SorbaFreeze, maintaining temperatures of 23F for up to 48 hours and complying with US FDA and European Food Safety Agency standards.
• Industrial Products Industrial supplies including industrial products, janitorial supplies, and PPE (personal protective equipment) such as masks, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes for businesses from front door to loading dock.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 50 Oregon companies with greatest growth (2003-2005)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Pitreavie GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1999Scotland-based packaging distribution and box converting company representing Supply Source in Europe. Strong alliance and partnership developed during Supply Source's international growth period supporting customers in the UK and Europe.
• Supply Source International (SSI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Sister company registered in China to support international business. Three locations in China: corporate office/warehouse in Shanghai, sales offices and warehouses in Shenzhen and Chongqing. Designed and built custom shrink wrap systems for HP.
• PAC MachinerycoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner offering automatic bagging solutions as alternative to boxes for e-commerce. Products include roll baggers, bag sealers, industrial vacuum sealers, shrink wrap machines, horizontal flow wrappers, medical sealers, and bags on a roll. PAC Worldwide also provides recyclable packaging for protective mailers and specialty packaging.
• ArpaccoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner offering integrated packaging systems including shrink wrappers and bundlers, tray formers and packers, case formers and packers, pallet stretch wrappers and stretch hooding systems for high-volume packaging operations.
• ExpandOScoreTechnology or IntegrationSustainable packaging manufacturer where every item is made from certified sustainable substrates or post-industrial waste. Products are biodegradable or recyclable, verified by third-party audits. Unique cardboard designs shaped like toy jacks form around any shape providing shock absorption.
• PregiscoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading provider of sustainable packaging solutions including 100% recycled paper for on-demand Easypack paper packaging systems. Products include AirSpeed Versa, Quantum XTW, Packmate Pro, and Packmaster Pro systems. Goal to eliminate one million reshipments and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030.
• RobopacsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEquipment manufacturer partner for pallet wrapping and packaging automation solutions.
• Highlight IndustriessupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing case forming, case sealing, and stretch wrapping equipment for packaging operations.
• Wilson Tool International (WJPackaging)supportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing strapping machines, banding machines, and hand tools for packaging operations.
• Sealed AirsupportingTechnology or IntegrationGlobal packaging materials and equipment manufacturer providing protective packaging solutions.
• ClysarsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing shrink film solutions for packaging and bundling applications.
• Berry GlobalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationGlobal manufacturer of packaging, engineered materials, and protective materials for various packaging applications.
• EssitysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHygiene and health company providing tissue, towels, and related products through distribution partnership.
• Georgia-PacificsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor packaging and paper products manufacturer and supplier partner.
• International PapersupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading paper and packaging company partner providing corrugated and paper packaging products.
• Packaging Corporation of AmericasupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorrugated packaging and specialty paper products supplier partner.
• NorpacsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPaper and packaging products manufacturer partner.
• LaddawnsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPackaging film and film products distributor.
• LaminationssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLamination products and packaging materials partner.
• NovapaksupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPackaging materials and supplies partner.
• Paragon FilmssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStretch film manufacturer partner for pallet wrapping applications.
• ShurtapesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTape and adhesive products manufacturer for case sealing and packaging applications.
• PackEdgeDevsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSoftware and technology solutions provider for packaging operations.
• Samuel Packaging Systems GroupsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPackaging systems and automation partner.
• PrimetacsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrapping and banding materials supplier.
• SorbaFreezesupportingTechnology or IntegrationCold thermal packaging solutions provider. Enables temperatures of 23F to be maintained for up to 48 hours with lower unit cost than other chilled packaging solutions. Products comply with US FDA and European Food Safety Agency Standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Veritiv Corporation: US-headquartered distributor of packaging, print, and facility solutions with a similar consultative field-sales model and national accounts program; the closest direct competitor in packaging products and equipment distribution to multi-location manufacturers.
• Pregis LLC: Leading provider of protective and sustainable packaging solutions and packaging equipment (AirSpeed, Easypack, Packmaster Pro); comparable as a competing supplier/distributor of both the packaging materials and the equipment systems Supply Source resells.
• Cascadia Packaging Group: Pacific Northwest-headquartered packaging distributor serving manufacturers across the US and Canada; the most direct regional competitor given Supply Source's Oregon roots and similar product breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Bunzl plc: Global distribution group supplying a wide range of non-food consumables including packaging, cleaning/hygiene, and PPE to businesses; comparable in supplying industrial products, janitorial supplies, and packaging across multiple customer locations.
• Sealed Air Corporation: Global packaging materials and equipment manufacturer and supplier (protective packaging, shrink film, etc.); comparable because Sealed Air is both a Supply Source partner and a competitor when selling direct to the same enterprise customers.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global paper-based packaging giant offering corrugated, retail, and industrial packaging with growing distribution capabilities; comparable as a large incumbent serving multi-location manufacturing customers with integrated packaging solutions.
• Sonoco Products Company: Diversified global packaging manufacturer and provider serving industrial and consumer customers with protective, transit, and rigid packaging; comparable across the products, equipment, and contract packaging/services mix.
• Packaging Corporation of America: Major US corrugated and specialty paper producer; comparable as a Supply Source supplier and as a vertically integrated competitor selling packaging products direct to large manufacturing accounts.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Global manufacturer of food and beverage packaging, protective packaging, and paper products; comparable as a broad incumbent whose product lines overlap with Supply Source's industrial and cold-thermal packaging offerings.

Others

• International Paper: World's largest pulp and paper and corrugated packaging producer; comparable both as a Supply Source supplier (channel partner) and as a broad incumbent selling directly to enterprise packaging customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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