FDS Manufacturing Company

What FDS Manufacturing Company does

FDS Manufacturing Company is a family-owned industrial and agricultural packaging manufacturer founded in 1950 and headquartered in Pomona, California. The company operates a 240,000 square-foot manufacturing and warehousing facility in Pomona plus a 110,000 square-foot warehousing facility in Fowler, and runs four primary production processes in-house: extrusion, thermoforming, injection molding, and paper converting, supported by a full machine shop and 3D prototyping capability. Its product portfolio spans PET clamshells (4.4 oz to 4 lb), fruit trays, injection-molded polypropylene strawberry baskets (a flagship line since 1970), single face corrugated rolls, sheets and die cuts, pizza sheets, food service containers, and laminated angle/frame/corner protective pads (V-Pak), serving agricultural packers, industrial manufacturers, food service operators, and cosmetics/consumer product companies primarily on the U.S. West Coast.

The company's business model is direct B2B sales of manufactured packaging goods, priced on a quote basis per thousand units, with orders taken via phone, email, and an online catalog storefront. Distribution is handled through an owned trucking fleet rather than third-party logistics, supporting the company's claim of market leadership in West Coast strawberry baskets. A notable operational feature is the 2009 co-generation installation — six natural gas micro-turbines that power the extrusion line and recover waste heat to process PET, reducing purchased electricity by an estimated 30-40% and saving roughly 1,377 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. Sustainability positioning (100% recyclable PET, up to 80% recycled content, in-house regrinding of scrap) is a stated differentiator.

Revenue is not disclosed. The company is privately held by the Stevenson family across three generations, with Robert Stevenson serving as President. There are no reported funding rounds, acquisitions, partnerships, or institutional investors, and no public certifications or regulatory actions are on record. Growth signals are limited to a recently introduced Food Service Packaging line and a worldwide shipping claim that exceeds its physical footprint.

Name

FDS Manufacturing Company

Legal name

FDS Manufacturing Company

Website

https://fdsmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FDS Manufacturing Company is a family-owned Pomona, California manufacturer of eco-friendly industrial and agricultural packaging, including PET clamshells, fruit trays, strawberry baskets, single face corrugated products, and food service containers, serving West Coast growers, industrial shippers, and food service customers since 1950.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial and Agricultural Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (32619)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermoformed Packaging (Food, Beverage & Consumer Goods) (IMANAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Protective Thermoformed Packaging (Dunnage, Trays, Clamshells) (IMANAHAC), Rigid Food Containers (Cups, Trays, Clamshells) (IMALAAAD), Foodservice & Single-Use Plastic Packaging (Cups, Lids, Cutlery) Manufacturing (IMANAEAI)

Keywords

• Agricultural packaging
• Industrial packaging
• PET clamshells
• Single face corrugated
• Fruit trays

Headquarters

HQ city

Pomona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Products Sales: FDS Manufacturing generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of industrial and agricultural packaging products. Products include clamshells, fruit trays, strawberry baskets, single face corrugated rolls/sheets/die cuts, pizza sheets, angle boards, and food service packaging. Revenue is one-time product sales rather than recurring, with orders placed via phone, email, or website contact.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FDS Manufacturing Company produces eco-friendly and custom industrial and agricultural packaging products via in-house extrusion, thermoforming, injection molding, and paper converting processes. Its portfolio spans PET clamshells, fruit trays, strawberry baskets, single face corrugated rolls/sheets, pizza sheets, food service containers, and angle/frame/corner protective pads, complemented by printing, die cutting, labeling, and prototyping services. The company also operates 350,000+ sq ft of manufacturing and warehousing across Pomona and Fowler, California, with its own trucking fleet for delivery.

Product overview

FDS Manufacturing Company is a family-owned manufacturer of industrial and agricultural packaging established in 1950, headquartered in Pomona, California with facilities in Fowler, California. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio focused on packaging solutions, utilizing extrusion, thermoforming, injection molding, and paper converting processes. Their core products include Clamshells (PET recyclable containers ranging from 4.4 oz to 4 lb in Standard and Euro sizes), Fruit Trays (recyclable PET trays for produce protection), Strawberry Baskets (injection molded PP baskets since 1970), Single Face Corrugated (rolls, sheets, and die cuts in various flute sizes), Pizza Sheets (B-Flute with water resistant coating), Food Service Packaging (PET deli trays and containers), and Angle/Frame/Corner Pads (V-Pak edge protection). These products are complemented by manufacturing services including paper printing and coating, die cutting and sheeting, clamshell labeling and padding, and packaging prototyping. All products emphasize eco-friendly materials with recyclability and recycled content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clamshells PET recyclable clamshells for agricultural packaging, ranging from 4.4 oz to 4 lb, available in Standard and Euro sizes with vented and non-vented options and Perimeter Lock and Button Lock closures. Used by produce packers for berries, grapes, tomatoes, cherries, and other fruits.
• Fruit Trays Fully recyclable PET trays designed to hold produce in place during transport, minimizing turning, bruising, and vibration damage. Available in black and other colors with various cavity configurations, used by produce growers and distributors.
• Strawberry Baskets

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-40% reduction in purchased electrical consumption through co-generation
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Inline Plastics: Manufacturer of PET clamshells, hinged containers, and food packaging for produce, deli, and bakery. Direct overlap with FDS's clamshell, fruit tray, and food service lines, serving similar produce and foodservice customers in North America.
• Letica Corporation: Manufacturer of rigid plastic and paper food packaging including clamshells, deli containers, and food service packaging. Closely comparable product set and customer base to FDS's food service line.
• Genpak: Manufacturer of PET, PP, and foamed plastic foodservice packaging including clamshells, deli containers, and produce containers. Highly comparable product mix to FDS's food service and clamshell lines.
• Placon Corporation: Thermoformed plastic packaging manufacturer specializing in PET clamshells, food containers, and custom thermoformed packaging. Highly comparable in production technology and customer base to FDS.
• Anchor Packaging: Producer of food service packaging including PET clamshells, deli containers, and hinged bakery packaging. Closely comparable in product mix to FDS's food service line and clamshell offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Sonoco Products: Diversified global packaging manufacturer with rigid plastics, paperboard, and protective packaging divisions. Overlaps with FDS in food containers and protective packaging but operates at vastly larger scale across many end markets.
• Huhtamaki: Global food and consumer packaging company with significant North American operations in foodservice and produce packaging. Competes in clamshells, deli containers, and protective paper-based packaging similar to FDS.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Large publicly-traded foodservice and food packaging manufacturer with broad PET, PP, and paper-based packaging portfolios. Competes head-to-head with FDS in clamshells and food service containers but at significantly greater scale.
• Berry Global Group: Global packaging giant producing rigid containers, flexible films, and engineered materials including food and produce packaging. Major incumbent competing in PET clamshells and thermoformed food containers.

Regional players

• Pratt Industries: U.S.-focused corrugated and recycled paper packaging manufacturer. Comparable to FDS in single face corrugated and protective paper-based packaging but focuses on boxes and corrugated cases rather than agricultural applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FDSMFG
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fds-mfg-co

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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