What Duerr Packaging does

Duerr Packaging Co. is a privately held, second-generation family-owned packaging manufacturer founded in 1953 and headquartered in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, with a second plant in Imperial, Pennsylvania. The company operates two distinct manufacturing capabilities: rigid set-up box production from paperboard (Imperial facility) and thermoformed plastic packaging via vacuum and pressure forming (Burgettstown facility). In-house capabilities include four color process printing and foil hot stamping, alongside proprietary heart box manufacturing equipment and modern inline thermoformers, with machinery continually updated at both new-build plants.

The product portfolio is anchored in confectionery packaging (Heart Boxes from 2oz to 5lb in foil, satin, velvet, and lace finishes; Electra Packages; Golden Electra Packages; Standard Candy Boxes; Fractional Weight Boxes) and extends into cannabis edible packaging, greeting card boxes, software and game boxes, industrial boxes, promotional and sample boxes, transparent lid boxes, and FDA-compliant thermoformed food packaging. The go-to-market combines trade shows (RCI Candy Convention, Philadelphia National Candy Gift & Gourmet Show), manufacturer sales representatives covering all 50 U.S. states and foreign countries, named distributor partnerships (anDea Chocolate, Linnea's), and direct sales from headquarters. Pricing is volume-tiered per case with low minimum orders for custom items (e.g., 250 boxes for custom heart-box printing), and a 2% credit card surcharge with terms of 1% 10 days, net 30. Duerr Packaging is bootstrapped with no external investment, no parent company, and no M&A activity on record.

Name

Duerr Packaging

Legal name

Duerr Packaging Co.

Website

https://duerrpack.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Duerr Packaging Co. is a second-generation, family-owned manufacturer founded in 1953 that produces rigid set-up paperboard boxes and thermoformed plastic packaging, primarily for confectionery and cannabis edible customers across all 50 U.S. states and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rigid Box and Thermoformed Plastic Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Plastic Trays, Clamshells & Blister Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAE), Secondary & Multipack Packaging (IMALAHAB)

Keywords

• Rigid setup boxes
• Thermoformed plastics
• Candy packaging
• Custom packaging manufacturing
• Vacuum pressure forming

Headquarters

HQ city

Burgettstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Packaging Product Sales: One-time sale of packaging products including rigid boxes, thermoformed plastics, heart boxes, Electra packages, and specialty candy packaging. Products are sold in case quantities with tiered volume pricing. The company also offers clearance/store items.
2. Custom Manufacturing: Custom packaging development and manufacturing services for specialized requirements including custom printing, custom sizes, and unique packaging designs with low minimum quantities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Duerr Packaging manufactures rigid paperboard set-up boxes and thermoformed plastic packaging (vacuum and pressure forming) for candy, confectionery, greeting cards, cannabis edibles, food, giftware, software/gaming, and industrial customers. Offerings include stock and custom products with in-house four color process printing, foil hot stamping, custom design, and FDA-compliant food-grade plastic options. Production is based at two Western Pennsylvania plants (Imperial and Burgettstown) with U.S.-wide and select international distribution via sales reps and named distributors.

Product overview

Duerr Packaging is a manufacturer of packaging products since 1953, operating as an independent family-run business in its second generation. The company offers two main manufacturing capabilities: rigid set-up boxes (paperboard conversion) and thermoformed plastics (vacuum and pressure forming). The product portfolio centers on Candy Packaging (Heart Boxes in various sizes with decorative finishes like foil, satin, velvet, and lace; Electra Packages and Golden Electra Packages for specialty confections; Standard Candy Boxes; Fractional Weight Boxes) and General Packaging (Transparent Lids and Boxes; Gift Boxes; Industrial Boxes; Software/Game/Video Boxes; Promotional and Sample Boxes; Stock Boxes; Greeting Card Boxes in multiple styles). Specialty offerings include Cannabis Edible Packaging and Thermoformed Plastics for Protection, Food Packaging, Gift Packaging, and Clamshells. The company operates plants in Western Pennsylvania and distributes nationally through trade shows and sales representatives, shipping to all US states and several foreign countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heart Boxes Rigid heart-shaped candy boxes available in sizes from 2 oz to 5 lb with decorative finishes including foil, satin, velvet, and lace. Sold by case quantity with volume tier pricing, targeted at candy/confectionery manufacturers for Valentine's Day and seasonal chocolate packaging.
• Electra Packages Specialty electra-style rigid candy packaging available with brown or gold trays in piece counts from 2 to 32. Designed for confectioners requiring distinctive piece-count presentations for chocolates, fudge, and assortments.
• Golden Electra Packages Premium electra-style packaging featuring gold foil finishes with decorative themes including holidays, animals, professions, and special occasions. Available in multiple piece counts for high-end confectionery presentations.
• Standard Candy Boxes (Piece Count Packages) Traditional rigid paperboard candy boxes in 2-piece through 32-piece configurations with stock color options including white, red, gold, and seasonal patterns. Sold in case quantities with tiered volume pricing.
• Fractional Weight Boxes Rigid candy boxes sized for fractional chocolate weights including 1/2 lb, 1 lb, 1-1/2 lb, 2 lb, 3 lb, and 5 lb configurations for weight-based pricing and product presentation.
• Special Candy Packages Specialty rigid candy boxes and trays designed for unique confectionery presentations, pretzels, and specialty packaging requirements.
• Cannabis Edible Packaging Rigid box, thermoformed plastic, and transparent lid packaging solutions for cannabis edible manufacturers, providing quality, competitively priced packaging with design and prototype capabilities.
• Plastic Heart Trays Thermoformed plastic trays that fit heart boxes, available in regular, large, horizontal, and open cavity configurations for various chocolate shapes; brown and gold color options available in volume-priced units from 100 to 5,000+ pieces.
• Thermoformed Plastics for Protection Vacuum and pressure-formed plastic shipping trays that protect fragile and costly products with contoured cavities for orderly containment during shipping and handling.
• Display and Blister Packaging Point-of-purchase thermoformed plastic blisters and counter displays for retail merchandising with product visibility and pilfer protection.
• Thermoformed Plastics for Gift Packaging Vacuum-formed flocked styrene inserts in vibrant colors for giftware packaging, providing product protection with aesthetic appeal.
• Thermoformed Plastic Clamshells Resealable thermoformed clamshell packaging offering maximum product visibility with low-cost fulfillment, suitable for consumer and industrial applications.
• Thermoformed Plastics for Food Packaging High-speed pressure-formed FDA-compliant thin gauged plastics for food product packaging including baked goods, confections, pasta, and meat.
• Transparent Lids and Boxes Rigid boxes and lids with transparent viewing panels that allow consumers to see products while enabling printing or foil stamping for branding.
• Gift Boxes Premium rigid boxes for giftware with paper coverings in various colors, embossing patterns, and textures, plus in-house printing and foil hot stamping capabilities.
• Industrial Boxes Sturdy rigid paper boxes for industrial shipping and containment, constructed from durable materials suitable for reuse with custom sizes and printing options.
• Software, Game and Video Boxes Durable rigid boxes for software, games, and video sets made from heavy gauged paperboard, often featuring 4-color process labels and die-cut chipboard interiors for multi-component products.
• Promotional and Sample Boxes Rigid boxes for promotional items and product samples featuring hinged lids, lined interiors, sleeves, and slip cases with low tooling costs for small quantities.
• Stock Boxes and Packages Pre-manufactured stock-size shipping boxes, articulator shipping boxes for dental labs, business card boxes, and note card boxes available in case lots.
• Greeting Card Boxes (Set-up Box with Vinyl Lid) Rigid set-up boxes with vinyl lids for greeting card packaging, available in A7, A6, and A2 sizes with custom design and printing options.
• Greeting Card Boxes (Two Piece Clear Vinyl) Two-piece clear vinyl box and lid packaging for greeting cards in A7, A6, and A2 sizes with transparent viewing and custom design options.
• Shipping and Handling Packaging Wire hangers and shipping/handling packaging solutions for various product types requiring secure transit packaging.
• Custom Candy Packaging Custom-designed candy packaging developed to customer specifications for unique product presentation requirements, including custom printing of logos, weights, ingredients, and nutritional information, with low minimum quantities and no expensive tooling required.
• Clearance Store Items Clearance items including BC500 Business Card Box ($0.50/unit), BC1000 Business Card Box ($0.60/unit), 5-cavity trays (TRBCAN5), 8-cavity metalized gold trays (TF8GCJE), transparent boxes (LCKAKL-B), and various cavity trays. $100 minimum order. FOB Burgettstown, PA.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• anDea ChocolateminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnDea Chocolate is a distributor of Duerr Packaging products through their packaging category offerings.
• Linnea'sminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLinnea's is a distributor/reseller of Duerr Packaging products in the packaging category.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Placon Corporation: Custom thermoformed plastic packaging manufacturer serving food, retail, and medical end markets. Directly comparable to Duerr's thermoformed plastics division in process technology (vacuum/pressure forming), customer profile, and FDA-compliant food packaging offerings.
• Inline Plastics: Manufacturer of thermoformed plastic clamshells and containers for food service, bakery, and confectionery markets. Closely comparable product mix to Duerr's thermoformed clamshells and food packaging lines, including seasonal bakery/candy applications.
• Anchor Packaging: Thermoformed plastic packaging producer specializing in food packaging, clamshells, and bakery/confectionery containers. Highly comparable to Duerr's thermoformed food packaging and clamshell product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Sonoco Products Company: Large diversified manufacturer of paperboard cartons, rigid paper containers, and packaging for consumer and industrial markets. Overlaps with Duerr's rigid setup box division and paperboard conversion capabilities at greater scale.
• Graphic Packaging: Major paperboard packaging manufacturer serving food, beverage, and consumer goods markets. Comparable to Duerr's paperboard rigid box capability, especially in folding cartons and consumer goods packaging, but at significantly larger scale.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Large producer of food service and food merchandising packaging including thermoformed plastic containers and paperboard cartons. Overlaps with Duerr's FDA-compliant thermoformed food packaging and foodservice container lines.
• Berry Global Group: Global manufacturer of plastic packaging products including rigid containers, thermoformed packaging, and clamshells. Broadly comparable to Duerr's thermoformed plastics division across food, consumer, and industrial applications.
• Huhtamaki: Global food service and consumer goods packaging manufacturer with paperboard, molded fiber, and thermoformed plastic product lines. Comparable to Duerr's combined paperboard/thermoformed capability serving food and confectionery end markets.
• Sealed Air Corporation: Manufacturer of protective and food packaging including thermoformed trays and clamshells. Overlaps with Duerr's thermoformed plastics for protection and food packaging categories at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Dordan Manufacturing: Custom thermoformed plastic packaging manufacturer focused on sustainable and rigid thermoformed solutions for consumer and medical markets. Comparable to Duerr's custom thermoforming capability with overlapping food and consumer packaging exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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