What United Bottles and Packaging does

United Bottles and Packaging is a privately held wholesale distributor of glass bottles founded in 1994 and headquartered in Laval, Quebec, Canada. The company sources glass bottles from multiple global manufacturers and resells them — along with complementary caps, closures, and packaging accessories — to the alcoholic beverage, non-alcoholic beverage, specialty beverage, and food industries. Its catalog spans more than 100 SKUs organized across five primary categories: beers and ciders, liquors and spirits, wine, specialized beverages and food (including kombucha, juice, water, cold brew coffee, honey, and hot sauce), and caps and closures. The company serves more than 4,000 customers ranging from craft startups to established producers such as Maine Beer Company, Distillerie de Montreal, Domaine Lafrance, and Microbrasserie Trou du Diable.

The underlying offering pairs product distribution with an integrated service stack: expert glass bottle selection, flexible delivery by pallet/truckload/container to Canada, the United States, and Europe, bulk or case-pack fulfillment, custom mould creation (MOQ 50,000-750,000 units at $15,000-$75,000), airbrush bottle painting, and personalized boxes and caps with logo printing. Operations are anchored by warehouses in Laval, Quebec and Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, with additional US facilities in Austin, Texas and Denver, Colorado. The business operates bilingually under the English banner "United Bottles & Packaging" and the French banner "UBP Bouteilles & Emballages."

Revenue is generated through one-time wholesale transactions priced via a quote-request process, with a minimum order quantity of one pallet. The company runs a sales-led go-to-market motion driven by an online catalog, quote-request workflow, and a multi-channel marketing presence across website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and email newsletter. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and no funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investor participation are evident, consistent with a founder or closely-held ownership structure.

Name

United Bottles and Packaging

Legal name

United Bottles and Packaging

Website

https://unitedbottles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

United Bottles and Packaging is a privately held Canadian wholesale distributor of glass bottles and closures, founded in 1994 and serving over 4,000 beverage, spirits, wine, and specialty food producers across North America and Europe via warehouses in Laval, Port Coquitlam, Austin, and Denver.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Glass Bottle Distribution

NAICS

Glass Container Manufacturing (327213)

SIC

Glass Containers (3221), Glass & Glassware, Pressed Or Blown (3220)

akta.pro primary industry

Food & Beverage Glass Packaging (Beer, Wine, Spirits, Soft Drinks, Water) (IMALAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beverage Packaging (Bottles, Cans, Cartons, Kegs) (IMALAHAD), Alcoholic Beverage Packaging & Closures Brands (Bottles, Cans, Kegs, Corks, Caps) (CRADAIAK)

Keywords

• Glass bottle wholesale
• Beverage packaging supply
• Caps and closures
• Custom glass moulds
• Bottle distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Laval

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Glass Bottle Wholesale Distribution: The company generates revenue through wholesale distribution of glass bottles to alcoholic beverage, non-alcoholic beverage, specialty beverage, and food industries. They offer bulk or case pack quantities with minimum order of one pallet. Pricing is quote-based and customized per order.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

United Bottles & Packaging is a wholesale distributor of premium glass bottles serving alcoholic beverage, non-alcoholic beverage, specialty beverage, and food producers across North America and Europe. The company offers over 100 different bottle products across five categories (Beers & Ciders, Liquors & Spirits, Wine, Specialized Beverages & Food, and Caps & Closures), with minimum order quantities starting at one pallet. Value-added services include custom mould creation, personalized boxes and caps, and bottle painting.

Product overview

United Bottles & Packaging is a premier wholesale supplier of premium glass bottles offering one of North America's largest selections with over 100 products. The product portfolio centers on glass bottles across five main categories: Beers & Ciders, Liquors & Spirits, Wine, and Specialized Beverages & Food, complemented by a comprehensive Caps and Closures line. The company provides an integrated service ecosystem that pairs with its product offerings: Glass Bottle Selection (expert guidance in choosing the right bottle), Transport and Logistics (flexible delivery across North America and Europe), In Bulk or in Cases packaging options, Custom Moulds (full-service custom bottle creation), Personalized Boxes and Caps (branding customization), and Bottle Painting services. Products range from standard wholesale bottles to fully customized solutions, with minimum order quantities as low as one pallet for standard items and MOQs of 50,000-750,000 for custom moulds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beers & Ciders Glass Bottles Extensive selection of glass bottles designed for beer and cider producers, offering styles including Long Neck, Stubby, Belgian, Champagne, Vichy, and Euro in colors such as Amber and Flint.
• Liquors & Spirits Glass Bottles Premium glass bottles tailored for spirits including whisky, gin, vodka, rum, brandy, and liqueurs, in Round, Square, and Flask designs with bar top closures.
• Wine Glass Bottles Classic and distinguished wine bottles in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, and Hock styles, available in Flint, Antique Green, and Champagne Green with BVS/Stelvin, Cork, or Bar Top closures.
• Specialized Beverages & Food Glass Bottles Diverse range of glass bottles for specialized beverages including kombucha, juice, water, cold brew coffee, and food products, featuring Wide Mouth, Growler, Round, and various styles in multiple sizes.
• Caps and Closures Comprehensive selection of bottle closures including Crown Pry-off, Crown Twist-off, Cork/Cage, Swing-Top, Continuous Thread, ROPP, Bar Top, BVS/Stelvin, and Wine Cork options in various colors and materials.
• Custom Moulds Service Full-service custom bottle creation from concept to commercialization, with MOQs between 50,000-750,000 bottles, costs ranging from $15,000 to $75,000, and timelines of 4-6 months.
• Personalized Boxes and Caps Service Custom branding solutions for boxes and caps with customer logos; box MOQ approximately 5,000 units with 6-8 week delivery; caps and closures with 8-12 week delivery; printing plate costs approximately $500 per color; free storage up to 3 months.
• Bottle Painting Service Professional bottle coloring service using airbrush spray technology for smooth, clean coating and homogeneous finish, with options including frosting and various colors and low minimum orders.
• Transport and Logistics Service Flexible delivery options to Canada, USA, and Europe via pallet, truckload, or container with both prepaid shipping (managed by UBP) and freight collect (customer-arranged) options.
• In Bulk or in Cases Packaging Flexible delivery options with bottles available in bulk (pallet-wrapped) or in cases, with custom repacking capabilities ensuring perfect fit using boxes and dividers designed specifically for each bottle.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 4,000 customers served
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ardagh Glass Packaging: Major global glass container manufacturer serving beverage and food markets in North America and Europe. Comparable to UBP in product category and customer base, but operates at producer scale with direct relationships that overlap with UBP's distribution offering.
• Verallia: European glass packaging manufacturer serving beer, wine, spirits, and food customers across continental Europe. Comparable to UBP in product category and customer verticals, but competes at producer scale with deeper European manufacturing footprint versus UBP's distributor model into Europe.
• Owens-Illinois (O-I Glass): World's largest manufacturer of glass containers, serving beer, beverage, food, wine, and spirits customers globally. Comparable to UBP in supplying the same end-categories with glass packaging, but operates at massive scale as a producer with brand-owner-direct relationships that compete with UBP's distributor model.
• Vitro: Mexican-headquartered glass container manufacturer serving beverage, wine, spirits, and food customers across the Americas. Comparable to UBP in serving the same end-categories with glass packaging, but operates as a producer at much larger scale with North American manufacturing capacity that competes with UBP's distribution model.
• Saverglass: Specialist manufacturer of premium glass bottles primarily for the wine and spirits industry, with strong customization capabilities. Comparable to UBP in targeting premium spirits and wine customers with bespoke glass solutions, but operates as a producer rather than distributor and is much larger.

Direct peers

• Kaufman Container: US-based family-owned packaging distributor supplying glass and plastic bottles plus closures to beverage, food, and personal care customers. Closely comparable to UBP as a mid-sized multi-category packaging distributor with similar custom services and B2B quote-based sales motion.
• Berlin Packaging: One of the largest hybrid packaging suppliers in North America, offering bottles, jars, closures, and custom packaging across beverage, food, and personal care. Directly comparable to UBP as a multi-product packaging distributor serving beverage customers, but at materially larger scale and with broader category coverage.
• Specialty Bottle: US-based glass and plastic bottle distributor serving craft beverage, food, and personal care customers with a broad SKU catalog. Directly comparable to UBP as a similarly-sized online/catalog-driven specialty packaging distributor targeting small and mid-sized beverage brands.
• TricorBraun: Major North American rigid packaging distributor with extensive bottle, jar, and closure offerings across beverage and food verticals. Directly comparable to UBP in serving beverage producers with a catalog-driven sales model, though significantly larger and more diversified across plastic, glass, and metal.

Emerging players

• Glassnow: Eco-focused glass packaging supplier emphasizing recycled content and sustainability messaging for beverage and personal care brands. Comparable to UBP in glass-only focus and sustainability positioning, though smaller and more concentrated on eco-certified premium packaging.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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