Name

Fox Valley Containers

Legal name

Fox Valley Containers, Inc.

Website

https://foxvalleycontainers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Distribution

NAICS

Plastics Bottle Manufacturing (326160), Glass Container Manufacturing (327213), Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container (Light Gauge) Manufacturing (33243), Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324)

SIC

Metal Cans (3411), Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Glass Containers (3221)

akta.pro primary industry

Rigid Plastic Containers (Bottles, Jars, Jugs) Manufacturing (IMANAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Beverage Glass Packaging (Beer, Wine, Spirits, Soft Drinks, Water) (IMALAEAA), Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA), Tertiary/Transit Packaging for Food & Beverage (IMALAHAC)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging distribution
• Metal containers
• Plastic containers
• Hazardous materials packaging
• Packaging manufacturer

Headquarters

HQ city

Dundee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Container Distribution: Distribution of metal containers, plastic containers, bulk containers, plastic bottles, glass jars, closures & fittings, and tools & material handling. Revenue generated through product sales with minimum order requirements of $250, selling in full case or carton quantities.
2. Custom Services: Value-added services including custom molding, lithography, fluorination, and plastic printing applied to container products

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fox Valley Containers, Inc. is a regional packaging distributor and manufacturer selling metal containers, plastic containers, bulk containers (IBC totes, steel and plastic drums), plastic bottles, glass jars, closures and fittings, and material handling tools to industrial, chemical, food, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and personal care customers across the U.S. upper Midwest. The company complements its container product lines with value-added custom services including custom molding, lithography printing, fluorination treatment, and plastic printing, with operations supported by multiple regional warehouses.

Product overview

Fox Valley Containers is a regional packaging distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of container solutions for industrial, chemical, food, agriculture, and personal care markets. The company operates under the Novvia Group umbrella and provides six core product categories: Metal Containers (paint cans, F-style cans, steel pails, ink cans, drums), Plastic Containers (canisters, pails, drums, paint cans, tubs, jars), Plastic Bottles (industrial rounds, F-style, wide mouth, round, spray bottles), Bulk Containers (IBC totes, steel and plastic drums), Glass Jars (straight sided, economy, Boston round, French square), and Closures & Fittings. Additionally, the company offers custom services including molding, lithography, fluorination, and plastic printing. The product line is supported by material handling solutions like collapsible bins and corrugated containers, all serving customers across the upper Midwest region from multiple warehouse locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Containers Metal packaging containers including paint cans, F-style cans, steel open head and tight head pails, slip cover ink cans, steel drums, and specialty/general line cans for industrial, chemical, and food applications.
• Plastic Containers Wide range of plastic packaging including canisters, open head pails, screw top pails, tight head pails, drums, square and rectangular pails, paint cans, ink containers, tubs, and jars for chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods.
• Bulk Containers Large-scale packaging solutions including plastic drums, steel drums, and IBC totes (275 and 330-gallon) for chemicals, hazardous materials, and industrial applications.
• Plastic Bottles Various plastic bottle styles including industrial rounds and squares, F-style bottles, wide mouth bottles and packers, decanters and carafes, round bottles, and spray and oval bottles for chemicals, oils, and consumer products.
• Glass Jars Glass packaging containers including straight sided jars, economy jars, amber Boston round jars, French square jars, and AC round jars for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food applications. Made from all-natural sustainable raw materials, GRAS-certified by FDA.
• Closures and Fittings Container closure solutions including plastic screw caps, metal screw caps, pail/can/drum fittings, sprayers, pumps and dispensers, and plastic dispensing caps for metal and plastic containers.
• Tools and Material Handling Material handling equipment including closing tools, collapsible bins (reusable, returnable, collapsible bulk containers), and corrugated containers for shipping and storage solutions.
• IBC Totes Intermediate bulk containers available in 275 and 330-gallon sizes, UN regulated or non-UN regulated, with high-density polyethylene inner bottle in steel cage for chemicals, paints, solvents, and hazardous materials.
• Steel Drums Steel drums ranging from 15 to 58 gallon capacity with various thickness options, closed head and full open head styles, UN/DOT certified for chemicals, lubricants, and hazardous materials.
• Plastic Drums Blow-molded FDA/UN/DOT-approved high-density polyethylene drums for petroleum products, oils, lubricants, and pharmaceuticals, available in open head and tight head configurations.
• Custom Services (Molding, Lithography, Fluorination, Plastic Printing) Custom manufacturing services for specialized container requirements including custom plastic molding, custom lithography printing on metal containers, fluorination treatment to add barrier properties to plastic containers (preventing chemical interaction and extending shelf life), and plastic printing services including silk screening, offset printing, heat transfer labeling, and sleeve labeling.
• Corrugated Containers UN 4G style Hazmat packaging corrugated boxes and custom cartons made from 100% renewable forest fiber for shipping products across various industries.
• Collapsible Bins Reusable, returnable, and collapsible bulk containers for shipping and storage, made from environmentally friendly recycled materials with optional biocomposite materials and RFID.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Berlin Packaging: Largest hybrid packaging supplier in North America, combining distribution with value-added services (custom molding, decorating, labeling) across rigid containers — directly comparable to Fox Valley's multi-material distribution plus custom services model.
• TricorBraun: Major global packaging distributor serving industrial, food/beverage, personal care, and chemical customers across rigid containers — competes head-to-head with Fox Valley's vertical segmentation and product breadth.
• Mauser Packaging Solutions: Industrial packaging manufacturer and reconditioner of steel drums, plastic drums, and IBC totes — direct competitor in Fox Valley's bulk container and hazmat-certified product lines.
• Inmark: Sister company under Novvia Group, specializing in industrial packaging, UN-certified containers, and custom packaging services — most direct comparable given shared ownership and overlapping product lines.
• BWAY Corporation: Manufacturer of metal cans and rigid plastic containers serving industrial and consumer markets — overlaps with Fox Valley's metal container and plastic container product lines.
• Rahway Steel Drum: Sister company under Novvia Group specializing in steel drums and industrial containers — competes in the same bulk-container vertical and could be a candidate for consolidation alongside Fox Valley.

Broad incumbents

• Greif Inc: Global industrial packaging leader in steel drums, plastic drums, IBCs, and containerboard — competes with Fox Valley's bulk container offerings and serves overlapping chemical/industrial customers.
• Silgan Holdings: Diversified rigid packaging manufacturer (metal food cans, plastic containers, dispensing closures) — competes with Fox Valley in metal cans and closures and is a key upstream supplier.
• Sonoco Products: Diversified global packaging manufacturer with industrial and consumer packaging divisions — overlaps with Fox Valley in rigid containers and material handling solutions.

Emerging players

• AptarGroup: Global leader in dispensing closures, pumps, and sprayers for packaging — directly comparable to Fox Valley's closures & fittings category and a likely upstream supplier.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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